Roof tarping after storm damage in Lehigh Acres

Roofs and storms in Lehigh Acres

Most Lehigh Acres homes have shingle or tile roofs on single-story block houses, and inland wind is what opens them: lifted shingles, cracked tiles, and limbs from the pines and oaks that line many lots.

Lehigh Acres is inland, so storm surge is not the main threat. Wind is. Ian and other storms have pushed rain through window frames, sliders, and soffits, and knocked out windows that then let water pour in. Standing water in low yards and swales can also push into garages and ground-level rooms after days of heavy rain.

Working with your insurer in Lehigh Acres

We document the roof damage before and after the tarp goes on, and any water damage inside. Coverage depends on your policy. We are not a public adjuster.

Lehigh Acres by the numbers

Median year built: 2002. That matters because many roofs are newer, but wind still lifts shingles and cracks tile. Lehigh Acres is about 12 miles east of Fort Myers. Population: about 124,440 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimate).

How we tarp a Lehigh Acres roof

1. Cover the damaged area with a heavy tarp that extends past the damage.
2. Fasten and weight the tarp so it holds in wind.
3. Close broken openings with metal panels while we are there.
4. Extract water that came in and set drying equipment in the rooms below.
5. Leave you a record of what was covered and why.

Stay safe

• Stay off the roof. Wet and damaged roofs are dangerous.
• Keep everyone away from bulging or sagging ceilings.
• Call your insurer and write down the claim number.

Also in Lehigh Acres

• Water damage in Lehigh Acres: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
• Mold remediation in Lehigh Acres: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
• Fire and smoke in Lehigh Acres: board-up, soot and odor cleanup, and drying of firefighting water.
• Storm damage in Lehigh Acres: board-up, extraction, and drying after wind and flood.
• Commercial restoration in Lehigh Acres: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
• All services in Lehigh Acres

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