After Hail Damage: 8 Steps to Protect Your Roof
Hail hit your home. Act fast — the first 48 hours decide how much damage you can document and recover.
CALL NOW (918) 734-4444- Step 1.Stay safe — don't climb a wet roof. Check for water entry inside first. If water is coming in, contain it (buckets, plastic) and call for emergency tarping.
- Step 2.Document everything. Photograph and video all visible damage: shingles, gutters, downspouts, siding, skylights, AC units. Note the date. Photos from a drone or from the ground are fine — never risk your safety.
- Step 3.Check for granule loss. Hail bruising knocks granules off shingles — look for dark spots, soft spots, and granules collecting in gutters or downspout elbows.
- Step 4.Tarp or call for emergency service. If there is an active leak, temporary tarping prevents interior damage. Our 24/7 emergency crew can secure your roof same-day in Tulsa metro.
- Step 5.Get a licensed inspection before the adjuster. An independent inspection documents damage the adjuster cannot miss. We inspect free, and you keep the report for your claim.
- Step 6.File your claim promptly. Oklahoma typically allows 2 years from date of loss, but the sooner you file, the better your evidence. Have your policy number, photos, and inspection report ready.
- Step 7.Be present for the adjuster visit. Your contractor should walk the roof with the adjuster so nothing gets missed — missing shingle tabs and dented flashing are commonly overlooked.
- Step 8.Review the scope, then repair. Read the approved scope line by line. Make sure matching materials and code upgrades are included before work starts.
Red flags after a storm
- Door-knockers with no local address or CIB license
- Anyone who offers to waive your deductible
- Contracts signed before your insurance company is involved
- Pressure to commit same-day
Licensed, local, insured — Proof Construction, CIB #80004070, serving Tulsa & Broken Arrow since 2015.
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