Hail damage and roofing guides for Calgary homeowners
What to look for after a storm, how Alberta insurance claims work, what a new roof costs here, and how to tell a local roofer from a storm chaser. Written by the people who inspect and replace these roofs.
Book a free hail inspection- Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles: Are They Worth It in Calgary?
For most Calgary homeowners replacing a roof anyway, Class 4 shingles are worth pricing. They resist the hail sizes that cause most claims here, may earn an insurance discount, and reduce the odds of another full replacement after the next storm. The upgrade is usually your cost, not the insurer's, so the answer depends on how long you'll stay and what your insurer offers.
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- How to File a Hail Damage Insurance Claim in Alberta
Filing a hail damage insurance claim in Alberta comes down to reporting quickly, documenting thoroughly and reading the adjuster's estimate carefully. This guide covers each step, the deadlines that apply, and what to do if you disagree with the result.
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- How to Spot Storm Chaser Roofers in Calgary
Storm chasers are contractors who follow hailstorms from city to city, sell roofs door to door, and are often gone before warranty problems appear. In Alberta, the quickest checks are a Service Alberta prepaid contracting licence before you pay any deposit, a WCB clearance letter, and a local office address you can visit.
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- Repair or Replace Your Roof After Hail? How to Decide
Repair a hail-damaged roof when the damage is limited to a few shingles, one or two slopes, or the metal components. Replace it when most slopes have multiple bruised shingles, the shingles are brittle, or a matching repair is impossible. On insurance claims, the adjuster's assessment of hits per slope usually decides.
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- Roof Replacement Cost in Calgary: 2026 Price Guide
Most asphalt shingle roof replacements in Calgary cost between about $8,000 and $26,000 in 2026. Where your house lands in that range depends on roof area, pitch, how many layers come off, the condition of the deck, and the shingle you choose. Metal roofs cost more. After hail, insurance often covers most of it.
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- Signs of Hail Damage on Your Roof (and How to Check Safely)
The clearest signs of hail damage on a roof are dents in soft metal (vents, flashing, gutters), dark spots where granules were knocked off, and shingles that feel soft when pressed. Most of these can't be seen from the ground, but the clues around your house usually tell you whether a roof inspection is worth booking.
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Not sure if hail damaged your roof?
Book a free inspection. You get photos of every finding and a straight answer on whether a claim makes sense, before you call your insurer.