How hail damage can compromise your home’s roof.
Hail comes in many shapes and sizes, and much of it damages roofing and other exterior components. Except in truly extreme storms, typical hail damage is not visible from the ground and goes unnoticed by the untrained eye.
That same unnoticed hail causes shingles and other building components to fail before the end of their service life. Skip the inspection after a hail storm and it can come with a significant cost later.
Insurance companies set time limits for filing claims, typically one year but as little as six months depending on your policy, and they prefer a qualified professional contractor to verify damage before a claim is filed. Del Mar Construction, LLC is trained to identify storm damage to industry standards and is available to help.
Signs of possible hail damage
- A hail storm recently in the area
- Small dents in metal on the roof
- Cracks and marks on the roof or siding
Effects of hail damage
- Accelerates shingle granule loss
- Premature failure of the roof system
- Premature failure of siding
- Premature failure of other exterior items
- Voids manufacturer warranties
Wind damage
The signs of a roof compromised by severe weather.
Wind damage to roofing systems comes in a variety of forms. If you suspect wind damage, you may have noticed one of these:
Shingle roofs
- Missing or blown-off shingles
- Torn or curled shingles
- Lifted or loose shingles
- Exposed nails
- A leaking roof
- Broken shingle seals
- Creased shingles
Flat commercial roofs
- Complete or partial blow-off
- Insulation unattached or shifted
- Membrane attachment compromised
- Popped and exposed fasteners
- Perimeter metals lifted or creased
- A leaking roof
We work with all insurance companies
Suspect storm damage? Reach out ASAP for a free roof and home evaluation.
Step by step
The insurance process for storm damage
From the free inspection to the final walkthrough, how a claim works and where Del Mar helps.
The insurance process
Questions
FAQ about storm damage
How long you have to file, ACV and RCV, storm chasers, and whether you really need three estimates.
Storm damage FAQ
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Free roof and home inspections after any storm. We work with all insurance companies.
