Chantilly sits in western Fairfax County around the Route 28 and Route 50 interchange, and the same summer thunderstorms and winter weather that cross the rest of Northern Virginia cross it too. After a storm passes, the usual signs are shingles in the yard, a new drip in a ceiling, or a roofer knocking on doors in the neighborhood. A calm assessment beats a rushed decision in every one of those cases.
What we do after a storm
- Assess the roof for missing, creased or lifted shingles, damaged flashing, and openings at vents and penetrations.
- Document the damage with photos tied to the roof areas they show, so you have a clear record.
- Recommend repair or full replacement depending on how much of the roof is affected.
- Coordinate the work with the timeline of your insurance process.
Who decides what insurance covers
Your insurance company does. We document visible damage and write the repair or replacement scope, but we don't adjust claims, negotiate on your behalf as a public adjuster, or promise what an insurer will approve. Be wary of anyone who does. What we can do is give you an honest picture of the roof's condition so the conversation with your adjuster starts from accurate information.
Protect the house first
If water is coming in, the priority is limiting interior damage: buckets, towels, moving belongings, and keeping people off a wet roof. Take your own photos of interior and exterior damage before anything is cleaned up. Then call your insurer to start a claim if you plan to file one, and request an assessment from us. A damaged roof left alone can turn a shingle problem into a decking, insulation and drywall problem.
These photos are from a re-roofing project in Reston and show what a roof looks like once the old shingles are off: decking exposed, debris contained on tarps. When storm damage leads to a replacement, tear-off is where hidden damage to the deck becomes visible, and the scope should explain how that is documented and approved.
Handling door-to-door storm offers
- Ask for a Virginia contractor license number and look it up on the DPOR website yourself.
- Don't sign anything that assigns your insurance benefits on the spot.
- Ask for a written scope, not just a total.
- Get a second assessment if the first one only arrived because a truck was in the neighborhood.
Kenney Construction is licensed, insured and bonded, VA DPOR #2705187519, and is based in Herndon, about a short drive up Route 28 from Chantilly.
| Tier | Typical Scope | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Storm & Insurance-Related Roofing | Roof damage assessment and repair or replacement following a storm. | $3,000–$20,000 |
Typical Northern Virginia reference ranges from the Roofing Roughnecks cost guide, not a quote for a Chantilly roof. Your written estimate is based on an inspection of your actual roof.
Should I call my insurer or a roofer first?▸
Protect the home from further water first, take photos, then contact your insurer if you intend to file a claim and request a roof assessment. The two can happen in parallel.
Will you deal with my insurance company?▸
We document the damage and provide the scope and coordinate our schedule around your insurance timeline. Your insurer decides what is covered, and we don't guarantee any approval.
Is a few missing shingles worth a claim?▸
That depends on your policy and deductible, which only you and your insurer can weigh. Small storm damage is often a straightforward repair either way.
What does storm-related roofing cost?▸
The Roofing Roughnecks cost guide lists a typical Northern Virginia reference range of $3,000–$20,000 for storm and insurance-related roofing, depending on whether it's a repair or a replacement.