Garland Hail Damage: Reading the Roof After a Storm
Large hail has hit near Garland in half of the last ten years on record. Here is what the damage looks like and how to handle the repair and the paperwork.
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The hail record around Garland
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 112 hail reports within 10 miles of Garland from 2015 through 2024. Of those, 28 measured 1.75 inches or larger, about the size of a golf ball. The largest stone in that span reached 5.25 inches on April 11, 2016.
Large hail was reported in 5 of those 10 years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2023. Garland sits in both Collin County and Dallas County, and storms tracking through either one can reach the city. For a roof that has seen several of those seasons, the damage may be layered: some from one storm, some from another.
How hail shows up on different parts of the house
Shingles
Round dark spots, cracks or soft bruises. Learn how to identify hail damage on asphalt shingles.
Metal vents and flashing
Dents are easy to see and help show how big the stones were.
Gutters and downspouts
Dings along the front edge and crushed downspout elbows.
Windows and siding
Torn screens, chipped paint and cracked vinyl on the side that faced the storm.
Skylights
Cracked domes or broken seals that let water straight in.
From storm to repair
Make it safe and dry
Cover active leaks and protect belongings. If water is pouring in, call for emergency roof repair.
Take photos from the ground
Record dents, broken screens and any hail you can still find, with the date.
Get a roof inspection
A roofer walks the roof, marks hits and photographs them up close.
Review your policy
Coverage depends on your policy, deductible and insurer. GemSco gives you photos and a written estimate to share with your adjuster.
Repair or replace
Limited damage is repaired. Widespread damage usually means a roof replacement in Garland.
Mistakes Garland homeowners should avoid
Signing with a door knocker the day after the storm before reading the contract. See before signing a roofing contract after a storm.
Throwing away hail-dented items before photographing them.
Assuming no leak means no damage. Bruised shingles can leak months later.
Waiting so long that the storm date is hard to pin down.
Why older Garland roofs need extra care after hail
Half of the homes in Garland were built before 1978 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). On a house that age, the roof has often been replaced, patched and re-flashed more than once. Hail that cracks a shingle may also loosen an old repair nearby, and water can follow that weak spot into the decking.
That is why we look past the obvious hits. A good hail inspection on an older home checks earlier patches, flashing at additions and the attic below, not just the shingles that show bruises. If the storm exposed problems that were already there, we will tell you which is which, because that difference matters when you talk to your insurer.
Working with GemSco
GemSco is family owned, fully licensed and insured, and has 20+ years of experience repairing storm damage on residential and commercial roofs. We do not promise claim approval; we inspect, document and give you a written estimate. Read more on our hail damage roof repair service and roof insurance claims pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
My roof is old. Will hail damage still count?
That depends on your policy and how your insurer reviews older roofs. Some policies pay actual cash value on older roofs, which takes depreciation into account. Our guide on actual cash value vs. replacement cost explains the difference. Ask your agent which applies to you.
How can I tell hail damage from normal wear?
Wear tends to be spread evenly: faded color, curled edges, granules thinning everywhere. Hail leaves random round marks, often with dents on nearby metal. A roofer can tell them apart up close and photograph the difference, which helps if you speak with your insurer.
What size of hail damages a roof?
Smaller hail can damage older or worn shingles, but stones of 1.75 inches and larger are the ones most likely to crack shingles and dent metal on most roofs. Near Garland, 28 reports reached that size from 2015 through 2024, so checking after big storms is worth it.
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