Storm Damage Roof Repair in Florida
Free roof inspections for wind, hail, hurricane, leak, and storm-related roof damage across Florida. JA Edwards provides same-day response for active leaks, clear photo documentation, and repair or replacement options from four local offices.
Florida gets hit harder than people expect.
Florida storm season runs June through November, but roof damage here is not limited to named hurricanes. Afternoon convective storms, hurricane bands, straight-line wind, hail, flying debris, and coastal salt air can all leave damage that is easy to miss from the ground. The point is not just what hit the roof. The point is what the roof looks like after the weather event passes.
Some storm damage is obvious, like missing shingles or an active leak. Other damage is quieter. Hail can remove granules without leaving a hole. Wind can lift a shingle without tearing it off. Flashing can loosen just enough to let water in during the next heavy rain. That is why the inspection needs to document every storm-related damage type, not just the most dramatic one.
We have been doing this across Florida since 2004, with offices in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Port St. Lucie. We know how the storm patterns work in each market, what each type of damage looks like by material and age, and exactly how to document it clearly for your insurance carrier's review.
JA Edwards of America provides free storm damage roof inspections across Florida, including wind, hail, hurricane, leak, and debris-related roof damage. We document visible damage with photos, provide a clear repair or replacement scope, and help homeowners understand the next steps before work begins. There is no charge for the inspection and no obligation to proceed.
Free Storm Damage Inspection
Same-day response for active leaks. Four offices covering storm damage calls across Florida.
(407) 677-7663What we find on Florida roofs.
Every storm leaves a different signature. Knowing what to look for is most of the job.
Wind Roof Damage
High winds lift shingles at edges and seams, break seal strips, loosen ridge caps, and expose vulnerable areas around valleys and roof perimeters. A lifted shingle does not always fly off, but it can open a water path during the next heavy Florida rain.
Hail Roof Damage
Hail is still a major storm damage type in Florida. On asphalt shingles, it can leave circular granule loss and bruising. On tile, it can crack leading edges. On metal, it can leave dents that are easier to see at low angles. We document hail as part of the full storm damage inspection when it is present.
Hurricane Roof Damage
Major storms can remove large sections of roofing material, compromise the decking beneath, and introduce water that reaches structural components. We assess the full scope as a licensed General Contractor and can manage the complete restoration, not just the roof surface.
Flashing Failure
Storms accelerate flashing failure around chimneys, skylights, pipe boots, and wall transitions. Once flashing lifts or pulls away, water has a direct path into your home every time it rains. This is one of the most commonly missed damage types because it is not obvious from below.
Water & Leak Damage
Ceiling stains, damp attic spots, musty odors, and peeling paint near the roofline all signal water that has already entered. The source is often not directly above where you see the stain. We trace the actual entry point and address that, not just the symptom downstream.
Debris Impact
Fallen branches and flying debris during a storm can puncture or crack roofing material, dent metal panels, and damage gutters. Some of it is obvious from below. Some requires eyes on the roof, especially in the sections above a tree or any area not visible from where debris landed.
Storm damage is not just one thing.
Florida roofs can be damaged by straight-line wind, hurricane bands, hail impact, flying debris, flashing failure, and storm-driven water intrusion. A good inspection does not chase only one damage type. It looks at the full storm pattern and how that pattern affected the roof material, age, slope, flashing, decking, and interior leak points.
Hail still matters here. We are seeing plenty of hail-related roof damage across Florida, especially on asphalt shingles where granule loss is easy to miss from the ground. Even when the main concern is wind, hurricane, or leak damage, hail can be part of the same storm system and should be documented during the inspection.
That is why our inspection looks at the roof as a complete storm system, not as one isolated damage type. Wind, hail, hurricane exposure, flashing movement, and water intrusion all need to be reviewed together before a repair or replacement scope is written.
Wind Damage
Lifted shingles, broken seal strips, loose ridge caps, and damaged perimeter rows after strong Florida wind events.
Hail Impact
Granule bruising on shingles, cracked tile edges, dented gutters, and metal panel impact marks that support the broader storm inspection.
Hurricane Damage
Missing roofing material, compromised decking, damaged flashing, and storm-driven water entry after tropical systems.
Water Intrusion
Ceiling stains, attic moisture, soft decking, and leak paths that often appear after the storm has already passed.
Documentation that helps support your claim
After a storm event, one of the biggest factors in a carrier's review is how clearly the damage is documented. Adjusters are looking for specific evidence: photos taken from the roof surface, wind lift patterns, hail impact where present, flashing damage, water intrusion, and a written scope that connects each damage point to the weather event.
We have worked with every major carrier in Florida, including Citizens, Universal, Heritage, Tower Hill, and State Farm. We know what each adjuster is looking for and how to present findings in a format they can act on. We cannot guarantee what your carrier approves, that decision is theirs, but our documentation gives your claim the strongest possible foundation.
- Roof-surface photos of every damage point, dated and GPS-tagged
- Written report formatted for your specific carrier's review process
- We can be present when your adjuster visits the property
- Scope review against the adjuster's findings if there are discrepancies
- Impact-resistant shingle upgrade options reviewed when hail damage is part of the scope
How fast should you act?
From the call to the final walkthrough.
Free Inspection
Call or request online. We prioritize post-storm calls and offer same-day response when there is an active leak or open damage. A licensed inspector from your nearest Florida office assesses every section of your roof, not just what is visible from the ground.
Emergency Protection
If your roof has open damage that cannot wait for a permanent repair, we deploy emergency tarping to stop water intrusion immediately. We also do board-up services for damaged windows and doors when the full scope requires it.
Claim Documentation
We prepare a detailed photo report of all findings formatted for your adjuster. We can be present when the adjuster visits and will review their scope against ours if there are discrepancies. We work with every major carrier operating in Florida.
Repair or Replacement
Once the claim scope is settled, we schedule the work. Most repairs are completed within one to two days. Full replacements typically take two to five days. We inspect the completed work before we leave, clean the site completely, and walk you through what was done.
What makes the difference on a storm claim.
Licensed General Contractor
Most roofing companies can fix the roof. As a licensed General Contractor (CGC1534283), we can legally manage the full storm restoration: roof, siding, windows, gutters, fascia, and structural repairs, all under one contract and one insurance scope. That eliminates the gaps that appear when multiple contractors submit separate claims.
20 Years of Florida Storm Work
We have been handling storm restorations across Florida since 2004. Named hurricanes, severe hail events, the afternoon convective storms that drop two inches of rain in 45 minutes, all of it. We know the storm patterns in each market, the building codes that apply to each type of repair, and what each carrier expects to see in a Florida storm claim.
GAF Master Elite with President's Club
GAF Master Elite is the highest tier of GAF certification. President's Club 3-Star, the certification above that, recognizes sustained excellence in installation, service, and customer satisfaction. These credentials matter because they are verified annually and cannot be purchased, and they determine which manufacturer warranties you can offer your homeowner after the work is done.
We Tell You the Truth About Your Claim
If your roof does not appear to have storm damage that supports an insurance claim, we will tell you that. We do not manufacture claims or pressure homeowners into projects they do not need. That reputation is worth more to us than one job. It is also why we hold a 4.6-star average across hundreds of Google reviews statewide.
What Florida homeowners say after a storm.
Side note: Working with Geico/HomeSite Ins. such a breeze. I have regained faith in the system.
GOOD JOB TEAM!
We are so happy that we made the decision to trust our roof replacement to Joel Vazquez and JA Edwards of America. From the very first consultation to the final clean-up, the entire process was seamless. Joel's communication skills are top-tier; he kept us informed every step of the way and was always available to answer our questions.
Joel handled everything related to our insurance company and made sure they delivered on our coverage.
It is so hard to find contractors who actually do what they say they’re going to do, but Joel exceeded every expectation we had. His attention to detail was evident throughout- the job was perfect, the site was left clean, and our new roof and home look amazing.
If you want a stress-free experience and a beautiful new roof, Joel is first person you should call.
Thank you Joel and JA Edwards!
I want to specifically call out Seth Wooten, our Project Manager, who helped us with every step of the process—from working with our insurance company to getting the job done and everything in between. Seth is super caring and a phenomenal communicator; he made the whole experience stress-free.
A special thank you to the crew for their quality work. They made our roof look beautiful and secure, and they finished it all in just one day. If you are looking for a roofing company, look no further than JAEA!
Getting a roof through insurance can be a headache, but Wilson is super knowledgeable and made the whole process seamless for us. He was helpful, transparent, and always available to answer our questions. If you’re thinking about getting a new roof, I would highly recommend this team. They get the job done right!
Storm crews local to your market.
When a storm hits, response time matters. We dispatch from the office nearest you, not from another part of the state.
Orlando
Tampa
Jacksonville
Port St. Lucie
We cover most of Florida.
Four offices in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Port St. Lucie cover the major metros and everything between them, outside the western Panhandle.
Orlando Metro
Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake counties.
Tampa Bay
Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco counties.
Jacksonville
Duval, St. Johns, Clay counties.
Port St. Lucie
St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River counties.
Winter Park
Orange County, established neighborhoods.
Kissimmee
Osceola County, mixed residential stock.
Sanford
North Seminole, older housing stock.
Apopka
West Orange, aging asphalt roofs.
Clermont
Lake County, hills and newer builds.
+ More Areas
St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Ponte Vedra, Stuart, and the metros between our four offices.
Storm damage, answered honestly.
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Fill out the form and the team from your nearest Florida office will reach out to schedule your free storm damage inspection. Same-day response when there is an active leak or open damage.
Don't wait on a storm claim.
The inspection is free. The documentation we produce protects your claim. And acting inside the one-year window under Florida law keeps your options open. Call us now or schedule online.
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