What to Do After a Wind or Hail Storm in Reno

Use this short checklist, then read the longer storm and insurance page for claims process and sourced weather notes. Reno Nevada Roofs is a referral service, not a contractor or a public adjuster.

Stay safe

Avoid downed lines. Do not walk a wet or damaged roof.

Photograph from the ground

Take dated photos of the roof and any interior damage if you can do so safely, preferably before a tarp hides the openings.

Protect the interior and consider licensed dry-in

Catch water and move belongings. If the house is open to weather, ask a licensed contractor about temporary dry-in. See emergency tarping referrals.

Notify your insurer

If you believe a covered event caused sudden damage, notify the carrier according to your policy. Do not wait weeks.

Get a licensed inspection

Request a referral for a photo-documented look before you approve a full replacement scope. Door-to-door storm crews who want a same-day signature are a reason to slow down and check the license.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do first after wind or hail?

Stay safe, stay off the roof, photograph from the ground if you can, notify your insurer if you believe a covered event caused sudden damage, and ask a licensed contractor about temporary dry-in if the house is open to weather.

Get matched with licensed local roofers

Get matched for a licensed post-storm inspection referral. Reno Nevada Roofs is a referral service. We do not inspect, bid, or perform roofing work.

Reno Nevada Roofs is a referral service. We are not a licensed contractor under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 624 and we do not perform roofing work. We connect homeowners in the Reno–Sparks area with local roofers licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The licensed contractor — not this website — inspects the roof, provides a contract and price, performs the work, and obtains required permits. Verify any contractor’s license at the Nevada State Contractors Board.