Hail Damage on Irving Roofs: What to Look For and What to Do Next
After a hailstorm, the roof is the hardest part of the house to judge from the ground. These are the steps that protect both the home and the claim.
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The first days after hail hits
Check from the ground
Look for dented gutters, cracked vent caps and shingle granules in the downspouts. They are signs the roof was hit too.
Take dated photos
Photograph hailstones next to a coin or ruler, plus damage to cars, fences and the house. See photos to take after storm damage.
Cover active leaks
If water is coming in, protect the inside and get a temporary cover. Emergency roof repair handles that.
Get a roof inspection
A roofer walks each slope, marks hits and photographs them so you have a clear record.
Talk to your insurer
Report the date of the storm and share the inspection photos. The insurer sends its own adjuster.
How often hail reaches Irving
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 80 hail reports within 10 miles of Irving from 2015 through 2024. Twelve of those were 1.75 inches or larger, the size at which hail tends to crack shingles and dent metal. Large hail fell in 2018, 2021 and 2024.
The biggest stone in that period measured 3 inches, reported on June 6, 2018. Half of the homes in Irving were built before 1986 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024), so many roofs here were already aging when those storms came through. Older shingles crack more easily than new ones under the same impact.
What hail damage looks like up close
Bruises
Soft spots that give under light pressure, where the mat under the granules is broken.
Granule loss
Dark circles where granules were knocked off, leaving the asphalt open to sun.
Cracked shingles
Splits that run from the impact point, often on older, brittle shingles.
Dented metal
Vents, flashing and gutters show hits clearly and help confirm the storm reached the roof.
Split wood or cracked tile
On shake and tile roofs, hail leaves fresh splits and broken corners that let water reach the underlayment.
Hail or wind? Clues that tell them apart
Hail leaves round marks in a random pattern on every slope that faced the storm.
Wind lifts, creases or tears shingles, usually along edges, ridges and corners.
Hail dents soft metal like vents and gutters. Wind rarely does.
Wind damage often shows as missing tabs on the lawn after the storm.
Many North Texas storms bring both, so the report should name each one. See wind damage vs hail damage.
Insurance, contracts and the repair itself
Whether a claim is paid depends on your policy and on the insurer's review. What GemSco does is inspect, document the damage with photos and give you a written estimate. Our roof insurance claims page and the post on how a roof deductible works cover the basics.
Read any contract carefully before you sign, especially after a big storm when many crews show up. Our checklist on signing a roofing contract after a storm helps. Repairs range from a few shingles to a full roof replacement in Irving, depending on how many slopes were hit. More on our hail damage roof repair service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does hail have to be to damage a roof in Irving?
Stones of 1.75 inches or larger often crack shingles and dent metal, and Irving logged 12 of those within 10 miles from 2015 through 2024. Smaller hail can still harm older or worn shingles, especially with strong wind, so size alone does not settle it.
Is hail damage covered by my homeowners insurance?
That depends on your policy and on what the adjuster finds. Some policies pay replacement cost and others actual cash value, and deductibles vary. GemSco inspects, documents the damage with photos and gives a written estimate you can share with your insurer.
Can I wait to repair hail damage if nothing leaks?
Waiting carries risk. Bruised shingles keep losing granules and can start to leak months later. Policies also have deadlines for reporting a loss. An inspection soon after the storm gives you a dated record even if you decide to repair later.
What was the largest hail near Irving in recent years?
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center data shows a 3-inch stone reported within 10 miles of Irving on June 6, 2018. Large hail of 1.75 inches or more also fell in 2021 and 2024. If your roof has not been checked since one of those storms, an inspection gives you a current record.
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