Hail Damage Roof Repair in Burleson: What to Do After a Storm

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 64 hail reports within 10 miles of Burleson from 2015 through 2024. Eight of them were 1.75 inches or larger, recorded in 2016 and 2023. The largest stone measured 4 inches, on June 12, 2023.

Hail of 1.75 inches is about the size of a golf ball, and at that size it can crack standard shingles. A 4-inch stone can punch through shingles and dent metal roofing. Burleson spans Tarrant County and Johnson County, and both sit outside the area served by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, so hail claims here go through your regular homeowners policy.

Whether a repair is covered depends on your policy and on your insurance company's decision. Before you file, check your deductible and whether your policy pays replacement cost or actual cash value. Our article on actual cash value vs. replacement cost explains the difference.

GemSco inspects the roof, documents the damage with photos and gives you a written estimate. That record helps when you talk with your adjuster. Learn more about the roof insurance claims process.

Light, scattered damage can often be repaired. When hits cover most slopes, or the roof was already near the end of its life, replacement is usually the better choice. Our page on roof replacement in Burleson covers that path. For an overview of the service, see hail damage roof repair or our Burleson roofing page.

If you do replace, ask about Class 4 impact-rated shingles, tested under UL 2218. They hold up better against hail than standard shingles, though no roof material is hail-proof.