Resource - When should I have my roof inspected for hail damage?

Roof inspections should be done yearly in order to detect damage before it becomes more serious. This is especially true in areas like the Twin Cities, where weather can be unpredictable, and hail damage to your roof is extremely likely. Neglecting to inspect your roof in time can put your home at risk for leaks or more serious structural damage.

So, how do you know it’s time to schedule a roof inspection?

You are a great candidate for a Free Roof Inspection from Hailscale if any of the following apply to your property:

1) You suspect granular loss to your roof.

“Granular loss” is a term insurance companies use to describe the damage that occurs when weather chips away at your roof’s shingle coating, or “granules”, exposing the underlying shingle membrane. Over time, granular loss can leave your roof vulnerable to sun damage, leaks, and potentially devastating interior damage. It only takes a few small hail events to make granular loss a big problem for your roof, and your home.

2) Wind damage is possible.

Hail damage isn’t the only weather event that takes a toll on your roof. Even without precipitation, strong winds can cause damage to your shingles. Wind damage to asphalt shingles occurs when a shingle is bent and fractured through the matting. If winds are especially strong, seals can break. Broken seals may require more extensive repair done by hand.

3) Winter is coming.

Even mild hail damage during spring or summer months can become extremely problematic during a cold, Minnesota winter. Freezing temperatures can cause shingles to expand and contract, similar to asphalt roadways. Hail damage to your roof that seemed minor in September can be a major issue by the time spring arrives. Assess your risk today.

4) More than a year has passed since your last roof inspection.

Finally, if more than a year has passed since your last roof inspection, you’re probably due for a check up. It only takes one major weather event to put your roof at risk. From strong winds and freezing temperatures, to typical summer storms, your home goes through a lot here in Minnesota. Yearly roof inspections will prevent minor damage from turning into a major issue.

Check your roof’s hail damage risk and schedule your free roof inspection today.

Minnesota weather is unpredictable. Don’t let the condition of your roof be another question mark. Hailscale can give you a comprehensive analysis on the condition of your roof at no cost to you.

Our professional inspectors are experts in locating and documenting damage, and a full inspection takes under an hour. Hailscale’s team consists of locally based experts who have been working, inspecting, and restoring homes right here in the Twin Cities for over a decade. Our licensed General Contractors maintain the highest industry ratings and certifications from both the Better Business Bureau and the nation’s top roof systems manufacturers–no storm chasers allowed.

Run your home’s risk report, or schedule a no-cost, no-obligation inspection with a Hailscale professional today!