Hurricane and Wind Roof Damage in Gloucester Point
Tropical-storm wind on the river side is the hazard most often raised by waterfront owners here.
Gloucester Point, VA · 23062
Roof Repair in Gloucester Point, VA
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- Gloucester County and the Middle Peninsula
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Gloucester Point, VA
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Gloucester Point is a census-designated place of 10,587 people at the 2020 census, on the north bank of the York River where U.S. 17 crosses to Yorktown. Its waterfront took storm surge from Hurricane Isabel on 18 September 2003. Gloucester Roofing sends technicians here for wind, surge-season and falling-limb roof damage.
Gloucester Point sits on the north bank of the York River, and U.S. 17 reaches the water here before crossing on the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge to Yorktown. The Virginia Institute of Marine Science has its campus in the community, and Tyndall's Point Park and part of the Gloucester Point Archaeological District lie along the shore. The waterfront is where a roof problem tends to show up first, because the homes closest to the river catch the most wind.
Hurricane Isabel put storm-surge flooding on the Gloucester Point waterfront on 18 September 2003. A VIMS study of the York River later measured onshore winds above 20 metres a second for more than 12 hours at the point. A technician who works here looks at the roof with that exposure in mind, and at what the wind did to the edges and flashing rather than only the shingles in the middle of the field.
- City
- Gloucester Point, VA
- County
- Gloucester County
- ZIP codes
- 23062
- Hours
- Phones answered 24/7
Today in Gloucester Point
Tropical-storm wind and rain bands from June to November, falling limbs and wind-driven rain on the York and Piankatank shores decide which roof problems show up in Gloucester from week to week.
What does wind off the York do to a waterfront roof?
Wind that comes straight up the river hits the windward slope and the gable ends hardest, so the first damage often shows at the ridge, the rake edge and the flashing around vents. A technician starts there and works back toward the leak, because water that enters at an edge can run a long way along the rafters before it reaches a ceiling.
A homeowner on the river should ask the technician to check metal flashing and fasteners on every visit. How salt air affects specific roofing materials here is not covered on this page.
What should a Gloucester Point owner do before the next storm season?
Hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, with the peak around 10 September. Before it starts, have the gutters cleared, the flashing looked at and any loose ridge cap reset. Fallen limbs are a separate risk, so trim branches that overhang the roof where a tree is close to the house.
If a storm does leave water in a ceiling, call (833) 751-2102 the same day. Keep the room clear, and do not stand under a sagging ceiling to look at it.
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Most requested services in Gloucester Point
Roof Flashing Repair in Gloucester Point
Flashing at the ridge, rakes and wall lines takes the most wind-driven rain on exposed houses.
Emergency Roof Tarping in Gloucester Point
Temporary cover after a storm keeps rain out while an insurer's adjuster is arranged.
Roof Inspection in Gloucester Point
A look at the roof before storm season shows which edges need work while the weather is calm.
Gutter Installation and Repair in Gloucester Point
Heavy rain and wind off the water can bend gutters and pull them from the fascia.
Coverage
Where we work in Gloucester Point
Neighborhoods we cover
- Gloucester Point waterfront
- Tyndall's Point Park area
Landmarks and main roads
- George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge, which carries U.S. 17 across the York River to Yorktown
- Virginia Institute of Marine Science campus
- Tyndall's Point Park
- Gloucester Point Archaeological District, including part of the colonial Gloucestertown site
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All services available in Gloucester Point
- Roof Replacement
- Roof Repair
- Emergency Roof Leak Repair
- Storm Damage Roof Repair
- Hurricane and Wind Roof Damage
- Emergency Roof Tarping
- Fallen Tree Roof Damage
- Asphalt Shingle Roofing
- Metal Roofing
- Flat and Low-Slope Roof Repair
- Roof Flashing Repair
- Chimney Flashing Repair
- Gutter Installation and Repair
- Skylight Leak Repair
- Roof Ventilation
- Roof Inspection
- Insurance Claim Roof Inspection
FAQ
Gloucester Point FAQs
Did Hurricane Isabel damage roofs in Gloucester Point?
Hurricane Isabel brought storm-surge flooding to the Gloucester Point waterfront on 18 September 2003, and a news report of the time recorded residents trapped on rooftops by floodwater. This page does not claim a specific roof was damaged. A technician can tell you what a storm has done to your own roof.
Is Gloucester Point the same place as Yorktown?
No. Gloucester Point is in Gloucester County on the north bank of the York River. Yorktown is on the south bank, and U.S. 17 links the two over the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge.
What should I photograph after wind hits my roof on the river?
Take pictures of the ridge, the edges facing the water and any ceiling stain inside. Include a wide shot of the house so the damage can be placed on the roof. Then call (833) 751-2102 for a visit.
Can a technician look at the flashing around a waterfront chimney?
Yes. Chimney flashing is one of the first things a technician checks on exposed houses, because wind-driven rain gets behind it. Ask for the flashing to be looked at on the same visit as the shingles.