"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."
Yeah, that's exactly the kind of surprise that makes DIY storm repairs tricky. Did you end up needing special tools or just extra materials? I've found that even when you're prepared, there's always something unexpected lurking beneath the surface. Last spring, I helped a friend replace some damaged flashing after a heavy storm. We thought it'd be a quick afternoon job, but once we got started, we realized the plywood underneath was rotted through. Suddenly, our simple fix turned into a full weekend project.
I agree that $900 sounds pretty reasonable, especially if it includes labor and materials. Did they give you a breakdown of what's included? Sometimes paying a bit more upfront can save headaches down the road—plus, pros usually spot issues we might overlook. Peace of mind definitely has its value.
$900 isn't bad, but honestly, it depends on how handy you are and what's hiding underneath. Last year I tackled some siding damage myself—thought it'd be straightforward until mold showed up. Ended up spending double what I'd planned...lesson learned the hard way.
"thought it'd be straightforward until mold showed up. Ended up spending double what I'd planned...lesson learned the hard way."
Sounds familiar—mold and water damage can sneak up on you fast, especially after storms. Curious, did you end up bringing someone in for mold remediation, or handle it yourself? I’ve seen DIY mold jobs that looked okay initially but caused bigger headaches down the road. Sometimes it’s worth biting the bullet and getting a pro involved early...
Had a similar experience last summer—thought I'd just patch the drywall and repaint, but mold had other plans. Tried DIY first, ended up paying more when a pro had to redo my mess anyway. Sometimes shortcuts just aren't worth it...
Went through something similar a couple years back. Thought I’d just replace a few shingles and be good to go, but when the next heavy rain hit... let's just say buckets became essential furniture for a while. Learned the hard way that storm damage can be sneaky—what looks minor at first can spiral quickly. Hiring someone who knows their stuff upfront might sting the wallet initially, but it definitely beats paying twice down the road.
