Yeah, $900 sounds about right, but honestly, I've seen it go way higher depending on the damage. Had a similar thing happen after a storm two years ago—thought it was just a few shingles, turned out water got under the flashing. Did insurance help you out at all?
$900 is pretty reasonable, but yeah, storm damage can escalate quickly once you start peeling things back. Had a similar issue myself—thought it was minor until we found rot underneath. Insurance covered most of it though, thankfully. Hope yours wasn't too rough...
- $900 sounds okay, but insurance isn't always that helpful...
- When we had shingles fly off last year, ours barely covered anything.
- Ended up DIY'ing some of it to keep costs down.
- Glad yours worked out better though!
$900 actually sounds pretty reasonable compared to what I've heard from neighbors. We had a tree limb crash onto our deck a couple of summers ago, and insurance was a total nightmare. They kept pointing out loopholes and exclusions—it was exhausting. Ended up patching things ourselves and roping in a friend who's handy with carpentry. Saved a bunch, but it took forever and a day to finish.
I'm curious though, for those of you who've DIY'd storm repairs, did you find it worth the hassle in the end? I mean, saving money is great, but sometimes I wonder if the stress and time spent figuring things out ourselves really balances out. Maybe hiring someone reliable (if you can find one) is actually the smarter move?
$900 isn't bad at all, especially considering the prices I've seen thrown around lately. I've done a bit of DIY storm repair myself, and honestly, it's kind of a toss-up. If you're handy or have someone who knows their stuff, it can definitely save you cash. But there's always something unexpected that pops up—like hidden damage or needing tools you don't already own—and those costs can creep up fast.
Last year, I patched up some shingles after a windstorm. Thought it'd be straightforward: climb up safely, remove damaged shingles, nail down replacements, seal everything properly. Sounds easy enough, right? Nope. Ended up uncovering some water damage underneath, had to run back and forth to the hardware store for extra supplies...and spent way more time than planned.
In the end, I probably saved a few hundred bucks, but it took two whole weekends and was pretty stressful. Next time, I'm leaning toward hiring a pro unless it's something super minor. Sometimes peace of mind is worth paying a little extra for.
