Roof Repair
Finding the source of the leak or the damaged section, repairing it properly and writing down what was done so the next storm can be checked against it.
Hempstead, Nassau County and the communities around it
Nor'easter and storm roof damage across Hempstead, answered 24/7
A written inspection after every storm, a leak traced to its real entry point, and a repair or replacement planned from the decking up. Covering the village, the hamlets and the towns within about 25 km.
- Nor'easter and storm damage
- Nassau County roofs
- Roof repair and replacement
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Today in Hempstead
Local weather drives activity here: heat, humidity and rain change what shows up week to week.
Hempstead & Nassau County
Local roofing you can reach by phone
Hempstead Roofing at a glance
Hempstead Roofing takes roof calls from Hempstead and the communities across Nassau County, with coverage within about 25 km of the village. Phones are answered 24/7. A roofer inspects the roof and the attic, explains what was found and confirms the price on site before any work begins.
Start with the sign. Note where the water was seen, when the storm came through and whether the stain is growing. Photograph anything you can see from the ground, with a scale object and the date. That is the information the roofer needs to plan the first visit.
The Hempstead area takes nor'easters, hurricane remnants, wind and winter ice dams. Superstorm Sandy in October 2012 damaged or destroyed 95,534 buildings across Nassau and Suffolk counties, according to FEMA figures, so a roof that has been through a storm is worth a written check, even when the damage is not yet visible.
Services
Roof work for Hempstead homes, hamlets and village houses
Pick a service for symptoms, process and typical cost, or call and describe what you hear and see.
Roof Replacement
A full replacement of the roof covering, with the decking, underlayment and flashing checked first and a written scope agreed before any tear-off starts.
Storm Damage Roof Inspection
A careful check of the whole roof after a storm, with photographs and a written report that the homeowner can keep for the insurer and for future work.
Wind Damage Roof Repair
Resealing and replacing the shingles and ridge pieces that wind has lifted or torn, and checking the seal line across the whole roof.
Ice Dam Roof Repair
Removing the ice that is backing water under the shingles, repairing the leak it caused and checking the attic ventilation that lets the roof edge freeze.
Gutter and Downspout Repair
Re-hanging and repairing gutters and downspouts that wind or ice has pulled from the fascia, and checking the drainage that keeps water away from the foundation.
Cape Cod Roof Repair
Repairs to the roofs of Cape Cod houses, with the dormers, the valleys and the older decking checked as part of every call.
Ranch Roof Repair
Repairs to ranch-house roofs, with the long runs, the eaves, the skylight and vent joints and the decking checked as part of every call.
Shingle Roof Replacement
A full shingle replacement, planned from the decking up, with the Nassau County licence confirmed and a written scope agreed before the old roof comes off.
Skylight and Vent Flashing
Checking and renewing the flashing and sealant at each skylight, vent pipe and roof hatch, which are the openings where wind-driven rain gets in first.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Renewing the step and counter flashing, the crown and the cap sealant at the chimney, which take the wind and ice that the Long Island storms bring.
Leak Diagnosis and Flashing Repair
Following the water from the stain to its real source, repairing the flashing or the shingle line that failed and writing down the cause.
Emergency Roof Tarping
A temporary cover over the damaged section, fitted safely, to stop more water getting in until the permanent repair or the insurer's inspection is done.
Insurance Claim Documentation
A dated record of the roof damage, with photographs, a report and a timeline, so the insurer and the homeowner work from the same evidence.
Written Roof Inspection Report
A dated record of the roof's condition, with photographs and a plain list of what needs doing now and what should be watched, for the homeowner to keep.
Roof Maintenance Plan
A seasonal check of the roof, the flashing, the gutters and the attic, timed before winter and after storms, with a written note of each visit.
Attic Ventilation and Moisture Check
A check of the attic's air sealing, insulation and ventilation, which decides how warm the roof gets in winter and how much moisture reaches the decking.
Gutter Guard and Drip Edge
Drip edge and gutter guards that protect the roof edge and the gutter from wind-driven rain and debris, fitted with the gutter and the eave work.
Why homeowners call us
Why Hempstead Roofing
Answered 24/7
Phones are answered around the clock, so a leak at night can be booked for the first available crew.
Inspection and a written note
Every visit ends with a dated note of the findings, the repair and the parts to watch.
Photographs for the insurer
Damage is photographed with a scale object and the date, and the homeowner decides whether to share the file.
Price confirmed on site
The price is confirmed after the inspection and before any work begins, so you know what each step includes.
Nassau County licence
The business doing the work must hold the Nassau County home-improvement licence, and you can ask for it before work starts.
Local to Long Island
The service covers Hempstead and the nearby communities, with the storm record of the Long Island coast in mind.
How it works
From phone call to fixed, in four steps
Tell us what you saw
Describe the stain or the damage, the storm date and the room affected. A photograph from the ground helps. Calls are answered 24/7.
Inspect the roof and the attic
The roofer checks the covering, the flashing, the gutters and the attic, and follows any water route from the stain to its entry point.
Plan, then price
You receive the findings and the plan, and the price is confirmed on site before any work starts.
Repair, document and check
The repair is made, the work is written up and the parts to watch are listed for the next storm.
What should you do in the first hour after a storm shows a leak?
Protect the room, photograph the stain and call. Do not climb onto a wet roof, and do not remove damaged material before the roofer has seen it.
Water coming through a ceiling is a sign to act at once. Put a bucket and towels under the drip, move valuables and furniture out of the wet area and keep children and pets away from any ceiling that is bulging or sagging. Photograph the stain and the room, with the date.
Call the roofer, who will plan a temporary cover if water is still coming in. The permanent repair is planned after the inspection, and the note records the steps taken to stop further damage.
- Put a bucket and towels under the drip
- Move valuables and furniture from the wet area
- Photograph the stain, the room and the date
- Do not climb onto a wet or damaged roof
Which roof problems come up most in Hempstead?
Lifted shingles at the eaves and the rake after wind, flashing leaks at chimneys and vents, and ice dams at the eave in winter.
After a nor'easter, the most common calls are lifted shingles at the eaves and the rake, where the wind takes the most, and flashing that has pulled away at a chimney or a vent. In winter, ice dams at the eave cause water to back up under the shingles and into the walls.
Gutters that have pulled from the fascia, and downspouts that do not carry the water away, are also common. Each of those is checked on the same visit as the roof.
Why does the attic matter as much as the roof?
Because the route of the water is clearest from inside, and the attic is where ice dams begin. A roof repair that does not check the attic can leave the cause in place.
Water from a leak runs along the decking and the rafters before it shows on a ceiling, so the stain is seldom above the entry point. In winter, warm air leaking into the attic melts the snow on the roof and feeds the ice dam at the eave. The attic check finds both.
The attic findings go in the note with the roof findings, so the homeowner has one record of the whole problem.
What is a storm inspection for?
To record what a storm did, separate it from older wear and give the homeowner a dated report. It is the basis for a repair decision and for any insurance question.
A storm inspection is not the same as a repair. It records the damage on each slope, the flashing, the gutters and the attic, with photographs and a dated report. The report separates recent damage from older wear, and it says what needs doing now.
The insurer and its adjuster decide whether a claim is paid under the policy. The report is the evidence the homeowner can give them, and the homeowner decides when to share it.
Service areas
Serving Hempstead and all of Nassau County
Hempstead
ZIP 11549, 11550, 11551
Uniondale
ZIP 11553, 11555, 11556
Garden City
ZIP 11530, 11535
West Hempstead
ZIP 11552
Roosevelt
ZIP 11575
Franklin Square
ZIP 11010
Mineola
ZIP 11501
Carle Place
ZIP 11514
Rockville Centre
ZIP 11570, 11571
East Meadow
ZIP 11554
Baldwin
ZIP 11510
Malverne
ZIP 11565
New Hyde Park
ZIP 11040
Freeport
ZIP 11520
Lynbrook
ZIP 11563
Elmont
ZIP 11003
Floral Park
ZIP 11001, 11002
Bellmore
ZIP 11710
Oceanside
ZIP 11572
Levittown
ZIP 11756
Valley Stream
ZIP 11580, 11581, 11582
Wantagh
ZIP 11793
Hicksville
ZIP 11801
Seaford
ZIP 11783
Long Beach
ZIP 11561
Massapequa
ZIP 11758
Plainview
ZIP 11803
Farmingdale
ZIP 11735
Hempstead, NY 11550 · 25 km service radiusCall (833) 751-2102
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We also cover many smaller communities across Nassau County. Check your ZIP.
Job stories
Typical jobs around Nassau County
A typical leak after a nor'easter in Hempstead
- What homeowners notice
- A household sees a stain on a bedroom ceiling the morning after a nor'easter. The stain has grown since the storm, and a bucket is catching the drip.
- What we do
- The roofer follows the wet wood in the attic from the stain to the highest point of the route, finds a failed flashing joint at a vent and tests it with water from a safe position before renewing the flashing.
- What to expect
- The test confirms the joint, the repair holds on the follow-up check and the homeowner is given a note listing the vent and the parts to watch after the next storm.
A typical storm inspection for a village house
- What homeowners notice
- A homeowner sees lifted shingles at the eave and a sagging gutter after a windy night. No water is coming in yet, but the homeowner wants a record before deciding anything.
- What we do
- The roofer walks the roof from a safe position, checks the seal of each shingle near the eave, photographs each area with a scale object and the date, and writes a report that separates the recent damage from older wear.
- What to expect
- The homeowner keeps the dated report and photographs, decides on the repair with the report in hand and shares the file with the insurer when they choose.
A typical ice dam at a Levittown ranch house
- What homeowners notice
- A household in a ranch house notices a ridge of ice along the eave after a snowfall and a stain on the living room wall after the thaw.
- What we do
- The crew removes the ice from the eave from a safe position, repairs the shingles and underlayment where water had backed up, and checks the attic for the warm air and frost that feed the dam.
- What to expect
- The leak stops after the ice is cleared. The attic note lists the air sealing and insulation changes the homeowner can plan before the next winter.
Need roofing today?
Call any hour and explain what is going on. You get a clear price before any work starts.
Guides
Answers before you call
What Moves the Cost of a Roof Replacement in Hempstead
No honest price list exists for a roof replacement in Hempstead, because two roofs of the same size can need very different work.
What a Nor'easter Leaves on a Hempstead Roof
A nor'easter drives wind and rain from a direction most roofs are not built to face head-on, and the damage it leaves is often hidden.
Photograph Storm Damage Before You Clean Up
The New York Department of Financial Services advice from the Sandy response is to photograph or record damage before cleaning up, and to make only the repairs needed to stop further damage until the insurer inspects.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you come out the same day?
Phones are answered 24/7. An active leak is booked for the first available crew, and an inspection for the next available visit.
Will you tell me the price on the phone?
No. A price given before the inspection would be a guess. The price is confirmed on site after the inspection and before any work begins.
Will you help with my insurance claim?
The roofer documents the damage with photographs and a dated report, and the homeowner can share it with the insurer. Your insurer and your policy decide what is covered.
Is the roofer licensed in Nassau County?
The business doing the work must hold the Nassau County home-improvement licence. Ask for the licence number and check it with the Office of Consumer Affairs before signing.
Is there a guarantee?
This website does not warrant the work. The terms of any warranty are set in the written contract with the business that does the work.