Beware After the Hail Storm – What You Need to Know
We recently had a major hailstorm in Arizona that caused widespread damage. Unfortunately, it also attracted people from all over the country — and not all of them are trustworthy. Some are just trying to take advantage of homeowners and collect insurance money without doing proper work.
Here are three important questions you should ask anyone offering to inspect or repair your roof:
- Are you licensed in Arizona?
- How long have you been licensed here?
- Are you in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and the Arizona Registrar of Contractors?
Tip: Always follow up and verify their answers yourself. If you need help checking a contractor, feel free to contact me through the form on our site.
I’ve already seen some of these so-called “contractors” cutting corners, which will cost homeowners even more in the long run.
If You Live in These ZIP Codes, You May Have Hail Damage:
85051, 85301, 85303, 85302, 85017, 85015, 85033,
85035, 85009, 85006, 85021, 85029, 85304, 85306,
85053, 85023
Main impact area:
From McDowell Road to Loop 101 (north to south)
and from I-17 to about 67th Avenue (east to west).
What Hail Damage Looks Like on a Shingle Roof
A damaged shingle roof will show visible bruises or missing granules where the hail struck. Here’s an example photo of hail-damaged shingles.
Concrete tile roofs: I haven’t seen hail damage on concrete tiles.
Patio roofs: If you have a flat patio roof (not tile), it can still be damaged.
Foam roofs: If you have a foam roof and it was hit by hail, it needs to be replaced — simply coating over it will not last and will fail later.
Need Help?
If you’re unsure whether your roof has hail damage and can’t get a roofer out quickly, contact me through our site. I’ll personally inspect it and give you honest recommendations you can trust.
