Impact damage
Tree & debris impact
A tree strike is different in kind from hail: rafters, battens and sometimes wall framing take the load, and the covering damage is only the visible part. The response sequences arborist work, structural assessment and roofing so nothing gets rebuilt on a compromised frame.
Scope
What this covers
Coordinating safe limb or trunk removal from the roof
Assessment of rafter, batten and ceiling-frame damage
Structural repairs, with engineering input where members are compromised
Reinstating the covering, sarking and flashings across the impact zone
Recording the structural findings for the owner's and insurer's files
Timing
When it's needed
Any strike heavy enough to break the covering can crack the members beneath it. Sagging ceilings, doors that suddenly bind nearby, or visible deflection in the roofline are signs load has shifted and the frame needs assessment before repair proceeds.
Treat a storm-damaged property as hazardous until proven otherwise: keep clear of sagging ceilings, never approach downed powerlines, and call 000 for life-threatening situations. For storm and flood assistance, the NSW SES attends on 132 500.
Quote variables
What shapes the scope
Weight and position of the debris and the machinery needed to lift it clear
Depth of structural damage, established once the debris is gone
Engineering involvement where members carry redistributed loads
Interior making-good (ceilings, cornices, insulation) inside the impact zone
Roof repairs in NSW are licensed trade work: roof tiling, roof plumbing or general building, depending on what broke. Storm-chasing door-knockers appear after every major event; before engaging anyone, check the licence they quote against the NSW Fair Trading register and be wary of pressure to sign on the spot.
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