Jacksonville takes weather from two directions: the summer thunderstorm pattern that builds inland most afternoons, and the tropical systems that track up the Atlantic coast through hurricane season. Both leave roofs damaged in ways that are easy to miss from the ground. Bigfoot Roofing & Construction responds to storm damage across Duval County and the First Coast, with 24-hour response, licensed and insured as a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor (CCC1329769) and Owens Corning Platinum Preferred certified.
Bigfoot Roofing & Construction provides fast storm damage roof repair in Jacksonville, FL. Contact us for a free, documented damage assessment.
The Damage Most Jacksonville Homeowners Never See
This is the part worth understanding before you decide whether you need an inspection. Wind does not only tear shingles off. More often it lifts a shingle and sets it back down, breaking the adhesive seal strip underneath. The roof looks completely intact from the driveway — and it is no longer sealed. The next storm has an easier time, and the one after that easier still.
Which means the two most common assumptions after a storm are both wrong:
- “No shingles in the yard, so we’re fine.” Seal failure leaves no debris.
- “There’s no leak, so there’s no damage.” A broken seal is damage that has not yet become a leak. Finding it before it does is the entire point of a post-storm inspection.
Other damage that reads as minor and is not: displaced or bent flashing, dented or split plumbing-vent boots, granule loss from hail impact, and lifted drip edge along the eaves. Along the beaches and the Intracoastal, wind-driven salt spray accelerates corrosion on every metal component it reaches.
Our Storm Damage Services
24-Hour Emergency Response and Tarping
When water is actively coming in, containment comes first. Our crews respond 24 hours a day with emergency tarping and temporary sealing to stop intrusion, then schedule permanent repair once the roof can be properly assessed. Getting a tarp on quickly is often the difference between a repair and a decking replacement.
Documented Damage Assessment
We get on the roof, inspect systematically, and photograph everything we find — including seal integrity, not just visible loss. You receive written findings with the photographs. That documentation is yours and it is useful regardless of what you do next: it supports your own planning, a future sale, or a conversation with your insurer.
Wind, Hail and Debris Repair
We repair wind-lifted and missing shingles, re-seal courses where the seal strip has failed, replace impact-damaged boots and flashing, correct lifted edge metal, and address hail bruising. On metal roofs we re-secure loose panels and backed-out fasteners. Where damage is extensive enough that repair would leave mismatched or weakened sections, we will say so.
Full Replacement When Repair Is Not Enough
Sometimes the honest answer after a storm is a new roof. If the inspection shows damage across a large share of the roof, or decking that has taken on water, roof installation and replacement is the more economical path — and we will show you the photographs that led us there.
How the Insurance Side Actually Works
Homeowners ask us this constantly, so here is the straight version.
Your insurance carrier decides coverage. Not us, and not any contractor. Sudden storm damage from a specific weather event is generally what property policies are built to address; gradual wear from age and sun exposure typically is not. Coverage also depends on whether your policy is replacement-cost or actual-cash-value, and on your roof’s age and condition. Your agent or carrier is the right source for what your policy covers.
What we contribute is an accurate inspection and thorough documentation. We assess the roof, photograph the damage, and put our findings in writing. You receive that documentation in writing, so you have a complete and accurate record of the roof’s condition.
On a covered claim, the deductible is the homeowner’s responsibility. That is how property insurance works in Florida. Any contractor who offers to waive, absorb, rebate or “work around” your deductible is offering you something Florida law does not permit — and it is a reliable signal to walk away.
We are not your advocate against a carrier, and we are not a carrier’s advocate against you. Accurate information serves both.
What to Do After a Storm
- Stay off the roof. Storm-damaged roofs are genuinely dangerous, and Florida heat makes asphalt soft enough to damage underfoot.
- Document from the ground. Photograph anything visible, plus any debris and interior damage, with dates.
- Contain interior water. Buckets and moved furniture, not roof access.
- Call for an inspection — even if nothing looks wrong. Seal damage is invisible from the ground.
- Notify your carrier if the inspection finds damage, and ask them about your policy’s requirements and timelines.
- Do not sign anything that assigns your claim benefits to a contractor without understanding exactly what you are signing.
Schedule a Free Storm Damage Inspection in Jacksonville, FL
Our Jacksonville office is at 2929 Edison Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254 — (904) 984-7816. We respond across Duval County and the First Coast: Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Southside, Arlington, Baymeadows and the beaches communities.
Call for 24-hour storm response, or request a free documented damage assessment online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon after a storm should I have my roof inspected in Jacksonville?
As soon as you reasonably can, and do not wait for a leak. Seal-strip damage from wind leaves no visible trace and no debris, so a roof can look untouched while no longer being sealed. Inspecting promptly also means the damage is documented close to the weather event that caused it, which matters if a claim follows.
Do I have storm damage if I can’t see anything from the ground?
Possibly, and this is the most common reason homeowners skip an inspection they needed. Broken seal strips, bent flashing, split vent boots and hail bruising are all difficult or impossible to identify from the driveway. An inspection either finds something or gives you documented peace of mind.
Will you help with my insurance claim?
We inspect the roof, document what we find with photographs, and provide written findings. You receive the findings in writing so you have an accurate record. The coverage decision itself is your carrier’s to make, and claim filing and negotiation are between you and your insurer.
Do you offer emergency tarping in Jacksonville?
Yes, 24 hours a day. When water is actively entering the home, stopping it is the first priority. We tarp or temporarily seal to contain the intrusion, then return to assess and complete permanent repair once conditions allow.
Should I be worried about a contractor who knocks on my door after a storm?
Be careful. After a significant storm, out-of-market crews arrive, quote aggressively, and are gone before warranty questions come up. Ask for a Florida roofing contractor license number and verify it with the state — ours is CCC1329769. Be especially wary of anyone offering to handle your deductible or guaranteeing your claim will be approved. Neither is something a legitimate contractor can promise.