Hail Damage on Colleyville Roofs: What to Look For and What to Do
Hail damage is easy to miss from the ground and easy to overlook until it leaks. Here is how to spot it, record it and get it repaired the right way.
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How often hail hits around Colleyville
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 190 hail reports within 10 miles of Colleyville from 2015 through 2024. Of those, 37 were 1.75 inches or larger, the size where shingle damage becomes likely. The biggest stone on record in that period was 4 inches, on June 11, 2023.
Large hail did not come once a decade. Reports of 1.75 inches or more appeared in 6 of those 10 years: 2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023 and 2024. For an owner in Colleyville that means a roof will likely face more than one serious storm during its life. Each one deserves its own check, even when the last inspection was recent.
What hail does to each part of the roof
Asphalt shingles
Round bruises, lost granules and cracks in the mat. Our guide on how to identify hail damage on asphalt shingles has photos.
Vents and caps
Soft metal shows dents first. They are a quick clue that hail big enough to matter fell on the house.
Gutters and downspouts
Dents and split seams change how water drains off the roof edge.
Wood shake
Fresh splits with sharp, light-colored edges point to recent impact.
Tile
Cracked or broken corners can let water reach the underlayment.
The first days after a hailstorm
Stay safe
Keep off the roof. Look for broken windows, dented gutters and loose debris from the ground.
Photograph everything
Hail on the lawn, dents on cars, siding and gutters, with dates. See photos to take after roof storm damage.
Get an inspection
A roofer should check every slope, take close-up photos and mark impacts so the damage is easy to see later.
Talk to your insurer
Report the storm and ask about your deductible and deadlines. Coverage depends on your policy and your insurance company.
Read before you sign
Review any contract carefully. Our article on what to know before signing a roofing contract after a storm lists what to watch.
What a hail inspection report should include
Close-up photos of impacts on each slope, with a reference for size.
Damage to soft metals such as vents, flashing and gutters.
Notes on the roof's age, material and condition before the storm.
A written estimate for repair or replacement.
Repair with GemSco
Hail work has its own traps. After a large storm, door knockers arrive within days, and some ask owners to sign before any inspection is done. Take your time. A fair contractor will inspect first, show you photos of what they found and put the scope in writing. If you get more than one estimate, compare the line items, not just the total. Our guide on how to compare roofing estimates after storm damage walks through it.
If water is already coming in, protect the inside first. A tarp or temporary cover stops further damage while the claim and the permanent repair move forward.
GemSco inspects, documents damage with photos and gives a written estimate. We do not promise what an insurer will approve. We are family owned, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience. Learn more about our hail damage roof repair and roof insurance claims pages, or about roofing in Colleyville.
Frequently Asked Questions
My roof does not leak after the storm. Should I still check it?
Yes. Hail often cracks the shingle mat without opening a hole right away. Water reaches the crack later, sometimes months after the storm. An inspection now documents the damage while the storm date is fresh and before the cause becomes harder to show.
Will my insurance replace the roof after hail?
That depends on your policy, your deductible and how your insurer assesses the damage. Some policies pay actual cash value instead of replacement cost. Read actual cash value vs. replacement cost and ask your agent which one you have.
How long do I have to report hail damage?
Deadlines are set by your policy, so check it or call your agent. Reporting soon after the storm keeps things simpler, because photos and weather records line up with the date. Waiting can make it harder to tie the damage to one specific storm.
Can hail damage be repaired instead of replacing the whole roof?
Sometimes. If impacts are limited to one area and the shingles are still in good shape, a repair can work. When damage covers several slopes, or the shingles are older and brittle, replacement is often the only lasting option.
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