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Storm Damage to Slate Roofs

Storms can crack slate, knock pieces loose, or bend metalwork. Document what you can see safely, then have the roof assessed before assuming the whole roof is lost.

Signs you might notice

  • Slate pieces in the yard after a storm
  • A tree limb resting on the roof
  • New leaks right after a storm
  • Bent gutters or flashing

Common causes

  • Falling limbs and debris
  • High winds lifting loose slate
  • Hail impact on weaker slate

What a slate professional should check

  1. 1.Impact points and broken slates
  2. 2.Metalwork, gutters and ridges
  3. 3.Interior for new water entry

Repair options

Storm damage is often repaired slate by slate. Insurance coverage depends on your policy; the roofer can document findings but cannot promise a claim result.

Final scope depends on an in-person assessment. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis of your roof.

Questions homeowners ask

Will insurance pay for slate storm damage?
It depends on your policy and the cause of damage. Only your insurer can decide coverage.

Talk to a slate contractor about storm damage to slate roofs

Tell us what you're seeing. A local slate roofing contractor will follow up to talk through it and arrange an assessment.

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