Like most Pinnacle storm projects, the crew moved fast to protect the property and get the home weather-tight, then completed a full permanent restoration.
Pinnacle documents the damage for the insurance claim and works directly with the adjuster — see how our storm process works.
When a storm sent a large tree down onto a home on Hill Farm Rd in Coventry, the roof went from shelter to emergency in a matter of seconds. What followed was a textbook restoration: get the home protected, document the damage for the insurance claim, and rebuild the roof back to fully weather-tight condition.
Scope of Work
The first priority was making the home safe and dry. The crew moved quickly to clear the debris, assess the structural damage, and install an emergency tarp over the compromised area to keep weather out while the claim moved forward. Once the property was secured and documented, the team completed a full tear-off of the damaged roof down to the deck, replacing sheathing that had been crushed or soaked. From there the roof was rebuilt as a complete, permanent system with a fresh water barrier, new flashing at every transition, and clean finished surfaces. This is exactly the process our Storm Damage Restoration team runs on every emergency call.
What We Installed (And Why)
Storm work happens in two stages, and both matter. The first stage is emergency protection — tarping and drying-in the roof so a single storm doesn’t turn into interior water damage while insurance is sorted out. The second stage is the permanent restoration: a full tear-off to the deck, replacement of damaged decking, and a complete new roof system built to current standards. Skipping straight to shingles over hidden damage is how storm repairs come back to haunt a homeowner, so the crew rebuilt from the deck up.
The finished roof is a fully restored, weather-tight system with a renewed water barrier, fresh flashing, and clean lines across every plane. Every penetration and transition was re-detailed rather than reused, because a storm rebuild is the right moment to correct old weak points, not carry them forward. A storm rebuild is also the moment to correct ventilation and worn details that a simple patch would leave untouched, so the homeowner ends up with a roof that is not just repaired but genuinely better than before. The completed photos show a roof that gives no hint of the tree that once sat on it — just a sound, restored surface ready to face the next Rhode Island winter.
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Good To Know: Who handles the insurance claim after storm damage?
Pinnacle works right alongside you through it. After a storm, the crew documents the damage thoroughly with photos and detailed notes, provides that record for your claim, and works directly with your adjuster to make sure the scope reflects the true extent of the damage. That means you are not left translating roofing language on your own — you have a licensed contractor advocating for a complete, correct restoration while you focus on getting your home back to normal.
Why This Approach Works
The two-stage method — protect first, restore fully second — is what keeps a storm from causing damage twice. Fast tarping and dry-in stop water from reaching the interior during the days or weeks a claim takes to process. Then a complete tear-off and rebuild, rather than a surface patch, ensures no hidden storm damage stays buried under the new roof. Pairing that with hands-on insurance documentation gives the homeowner both a sound roof and a fair, well-supported claim.
Why Pinnacle
Storm restoration takes a contractor who can move fast and stand behind the work, and Pinnacle Roofing & Skylights has done exactly that in Rhode Island since 2012. Fully licensed (RI Residential Lic #39446) and experienced in guiding homeowners through the insurance process, the company earns its reputation the hard way — with 100+ five-star Google reviews and a BBB A+ rating. When a tree comes down on your roof, that is the kind of steady, credentialed team you want on the phone.
Coventry, RI
Coventry is one of Rhode Island’s largest towns by area, stretching from busy village centers to wooded, tree-lined rural roads out west. Those mature trees are part of the town’s character — and, in a heavy storm, part of the risk to the homes beneath them. Pinnacle is proud to help homeowners across Coventry recover quickly when the weather turns.
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