Articles tagged Hail Damage Inspection. Sellers Roofing of Saint Paul inspects, documents, and repairs hail damage for homeowners and businesses across the Twin Cities — with insurance-claim assistance on every visit.
Spotting issues on asphalt shingles from a distance involves looking for granule loss and random bruising. Hail damage architectural shingles can often be spotted from the ground by using binoculars or a phone zoom and looking for random dark “bruise” spots, scuffed areas, and patches where granules look thin or washed out. Also check nearby…
Roof hail damage usually shows up as dents, punctures, loosened seams, or crushed roof components that later turn into leaks. Following severe thunderstorms, inspect the roof surface, flashings, drains, and rooftop units, then document everything with photos and dates. If you see splits, exposed substrate, or new water intrusion, schedule a professional roof inspection quickly;…
Prepare for a visit from your insurance adjuster by capturing documented damage (both roof and interior), gathering roof records, and making safe access easy. Don’t “clean up” in ways that hide impacts, but do stop active leaks. Have one point person, a clear damage summary, and a qualified roofer available to explain their findings for…
You can spot hail damage roof vents from the ground after storm damage by looking for fresh dents in metal vent hoods, cracked or chipped vent caps, bent flashing lines, and vents that look tilted or “squashed.” Use binoculars, check multiple angles, and compare vents to each other. If you see dents plus interior moisture,…
Hail damage on a commercial flat roof counts when hail creates a puncture, tear, split, cracked seam, displaced flashing, or bruising that weakens the membrane and shortens roof life. Even if you don’t see an active leak, commercial flat roof hail damage can still be “real” damage when it compromises waterproofing, insulation, or critical details…
Use this hail damage roof checklist for documenting roof damage right after a Minnesota hailstorm, as you prepare for storm damage roof repair: make the property safe, photograph damage from wide shots to close-ups, save a few physical samples (when safe), and document dates, weather, and temporary repairs. Avoid risky roof walks, rushed contracts, and…
Modified bitumen hail damage usually shows up as granule loss (dark asphalt spots), shallow dents, bruised or “soft” areas, split seams, and punctures near laps, flashings, and drains. In Minnesota, freeze and thaw can turn small hits into leaks later. Photograph suspect areas with a coin or ruler for scale, then schedule a professional inspection…
Roof shingles are the overlapping outer roof covering on sloped surfaces. Their job is simple but critical: they shed water, protect the roof deck underneath, and take the hit from sun, wind, and impacts like hail. For commercial business owners, shingles often show up on office entries, retail storefront canopies, and older properties, even if…
Hail damage on EPDM roofs in Minnesota often looks subtle at first: small dimples, scuffs, or “bruised” spots in the rubber membrane. The bigger red flags usually show up at seams, flashings, and rooftop penetrations, where hail impact and temperature swings can open tiny pathways for water. If drains back up or metal edges get…
Hail damage to siding claims go smoother when you document the damage clearly and prove why a “small patch” can’t match. Photograph every elevation, capture close-ups with scale, log the storm details, and save any broken pieces. If the siding line or color is discontinued siding, document the mismatch with side-by-side samples and written proof…
If hail damage affects your asphalt shingles on your building, the shingle sealant strip may crack or lose its bond, letting tabs lift in wind and driving rain. The fastest check is to look for a lifted tab with a clean gap, a broken or “crumbly” sealant strip, and a dust or debris line where…
Schedule a roof inspection as soon as it’s safe, ideally within 24 to 72 hours, and no later than 7 days after the storm. Fast inspections catch hail damage such as punctures, seam splits, and flashing damage before the next rain turns that storm damage into interior leaks. They also help preserve clear documentation for…
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