Is Your Westchester or Fairfield County Home Ready for Storm Season?

At Double R A Construction Corp, we've been protecting homes in this region since 1960. And every summer, we see the same story play out: homeowners who weathered last season's damage without addressing it are the ones calling us in a panic after the next big storm. The good news? A little preparation now can save thousands of dollars and a whole lot of stress later.

Spring Storms Are Already Here, and They Mean Business

Before hurricane season even gets going, the New York–Connecticut corridor deals with its own brand of severe weather. Late spring and early summer bring intense thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. For older homes, especially, and there are plenty of them in communities like Scarsdale, Greenwich, New Canaan, and Chappaqua, these storms can expose vulnerabilities that have been quietly building for years.

Common storm-related damage we see at this time of year includes:

• Lifting or missing asphalt shingles caused by high winds, leaving the roof deck exposed to moisture
• Hail damage that dents gutters and compromises shingle granules, reducing their protective lifespan
• Seal failures around pipes and air vents that allow water to infiltrate your attic and walls
• Gutter damage from falling tree limbs, leading to improper drainage and foundation issues
• Siding cracks and gaps that let moisture and pests into your home's exterior walls

Many of these issues aren't visible from the ground,  which is exactly why Double R A Construction offers free roof and exterior estimates throughout Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Catching damage early is always less costly than dealing with the consequences of a second season of neglect.

Hurricane Season: Not Just a Coastal Problem

Atlantic hurricane season officially runs June 1 through November 30, with peak activity typically occurring between mid-August and mid-October. While major hurricanes rarely make direct landfalls in the New York–Connecticut area, the region is far from immune. Post-tropical storms, nor'easters strengthened by remnant hurricane moisture, and indirect impacts from offshore storms can bring prolonged heavy rain, damaging wind gusts, and storm surge to communities throughout lower New York and southwestern Connecticut.

Superstorm Sandy in 2012 and Tropical Storm Ida in 2021 are powerful reminders that storm systems originating hundreds of miles away can still cause devastating damage to homes across Westchester and Fairfield Counties. For homeowners in areas like Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Port Chester, Norwalk, and Stamford, many of which sit near waterways and low-lying terrain, preparedness isn't optional. It's essential.

The question isn't if a significant storm will affect our region this season. It's when, and whether your home will be ready when it does.

What You Can Do Right Now

The best time to address your home's exterior vulnerabilities is before a storm, not after. Here's what Double R A Construction Corp recommends for homeowners heading into storm season:

Schedule a Professional Roof Inspection. Even if your roof looks fine from the street, a trained eye can identify lifting shingles, compromised flashing, and failing vent seals that represent serious vulnerabilities. Our team serves communities throughout Westchester and Fairfield Counties, and our estimates are always free.

Check and Repair Your Gutters. Gutters clogged with debris or damaged by winter and spring storms can't do their job. Poor drainage during heavy rain leads to water pooling around your foundation, a problem that compounds quickly.

Assess Your Siding. Cracked, warped, or loose siding panels are an open invitation for wind and water damage. Whether your home has vinyl siding, LP SmartSide, or Hardie Board, storm season is the time to make sure your exterior envelope is intact.

Consider Replacement Windows. Older windows with failing seals are energy inefficient in every season, but during a storm, they can become a point of water infiltration or failure. Energy-efficient replacement windows add protection and value year-round.

Trust the Team That's Protected This Region for Over 65 Years

Double R A Construction Corp is a family- and women-owned business based in Rye Brook, NY. For more than six decades, we've helped homeowners across Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the communities in between protect their most valuable investment, their home. From roof repair and full roof replacement to siding, windows, decks, and commercial roofing, we do it all, backed by an A+ BBB rating, a 5-star Google rating, CertainTeed 5-Star Green Contractor certification, and a minimum five-year warranty on every job.

Don't wait for the next storm to find out what your roof is hiding. Call us today at 1-914-939-7710 or visit www.doubleraconstruction.com to schedule your free estimate. We proudly serve White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, and communities throughout lower New York and southwestern Connecticut.

Your home has protected your family for years. This season, let Double R A Construction help you protect it.

Double R A Construction Corp 9 Jean Ln, Rye Brook, NY 10573 Phone #: 1-914-939-7710 Search on the web: www.doubleraconstruction.com

Serving Westchester & Fairfield Counties since 1960