From hurricanes to afternoon squalls, South Florida wind lifts shingles, breaks tile seals, and peels back edges. We repair it to code so the next storm doesn’t finish the job.
Wind Damage Repair
Wind doesn’t push straight down on a roof — it pulls up. The edges, corners, and ridges see the strongest uplift, and that’s where wind damage almost always starts.
A shingle that lifts and folds back breaks its seal and won’t lie flat again. A tile that rocks loose cracks its neighbors. Metal trim that gets bent lets wind under the next panel. Each of these is small on its own, and each gives the next storm a handle to pull on.
We repair wind damage to the current wind standard: properly fastened, sealed, and flashed so the repaired area is at least as strong as the rest of the roof. And if the storm exposed a roof that’s near the end of its life, we’ll tell you honestly.
After a windstorm
A crease across a shingle means it folded back in the wind and lost its seal.
Shingles, tile pieces, or trim on the ground came from somewhere on your roof.
Caps along the ridges take the strongest wind and loosen first.
Peeled or bent metal edges let wind get under the roof in the next storm.
Openings from wind damage let in daylight and, soon after, water.
Wind-driven rain finds openings that a normal rain never would.
What to expect
If the roof is open, we tarp or dry it in first.
We check every slope, especially edges and ridges, and photograph the damage.
We repair with proper fastening and sealing for our wind zone.
We confirm the repaired areas are tight and walk you through the work.
Why Hunter
A wind repair that just replaces what blew off, without fixing how it was attached, is waiting for the next storm. We repair to the standard the roof should have been built to.
Repairs follow the manufacturer’s high-wind attachment, not shortcuts.
We look where wind damage starts, not just where you can see it.
If the storm revealed an aging roof, you’ll get a straight answer about the options.
Good questions
Still wondering about something? Call us at (561) 468-5550 — real answers, no sales pitch.
Look for shingles, tile pieces, or trim in the yard, lifted or creased shingles, loose ridge caps, and new leaks or daylight in the attic. A roof inspection after a storm tells you for sure.
Sometimes, if they haven’t creased or torn. A shingle that folded back and creased has lost its strength and usually needs replacing.
Wind creates uplift that’s strongest at roof edges, corners, and ridges. Those areas are built with extra fastening for that reason, and they’re the first to fail when anything is weak.
No. Wind damage leaves openings that the next storm will make worse. Get it secured and repaired as soon as you can.
Yes — loose, cracked, and missing tile, plus ridges and hips. We fasten repairs to spec and check the underlayment beneath.
A roof installed to the current high-wind standard generally performs much better than an older roof with aging fasteners and seals. If your roof is older, we can talk through whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
What homeowners say
Hunter Construction replaced the roof on our home. It’s great to work with a small business that makes you feel at home — I’ve found my roofing contractor in Palm Beach County.
Very professional. Wouldn’t go with anyone else — they’ll treat you right.
I’ve sold roofs for numerous companies all over, and I’ll always recommend Hunter Construction for commercial and residential work.
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Where we work
Based in Jupiter and working throughout the Treasure Coast and the Palm Beaches. If your home or building is in one of these areas, we can get out to take a look.
Book a free inspection and we’ll check the edges, ridges, and every slope for wind damage.
