Hail Damage Repair in northern colorado

Hail Damage Isn't Always Easy to Spot

Fort Collins sits in a part of the Front Range that sees hail regularly, and it doesn’t take a golf-ball-sized stone to cause real damage. Even hail around an inch in diameter is considered severe enough to compromise roofing and siding. The tricky part is that most hail damage isn’t visible from the ground. It takes a trained eye, and often a closer look at the roof itself, to catch it before it turns into a leak or a bigger repair.

What Hail Damage Looks Like on a Roof

On asphalt shingles, hail damage often shows up as bruising — soft spots where the granules have been knocked loose or the shingle mat underneath has been compressed. You might also notice:

  • Granules collecting in your gutters after a storm
  • Dented or cracked flashing around vents, chimneys, and roof edges
  • Dented metal vent caps or exhaust covers
  • Exposed underlayment where shingles have been knocked loose entirely

None of these are safe to check by climbing onto your roof yourself. A professional inspection can identify impact damage that isn’t visible from ground level, including bruising that hasn’t cracked the shingle surface yet but will fail sooner than it should.

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What Hail Damage Looks Like on Siding

Siding damage from hail depends on the material. Vinyl siding tends to crack or show cratering where impacts hit directly. Fiber cement siding can chip or crack at the edges. Even siding that looks intact can have hairline cracks that let moisture in over time. If you notice dents in your gutters or downspouts after a storm, it’s worth having your siding checked as well, since hail large enough to dent metal gutters is usually large enough to affect siding too.

What to Do After a Hailstorm

Schedule a professional inspection as soon as you reasonably can. Damage that goes unaddressed can worsen with the next storm, and insurance companies often have windows for filing a claim after a specific event. Avoid climbing onto your roof to inspect it yourself; it’s not necessary, and it’s not safe. If you plan to file an insurance claim, our insurance claim help page walks through exactly what that process looks like and how we support you through it.

Roofing & Siding Repair After Hail Damage

Depending on the extent of the damage, repair might mean replacing a handful of shingles or a full roof replacement, and we’ll give you an honest assessment either way. Our roofing page covers the materials and process for a roof replacement, and our siding page covers your options if hail has damaged your home’s siding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How small can hail be and still cause damage?

Hail around one inch in diameter is generally considered severe enough to damage roofing and siding, though the actual impact depends on wind speed and the age and condition of the materials it hits.

We don’t recommend climbing onto your roof to inspect it. Many signs of hail damage aren’t visible from the ground or even up close without training, and a fall risk isn’t worth it. A free professional inspection is the safer option.

As soon as you reasonably can. Damage can worsen with additional weather, and insurance companies often have specific windows for filing claims tied to a particular storm event.

No. Many hail-damaged roofs can be repaired with targeted shingle replacement. A full replacement is usually recommended when damage is widespread or the roof was already near the end of its useful life.

Cracks, cratering, and chipped edges are common, especially on vinyl and fiber cement siding. Dented gutters or downspouts after a storm are also a good indicator that your siding may have taken damage too.

Get a Free Hail Damage Inspection

If a recent storm has you wondering about the condition of your roof or siding, HWG Exteriors offers free inspections with no pressure and no obligation.

Call (970) 893-9006 or request a free hail damage inspection online.

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