North Texas gets some of the most frequent hail in the country, and spring storms around DFW regularly bring wind strong enough to strip shingles. Storm damage is the most common reason roofs get replaced here. This is how each kind of damage shows up and what to do about it.
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How storms damage roofs in DFW
Hail
Hail is the tricky one because most of the damage cannot be seen from the ground. A hailstone hits a shingle, knocks off granules and cracks the fiberglass mat underneath. The roof looks fine from the driveway. A season or two later, water gets through the cracked spots and the leaks begin, often after the window to file a claim has closed.
Dents in gutters, downspouts, AC fins and the mailbox are the easiest clue. If metal around the house is dented, the roof was hit too.
Wind
Strong gusts get under the edge of a shingle and break the adhesive strip that holds it down. Sometimes the shingle blows off. Often it just lifts and settles back, creased and no longer sealed, so the next storm takes it. Look for missing shingles along ridges, edges and corners, and for shingles in the yard.
Heavy rain
Rain finds anything the hail or wind opened up: a lifted shingle, a cracked vent boot, loose flashing. Water stains on top-floor ceilings after a storm mean water is already getting in.
What to do after a storm
Stay safe
Stay off the roof, especially when it is wet. Look from the ground and from inside, and keep clear of any downed lines.
Document the damage
Photograph dented metal, damaged shingles you can see, debris on the roof and any interior stains. Note the storm date.
Stop further damage
Put a bucket under active leaks and move valuables. If there is an opening in the roof, get it tarped. Your policy expects you to take reasonable steps to prevent more damage, and tarping costs are usually reimbursed.
Get it inspected
A proper inspection covers every slope, every penetration and the attic, with photos. We do this for free and tell you plainly whether the damage is worth a claim.
Why waiting costs more
How we handle storm repairs
We inspect and photograph the damage, meet your adjuster on the roof, walk you through the insurance estimate, and handle supplements if something was left off. Then we do the repair or replacement and send the final paperwork the insurer needs to release the rest of the payment.
Warning signs you should not ignore
Questions homeowners ask
How can I tell if hail damaged my roof?
Check soft metals for dents first. Shingle damage is best confirmed by an inspector on the roof, who looks for bruises and exposed mat.
Can wind damage be repaired without a new roof?
Often, yes. If only a few shingles lifted or blew off and the rest of the roof is sound, replacing those shingles and sealing them down is enough. If damage is spread across the roof, replacement through insurance is more likely.
How soon after a storm should I call?
Within a few days. That leaves time to document the damage and report it well inside your policy's deadline.
We are based in Justin and work storms across DFW every year. Call (855) 741-ROOF for a free inspection.