Updated June 2026

Best Storm & Hail Damage Roofing Contractors in Philadelphia

The 4 best storm & hail damage roofing contractors serving Philadelphia, PA — independently researched and ranked. No paid placements.

Storm and hail damage roofers in Philadelphia handle emergency repairs, insurance-claim documentation, and full roof restoration after severe weather. The 4 contractors below were selected from our full Philadelphia top 10 as the strongest for storm & hail damage work, ranked by experience, manufacturer certifications, BBB standing, and verified reputation.

Philadelphia sits at the intersection of multiple storm tracks that affect the Mid-Atlantic region. Nor'easters arriving from the coast bring heavy wet snow and ice in winter, while summer convective storms generate hail and straight-line wind damage across the city and its surrounding counties. The city's extraordinarily diverse roofing stock compounds the response challenge: century-old row homes in Kensington and West Philadelphia carry flat rubber or modified-bitumen decks with parapet walls, while detached homes in the Northeast and Roxborough feature steep asphalt shingle or metal standing-seam roofs with complex valley and flashing configurations. Storm damage in Philadelphia rarely looks the same twice, and a specialist's diagnostic depth matters.

Pennsylvania's home-improvement contractor registration requirements apply to all storm-damage work, and Philadelphia's L&I (Licenses and Inspections) department has specific permitting thresholds that differ from surrounding suburban municipalities. A contractor who knows which Philadelphia projects require L&I permits — and which fall under the homeowner exemption — saves time and avoids stop-work orders. Insurance documentation standards in the Pennsylvania market have also tightened, with major carriers now routinely requesting itemized scope reports in industry-standard formats before authorizing claim payments.

Quick Comparison

Rank Company Specialty Experience BBB Website
1 Joe Fisher & Sons Roofing Company, Inc. Best Church & Copper Work — Custom Metal Fabrication Since 1983 (43+ Years) A+ Accredited (Since January 2011) Visit
2 Universal Roofing & Contracting, Inc. Best Material Range — GAF, OC, CertainTeed & Green Roof Certified Since 2004 (22+ Years) A+ Accredited Since April 2004 (22 Years) Visit
3 Umbrella Roofing LLC GAF Certified Plus — Highest Warranty Tier in Northeast Philly Since 2011 (15+ Years) A+ Accredited (Since August 2025) Visit
4 Alpha Roofing and Siding LLC GAF Master Elite — Golden Pledge Warranty Authorized Since 2020 (6+ Years) A+ Accredited (Since April 2021) Visit

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#2

Universal Roofing & Contracting, Inc.

Best Material Range — GAF, OC, CertainTeed & Green Roof Certified
ExperienceSince 2004 (22+ Years)
BBB StatusA+ Accredited Since April 2004 (22 Years)
SpecialtyGAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, Pella, Andersen, Green Roof Installer
Service Area(215) 425-5737

Universal Roofing & Contracting offers the widest certified material portfolio of any contractor in this directory. Their certifications span three major roofing manufacturers (GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed), two major window manufacturers (Pella, Andersen), and green roof installation — making them the only Philadelphia contractor in this directory to hold green/eco-friendly roofing certification. Flat roof systems include EPDM, modified bitumen, BUR, TPO, CSPE/Hypalon, and torch-down; steep-slope systems include asphalt shingles, slate, copper, metal, and cedar. Their BBB accreditation dates to the year the company was founded (April 2004), an unusual distinction reflecting early commitment to accountability. 24-hour emergency service is available, and the company is licensed and insured in both PA and NJ.

Flat Roofing Shingle Roofing Slate & Copper Green Roofing TPO / EPDM Windows & Doors 24-Hour Emergency
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#3

Umbrella Roofing LLC

GAF Certified Plus — Highest Warranty Tier in Northeast Philly
ExperienceSince 2011 (15+ Years)
BBB StatusA+ Accredited (Since August 2025)
SpecialtyGAF Certified Plus, HIC# PA171108
Service Area(215) 774-2950

Umbrella Roofing holds GAF Certified Plus status — the second-highest GAF contractor tier, enabling access to GAF’s Silver Pledge Limited Warranty on qualifying installations. This makes Umbrella Roofing the highest GAF-tier contractor among the long-tenured firms in Northeast Philadelphia, where the company is based. In 15 years of operation, they have accumulated 162+ five-star Google reviews across a broad service area covering six counties in PA and NJ. Storm damage restoration and insurance claim assistance are a particular strength, and 24-hour availability sets them apart for emergency work. Services span asphalt shingles, flat roofing (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen), gutters, siding, windows, and skylight repair. Licensed and insured in both PA and NJ.

Shingle Roofing Flat Roofing TPO / EPDM Storm Damage Insurance Claims Gutters & Siding 24-Hour Service
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#4

Alpha Roofing and Siding LLC

GAF Master Elite — Golden Pledge Warranty Authorized
ExperienceSince 2020 (6+ Years)
BBB StatusA+ Accredited (Since April 2021)
SpecialtyGAF Master Elite, HIC# PA163026
Service Area(267) 764-7663

Alpha Roofing and Siding holds the single highest manufacturer credential of any contractor in this directory: GAF Master Elite certification, held by fewer than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide. This designation requires proper state licensing, adequate insurance, a strong reputation, and passing a quality certification exam — and it unlocks the GAF Golden Pledge Limited Warranty, providing the most comprehensive residential roofing warranty available: 50-year material coverage and 25-year workmanship coverage, including factory inspection. Despite being the youngest contractor on this list (founded 2020), Alpha Roofing’s Master Elite status is a meaningful differentiator for homeowners who prioritize the highest available warranty protection. Based in Port Richmond, they serve Philadelphia and commercial clients into New Jersey.

Residential Roofing Commercial Roofing GAF Systems Golden Pledge Warranty Eco-Friendly Roofing Historic Restoration Siding
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When Philadelphia property owners need a storm-damage roofing specialist

After a nor'easter causes ice-dam or wind-driven moisture intrusion

Philadelphia's nor'easters produce the wind-driven rain and ice conditions that are most damaging to roofs already near the end of their service life. The damage often appears as interior staining days after the event rather than immediately after the storm, making prompt inspection essential to establish the storm as the cause of loss before an adjuster can attribute the damage to pre-existing wear.

When a summer thunderstorm has damaged row home parapets or flat roofs

Philadelphia's row home parapets and flat roof decks are particularly vulnerable to high-wind events that loosen brick coping, damage flashing at the parapet base, and create water pathways into the structural wall assembly. A storm-damage specialist familiar with the city's older flat-roof stock can assess both the membrane and the masonry interface — a combined assessment that most general roofers are not equipped to provide.

When your insurer requires a licensed Pennsylvania contractor's assessment before approving a claim

Pennsylvania's registered home-improvement contractor system means your insurer will scrutinize contractor credentials during the claim process. A properly registered storm-damage contractor who provides a Pennsylvania-compliant written contract, pulls the appropriate L&I permits, and submits documentation in the format the adjuster expects will move your claim to resolution faster than a contractor who lacks these procedural foundations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many storm & hail damage roofing contractors are in Philadelphia?

Our directory lists 4 independently verified storm & hail damage roofing contractors serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ranked by experience, certifications and reputation. Joe Fisher & Sons Roofing Company, Inc. is ranked #1. There are no paid placements.

How do I choose a storm & hail damage roofer in Philadelphia?

Confirm licensing and insurance for Pennsylvania, ask for storm & hail damage project references in Philadelphia, get multiple written quotes, and check each contractor's BBB standing. Every company listed here has been independently researched.

Which Philadelphia roofing damages most commonly trigger insurance claims after storm events?

Hail impact on asphalt shingles is the most frequent claim trigger in Philadelphia, but the city's flat-roof stock generates significant claims from wind-lifted membrane edges and failed parapet flashings after nor'easters. Row home flashing failures at chimneys and party-wall caps are also common after heavy rain events. A storm-damage specialist who understands both steep-slope and low-slope systems can assess all damage categories in a single visit, which streamlines the claim documentation process.

Does Philadelphia's L&I require a permit for storm-damage roof repairs?

Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections requires permits for most roofing work that involves replacing more than a defined portion of the roof surface. The thresholds and exemptions are specific to project type and location, and they differ from those in Montgomery, Bucks, or Delaware counties. A storm-damage contractor who operates primarily in Philadelphia will know which projects trigger L&I permitting and manage that process as part of the job — not as an add-on the homeowner must arrange separately.

How does a storm-damage specialist differ from a general roofer for Philadelphia homeowners?

A storm-damage specialist brings claim-specific expertise that a general roofer does not routinely develop: systematic damage cataloging, familiarity with the estimating frameworks adjusters use, experience supplementing claims when an initial adjuster assessment misses items, and knowledge of how to document causation in a way that distinguishes storm damage from deferred maintenance. In a city with Philadelphia's stock diversity, that expertise is particularly valuable because the damage presentation varies dramatically by roof type and age.

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