Hail & Wind Damage Roof Inspection
You can’t see hail damage from the ground. Cracked shingles, dented flashing, and stripped granules only show up on close inspection. If a storm came through your area, a professional inspection tells you what you’re dealing with before it turns into water damage.
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.
- Category — Storm inspection
- Focus — Service planning
- Next step — Consultation
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hail & Wind Damage Roof Inspection questions
- Is the inspection really free?
- Yes — completely free, no obligation. We inspect, document, and give you the report. If you file a claim and use us, great. If not, you still have the documentation.
- How soon after a storm should I get inspected?
- As soon as possible. Most Texas policies have a time limit for weather-related claims — typically one to two years. Waiting lets secondary damage develop and complicates the claim.
Did hail just come through?
Call us before you call your insurer. We'll get on the roof, photograph the damage, and tell you honestly whether it's worth a claim.
Contact Texas Solar & Roofing Pros
Free estimates, no pressure, and no commitment. Numbers on this site are Central Texas ranges; your roof, usage, utility, and insurance carrier change them.
- Phone — (512) 775-0561
- Email — info@texassolarandroofingpros.com
- Address — 1700 Pagedale Cove, Cedar Park, TX 78613
- Service area — Austin, Texas, Round Rock, Texas, Georgetown, Texas, Cedar Park, Texas, Pflugerville, Texas, Kyle, Texas, Bastrop, Texas, Dallas, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, Waco, Texas, San Marcos, Texas
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