Local roofing experts who stay long after the storm passes. Hail damage roofing

Look for dented or missing shingles, granules collecting in gutters, cracked vents, dings on metal flashing, or bruised spots that feel soft when pressed. Damage on the roof itself is often invisible from the ground, so the safest way to know is a free inspection from a local roofing contractor who can document everything with photos.

Asphalt shingles can start to show functional damage at around one inch, roughly the size of a quarter. Hail over one and a quarter inches almost always causes damage worth documenting. Smaller hail driven by high winds can still bruise shingles, so a professional inspection is the only reliable way to tell.

The Midwest and Front Range see everything from small pea and dime sized hail up to softball sized stones. Common categories are pea (1/4 inch), marble (1/2 inch), quarter (1 inch), golf ball (1 3/4 inch), tennis ball (2 1/2 inch), and baseball or larger. Wind driven hail, even at smaller sizes, can shred shingles at odd angles and cause damage that a straight down storm would not.

You can call us first. We will inspect your roof at no charge and give you an honest assessment of whether the damage is significant enough to justify a claim. If it is, we help you document it and meet the adjuster. If it is not, we will tell you that too, so you avoid an unnecessary claim on your record.

It usually goes free inspection, claim filed with your carrier, adjuster meeting on site with your roofer, approved scope and payment schedule, material selection, install, final invoice, and depreciation release. From first call to check in hand often takes a few weeks, and we walk you through each step.

A repair makes sense when damage is localized, the roof is relatively young, and shingles can still be matched. A full replacement is usually recommended when there are eight or more hail hits per test square, when the roof is older and near end of life, when shingles are discontinued and cannot be matched, or when the underlayment and decking have taken on water.

Storm chasers are out of town contractors who follow severe weather events, pressure homeowners into quick contracts, and often disappear before warranty work is complete. Weddle & Sons has permanent local offices and crews who live in the communities we serve.

Yes. Our team meets adjusters on site, shares photo documentation, and explains the scope of damage so your claim reflects what your roof actually needs. We are not a public adjuster and we do not negotiate your policy for you, but we make sure the roofing scope is complete and accurate.

It varies by policy and carrier, but most homeowners have one to two years from the date of the storm. Waiting too long can make damage harder to prove, so we recommend scheduling an inspection as soon as possible.

Insurance rates are typically affected by the overall storm event in your area, not by an individual claim for covered damage you did not cause. We recommend talking with your agent for specifics on your policy.

Move vehicles into the garage or under cover, bring in patio furniture and grills, close blinds to protect glass from breakage, and park away from large trees. There is not much you can do to protect the roof itself, but documenting its pre storm condition with a few photos can help later if you need to file a claim.

Yes. If shingles are missing or the roof deck is exposed, we can get a crew out to tarp the affected areas and prevent water intrusion while the claim and full repair are being scheduled.