What to do after hail

  1. Stay off wet, steep, or damaged roofing.
  2. Photograph hail, exterior conditions, and visible damage from safe locations.
  3. Record the date and approximate time of the event.
  4. Prevent active water entry when safe and document temporary work.
  5. Review your policy and contact your insurer according to its requirements.

Signs that deserve a professional look

Dented metal, damaged vents, torn screens, displaced shingles, exposed asphalt, loose flashing, and new water staining can justify a closer inspection. Not every mark is functional hail damage, and age or installation conditions can look similar. The report should distinguish observations from conclusions.

What a useful roof report includes

Insurance boundary: a roofing contractor can inspect conditions and estimate repairs. The insurer determines coverage under the policy. Avoid any contractor who promises approval, offers to absorb a deductible, or pressures you to sign before you understand the scope.

Compare the repair scope, not just the price

Ask each contractor to identify materials, quantities, code-related work, ventilation, flashing, decking assumptions, exclusions, warranty terms, and cleanup. If proposals describe different work, the prices are not directly comparable.

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