What storm damage looks like up here
Hail rarely announces itself with an obvious hole. More often it leaves soft, bruised spots where the shingle granules have been knocked loose, exposing the mat underneath to UV and water. Wind does the visible work, creasing or tearing shingles along the ridge and the lake-facing slopes that catch the gusts coming across the open water.
- Hail bruising: circular dents, scattered granules in the gutters, and dimpled metal flashing or vents.
- Wind lift: creased, curled, or missing shingles, often clustered on the windward side.
- Hidden leaks: staining that shows up weeks later once melting snow or rain finds the compromised spot.
On the seasonal cabins around the lake, damage can sit undiscovered for months because no one is there to spot the first drip. We look for the early signs before they turn into rotted decking.
Our storm inspection, step by step
We start on the ground and on the roof, documenting everything with photos. A thorough inspection covers the field shingles, the ridge and hips, all flashing and penetrations, the gutters and downspouts, and the attic side where leaks first reveal themselves.
You get a clear written assessment: what was hit, how bad it is, and whether it calls for a targeted repair or a larger conversation. We do not invent damage to pad a job, and we do not wave off real problems to win one. If your roof is sound, we will tell you that too.
Repairs built for freeze-thaw and ice dams
Loon Lake winters punish a roof. Snow loads pile up, daytime melt refreezes at the eaves, and ice dams back water up under the shingles. A storm repair that ignores this cycle will fail by spring.
We repair to last: matched shingles, proper underlayment and ice-and-water shield where the code and the climate demand it, and flashing details that shed meltwater instead of trapping it. As a GAF Master Elite contractor, our work qualifies for warranty coverage most roofers cannot offer, backed by our own 15-25 year workmanship guarantee.
Insurance claim assistance, done honestly
Most storm and hail repairs in this area run through a homeowner's insurance policy, and the claim process trips people up. We help by documenting the damage thoroughly, meeting your adjuster on site, and explaining what we found in plain terms.
One important note: we are roofers, not public adjusters. We do not negotiate your settlement or interpret your policy for you. What we do is give your insurer accurate, photographed evidence of what the storm did, so the claim reflects the real condition of your roof.
Why Loon Lake homeowners call us first
We have worked on roofs across the Inland Northwest since 2013, and we know what wind off the water and hail off Hwy 395 actually do to a roof here, season after season.
- Licensed and insured in both Washington and Idaho.
- 5.0 stars across 288 Google reviews.
- Free, no-pressure storm inspections and estimates.
- Flexible financing for the work insurance does not fully cover.
- a 15-25 year workmanship warranty with a full roof replacement.
Whether your place is a weekend cabin or a year-round home, we treat the repair the same way: get it watertight and keep it that way.
When to call after a storm
Do not wait for a ceiling stain. Many insurance policies have time limits on filing a storm claim, so the sooner you have a documented inspection, the better your position. Call us right after a significant hail or wind event, or if you have noticed loose granules in your gutters, grit on the patio, or shingles in the yard.
Reach DG Contracting LLC at (509) 209-1894 to schedule a free Loon Lake storm inspection.
