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Storm damage gets harder and costlier to fix the longer water sits in your walls. Call Top Quality Exteriors at (314) 618-8888 and we will walk your Richmond Heights home, document everything, and map out a clear repair plan for you.
The May 16, 2025 EF3 tornado, with winds near 150 mph, left marks across Richmond Heights that many roofs and walls still carry, from uprooted oaks that landed on brick bungalows to flying debris that tore trim off Tudor gables. If your home took a hit, Top Quality Exteriors handles storm damage restoration for the whole exterior, so one crew covers the roof, siding, gutters, and fascia. Small openings turn into ceiling stains within a few rain cycles, and damage that looks minor from the curb often hides lifted shingles and wet insulation.
We start with a full walk-around, photograph every visible impact, and build the written scope in the order your adjuster will read it. Hail bruising, lifted shingles, cracked fascia, and dented gutters and downspouts all get logged with photos. We write each finding into the scope in plain language. That includes storm damage roofing work, and we give you the photos and written scope to hand your adjuster. We also probe the old plank decking before anything new goes on, since hidden rot decides the real scope and the final price of the job.
Most Richmond Heights homes date to the 1930s, and that age changes how storm damage shows up. Wind on a Tudor rarely stops at the shingles; it peels valley metal, loosens step flashing where the roof meets a brick chimney, and cracks wood soffit and fascia along the eaves. Underneath, original plank decking is often soaked or split and has to be replaced before new roofing goes on, which adds labor but gives the new shingles a solid nailing surface. The metro also sits in an active hail corridor, so a house the tornado spared can still carry hail bruising from a spring storm near Big Bend Boulevard or the Galleria. Hail damage often hides in bruised shingles and dented vents you cannot see from the ground. Brick walls mean siding damage lands on gables, dormers, and trim, which is where our storm damage siding repair focuses. Steep driveways and narrow streets also mean we plan dumpster placement and material staging before the first truck rolls, so crews work safely and your neighbors keep their access.
Storm recovery feels chaotic, so we keep the sequence simple and tell you exactly what is happening at every stage. Here is how a typical Richmond Heights storm damage project moves from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.
You call our 24/7 emergency line and tell us what you see. We sort out what is urgent right now. Then we book the first visit and talk through keeping water out until we arrive.
We photograph every roof slope, brick wall, gutter, and window casing. Each impact gets logged and mapped by location. Your claim file is complete well before anyone debates it.
We hand you the photos and written scope for your adjuster. We point out hail bruising and lifted tabs that are easy to miss from the driveway or yard. You stay in charge of it.
We tarp open roof sections and board up exposed walls right away. Water stays out while the claim moves forward and crews are scheduled. Final repairs wait for the approved scope.
When repairs are done, we walk the finished job with you. We check flashing, seams, and trim line by line. Then we answer every question and email you the full set of final photos.
We founded Top Quality Exteriors in 2022, and our owner and crews bring 7+ years of industry experience to storm work. We are a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, licensed in Missouri and Illinois, and carry general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, so a fallen limb or a slipped ladder on your property never becomes your problem. Our crews know the steep driveways and tight streets around Hanley Road, so staging a dumpster is never a surprise.
Storm repairs touch the roof and the walls, and we do both. As an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and a James Hardie Alliance Program Member, we match new shingles and fiber cement trim to the old brick-and-Tudor look. A 36-month workmanship warranty backs every job, with up to a lifetime warranty on select products, and our 52+ team members keep schedules moving. Everything is documented in writing, from the scope to the materials list, before work begins.
Storm repair costs depend on how many slopes are hurt, how many roof planes a Tudor has, and whether old plank decking needs replacing. Fascia, gutters, and flashing add to the total. Your deductible depends on your policy, so check it before the adjuster visits. Be wary of any contractor who offers to waive it. Cracked siding, dented gutters, and bent flashing are priced as separate lines. Quick emergency roof tarping keeps a small leak from becoming a ceiling repair.
Timing matters as much as price. Policies set a deadline to file, so check yours early, and photos taken soon after the storm make for the cleanest claim. Ask whether your policy pays replacement cost value or actual cash value, since depreciation changes your check. We write the scope in plain language so you can compare it with your adjuster’s estimate line by line. If the carrier’s number comes in low, our photos and line items give you something to compare it against.
Every credential we carry is a commitment to quality, safety, and your peace of mind — on every project, in every state we serve.
