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Storm Damage Roof Repair in Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo. Free hail and wind inspections. Emergency tarping. Full insurance claim help.

 

If you live in Fargo, your roof has almost certainly been hit by a damaging storm in the last few years. The FM metro is in the hail belt and we get severe weather every spring and summer. Most Fargo homeowners have a hail or wind claim somewhere in their roof's history. Some of them never knew about it because the damage was not visible from the ground.

 

Call (701) 831-0710 to schedule a free roof inspection. Takes about 45 minutes. We climb the roof, document any damage with photos, and tell you the truth, even if the answer is no claim.

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Why Fargo storms are so hard on roofs

 

The FM metro sits on the corridor where warm Gulf air meets cold Canadian air. That collision produces supercell thunderstorms with hail and high winds, multiple times a year. Typical hail in Fargo storms ranges from pea-size (no damage) to baseball-size (will total a roof). Even pea or marble-size hail can damage asphalt shingles if there is enough of it and it falls long enough.

 

Wind speeds in FM metro thunderstorms regularly hit 60 to 80 mph. That is enough to lift and crease asphalt shingles, even if it does not blow them off. Wind-creased shingles fail inside a few years because the seal strip on the back is broken.

 

Most common storm damage we find on Fargo roofs

 

Hail bruising. Small round impacts in the shingle surface. Most homeowners cannot see them from the driveway. We mark them with chalk during inspection.

 

Wind creasing. Visible bend lines across multiple shingles in a section, especially on the windward side of the roof. Usually southwest or south-facing slopes in Fargo storms.

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Missing or lifted shingles. Visible from the ground when severe. Often present on a smaller scale that you cannot see from the driveway.

 

Soft metal damage. Hail-impacted gutters, downspouts, and flashing. Easier to spot from the ground. Insurance often includes soft metal replacement in the claim.

 

Free emergency tarping after a Fargo storm

 

If your roof is actively leaking after a storm, we will come out and tarp it for free. No charge for the tarp. No charge for the labor. No charge for the trip. We do it because we want to be the contractor that helps you when you need help, not just when there is a sale to make.

 

Call us right away if water is entering the home. The longer the leak runs, the more interior damage you will have to fix on top of the roof. A free tarp stops the water in 30 minutes and gives the claim process room to play out.

 

How we handle Fargo insurance claims

 

We work with every major North Dakota carrier. The process:

 

1. We inspect the roof for free and document damage with photos and a written inspection report.

2. You file the claim with your carrier. We give you the language to use over the phone.

3. The carrier sends an adjuster. We are present for the adjuster's inspection so the damage we documented gets confirmed.

4. The carrier issues an approval and scope.

5. We replace the roof and bill the carrier. You pay only your deductible.

 

Most Fargo storm claims close in 30 to 45 days.

 

What to do right after a Fargo storm hits

 

Do not climb the roof yourself. Wet asphalt is slippery, and recently-damaged areas can give way under foot.

Photograph any visible damage from the ground. Time and date stamp the photos.

 

Call us. We can usually be out within 24 to 48 hours, faster if there is active water entry.

 

Why Fargo homeowners trust Dodd for storm work

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  • Locally based with an office in the FM metro.

  • Free inspections, free emergency tarping.

  • We handle the entire insurance claim process.

  • 10-year workmanship warranty on every replacement.

  • BBB Spark Award winner.

  • Hundreds of 5-star Google reviews from FM metro homeowners.

 

Schedule your free Fargo storm inspection

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  • Call (701) 831-0710

  • Or fill out the contact form on the homepage

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