Wind-driven hail can damage a roof differently than hail falling in calm air. In North Richland Hills, strong straight-line winds can push hail into ridge caps, roof vents, flashing, siding, gutters, and the windward slopes of a home. That is why a quick look from the driveway may not tell the whole story. I am…
When hail crosses Keller and North Fort Worth, homeowners usually have the same first question: who can I trust to look at my roof? A fast sales pitch is not the same thing as a useful inspection. The right Keller roofer should slow the process down, document what is actually on the roof, and explain…
After a Grapevine hailstorm, photographs should do more than show a few close-up marks. Good roof documentation tells the story of the property: where the damage is, how much of the roof is affected, and whether the condition is storm related, age related, or a maintenance issue. Start with an address-level inspection Weather reports are…
A roof leak does not always show up during the hailstorm. In Lake Worth and Azle, I have inspected homes where the first ceiling stain appeared days or even weeks later. Hail or wind may create a small opening, then the next hard rain reveals it. Why a storm-related leak can be delayed Water can…
One of the first questions I hear after hail in Keller is whether the roof needs to be replaced. The honest answer is that hail damage does not automatically mean replacement. Some roofs need a focused repair, some need a broader scope, and some are still performing properly. The inspection should lead the decision. When…
After hail crosses Watauga or North Richland Hills, most homeowners look at the shingles first. That makes sense, but some of the leaks we find start around roof vents, pipe boots, flashing, and other penetrations. These smaller components can take a direct hit even when the field shingles still look fairly normal from the ground….
Quick answer: A roof leak after hail or strong wind does not always appear directly below the damaged shingle. Water can enter around flashing, vents, valleys, ridge caps, or broken shingle seals, then travel along decking and framing before showing up on a ceiling. Finding the entry point requires following the full water path, not…
Quick answer: If your roof is actively leaking, has missing shingles, exposed decking, or loose material, it should be addressed immediately. Hail damage without an active leak may not feel urgent, but waiting too long can make it harder to document what happened and can allow a small weakness to turn into water damage. The…
Quick answer: Hail and wind can damage the same roof in different ways. Hail usually leaves impact-related damage on shingles and soft metals. Wind can break shingle seals, crease tabs, loosen ridge caps, and open flashing. After recent storms in Keller, Grapevine, Watauga, and North Richland Hills, the best inspection checks for both instead of…
Quick answer: If hail moved through Fort Worth, Lake Worth, or Azle, do not assume you need a new roof and do not rush straight into an insurance claim. Start with a safe ground-level check and a photo-documented roof inspection. Once you know whether there is functional damage, you can make a better decision about…