A hail storm can cause significant damage to your home’s roof. Often this damage is not visible from the ground and goes overlooked. Following a storm, it is important to survey your roof for signs of hail damage or call Cross Timbers Roofing to inspect it for you. An evaluation by one of our trained roof inspectors can determine the extent of the damage and outline the best way to repair or replace your roof. Our inspections cover roof shingles, gutters, skylights, flashing, vent hoods, vent stacks, chimney caps and chimneys and comes with a free estimate for all recommended roof repairs.

Signs of Hail Damage

Common signs of hail damage include but are not limited to:

  • Dents in the ridge cap or metal flashing on your roof can be an obvious sign of hail damage since these areas often receive the brunt of the damage
  • Downspouts and gutters may contain granules that have broken off from your shingles
  • In some cases, the shingle substrate may be exposed if the storm was particularly severe
  • Pitted spots in the asphalt material may be an indication of hail damage
  • Shingles may be cracked, bruised or damaged due to hail

Hail can cause small roofing issues that add up over time to much larger problems. Cracked shingles, for instance, will eventually become water absorbent and allow water to seep into the underlayment of your roof. A timely roof inspection can help you prevent future problems as well as assist with your insurance claims. 

Hail Insurance Claims

If your roof is damaged from a hail storm, you may be eligible for reimbursement from your insurance company. Cross Timbers Roofing has helped countless homeowners with such claims. Our roofers have extensive training and knowledge when it comes to identifying storm damage to your home. We are able to work closely with your insurance company to get your home restored as soon as possible.

Beware of “Storm Chaser” Contractors

Unfortunately, unreliable roofing contractors often prey on homeowners after a storm. Their goal is to simply make a quick buck on an unsuspecting homeowner without regard to safety and quality requirements. The best way to avoid roofing scams is to do your research before hiring a roofing contractor. Make sure to hire a reliable contractor, like Cross Timbers Roofing, that has all of the appropriate insurance policies, construction license numbers, and years of experience.

In addition to making sure your roofing contractor has all their legitimate paperwork and certifications, here are a couple of sure-fire ways to spot these “storm chaser” contractors:

  • They utilize high-pressure sales tactics - “Sign NOW or lose out on this deal.” No legitimate roofer is going to put this kind of pressure on a homeowner.
  • “We’ll cover your homeowner’s insurance deductible, so you’ll pay zero out-of-pocket.” Not only is this illegal, but they won’t actually pay anything. They’ll just add the cost of the deductible into the roofing quote or somewhere else in the process.
  • Don’t sign anything from anyone that you did not talk to beforehand. Storm chasers know the neighborhoods to target and they will often show up knocking on your door uninvited. They also might claim that have been working with your neighbors and want to extend their help to your home. They may even point to a yard sign in one of your neighbors’ yards. These are extremely common tactics, and they may hand you a “permission slip” for you to sign for them to inspect your property. In reality, these documents can lock you in under contract with them. If you did not call them - send them away.
  • Look out for troubling signs that they aren’t local - Do their vehicles have out-of-state license plates? Are they using a short-term rental office with no business sign? No company uniforms or company gear? These are huge red flags.

There are many ways to spot roofing scammers. If suspect that you may be taken advantage of, call a reputable roofing company, like Cross Timbers Roofing, for a second opinion.

Contact Cross Timbers Roofing for Hail Roofing Inspections

If you suspect your roof has been damaged during a hail storm, don’t put off scheduling a roof inspection with Cross Timbers Roofing. Your home’s roof is an important investment that should be treated as such.