What storms do to roofs out here
Colbert sits in open, rural-residential country between the Little Spokane River and the Big Meadow area, where there are fewer windbreaks than in town. That openness means wind-driven hail hits roofs at sharper angles and higher speed, bruising shingles and stripping the protective granules that keep your roof watertight.
The damage is rarely obvious from the driveway. We typically find:
- Granule loss that exposes the asphalt mat to UV and accelerates aging
- Hail bruises - soft, fractured spots you can feel but not always see
- Creased or lifted shingles from gusts funneling down the Hwy 2/395 corridor
- Bent flashing, dented vents, and damaged gutters that leak at the worst time
Left alone, these small wounds become winter leaks once snow load and ice dams pile on.
Why a fast, documented inspection matters
Insurance carriers in Washington generally expect storm claims to be filed within a reasonable window after the event, and they want proof the damage came from a specific storm - not from age or neglect. The longer you wait, the harder that case is to make.
We climb the roof (we do not just eyeball it from the ground), chalk and photograph hail strikes, measure granule loss, and check the soft metals and gutters that often confirm a hail event. You get a clear written report with dated photos whether or not you ever file a claim. That documentation is the difference between a paid claim and a denied one.
How DG handles your insurance claim
To be clear: we are roofers, not public adjusters, and we never negotiate your settlement for you. What we do is make the process far less painful.
- We meet your insurance adjuster on-site so nothing legitimate gets overlooked during their inspection
- We provide itemized scopes and photo documentation that speak the carrier's language
- We explain your estimate, your deductible, and your options in plain English - no pressure, no jargon
Because we are local to this stretch north of Spokane, we are not chasing storms one county over and disappearing. After the work is done, we are still down the road if you need us.
Repair vs. replacement - and the materials we use
Not every storm means a full tear-off. For isolated wind damage we do targeted repairs - replacing creased shingles, resealing flashing, and matching existing material where we can. When hail has compromised a roof field-wide, a full replacement is the only honest fix.
As a GAF Master Elite contractor - a credential held by only the top 2-3% of roofers nationwide - we install impact-rated and architectural shingle systems built for the Inland Northwest's hail, wind, and snow. We also handle the supporting cast that storms wreck: underlayment, ice-and-water shield along eaves, ridge ventilation, and gutters. Every roof replacement includes a 15-25 year workmanship warranty. Curious how a new system performs through winter? See our roof replacement page for the full breakdown.
Warranties that actually outlast the storm
Storm repairs are only worth it if they hold. We back our labor with a 15-25 year workmanship warranty, and qualifying replacements carry the GAF Golden Pledge - up to 25 years of workmanship coverage and 50 years on materials. That is among the strongest protection available in residential roofing, and it is backed by GAF itself, not just a handshake.
We are licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho, and flexible financing is available so a sudden hailstorm does not have to wreck your budget while you wait on a claim.
Schedule your Colbert storm inspection
If a recent storm rolled through the Little Spokane corridor and you are not sure whether your roof took a hit, the safest move is a free, no-obligation inspection before the next snowfall exposes the weak spots.
Call (509) 209-1894 to book. We answer locally, Monday through Saturday, 7 to 6, and we will get up on your roof, document what we find, and walk you through every option - claim or no claim. Family-owned and rooted here on the acreage north of Spokane since 2013, we treat your home the way we treat our neighbors'.
