If you’ve had a severe storm with hail recently, as soon as possible after the storm passes, you’ll want to check your roof and document the damage. If possible, you’ll want to get pictures of the hailstones to get an idea of the size. All of this documentation will be provided to your insurance company on your roof damage claim. Even better, have professionals from Thomas Roofing & Repair come out and inspect the roof for damage. As you inspect the roof, some of the things to look for that will indicate obvious hail damage:
While a few missing granules might not seem that bad, in reality, any hail damage can leave your roofing felt or underlayment exposed to other damage, especially leaks, although structural damage can occur because of particularly hard impacts. If no damage is immediately discernible, don’t just leave it alone. Let a professional check it out as hail damage isn’t always obvious to the untrained eye. If the hail damage goes unchecked, it might go unnoticed for several months until you find you have a leak or some other problem.