Hail Damage

Hail or Storm Damage to Your Roof? Here’s What to Watch For

Protect your home by choosing a trustworthy, local roofing contractor after hail or storm damage. Beware of pushy sales tactics and these red flags:

“Waivers” for Roof Inspections: Don’t sign contracts disguised as inspection waivers. Usually they disguise this waiver as a documentation that you allowed them to inspect your roof. Hidden in the fine print is a clause stating you have to use them as your roofing contractor if there is hail damage. Preserve your right to research and select the roofer you are comfortable with by not signing any forms.
No Local Office: Look for contractors with a physical, local presence. Without a local office it could mean they are “storm chasers” which is an industry term to describe a contractor who travels the nation following storms. When they leave town it will be difficult to get them to return for any warranty work such as leaks. A physical office is tangible proof that the contractor is stable, invested in their business, and is more likely to be running a proper company (actually paying their taxes). Ideally you want a contractor with a physical, local office.
No Proper Roof Licensing: Ensure the roofing license is in the contractor’s name. Illinois requires all roofing contractors to have a license. You want to be able to look at the license and make sure it’s in your contractors name and that they aren’t sharing a license with another company. Yes – that happens!
Roof Warranty Coverage: Seek strong labor and material warranties—Carlson Exteriors offers a 3-year labor warranty and will assist with insurance claims.

Carlson Exteriors offers Free estimates and will work with your insurance company on any hail damage claims.

Make sure you ask your prospective roofers the right questions. Click here for a list of questions.

Don’t have hail damage but think you have high wind damage to your shingles, siding, or fascia? Click here.