When a tree or a large limb comes down on a house, the first reaction is shock, and the second is worry about what happens next. The roof may be holed, rafters cracked, tiles scattered and the ceiling wet below. Fallen Tree Roof Damage Repairs are usually a two-stage job: make the building safe and weathertight quickly, then plan the permanent repair properly.
This guide is for Lincolnshire homeowners facing exactly that. It explains what to do in the first hour, what we look for when we assess the damage, what a permanent repair normally involves and how to handle the insurer side sensibly. We cannot judge a roof without seeing it, and we make no promises about timings, but the order of events below is a sound way to approach it.
Keep everyone out of rooms beneath the damage, and stay out of any room where the ceiling looks bowed or wet. If the tree has touched cables or a garden fence carries a power line, keep well back and phone the relevant utility. Switch off electrics in affected areas only if you can do so safely. Do not climb onto the roof or try to lift branches off yourself, because the load may be holding broken timbers in place. Move belongings away from drips, and catch water with bowls. If the damage is serious, call our 24-hour emergency line.
It is wise to contact your insurer early, since they will tell you what they need and how they want repairs handled. Take clear photographs of the tree, the roof and any internal damage before things are moved. Keep damaged materials such as broken tiles or timber if it is safe to do so, as they may be asked for. We can talk through what a repair involves and put it in writing in plain terms. We do not advise on policies or on the outcome of claims, which is a matter between you and your insurer.
A tree strike can look worse or better than it is. Tiles and battens are easy to see, but cracked rafters, shifted purlins, damaged ridge or hip lines and slipped wall plates can hide behind. We look from outside and from the loft to see how far the impact travelled. Chimneys, gutters, fascia and neighbouring roofs can be affected too. Where the structure itself looks compromised, you may need a separate opinion from the right professional, and we will say so rather than guess. Often there is more than one problem, so it helps to understand them in order.
Where the roof is open, a temporary cover, usually tarpaulin or boards fixed securely, keeps the weather out while repairs are planned. Permanent work may include the following:
Tree damage varies from a few broken tiles to a collapsed section of roof. The size of the hole, the structural timber affected and the roof covering all play a part. So does access, since scaffolding is often needed once the tree is cleared. Removing the tree itself is normally a separate job for a tree surgeon. Matching old tiles or slate can be slow, and weather decides when permanent work can proceed. A clear written breakdown of temporary and permanent work helps you and your insurer both see what is proposed.
We are based in Beckingham near Lincoln and cover Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Gainsborough and Boston. If the roof is open or water is coming in, use the call button for our 24-hour emergency call-out, and we will not promise an arrival time, but we will tell you honestly what we can do. For planned repairs, send photographs and a short description. Quotations are free, and we will walk you through what is needed now and what can follow.
For fallen tree roof damage repairs anywhere in Lincolnshire, call or WhatsApp 07561 405402, or use the form below and tell us about the job.
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No. A fallen tree can be holding damaged timbers in place, and shifting it may cause further collapse or injury. Keep clear, make the area below safe and get the tree removed by those equipped for it, with the roof assessed first or alongside.
Often a temporary cover can be fixed to keep rain out while permanent repairs are planned, but it depends on the damage, the weather and safe access. We will not promise an arrival time, but we will tell you honestly what is possible.
Contact your insurer early, but do not leave the building open to the weather while you wait. Taking photographs and arranging temporary protection is sensible. Keep any damaged materials where safe, and ask us to talk through what the repair involves.
Tell us about the job and we will be in touch.
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