Hail and Storm Damage Repair for Round Rock Roofs
Round Rock sits in one of the busiest hail corridors in Central Texas. Here is what the records show, what hail does to a roof and what to do after the next storm.
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Round Rock hail by the numbers
92 reports
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 92 hail reports within 10 miles of Round Rock from 2015 through 2024.
36 large stones
Of those, 36 were 1.75 inches or larger, big enough to crack shingles and dent metal.
4 inches
The largest stone in the decade fell on September 24, 2023.
6 years in a row
Large hail was reported every year from 2019 through 2024.
What those storms do to a roof
Hail of 1.75 inches or more can crack the fiberglass mat inside a shingle. From the street the roof still looks fine. Up close you see round dark spots where granules were knocked off, and over time those spots let the sun and water break the shingle down. On homes built before 2002, which is half of the housing stock here (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024), older shingles crack more easily.
Wind usually arrives with the hail. It can lift tabs and bend flashing on the same day. Our guide on wind damage vs. hail damage explains how to tell the two apart.
Hail also hits more than the shingles. Soft metal vents, ridge caps, skylight frames, window screens and gutters all show dents. Those marks help an inspector confirm the size and direction of the storm. If you want to look for yourself from a ladder or the ground, our guide on how to identify hail damage on asphalt shingles shows what the spots look like. Leave the climbing to a crew with fall protection.
After a hailstorm in Round Rock
Stay safe
Keep off the roof. Check for leaks from inside and look at the yard, gutters and vents from the ground.
Take photos
Shoot dented gutters, broken skylights, damaged cars and hail on the ground with a coin for scale. Our list of photos to take after storm damage helps.
Get an inspection
We check every slope, mark the hits and give you photos and a written estimate.
Talk to your insurer
If you decide to file, the adjuster reviews the damage. Coverage depends on your policy and your insurer. Share our photos and written estimate so the adjuster sees what we found.
Repair or replace
Once the scope is clear, we schedule the work and keep the paperwork organized.
Avoid these common mistakes
Waiting a long time to report damage. Policies set deadlines, so check yours.
Signing with a crew that knocks on the door the day after the storm without checking their license and insurance.
Assuming no leak means no damage.
Throwing away hail-dented items before taking photos.
Paying a large deposit before any work is scheduled. Read before signing a roofing contract after a storm first.
Working with GemSco
We are family owned, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience and elite contractor status with Owens Corning and GAF. Read about our hail damage roof repair and roof insurance claims help, or get a free estimate for your Round Rock home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does homeowners insurance cover hail damage in Round Rock?
It depends on your policy and your insurance company. Many policies include hail, but deductibles, roof age rules and the type of settlement vary. Read your declarations page, then ask your agent. We document the damage with photos and a written estimate so you have facts to work with.
How soon after a storm should I get an inspection?
As soon as you can do it safely. Fresh damage is easier to photograph and tie to a specific storm date, and policies often limit how long you have to report a loss. Early inspection also catches cracks before they turn into leaks during the next rain.
My roof does not leak. Can it still have hail damage?
Yes. Cracked mats and lost granules often take months to cause a leak. By then the storm that caused it may be hard to link to the damage. A roof inspection after any large hail event gives you a clear record either way.
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