Gainesville · High Springs · Lake City · Ocala
Storm Damage Roof Repair, documented properly
Wind and hail damage inspected, photographed and written up the way an adjuster needs to see it — by a local family-owned roofer who will still be here next season.
- Free storm inspection with dated photographs of every finding
- Emergency tarping to stop active water entry — call, do not wait
- Documentation for your claim in the format adjusters ask for
- Local and family-owned — not a truck from out of state
Pro Diamond certified installerAfter a storm
What to look for from the ground
Please do not climb up there yourself after a storm. Everything below can be spotted from the ground or a window, and it is enough to tell you whether an inspection is worth booking.
One important thing: photograph what you can see and note the date of the storm before anything is touched or tarped. That timeline matters to a claim more than most people realise.
How a Retex storm inspection works
Evidence first, opinions second
A storm claim lives or dies on documentation. We treat the inspection as evidence gathering, not as a sales call with a ladder.
Full exterior and attic inspection
Roof, flashing, vents, gutters and the attic underside — because interior evidence is often what confirms the entry point.
Photographs of every finding
Dated, and tied to the location on the roof, so nothing is a general claim about a general area.
Wind and impact damage identified
Lifted, creased and torn shingles, bruised granules and damaged metal recorded individually.
Emergency tarping if needed
If water is actively getting in, stopping it comes before the paperwork. Call us for this rather than filling in a form.
A written scope for your adjuster
What is damaged, where, and what the repair involves — in a format that a claim file can use.
Repair or replace, honestly
If it is a repair, we will say it is a repair. Storm season brings out plenty of people whose answer is always a full replacement.
Recent work
Storm response and repair work
Real Retex jobs, photographed by our own crews. No stock photography anywhere on this site.
Straight talk about cost
Insurance, honestly
We are roofers, not public adjusters, and we will not pretend otherwise. Here is exactly where we help and where we do not.
- We document. Photographs, locations, dates and a written scope your adjuster can work from
- We meet the adjuster on site where that helps, and walk the roof with them
- We do not negotiate your claim. That is a licensed public adjuster’s job, not a roofer’s
- We never inflate a scope to chase a bigger settlement — that is fraud, and it is your name on the claim
- We will tell you if it is not a claim and quote the repair directly instead
In their words
Homeowners we have helped
“What a relief! We found a roofer that backed their promises and was affordable.”
Nancy Bednarek“I give Retex Roofing an A+. I am very pleased with my roof.”
Gina H.“They were on time and quick. Looking forward to many, many years enjoying our new roof.”
E. PowellBefore you call anyone
Storm damage questions
Should I file a claim before you inspect?
Usually it is worth having the roof inspected first, so you know whether there is genuine damage and roughly what the repair involves. Filing a claim for something that turns out to be below your deductible helps nobody.
Do you meet with the insurance adjuster?
Where it helps, yes. Walking the roof with the adjuster and pointing at the actual damage removes most of the disagreement before it starts.
What if my claim is denied?
You still have the inspection report and the photographs, which is more than most people have. You can request a re-inspection, bring in a licensed public adjuster, or have us quote the repair directly.
Can you tarp my roof today?
Call us. If water is actively entering the house, tarping to stop it is the priority and it is a phone call, not a form.
How long do I have to file after a storm?
Florida sets deadlines for property insurance claims and they have changed in recent years. Check your policy and confirm the current deadline with your insurer — do not take a roofer’s word for a legal timeline, including ours.
Should I trust a roofer who knocks on my door after a storm?
Be careful. Storm season brings crews from out of state who are gone by the time a problem shows up. Ask anyone knocking on your door for their Florida licence, their local address, and how long they have been here. We are family-owned and based in Gainesville, and you can check us the same way.
Free, no pressure
Get the storm damage documented
A free inspection, dated photographs of everything we find, and a written scope you can hand to your adjuster. If water is coming in right now, call instead.
Every replacement carries a written 15-Year No Leak Guarantee.