When storms hit, your home takes the brunt of it — especially the roof, siding, and windows. This section brings together real-world advice, expert insights, and recovery checklists to help you respond quickly after hail, wind, or heavy rain. Whether you’re unsure how to spot damage, need insurance tips, or want to know what repairs should come first, our storm damage blog posts have you covered. Start here to protect your property and make smart decisions after the storm passes.
If you live south of I-90, you already know May 2026 has not been kind to roofs in southern Minnesota. Two separate severe-weather episodes — one on May 15, another on May 17 — produced confirmed quarter-sized to ping-pong-sized hail across a wide swath of counties from Nobles in the southwest all the way east…
Yes, hail can damage stone-coated steel roofs in Minnesota. The roof may still look fine from the ground, but hail can dent the steel, chip the coating, loosen flashings, or open a leak path around details. Some damage is cosmetic. Some damage affects watertightness. The difference matters, especially when a commercial roof needs repair after…
Yes, an insurer can use hail maps as part of a denial, but a hail map alone usually should not decide the claim. In a Minnesota hail roof claim, the carrier still needs roof photos, inspection findings, and policy language that fit the loss. If the map and the roof evidence clash, the physical damage…
Yes, an asphalt shingle roof replacement can happen in a Minnesota winter, but the job depends on weather, roof condition, and the crew’s method. Cold air makes shingles stiffer, and the seal strip may take longer to bond. If the day is dry and stable, winter work can be safe and effective. If snow, ice,…
Yes. Hail can dent, loosen, or split chimney flashing while the shingles around it still look fine. That happens because flashing is thinner, more exposed, and sealed at edges that hail can stress. If the flashing fails, water can enter even when the roof surface looks untouched, so the real test is function, not appearance….
A temporary tarp usually helps, not hurts, your insurance claim after a covered roof loss. It shows you took reasonable steps to stop more water damage, which Minnesota insurers often expect. The risk comes when the tarp hides evidence, delays reporting, or turns into a permanent fix before the adjuster sees the roof. For a…
In most Minnesota condos, the association pays for hail damage to the roof because the roof is usually a common element covered by the master policy. If hail also damages drywall, flooring, or contents inside your unit, your own condo policy may cover that part. The master deed, declaration, and bylaws decide the final split….
Yes, often it does. A detached garage is usually covered under the other structures coverage part of a homeowners policy, so hail damage to that roof can be paid after the deductible. The exact result depends on your policy limit, any wind or hail deductible, and whether the damage is functional. If the garage is…
Usually, yes, especially on a commercial roof. A roofer helps the adjuster spot hidden damage, separate old wear from the new loss, and document the scope if the roof may need commercial flat roof repair or even commercial roof replacement. If the claim is simple and the roofer can’t attend, the inspection can still move…
Attic roof storm damage is easiest to spot when the clues are fresh. Look for new water trails, wet insulation, daylight through the roof deck, split wood, rusted fasteners, and stains that line up with a recent hail or wind event. If the space is unsafe, or there is no true attic, call a roofer…
Usually, yes, if hail opened the roof, water got in, and the mold followed soon after. The claim is strongest when the leak is tied to a covered storm event and you can prove it with photos, moisture readings, and repair notes. Mold from old seepage, condensation, or slow maintenance problems is far easier for…
Yes. If your roof insurance check names the mortgage company, it can hold the money until it verifies the repair or replacement work. In Minnesota, that is common when the lender has a legal interest in the property. The hold should follow your loan papers and the claim file, and it usually ends once the…
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