Hail Damage

According to the National Weather Service, hail results in roughly $1 billion in damages per year in the United States. Residential and commercial roof structures are vulnerable to the damaging effects of hail.

After a hailstorm, you may notice dings or dents in your gutters or downspouts, holes in window screens, or spots on wood decks. These are all indicators of large hail. However, it can often be hard to see the damage to shingles. Hail damage is rarely detected from the ground and may be difficult for the untrained eye to see.  Nonetheless, if your roofing system did incur damage by the hail, the affected shingles will weather and erode much faster - shortening the life of your roof. In fact, the severe effects of hail damage (water damage, mildew and rot, damage to to walls, ceilings, insulation and electrical systems) may not show up for 2 to 3 years after the storm event. 

In order for a correct determination to be made concerning shingle damage, it's imperative that you have a certified inspector evaluate them.  At Kitchens Construction, all of our representatives have successfully completed two training courses to learn about the effects of hail and what to look for when determining damage to a shingle.  Additionally, we have The Haag Certified Roof Inspectors on staff with many years of experience. 

For a limited time, your insurance company will buy you a new roof if it is damaged. But, if you wait too long, you may have to pay for damages out of your pocket since the time to file a claim may have expired. Doesn’t it make sense to at least have your roof inspected? Contact us for a free, no-obligation inspection to determine if your roof may have been compromised.