- $2k is pretty typical, but honestly it can swing wildly depending on the damage.
- Had a tree limb punch through my roof two summers ago—ended up closer to $4k after shingles, plywood, and some structural repairs.
- If you're handy, you can cut costs significantly by doing demo and cleanup yourself. Contractors charge a premium for labor-intensive stuff like insulation removal.
- Also, don't underestimate hidden moisture issues. Invest in a decent moisture meter (around $30-$50) to check drywall and framing—catching dampness early saves big headaches later.
- And yeah, gutters are sneaky... regular checks after storms can save you from nasty surprises down the road.
- Had my first big storm repair last spring—thought it'd be minor, but ended up around $3k.
- Initially just saw a few shingles missing, but once the contractor got up there, found water had seeped into the attic insulation and drywall.
- Agree on the moisture meter tip...wish I'd known earlier. Ended up replacing a chunk of drywall because we caught it late.
- Did cleanup myself to save some cash, but honestly underestimated how much time it'd take hauling debris and insulation bags.
- Learned my lesson about gutters too. Mine looked fine from below, but turns out they were clogged with leaves and branches, causing overflow issues I hadn't noticed.
- Definitely budgeting more for storm repairs now...seems like there's always something unexpected lurking.
Storm repairs always seem to snowball, don't they? Had a similar experience a couple years ago—thought I was just replacing a few shingles, but ended up tearing out soaked insulation and drywall too. Doing your own cleanup is smart, but yeah, it's a huge hassle. Good call on the gutters...I overlooked mine at first too, until I saw water spilling over in a heavy rain. Live and learn, I guess.
Yeah, storm repairs definitely have a way of spiraling out of control. Sounds like you handled it pretty well, though. Next time, try checking the attic and ceilings right after the storm—catching leaks early can save you a lot of headaches later on. Hang in there...it gets easier.
Man, tell me about it... last year a big storm knocked down part of my fence and I thought, "Eh, no biggie, just a few boards." But nope—by the end of the week, I'd discovered roof shingles missing, a leaky gutter, and water stains creeping across my ceiling. Felt like playing whack-a-mole with house repairs. You're right though, spotting things early definitely helps. Still, storms always seem to find new ways to surprise you, don't they?
