How Do I Know If Hail Damaged My Roof?
Start on the ground: dented gutters, downspouts, vents and window screens mean the roof was hit too. On the roof, hail leaves dark, round bruises where granules have been knocked off. A roofer can confirm and document the damage.
Request a rooferWhat should I check from the ground?
Look for dents in gutters, downspouts, metal vents, mailboxes and car hoods, and for piles of granules at the bottom of downspouts. Shredded window screens and chipped paint on siding are other clues.
What does hail damage on shingles look like?
Round, dark spots where granules are missing, sometimes with a soft, bruised feel underneath. The spots are scattered at random, unlike wear, which follows the shingle pattern.
Should I climb up and look?
No. Roofs are slippery and hail-damaged ones can be fragile. Use binoculars from the ground and let a roofer check up close.
How common is hail here?
A National Weather Service meteorologist told 9News the Front Range sees hail on about 12 to 15 days a year. Not every storm damages roofs, but the bad ones can hit whole neighbourhoods.
What should I do next?
Take photos of dents and damage with dates, check your policy's claim time limit and book an inspection. See hail damage roof repair.
What about door-to-door roofers?
Take your time. Check the company's address, insurance and reviews, and never sign on the spot. Read your Colorado roofing contract rights.
Is there a time limit on claims?
Most policies set one. Read yours or ask your agent soon after the storm, and keep your dated photos. Write down the date of the storm too, since your insurer will ask for it, and note any neighbours who have had their roofs replaced.
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