10 Smart Steps to Protect Your Home After the First Spring Storm

1💨 First Spring Storm Just Hit?

Here’s What Every Homeowner Should Do — No Ladder Required.

Spring in Colorado can hit hard — and fast. But while you might check your basement or windows after a storm, your roof is the most vulnerable part of your home.

Here are 10 safe, effective, and practical steps you can take to protect your home — no climbing required.

✅ 1. Walk Around Your Home and Look Up

Do a full walk-around of your home. Look for lifted or missing shingles, warped metal seams, or anything that looks “off.”

🔍 Use your phone’s zoom or binoculars for a closer view.

✅ 2. Check for Shingle Granules or Debris at Downspouts

If you see piles of small black granules near your gutters or driveway, that’s a sign your shingles were hit hard and may be deteriorating.

✅ 3. Inspect Ceilings and Walls for Water Stains

Look for bubbling paint, yellowish stains, or musty smells indoors. These are signs of moisture making its way in.

✅ 4. Look for Sagging or Damaged Gutters

Storms often bend or detach gutters. If your gutters are sagging or water isn't draining, your home could be at risk of water damage.

✅ 5. Remove Debris Around Your Home

Branches, leaves, and debris can hide bigger issues and cause long-term drainage problems. Clear them away after every storm.

✅ 6. Check Fence Lines and Trim

Fence damage or warped trim often means strong wind or hail. If they were hit — your roof probably was too.

✅ 7. Take Photos of Everything

Even if there’s no visible damage, take photos of your roof, siding, and gutters. If you ever need to file a claim, you’ll thank yourself.

✅ 8. Watch for Pooling Water in Your Yard

Puddles around your foundation may point to drainage issues from your roof or gutters. It’s a warning sign that something isn’t flowing right.

✅ 9. Look Up Local Storm Reports

Hail or high wind in your area? Even if you don’t see visible damage, your roof could still be compromised. Check local radar or weather maps.

📩 Sign up for NexGen’s Storm Watch Alerts to stay updated automatically.

✅ 10. Call NexGen Roofing for a Pro Inspection

Most storm damage goes unseen until it’s too late. At NexGen Roofing, we use drone tech and trained inspectors to give you a full, no-pressure report.

🛠 No climbing. No guesswork. Just the truth.

Don’t Wait for the Next Storm

Catch small issues before they become big headaches. NexGen Roofing is here to help you protect your home with fast, honest, high-tech inspections.

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