How to Detect Roof Hail Damage

Spring has arrived once again bringing rain, thunderstorms and even hailstorms to all areas. It is this time of year that insurance claims for hail damage are more prevalent than any other time of the year. It is estimated that every year hail damage to residential homes costs more then $1.6 billion, year in and year out making it one of the costliest natural disasters. After a hailstorm it can be hard to detect any damages to roof shingles, it is recommended that you look at the vents and gutter downspouts to detect possible damage. It is important that after a heavy rainstorm, or any hailstorm, that you take a walk around your house and look for any signs of possible damage to you shingles and roof in general.

Steps to Detect Roof Hail Damage:

1. Check around the downspouts. Hail damage is when hail strikes the shingles of a roof with such impact that it degrades the shingles. In most cases, an untrained eye can’t see the damage. If you suspect damage but are unable to visually see any damage call our experts at Belle Roofing, and we will send out one of our roofing experts to assist you. If you have asphalt shingles on your home you will want to check around the downspouts for excessive tile granules.

2. Inspect your roof for possible leaks. Hail damage is not always visual from the outside you could possibly have internal damage to your roof such as leaks. Many times than not hail damage is not detected immediately causing headaches for homeowners. Leaks do not always appear right after a hailstorm but develop slowly over time due to hail damage. As damaged shingles degrade your roof may begin to leak. Inspect your interior ceiling after heavy rains and any hailstorm for any apparent water damage. Over time leaks, if undetected, can cause thousands of dollars in damages for homeowners.

3. Inspect your roof. If POSSIBLE you might want to get on top of your roof and take a walk around, inspecting your roof for any possible signs of hail damage. Of course, not all homeowners have the option or the desire to inspect their owns roofs. In this case Belle Roofing will happily send out one of our trained roofing specialist to inspect your roof for any possible damages for you.

4. Take action. Once you have followed the above steps you need to contact you insurance provider to possibly file a claim and to see what options you as a homeowner might have for repairing your damaged roof.

Please feel free to contact us at Belle Roofing for any questions that you may have regarding any possible damages to your roof. One of our roofing experts will come out to your residence to answer any questions, inspect your roof, and let you know what options are available to you.