Roof Inspection After a Storm? Book Within 48 Hours.
Hail, high winds, and ice storms can damage roofs in ways you can't see from the ground. Aerial inspection within days of an event documents damage while it's fresh - critical for insurance claims, contractor estimates, and your peace of mind.
Why Speed Matters After a Storm
The window for clean documentation is short. Here's what's at stake when you wait.
Insurance documentation
Most carriers require damage to be documented within days of the event. Aerial photos with timestamps help establish causation and reduce disputes about when damage occurred.
Damage doesn't wait
Compromised flashing or shingles get worse with each subsequent rain. Catching it early prevents water ingress and the much larger cost of interior damage.
Contractor capacity
Good roofers book up fast after major events. An inspection report in hand gets you a faster, more accurate estimate - and a better spot in their queue.
Memory fades
Without dated documentation, claims and estimates rely on best guesses about when damage occurred. A timestamped flight removes that ambiguity.
What Storm Damage Looks Like From the Air
Storm damage often hides where ladders can't reach - ridge lines, rear slopes, valleys, and the centre of large roofs. 4K aerial imagery captures it all in one flight.
Hail damage
Granulation loss, bruising, cracked or fractured shingles, dents in flashing, and damaged ridge caps. We capture close-up imagery of impact patterns across all roof slopes so adjusters and contractors can see the full picture rather than the few spots visible from ground level.
Wind damage
Lifted or missing shingles, exposed underlayment, dislodged flashing, blown-off ridge vents, and damaged soffits and fascia. Wind damage often starts at edges and corners where uplift forces are highest - areas that aerial capture documents cleanly.
Tree and debris impact
Shingle damage from fallen branches, gutter damage, and dent patterns from debris strikes. We document the impact location, the extent of secondary damage radiating from it, and any debris still in place at the time of capture.
Ice damage (winter storms)
Ice dam aftermath, gutter deformation, lifted shingles at eaves, and damage to flashing around skylights and chimneys where freeze-thaw cycles concentrate stress. Documentation is most useful within days of the thaw, before melt obscures the original damage pattern.
Our Storm Response Process
Four steps from booking to delivery. Built for fast turnaround when documentation is time-sensitive.
Book online or call
Same-day booking when possible. We prioritize storm-affected postal codes during the immediate post-event window.
Aerial capture within 1-3 days
Fast turnaround for time-sensitive documentation. Weather permitting - drones can't safely fly in active storms or high wind.
48-hour report standard
Or 24-hour rush (+$75) when you need it for an immediate insurance call. Same imagery quality, same owner review - just faster.
SD card + report
All raw imagery yours to keep on a physical SD card, plus the AI-drafted, owner-reviewed condition report as a structured PDF.
Same Pricing as Always - No Surge
The price after a storm is the same as before, because we'd rather you call us than get gouged. Three flat tiers, all in CAD.
- Standard Home (under 3,000 sq ft). $275. Typical detached, semi-detached, or townhome.
- Large Home (3,000-6,000 sq ft). $375. Larger detached homes, custom builds, executive housing.
- Estate / Multi-Building (6,000+ sq ft). From $475. Estates, sprawling lots, or properties with detached structures.
- Rush 24-hour turnaround. Add $75 to any tier when you need the report fast for an insurance call or contractor scheduling.
We don't do storm surge pricing. The price after a storm is the same as before - because we'd rather you call us than get gouged.
Volume Pricing for Storm-Driven Work
Major storm events generate sustained demand for documentation across affected postal codes. We work with adjusters and contractors to handle that volume cleanly.
Insurance adjusters
If you're an adjuster needing claim documentation across multiple properties in a storm-affected area, contact us about volume pricing and priority scheduling. We can structure a coordinated capture plan for a defined geography or claim cohort, with consistent reporting format across every property.
Roofing contractors
Contractors needing rapid pre-quote inspections to bid on storm-damaged properties - we have contractor volume rates and can prioritize your queue when you're scoping multiple jobs in the same neighbourhood. Net-15 or net-30 invoicing available on active accounts.
What This Service Is - And What It Isn't
Honest scoping matters more after a storm than at any other time. Please understand the following before relying on our report:
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Not a licensed home inspection or structural assessment. For a full home inspection or structural engineering review, engage a licensed home inspector or professional engineer.
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Not a warranty or guarantee of roof condition. Our reports describe what is visible from above on the day of the flight. They do not warrant the roof's future performance.
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Not an insurance claim certification or determination. Our imagery and reports can support a claim, but coverage and claim outcomes are determined by your adjuster and insurer, not by us.
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Not a repair estimate. Repair pricing comes from a licensed roofing contractor who can quote labour and materials for your specific situation.
When Storms Hit the GTA
The Greater Toronto Area sees a predictable rhythm of severe weather across the year. These windows are when we expect the highest demand for storm-response inspections.
- Major hail events: typically June through August, when convective storms produce the largest stones and the most localized damage.
- Strong wind events: spring (March-May) and late fall (October-November), often associated with frontal systems and squall lines.
- Ice storms: December through February, especially January - freezing rain and ice loading can damage flashing, soffits, and gutters even without direct impact.
- Tornadoes: rare but possible - the broader Toronto region sees one to three minor tornadoes annually within a roughly 100 km radius, mostly in summer.
If a major event hits your area, expect inspection demand to spike for 2-3 weeks in affected postal codes. Booking early in that window is the difference between a 1-3 day capture and waiting longer.