Storm damage
Storm damage roof repair and restoration
After hail or wind, our team assesses visible damage, documents the findings, and prepares repair or replacement recommendations. We help you understand the roofing work involved; your insurance provider determines coverage.
Discuss your projectHail damage: roof repair or replacement?
A storm does not automatically mean you need a new roof. A localized repair may be appropriate when damage is limited and the surrounding roofing can support a sound repair. Broader damage, deteriorated materials or details that cannot be repaired reliably may call for a replacement proposal. Ask the inspector to explain the findings behind each option and which roof sections are included.
For a post-storm roof inspection, share the property address, the approximate storm date and any changes you noticed afterward. Identify the house, garage and other structures separately. Photos taken safely from the ground or inside the home can help explain your concerns. Do not climb onto the roof to check for hail marks or missing shingles.
Compare written estimates by scope: affected roof areas, materials, flashing, decking allowances, removal and cleanup. Ask whether temporary protection is separate from permanent repairs and how additional damage found during the work will be documented. Inspection findings describe the roof condition; your insurer determines any policy coverage.
To request an assessment, use our contact form and describe any active leak or visible damage. Include your city so we can confirm service coverage through our Chesterfield, Eden Prairie, Naperville, Wichita or Charlotte office. We will discuss the next step and scheduling availability with you.
When to schedule a storm damage inspection
Arrange an assessment after hail, strong winds, or fallen debris, particularly when you notice missing shingles, damaged metal, or a new leak. Some damage may be visible before water reaches the interior.
Hail and wind damage assessment process
Step 1
Stay safe and stop water if you can
Avoid climbing onto damaged roofing. Document visible conditions from the ground and protect interior belongings only where it is safe to do so.
Step 2
We document what we can see
We document visible roofing, flashing, gutter, and interior conditions to help establish the necessary scope of work.
Step 3
Develop a repair or replacement proposal
We assess the extent of damage and prepare a recommendation. Your insurance provider determines coverage under your policy.
Step 4
Deliver the approved project
Work follows your approved proposal. Additional conditions discovered during the project are reviewed with you before the scope changes.
Shingles, flashing and drainage after a storm
- Hail bruises, missing granules, and cracked shingles
- Shingles lifted, creased, or blown off by wind
- Holes from fallen branches
- Dented vents, flashing, and gutters
- New leaks after the storm
- Whether the rest of the roof still works
Written estimates and insurance documentation
Your written proposal reflects the condition, specifications, and requirements of your property. Pricing considerations include:
- How much of the roof was hit
- Whether we need a temporary cover
- Access and material availability
- Repair versus a full replacement
- Decking, flashing, gutters, or interior damage
Storm damage roofing by city
Explore local service information and connect with the team serving your area.
Storm damage roofing in Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and North Carolina
We schedule this from Eden Prairie, Naperville, Chesterfield, Wichita, and Charlotte. The weather is not the same in each market—hail is more common in Sedgwick County, ice at the eaves is more common in the Twin Cities, and Charlotte thunderstorms lift tabs more often than they bruise a whole roof. The written estimate is for your house, not a state average.
Related problems
Your questions, answered
Does a contractor decide if insurance will pay?
- No. We inspect, write down what we see, and estimate the roofing work. The insurance company reads the policy and decides coverage and payment.
Can hail damage a roof without a leak inside?
- Yes. Bruised or cracked shingles can still shed water for a while. That does not mean they have years left. An inspection tells you whether to replace, repair, or watch it.
What should I do first after a storm?
- Stay off the roof. Photograph dented metal, missing shingles, and granules in the gutters from the ground. Protect the inside from water only if it is safe. Then request an inspection and keep your policy information handy.
Prepare for your roofing project
Use these checklists to prepare your questions and understand the proposed work.
Roofing resources
More on hail-storm roof replacement
Hail that bruises or cracks shingles across most of the roof usually means replacement, not three new shingles. Isolated hits on a sound roof can stay a repair. We inspect and write the estimate. Your insurance company decides what they pay. Full topic.
Roofing resources
More on wind damage
Wind creases, lifts, or peels shingle tabs. Hail bruises the face and knocks off granules. The same storm can do both. A few missing tabs on a sound roof can be a repair. Widespread lift or a worn covering usually means replacement. Full topic.
Roofing resources
More on roof insurance claims
Photograph what you can see from the ground, review your policy, and notify the insurer. A contractor can inspect and write an estimate. Your insurance company reads the policy and decides payment. Best Roofing Pros does not decide coverage. Full topic.
Next step
Plan your storm damage roofing project
Tell us about your property. We inspect, explain the recommended work, and provide a written estimate so you can make a confident decision.