Hail doesn’t have to punch a hole through your roof to cause serious problems. It cracks shingles, strips granules, and dents flashing — creating entry points for water that get expensive fast. A professional inspection catches it early, while insurance still covers the claim.
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Storm inspection
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Overview
The damage you can’t see from the ground is the damage that gets expensive.
Over the months after a storm, small hail impacts turn into leaks, rot, mold, and insulation damage that costs far more than the original repair. We inspect your roof, gutters, siding, and exterior — and document everything with photos and measurements formatted for insurance adjusters. If it’s fine, we tell you it’s fine. If it needs work, we show you exactly where and why.
What a good hail & wind damage roof inspection plan should cover
Ground-to-roof inspection covers everything the storm touched
We check gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, AC units, and vents — because hail hits everything, and collateral damage strengthens your insurance claim.
Close-up documentation formatted for insurance
Every point of damage gets photographed with close-ups and reference shots. Timestamps, measurements, and descriptions included — formatted the way adjusters expect to see it.
Honest assessment — no scare tactics
If your roof is fine, we tell you. If it needs work, we show you where and why. We don’t manufacture damage or pressure you into unnecessary repairs.
How hail & wind damage roof inspection should be approached
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We confirm storm activity in your area and get on your roof within 48 hours
We check local storm reports to verify hail size and wind speeds before we come out — this context helps the inspection and strengthens any future claim. The inspection is free and you’re under no obligation regardless of what we find.
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Ground-to-roof inspection: soft metals first, then test squares on every slope
We start on the ground checking gutters, AC fins, vents, and downspouts for dents — soft metals show hail impact even when shingles don’t look damaged from below. On the roof, we mark 10×10-foot test squares on each slope and count every hit: granule displacement, mat bruising (feels soft, like an apple bruise), lifted tabs, and crease marks from wind. Eight or more hits per test square is a common threshold for replacement.
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Detailed photo report with a clear recommendation: file, monitor, or no action
Every damage point is photographed with close-ups and reference shots — timestamped and described using adjuster terminology. The report distinguishes functional damage (compromised waterproofing) from cosmetic damage (surface marks that don’t affect performance). If filing makes sense, we walk you through the call to your carrier and meet the adjuster on your roof to make sure nothing gets missed.
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