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Not sure whether the last storm hurt your roof? Answer ten questions about what you can see from the ground and around the house. The self-check scores the usual hail indicators and tells you whether a free roof-level inspection is worth scheduling.
How this page fits: this is the quick homeowner self-check. It does not replace a professional inspection and should not require climbing onto a wet, steep, damaged or unstable roof. For deeper damage guidance, use the Hail Damage Guide; for a documented assessment, use Roof Inspection.
Why soft metals matter
Hail can leave impact marks on gutters, downspouts, roof vents, window screens and aluminum condenser fins. These “collateral” surfaces can provide useful storm context, but visible dents do not by themselves prove that the roof covering was damaged. Shingle or membrane condition still needs to be evaluated directly.
Some impact damage can be difficult to see from the ground and may not produce an immediate leak. That is why a roof-level inspection focuses on the roofing material itself, flashing, penetrations and surrounding conditions instead of relying only on collateral marks.
What to do next
Note the date
Write down when the storm occurred. Official NOAA and NWS records can provide nearby weather reports and date context, but they do not prove what happened at one specific roof.
Photograph what you can safely see
Dented gutters, torn screens, granules at downspouts, debris. Do not climb on the roof.
Get a documented inspection
A free Roofing Giant inspection produces photographs and written findings you can keep or share with your insurer if you choose.
Decide about a claim with real numbers
Use the deductible calculator and read the claim process guide before you call your carrier.
For a sourced 2026 event example, read the April 24–29 North Texas hail & severe-weather field report. Read the full hail damage guide for photographs of bruising, granule loss and wind creasing, and use the storm lookup tools to research nearby reports and storm-date context. If damage is confirmed, see the storm restoration process before planning the work.
Let an inspector document it.
Free 30-point inspection, photographs and a written roof-condition report. Whether to file a claim is your decision; coverage is determined by your insurer.