Austin Hail Damage Repair
Raptor Roofing specializes in hail damage repairs for shingled roofs across Williamson County. If roof damage caused by hail has compromised the integrity of your roof, our roof experts can assess the severity of the damages and repair your roof so it continues to protect your home. As certified roofers with years of experience, you can trust our professionals to restore your roof using our extensive knowledge and craftsmanship. No matter how badly a hailstorm has weakened your roof, we can renovate it to where it looks good as new.
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Why Is Hail So Dangerous to Roofs?
Repair Your Home's Hail Damage in Austin
Hail is a variation of rain that takes place when air currents in thunderstorms push rain droplets into the upper portion of clouds where the temperatures are at below freezing levels. This can potentially cause the raindrops to harden into ice. Depending on the strength of the updraft, these frozen raindrops can pick up moisture and grow until released from the cloud in the form of hail. The hail can range in size—from tiny specs to large chunks of ice the size of a golf ball—and when they fall towards the ground, it can result in serious damage. While cars and windows can be damaged by hail, unfortunately, hailstorms inflict the bulk of their damage on the roofs of homes and buildings.
Understanding Hail Damage: Why It Matters for Austin Homeowners
Austin receives a lot of rain throughout the year, creating plenty of opportunities for hailstorms. Damage caused by hailstones can be cosmetic functional, meaning it impacts the roof’s longevity and ability to perform its job in protecting the home.
Identifying Hail Damage: Signs Homeowners Should Look For
The problem with hail damage to roofs is that it can be hard for homeowners to accurately determine the severity of hail damage from the ground. As a result, the hail-damaged roof can suffer from water-related problems like mold and leaks, holes and cracks in shingles and roofing materials, and vulnerability to UV light degradation.
Contact Us for a Professional Roof Assessment After Hailstorms
Having a professional look at your roof shortly after a hailstorm is essential to assess the damage and determine if it warrants simple roof repairs or a complete roof replacement.
Signs Your Roof Has Hail Damage
Some of the signs that your roof has been damaged by hail include:
- The tile granules on your shingles have been stripped or are falling off
- Asphalt tiles have a shiny appearance
- Shingles are cracked, broken, or have holes
- Roof surface is covered with dents
- Supplemental damage detected on metal vents, flashings, HVAC units or home siding
Does Insurance Cover Roof Hail Damage?
If your home is damaged by hail, your insurance company may or may not cover the cost of repair depending on your policy. You will need to check your policy carefully or call your insurance company to get information about hail damage. In some cases, insurance companies will not cover cosmetic damages to roofs as outlined by a “cosmetic damage exclusion” introduced in 2013 by the American Association of Insurance Services. This means your roof must be functionally damaged to be covered.
A trained and certified roofer will need to inspect your roof to assess the damage and make the determination before you can properly make a claim to your insurance company. Raptor Roofing can help you with roof insurance claims and will work directly with the insurance company on your behalf to help your claim process go smoothly and quickly.
Why Hire Raptor Roofing to Repair Hail Damage in Austin
Our roofing team has experience in repairing multiple types of damaged roofs, such as: asphalt tile, metal, concrete, slate, Spanish tile, and more. We are a trusted roofing company that has helped numerous home and businesses owners repair and replace roofs impacted by hail. We go out of our way to deal with our customers honestly and professionally and make repairs quickly so your roof looks as it should and your home is once again protected from the elements.
Fill out our online form today to get in touch. One of our representatives will get back to you promptly to schedule your free roof inspection and estimate.
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