Lumberton roof repair after the storms that set flood records
Lumberton, the Robeson County seat about 40 miles south of Fayetteville, sits on the blackwater Lumber River. Two hurricanes two years apart put it in the record books.
- 2016 · Hurricane MatthewRecord flooding in Lumberton.
- 2018 · Hurricane FlorenceFlooding that broke the record Matthew had set two years earlier.
Floods come up from the ground, and a roof can't stop them. But the same storms that flood a river town also put days of wind-driven rain on every roof in it, and a roof that let in a little water during those storms may still have wet decking, matted insulation or loose flashing that nobody noticed while the first floor was the emergency.
The city of 19,025 people (2020) is built around the river that gives it its name, with the Lumberton Commercial Historic District on the National Register and I-95 and I-74 passing through. Homes run from older houses near downtown to newer ones along the highway corridors.
When we inspect a Lumberton roof, we go into the attic as well as onto the roof. We look for old water stains on rafters and decking, insulation that got wet and stayed flat, and flashing that was patched in a hurry. If the roof was repaired after a storm, we check whether the work used matching materials and proper nailing. Then you get a written price for what needs fixing, or for a replacement if the roof is beyond repair.
How we help Lumberton roofs
Attic-first inspection
Rafters, decking and insulation checked for old water damage from past storms.
Rushed-repair review
Patches done in a hurry after a storm checked for nailing, matching and flashing.
Wind-driven rain
Flashing at walls, chimneys and vents checked where sideways rain gets in.
Historic downtown
Older buildings near the commercial district get attention to valleys and chimneys.
Highway-corridor homes
Newer homes along I-95 and I-74 checked for installation shortcuts.
Wind and rain claims
Photos and a written scope for your adjuster when wind or rain caused the roof damage.
Roads and landmarks we know around Lumberton
- Along the Lumber River
- Lumberton Commercial Historic District
- I-95 corridor
- I-74 corridor
Roof work we do for Lumberton homes
- Leaks and damage: roof repair, leak tracing, emergency tarping, storm damage, hail damage
- New roofs: full replacement, architectural shingles, metal, flat and TPO
- Paperwork: roof inspections, VA and PCS inspections, insurance claim help
- The edges and the attic: gutters, soffit and fascia, attic ventilation, skylights
What Lumberton homeowners ask us
Does flood damage count as roof damage?
No. Flooding comes from the ground up and is usually a separate kind of insurance. Wind and rain from the same storm can still damage the roof, and that is what we check.
My roof was patched after Florence. Should I worry?
Not necessarily, but rushed repairs can have mismatched shingles or poor nailing. We look at it and tell you what we find.
How far south do you go?
Lumberton is about 40 miles south of Fayetteville and inside our service area.
Can you check for hidden water damage?
Yes. In the attic we look for stained decking, damp insulation and rusted nails, the marks old leaks leave behind.
Do you replace roofs on older homes downtown?
Yes. On older houses we check the decking and framing closely before writing a price.
Is there a fee for the visit?
No. The photos and the written price are yours to keep, at no charge.
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