A roof edge seen from a staged ladder, half the shingles showing round hail bruises and new shingles laid beside them

Hail damage repair

Finding what the hail bruised and dented, documenting it, and repairing it.

What this covers

Hail bruises asphalt shingles, cracks tiles, dents gutters, vents and siding, and can break skylights and windows. The damage is often hard to see from the ground. The service inspects the roof and the exterior from proper staging, documents every impact with photos, and repairs or replaces the affected surfaces.

When to call

  • Hail larger than a marble fell at the home.
  • Dents in gutters, downspouts, vents or the air conditioner's fins.
  • Granules from the shingles collecting in the gutters or at the downspouts.

What to expect

  1. Inspect from stagingThe roof, gutters, siding, windows and outdoor equipment are checked. Nobody climbs an unstaged roof.
  2. DocumentEach damaged area is photographed and marked, and the findings are written up for you.
  3. ProtectAny impact that opened the roof is tarped until the repair.
  4. Repair or replaceShingles, metal, siding and glass are repaired or replaced to match the existing materials.

First, make it safe

If you are unsure whether it is safe, leave the home and call 911.

Get a certified company

Tell us what happened and we will connect you with one certified restoration company for your ZIP code. Your details are shared only after you agree to that company by name.

Questions people ask

The roof looks fine from the yard. Is it?

Hail bruises are small and dark and do not show from the ground. Dented gutters and vents are the clue. An inspection from a staged ladder is the only way to know.

Does hail damage always mean a new roof?

No. Scattered bruises on a sound roof may be repaired. Widespread bruising that has knocked the granules off shortens the roof's life, and replacement is discussed then.

What about my car and the deck?

The company inspects the home. Vehicles are a separate matter. Decks, fences and outdoor furniture are included in the exterior inspection if you ask.

Related: Storm damage repair · Wind damage repair · Emergency roof tarping · All restoration and emergency services

This page describes what the service involves. The company you hire sets the scope, the schedule and the price, and your contract is with that company. We verify credentials and collect reviews from real jobs. We do not guarantee any company's workmanship. Safety steps are general guidance. When in doubt, leave the home and call 911.