Santa Ana Winds and Your LA Roof: What to Check After Every Event

Santa Ana events don't just knock down trees — they lift shingle tabs, crack tile ridges, and rip flashing off chimneys. Damage is often invisible from the ground until the next rain finds it.

The 10-minute post-Santa Ana check

1. Walk the perimeter and scan the roof edge for lifted or missing shingles and cracked tile ridges.
2. Check the ground and driveway for tile fragments or shingle debris.
3. Look at chimney flashing and satellite mounts — the first things to peel.
4. Inspect gutters for granule piles and detached sections.
5. Check attic vents and skylights for displaced trim.
6. Photograph everything before you touch it — critical for insurance.

When to call — and when to wait

Any visible displacement, water intrusion, or exposed underlayment is a same-day call. Our LA crew runs 24/7 emergency tarping — (424) 777-1619 — and every response comes with photo documentation you can submit directly to your insurer.