Roof leak, hail and ceiling damage repair in Nichols Hills
Nichols Hills was planned in 1928, so some of its houses have nearly a century of roof work, plumbing changes and remodels behind them. When hail or a leak damages one of them, the repair has to match what is already there.
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Hail, roof leak and ceiling repairs in Nichols Hills are handled through our 24/7 line and crews from our nearby Memorial Road office in north Oklahoma City. News 9 listed Nichols Hills among the areas hit by the May 16, 2010 hailstorm that damaged roofs and windows across northwest Oklahoma City.
A 1928 planned town and what hail does to it
Developer Gilbert A. Nichols planned Nichols Hills in 1928, and its incorporation was approved in 1929, according to the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History. The city covers 2.4 square miles in the northwest quadrant of Oklahoma County, and the April 2020 census counted 3,864 residents. A small city with houses this established means most damage calls are about protecting finishes that took decades to build up.
Houses with that much history often carry varied materials: different roof sections added over the years, plaster or textured ceilings, custom trim and finishes. When water gets in, matching those finishes is a large part of the job, often more work than the drying itself.
Hail is the most common start. News 9's report on the May 16, 2010 storm listed Nichols Hills among the places hit, along with Crown Heights, Belle Isle and northwest Oklahoma City. A storm like that bruises roofs across the area, and leaks often show up later as ceiling stains or sagging plaster.
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Roof and ceiling damage we repair in Nichols Hills
Hail damage to roofs
Hail bruises asphalt shingles, cracks clay tile and slate where a house has them, and dents metal flashing and details. We inspect each roof section by hand, document the hits and repair or replace with materials that match the style of the house.
Ceilings stained or sagging from leaks
Water from a roof leak pools on the ceiling until it stains or sags, and plaster can crack and fall. We drain and dry the ceiling cavity, then repair the drywall or plaster and match the texture and paint. A sag means water is still pooling, so stay out from under it.
Rebuilding finishes to match
After water damage, trim, millwork, flooring and built-ins may need to be replaced. We match profiles, wood species and finish as closely as possible and walk you through samples before installing anything. The goal is a room where you cannot tell which piece was replaced.
Repairs Nichols Hills homeowners need most
Nichols Hills calls are a short trip from our Memorial Road office in north Oklahoma City, and a person answers at any hour. For active leaks we start by stopping the water and protecting furniture, floors and contents. For hail, we book an inspection and photograph every roof section, including flat and low-slope areas that are hard to see from the ground.
Nichols Hills roof and ceiling questions
Yes. If the plaster is still firmly attached to the lath, we dry it and patch the damaged area. If it has separated or fallen, we remove that section and rebuild it with plaster or drywall, matching the surface and texture to the rest of the ceiling.
Yes. Many older houses have pitched shingle sections, flat or low-slope areas and metal details. We inspect each section and repair it with matching materials, and we photograph each one so you can see what was damaged.
Yes. Before we open ceilings or walls, we move or cover furniture, rugs and art. If the damage is extensive, we can pack out contents, clean what needs it and store it until the rebuild is finished.
We take a sample of the damaged trim to find a matching profile. If it is no longer made, we have it milled to match. Paint and stain colors are matched to the existing finish so the repair blends in.
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Damage at your place in Nichols Hills?
Call any hour. We tell you what to do in the next ten minutes and get a crew moving.