What Hail Damage Looks Like
Hail strikes any roof type—asphalt shingles, architectural shingles, wood shake, metal panels, tile, or slate.
Complex roofs with gables, hips, and dormers develop ice dams where water backs up. Hail cracks granules, exposing asphalt or bitumen beneath.
Over weeks, damaged areas delaminate, curl, and fail.
Beyond shingles, hail damages underlying systems: underlayment, synthetic underlayment, and ice-and-water shield. Flashing around chimneys, skylights, vent boots, and dormer windows cracks.
Ridge caps and ridge vents split. Gutters and downspouts dent or separate. Water seeps behind soffit and fascia.
Our Inspection & Documentation
We use a ladder and safety harness to access your roof safely. Our documentation covers:
- Bruised or missing asphalt and architectural shingles on field course and starter course
- Cracked wood shake or cedar shake roofing
- Dented metal panels, standing-seam sections, and corrugated metal surfaces
- Damage to slate, clay tile, and concrete tile
- Tears in underlayment, synthetic underlayment, and ice-and-water shield
- Cracked chimney flashing, step flashing, counter-flashing, pipe boots, vent boots, and apron flashing
- Ridge cap and ridge vent damage, plus soffit vent obstruction
- Valley erosion, verge damage, gutter attachment issues, and parapet flashing (if present)
- Water stains on roof deck (plywood or OSB), trusses, joists, and rafters
- Vapor barrier and insulation saturation
- Soffit and fascia rot, eave and rake separation
Emergency Tarping
We deploy heavy-duty tarps anchored with fasteners, adhesive, and proper anchoring to prevent water entry. Tarps secure at eaves, gables, and valleys to withstand wind uplift.
This temporary protection prevents decay in roof deck, trusses, ridge beam, and framing while insurance processes.
Materials & Repair Methods
Our crew uses professional equipment—nailers, fastener guns, pry bars, roofing shovels—with proper scaffolding on multi-story homes. Once approved, repairs include:
- Tear-off and removal of damaged shingles, underlayment, and roofing felt, with debris hauled in a dumpster
- Replacement shingles: GAF or Owens Corning asphalt or architectural products, installed with nails and fasteners per building code
- New roofing felt and ice-and-water shield over roof deck substrate
- Replacement roof decking (plywood or OSB sheathing) where structural damage exists
- Flashing repair: chimney, step, counter, pipe boots, vent boots, and apron flashing sealed with sealant, caulk, mastic, and roof cement
- Ridge caps, ridge vents, soffit vents, and attic fans (where present) for proper ventilation
- Drip edge and verge trim along eaves and rakes
- For flat roofs: TPO, EPDM, or PVC membrane repair or tar and pitch bituminous coating replacement
- Snow guards on certain roof styles adjusted or replaced
- Gutter and downspout repair with proper anchors and final debris removal
Timeline & Local Conditions
Santa Rosa's hot, dry summers speed adhesive and sealant cure.
Heavy winter rains from Pacific storms create urgency—rapid repairs prevent water pooling in valleys and deck intrusion. Fog and dew slow work; we build scheduling buffer.
Sonoma County building code compliance required. Timeline: tarping day one, tear-off day two, installation days three–four, inspection day five.
Costs & Insurance
Most hail repairs run $3,000–$8,000 depending on home size and material. Insurance covers 70–100% with comprehensive coverage.
We provide free roof estimate and Xactimate documentation for faster claim approval.
