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There is no question that high winds, hail, and hurricanes can wreak havoc on your roof. Leggett Roofing is here to help you recover from any roof damage, starting with a professional inspection to determine what repairs must be made. We always provide honest evaluations and itemized estimates so you know exactly what to expect and can make more informed decisions for your home moving forward.
We have helped hundreds of homeowners restore their roofs to a watertight state. If you need a professional roofing team with over a decade of experience installing asphalt shingle roofing, or durable metal roofing, Leggett Roofing is here for you. If you suspect your home has been damaged by a storm, contact the reputable roofing experts in North Port for a complete roof replacement after a storm damage.
Most Florida homeowners insurance policies carry a separate, higher deductible specifically for hurricane and named-storm damage, calculated as a percentage of your dwelling coverage rather than a flat dollar amount. That percentage typically runs 2 to 10 percent depending on your policy and location. On a $300,000 dwelling, that could mean a $6,000 to $30,000 out-of-pocket amount before coverage kicks in, a very different number than the flat few-hundred-dollar deductible that applies to non-named-storm wind or hail damage.
This distinction matters because it changes how you file and scope a claim. Damage from a straight-line wind event or a hailstorm that isn’t part of a declared named storm falls under your standard wind/hail deductible. The same roof damage sustained during a hurricane falls under the higher named-storm deductible instead. We document the specific date and weather event tied to your damage in every storm inspection, since that documentation determines which deductible applies to your claim.
Hail damage isn’t always visible from the ground, and delaying an inspection gives water intrusion more time to spread into decking, insulation, and interior finishes. Here’s what actually matters in the first day after a hailstorm:
Hail bruising on asphalt shingles often isn’t visible as a hole or crack. It shows up as soft spots where the mat underneath the granules has been compressed, and that kind of damage can take months to fail visibly if it isn’t caught during a proper inspection.
Major storms bring a wave of out-of-state wind damage roofing contractors into Florida, some legitimate, some not licensed to work here at all. A few checks protect you before you sign anything:
Leggett Roofing has operated in North Port and the Central Florida Gulf Coast for over a decade and is licensed under CCC1333761. We’ll still be here for warranty service long after a storm season ends.
After a hurricane or major wind event, we prioritize emergency tarping and temporary repairs first, within 24 to 48 hours where access allows. This stops ongoing water intrusion while we schedule a permanent repair or replacement.
From there, our restoration process covers:
We’ve handled hurricane restoration work across the Central Florida Gulf Coast since Hurricane Ian. The pattern that shows up most consistently is a partial repair that skips flashing and roof-to-wall connections, only to fail again in the next named storm. We repair those connection points as part of any storm restoration project, not as a separate upsell afterward.
When you have a roofing emergency, waiting too long can be the difference between a roof repair and structural damage to your home. Our team is here to help you through your roofing emergency, whether it’s roof tarping or a temporary repair before a more permanent solution is found. Our emergency services are open 24/7 because we know that the timing of emergencies is never convenient!
It’s best to get your roof inspected as soon as possible after a storm, especially if it was severe and you think it may have caused damage to your roof. When vulnerable areas of our roof are left unrepaired, they are more likely to turn into more expensive issues later on.
We will inspect every part of your roof and document any areas of damage or concern that we see. Common signs of storm damage include water leaks, missing or broken shingles and tiles, damaged flashing, and damaged gutters.
This will depend on the severity of damage to your roof. Sometimes, storm damage can be repaired to extend the life of your roof. Our job is to provide you with a detailed estimate after an inspection so that you know exactly what your roof needs to protect your home again. If your roof can be fixed with repairs, we will let you know. And if your roof needs to be replaced, we can work with you to determine the next steps to make it happen.
Your named-storm deductible, usually 2-10% of your dwelling coverage, applies specifically to damage from a declared hurricane or tropical storm. Wind or hail damage from a non-named-storm event falls under your regular, typically much lower, wind/hail deductible instead.
We prioritize active leaks and exposed decking within 24 to 48 hours of a storm event, where road and site access allow, before scheduling permanent repair or replacement.
Delaying repair doesn’t automatically void a manufacturer warranty, but unaddressed hail damage that leads to water intrusion can create separate issues, like decking rot, that a warranty may not cover. Getting an inspection promptly protects both your roof and your claim timeline.
Yes. We provide our own documentation of the full roof system alongside the adjuster’s report, and we help homeowners understand what a fair scope of repair actually looks like before accepting a settlement.
Yes. Florida Building Code applies to the replacement as installed, not the standard the original roof was built to, which is one reason a storm-damage rebuild sometimes costs more than a like-for-like repair, though it often qualifies for insurance wind mitigation credit afterward.
Search the contractor’s license number directly on the Florida DBPR license lookup rather than relying on a truck decal or business card. A licensed, locally based contractor will also have a permanent address and phone number that’s still active after storm season ends.
Leggett Roofing5400 S Biscayne Dr Ste E, North Port
