Storm Damage or Normal Wear?
Insurance typically covers sudden storm damage, not gradual aging. Here's how they differ:
- Storm signs: fresh cracks or punctures facing the direction the storm came from, panels torn loose in a pattern, dented gutters and downspouts, matching marks on the roof and soft metals
- Wear signs: fading spread evenly over the house, brittleness from age, slow warping on sunny walls, joints that have leaked for a long time
We document both in your report, so you and your adjuster can see the difference. More on this in insurance and storm-damaged siding.
New Gutters or a Repair?
Repair makes sense when the problem is one leaking corner, a single dent or a loose hanger. Replacement makes more sense when:
- Several seams leak or have been patched before
- The gutters overflow in normal rain because they're undersized
- The fascia behind them has rotted
- Storm dents run along most of the system
Replacement means new seamless gutters sized for your roof.
Matching Your Existing Siding
We try to match the profile, texture and color of your current siding as closely as available products allow. Sometimes siding has been discontinued, or it has faded so much that new panels stand out. In those cases, we'll show you a sample against the wall and talk through options. That might mean pulling matching panels from a less visible wall or re-siding one full elevation. We won't promise a perfect match before we've seen what's available.
Why a Contractor and Not a Handyman
A siding repair isn't just replacing the visible panel. It means checking and repairing the weather barrier, flashing and sheathing behind it. A storm damage repair also needs documentation that holds up with an insurance company. We're licensed and insured, and we explain workmanship and manufacturer warranties in writing.
Shannon and Lee County
We serve Shannon, Tupelo, Verona, Nettleton and the rest of Lee County. For roof damage from the same storm, see Shannon roofing. To start, request a free inspection.
Common Questions
How can I tell if siding damage came from a storm and whether insurance will cover it?
Storm damage usually appears suddenly and on the side the storm hit. It often comes with dented gutters or roof damage. We document it with dated photos, and your insurer decides coverage based on your policy.
When do I need new gutters instead of repairs?
When leaks occur at several joints, the system is undersized, the fascia behind it is rotted, or storm dents run along most of the gutters.
How soon can you look at storm damage in Shannon?
We schedule storm inspections as quickly as our calendar allows after a weather event. Call us with what you're seeing, and we'll give you the earliest available time.
Can you match my existing siding color and texture?
We match as closely as current products allow and show you a sample first. If a close match isn't available, we'll explain your options, such as replacing a whole wall.
Why use Tekton Exteriors instead of a handyman?
Proper repairs include the weather barrier, flashing and sheathing behind the panels, plus documentation for insurance. Licensed, insured, and every warranty spelled out on paper.