The damage hail that causes to a roof can vary according to the type of shingle or roofing material as well as the size and density of the hail. Other factors that can play a role in the amount of damage your roof sustains include the wind conditions during the storm, the age and condition of the roof and any barriers or neighboring structures around your home, such as landscaping, adjacent homes or tree cover.

When a car is hit by hail, the damage is obvious. However, hail damage to roofs and shingles can look quite different, and homeowners may not be aware their roof has been affected until they notice water stains on their ceiling or experience other problems. Learning to recognize the signs of potential hail damage can save you time and expensive repairs.

If you have asphalt or composition shingles, hail impacts can appear shiny and black in color. The damage is likely to be random with a loss of granules, exposed felt and shingles with a soft or mushy feel. Hail damage to wood shingles is similarly random with impact dents and marks that can cause splits with sharp edges, little or no deterioration and a brown or orange color.

Repairing hail damage is critical to protecting your home and preserving the integrity of your roof. In some cases, the damage can be repaired by replacing only the damaged shingles. In others, a whole new roof might be necessary. Regardless of the extent of the damage, repairing or replacing a hail-damaged roof in a timely manner will help you avoid water damage and other serious problems down the road.

Normal wear-and-tear or manufacturing defects can occasionally be mistaken for hail damage, so if you have experienced a hailstorm and suspect that your roof has sustained hail damage, it’s important that you call a professional for a complete evaluation. Luckily, homeowner’s insurance policies do typically cover hail damage. Our team is happy to work with your insurer. In fact, we stay in close communication with insurance companies to ensure the job is done to their satisfaction and that they are only billed for covered repairs. This results in a more positive experience for everyone involved.

In Texas, hailstorms are inevitable, but stressful roof repairs don’t have to be. Let us take the worry off your shoulders. Call Elite Pro Roofing today to learn more about Plano hail damage roofing repair or to get your free estimate.

The Plano hail damage roofing repair experts at Elite Pro Roofing will work with you throughout each stage of the roof repair and replacement process. Our team of expert roofers is detail-oriented, and whether we are discussing timelines and scheduling jobs or cleaning up, we always put our customers first to ensure you they are completely happy with their new roofs.