Hail damage roof checklist
Walk around your home after a storm and tick what you find. If you tick two or more, book a roof inspection.
Do not climb onto the roof. Last updated .
On the roof (look from the ground or a window)
- Dents on metal roof vents and ridge vents
- Dents or holes on furnace and water heater exhaust caps
- Missing, torn or creased shingles
- Shingle pieces or granules on the lawn or driveway
- Damaged satellite dish or solar panels
Gutters and downspouts
- Dents along the top edge of eavestroughs
- Dents on the face of downspouts
- Granule piles at downspout outlets
- Gutters pulled away from the fascia
Walls and windows
- Cracks or holes in vinyl siding (check west and north sides)
- Dents on aluminum window wraps, fascia and soffit
- Torn or dented window screens
- Chipped paint or stucco
Around the yard
- Dents on vehicles parked outside
- Dents on the barbecue lid, mailbox, fence caps, patio furniture
- Splatter marks on decks and fences (show hail size)
- Shredded plants or stripped leaves
Inside
- New ceiling stains, especially upstairs
- Damp insulation or a musty smell in the attic (look, don't walk on joists)
- Water around skylights or light fixtures
Record it
- Storm date and approximate time
- Photos of each item above, with something for scale (a coin or ruler)
- Hail photos with a ruler, if you saved any
- Policy number and broker/insurer phone number
- Claim number and adjuster name, once you have them
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