Hail or Wind Hit Your Roof? Get the Facts First.
Spring and summer storms roll across the Snake River Plain with hail and gusts that can damage a roof in minutes, and the damage isn’t always visible from the driveway. We inspect the roof up close, document what we find with photos, and give you a straight answer on whether there’s damage worth bringing to your insurance company.
- Hands-on roof inspections
- Photo documentation
- Can meet your adjuster
- Repairs & replacement
Hail and Wind Damage Up Close
From the ground, a hail-hit roof often looks fine. The damage that matters is usually on the shingle surface, and it takes a close look to tell it apart from normal wear.
Hail on asphalt shingles
A hailstone can knock granules loose and bruise the shingle, leaving a dark spot that feels soft when pressed. Harder hits can crack the fiberglass mat underneath. Once granules are gone, the asphalt is exposed to sun and ages faster, so damage that doesn’t leak today can shorten the life of the roof.
Wind damage
Strong gusts lift shingle tabs and break the adhesive seal. A shingle that’s been lifted and folded back often shows a crease line across it, even if it lies back down. Missing shingles and exposed underlayment along ridges and rakes are the obvious signs.
Metal roofs
Hail can dent metal panels and trim. Some dents are cosmetic, and some open seams, crack paint or loosen fasteners. How your policy treats cosmetic damage on metal is something to check with your insurer.
Clues around the house
Dented gutters, downspouts, roof vents and air-conditioner fins, spatter marks on fences and decks, and torn window screens all tell us the size and direction of the hail. We note those too.
What to Do, Step by Step
Stay Safe, Stop Leaks
Don’t climb on a wet or damaged roof. Take photos from the ground and inside. If water is coming in, call us about a temporary cover.
Get an Inspection
We inspect the roof up close and give you photos and a written summary of what we found, including when there’s no real damage.
You Decide on a Claim
Whether to file is your call. The claim is between you and your insurer; review your policy and their deadlines for reporting.
Adjuster Visit & Repair
If you file, we can be on the roof when the adjuster inspects to point out what we documented. Then we quote the work in writing.
What We Do, and What We Don’t
After a big storm, door-knockers show up in every neighborhood. Here’s exactly where we fit in the insurance process.
We Inspect & Document
An honest, hands-on look with clear photos and notes, whether or not you end up filing a claim.
We Meet the Adjuster
At your request, we’ll walk the roof with the adjuster and show what we found. The decision on coverage is theirs.
Your Claim Stays Yours
We don’t handle or negotiate claims, and we never ask you to sign over your claim or insurance benefits to us.
Your Deductible Is Yours
We don’t waive, cover or absorb deductibles. A contractor who offers to is a red flag worth walking away from.
Protect Yourself After a Storm
- Look up the contractor’s Idaho registration with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
- Ask for proof of liability insurance
- Get a written estimate that lists materials and scope
- Don’t sign anything that assigns your insurance benefits to a contractor
- Be cautious with crews from out of the area who appear right after a storm
- Keep copies of all photos, reports and correspondence with your insurer
Common Questions
How do I know if hail damaged my roof?
Will you deal with my insurance company for me?
Should I file a claim for a few missing shingles?
Are impact-resistant shingles worth it here?
How soon after a storm should I get an inspection?
Related Services
Roof Repair or Replace After Hail?
How to spot hail and wind damage, what decides repair versus replacement, how insurance inspections usually work, and how to avoid storm chasers.
Read the guide →Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and replacement in asphalt shingle or metal for homes, shops and barns, with underlayment, flashing and ventilation done to spec.
Learn more →Roof Repair
Leak tracing, blown-off shingles, flashing, pipe boots and loose metal panels, fixed at the source so the same spot doesn’t leak again.
Learn more →Ready to Get Started in Burley?
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