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The Storm Damage Library · Hail, Trees and Debris

Tree Impact Damage: What It Is and How It Is Repaired

A limb or trunk across the roof: crushed shingles, broken decking and an opening for the rain. Call 615-410-9749.

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At a Glance

About Tree Impact Damage

When a tree or a large limb lands on a roof, it can crush shingles, crack rafters and open a hole to the attic. Even a small opening lets in a lot of water in one rainstorm.

The first step is to make the roof safe and covered with a tarp, then remove the debris and rebuild the damaged framing, decking and shingles.

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Damage familyHail, Trees and Debris
Most common onAsphalt shingle roofs on homes
What we checkSecure and cover the opening, Remove limbs and debris safely, Check rafters and decking, Rebuild and re-shingle
Why it mattersAn open hole means water gets in fast

The Damage Sheet

How It Rates

A general guide to how urgent this damage usually is, how fast it spreads, how quick the fix is and how visible it is from the ground.

  • How urgent5 / 5
  • How fast it spreads5 / 5
  • How quick the fix3 / 5
  • How visible from the ground5 / 5

A general guide. Every roof and every storm is different, and we confirm on site.

What we check

  • Secure and cover the opening
  • Remove limbs and debris safely
  • Check rafters and decking
  • Rebuild and re-shingle

Why It Matters

What Happens If It Waits

  • An open hole means water gets in fast
  • The structure may be cracked or sagging
  • Debris can hide more damage
  • Interior damage grows by the hour
  • Quick tarping limits the loss

Where It Shows Up

Where This Is Most Common

Impact damage comes from things that hit the roof: hail, limbs and flying debris. It can be sudden and obvious, or quiet and hidden from the ground.

  • Wooded lots
  • Older neighborhoods with big trees
  • Homes near fence lines
  • Properties after a wind storm

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Good to Know

Questions About Tree Impact Damage

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What does tree impact damage look like?

When a tree or a large limb lands on a roof, it can crush shingles, crack rafters and open a hole to the attic. Even a small opening lets in a lot of water in one rainstorm.

Where does tree impact damage show up?

It is especially common on: wooded lots; older neighborhoods with big trees; homes near fence lines; properties after a wind storm.

Can Roof Nashville repair tree impact damage?

We tarp the opening first, clear the debris, inspect the framing from below and above, replace broken decking and rafters and finish with underlayment and matching shingles. Call 615-410-9749 or send the form to request a quote.

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Tell Us What Happened to the Roof

Tell us what you see, where the water is coming in and add any photos, and we will get back to you quickly with a plan. Prefer to talk? Call 615-410-9749.

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