- $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.
