Hail Damage Repair Costs

It’s a fact, hail can result in costly damage to your roof. Most times the damage is isolated to hail damage to shingles and can be repaired keeping the overall hail damage repair cost to a minimum. A local general contractor is your best economic choice for fixing the hail damage to your roof.

You’ll find conflicting opinions online from roofers that advise immediately replacing your roof, generally at an elevated hail damage repair cost. They do this for their own greatest profitability, not generally in the customer’s best interests. If your shingles are damaged, your hail damage repair contractor can let you know how many shingles will be required to fix the issue.

Here are 5 things you don’t know about hail damage.

1) What does hail damage look like? Hail can vary in size dramatically, falling as small as the size of tiny pellets, or as large as baseballs. It is typically the larger hail that can cause enough damage to your roof enough for you to see the damage. Hail damage to shingles looks like a dark spot. A new hail hit usually has a shiny appearance. Mild hail damage can appear as a small indentation mark. It is also important to note that hail damage can lead to broken skylights and windows, and rain gutter damage.

2) How does hail damage your roof? A hail storm can do many things such as accelerate granule loss and shingle aging. Severe hail damage can ruin wooden roof shingles and cause it to split. On asphalt shingles, hailstones can lead to granule loss. In these instances, the entire roof, or part of the roof, may need to be replaced. Significant damage doesn’t usually occur with small- sized hailstones. In order for significant damage to occur, the hailstone must be at least the size of a golf ball or bigger.

3) Should you have your roof professionally inspected? Some hail damage to shingles may not be visible. This will require you to feel your shingles for any indentations. You can also check for damage by breaking the bonds of the shingles and feeling the back for abnormalities. In order to properly assess your damage, you should have your roofing system inspected by an experienced hail damage repair contractor. The inspection has to be performed from the top of your roof. It is also worth noting that many insurance providers do not cover the costs without a professional roof inspection.

4) Will your insurance cover the hail damage repair costs? The purpose of your homeowner’s insurance policy is to protect you against losses in the value of your home due to problems that are beyond your control. For instance, if you have experienced hail damage in which your investment of a 20-year roof has been reduced to a 10-year lifespan, your insurance agency may compensate you for your loss.

5) Should you repair your roof now or wait? Each year, hail storms cost millions of dollars in damages. If you have hail storm damage, you should repair your roof right away. Many insurance providers have a ‘statue of limitations’. This means that a hail-related claim is only viable for a certain amount of time. A repair contractor can fix your roofing system in a timely manner before it leads to serious problems, so it’s worth looking into.

One final thing: Homeowners need to beware of ‘storm chasers.’ Storm chasers are typically identified as an out of town roofing contractor that goes door to door soliciting for business after a hail storm. The roofing industry is rife with these types of nefarious scams. While it may seem tempting and convenient, these roofers can do more harm than good. Because of this, it is advisable to seek the services of a reputable local general contractor for your hail damage repairs.

If you think you have hail damage to shingles, it is advisable to get a professional opinion from a local and reputable general contractor outside the roofing industry to access your hail damage repair costs.

For more information about hail damage to shingles, contact Miller Weedn, the owner of Raintight General Contracting and an expert in fixing hail damage to roofs. If you are interested in getting a FREE estimate, give us a call at at (214) 693-6196 or click HERE.