7 Signs of Hail Damage on Your Roof

Hail damage is often invisible from the driveway. Here's what to look for after a Wentzville-area storm — and why catching it early protects both your roof and your insurance claim.

Why Hail Damage Is Easy to Miss

A hailstorm rarely punches obvious holes. Instead it bruises and fractures shingles, knocks off the protective granules, and dents soft metal — damage that quietly shortens your roof's life and shows up as leaks months later. That's why Wentzville homeowners often don't realize they have a covered claim until it's too late.

Signs You Can See from the Ground

  • Dented gutters, downspouts, or gutter screens
  • Dented metal vents, valleys, or flashing
  • Shingle granules collecting in gutters and at downspout splashblocks
  • A damaged AC unit, mailbox, or car (a clue the roof was hit too)

Signs On the Roof Itself

  • Round, dark "bruises" where granules are knocked off
  • Cracked or fractured shingles
  • Shiny spots where the asphalt is exposed
  • Soft spots that give slightly underfoot (best left to a pro to check)

Climbing on a roof is dangerous — let a roofer do the inspection. Our storm-damage inspection is free.

What to Do Next

If you suspect hail damage, don't wait. Missouri insurance policies have filing windows, and documentation is strongest right after the storm. Get a free inspection; if there's covered damage, we'll document it and meet your adjuster so the claim is handled fairly.

Will My Insurance Cover It?

Often, yes. Hail and wind are typically treated as "acts of nature," and a documented, covered claim usually means you pay only your deductible for a new roof. We walk you through the whole claim process.

Frequently Asked Questions

As soon as it's safe — ideally within days. Early documentation strengthens your claim and policies have filing deadlines.

Yes — bruised shingles lose their protective layer and fail over the following months and years, which is why early detection matters.

Yes — our storm-damage inspections are free and come with no obligation, across Wentzville and the surrounding area.

Got a Roof Question? Get a Straight Answer — Free.

A free, no-pressure inspection from a local, ICC-certified Wentzville crew answers it for sure. Storm damage? We handle the insurance claim too.

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