Hail Damage Roof Repair In Wisconsin

Hail can cause severe damage to any roof. Hailstones are usually the size of a quarter or golf ball, but, in some cases, they can be bigger than baseballs (sometimes even softballs).

Hail Damage Roof Repair In Wisconsin

The following are guidelines for repairing roofs damaged by hail.

If you have insurance, contact your insurance company as soon as possible. They will send out an adjuster to assess the damage.

If you do not have insurance or the damage is too extensive for your policy to cover, you will need to get a home roofing contractor to assess the damage and give you a quote for home roof repair.

The roofing contractor should go over the following guidelines with you. A general guideline for hail damage is that you probably need a new roof if more than half of your shingle is damaged. 

However, sometimes wind or water can cause shingles to seem completely ripped off but may only have minor damage. This is why it is important to have your roof inspected by a professional rather than assessing the damage yourself.

Signs Of Hail Damage On Your Roof

Hailstones damage that is one inch or less can usually be repaired without replacing the shingles. Hail damage roof repair is more economical than replacing your roof if only a small area were hit, and it will help prevent further damage from occurring due to leaks.

If there is no water penetration and a half or less of the shingles are damaged, the roof can be repaired by removing the broken shingles and replacing them with new ones.

If more than half of the shingles are damaged, replacing the roof is usually more economical.

In some cases, a roof may only need a few tiles or shingles replaced, which a home roofing contractor can do.

If you have any questions about hail damage or need a home roofing contractor in your area, don't hesitate to contact BRH Enterprises at (920) 249-4228.