Hail Damage Roof Repair – 5 Things You Need to Know

Did you wake up to a severe storm this morning? Are you experiencing hail damage on your roof? If so then a hail damage roof repair contractor can fix the damage done to your roofing system.

As long as you and your family members have remained safe through the hail storm, you can deal with everything else afterward. If your shingles are damaged, your hail damage roof repair contractor can let you know how many shingles will be required to fix the issue.

The following are five points of interest you need to know about hail damage.

What does Hail Damage Look Like?

Hailstones sometimes develop during a storm and they range in size. They can be as large as big balls or as small as peas. Even small-sized hailstones can damage a roof. Hail damage on roof shingles appears like dark spots. Mild damage can look like a small indentation or divot.

How Can Hail Damage my Roof?

A hail storm can do many things such as accelerate granule loss and shingle aging. Severe hail damage can ruin wooden roof shingles and cause it to split. On asphalt shingles, hailstones can lead to granule loss. In these instances, the entire roof, or part of the roof, may need to be replaced. Significant damage doesn’t usually occur with small-sized hailstones. In order for significant damage to occur, the hailstone must be at least the size of a gumball or bigger.

Should I Get My Roof Inspected?

Some hail damage on the roof may not be visible. This will require you to feel your shingles for any indentations. In order to properly assess your roof hail damage, you should have your roofing system inspected by an experienced hail damage roof repair contractor. The inspection has to be performed from on top of your roof. It is also worth noting that many insurance providers do not cover the costs without a professional hail damage roof inspection.

Will My Insurance Agency Replace My Roof?

The purpose of your homeowner’s insurance policy is to protect you against losses in the value of your home due to problems that are beyond your control. For instance, if you have experienced hail damage in which your investment of a 20-year roof has been reduced to a 10-year lifespan, your insurance agency may compensate you for your loss.

Should I Repair My Roof Right Away?

Each year, hail storms cost millions of dollars in damages. If you have hail storm damage, you should repair your roof right away. Many insurance providers have a ‘statute of limitations’. This means that a hail related claim is only viable for a certain amount of time.

A hail damage roof repair contractor can fix your roofing system in a timely manner before it leads to serious problems. So it’s certainly worth looking into by calling a local hail damage roof repair contractor for an inspection and price quote.

For more information, contact Miller Weedn, the owner of Raintight General Contracting, and an expert in fixing hail damage to roofs. If you are interested in getting a FREE estimate, give us a call at (214) 693-6196 or click HERE.