Hail Damage Checker
Hailstorms hit the Tulsa metro almost every spring. Before you climb a ladder or call your insurance company, run this 60-second self-check. It scores your roof's hail risk from Low to Severe and tells you exactly what to do next — DIY check, free inspection, or file a claim now.
Hail Damage Self-Checker
Answer 6 quick questions. Your score is calculated instantly on your device — nothing is uploaded or stored.
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⚠️ This self-check is a homeowner screening tool, not a substitute for a professional roof inspection or an insurance adjuster's assessment. Hail damage can exist with zero visible signs from the ground. Proof Construction's free inspections are documented with photos and measurements you can hand to your carrier.
6 Signs of Hail Damage You Can Spot Yourself
You don't need to be a roofer to spot most hail damage. Walk the perimeter of your home, check gutters and downspouts, and look at anything metal. Here's what to look for — and what each sign means for your roof.
Shingle Bruising
Press gently on suspicious spots. Hail strikes bruise the fiberglass mat — the shingle feels soft or spongy, like a bruise on fruit, even if the surface looks intact. Bruised shingles lose impact strength and age faster.
Granule Loss in Gutters
Granules are the shingle's armor against UV rays. A sudden buildup of sand-like granules in gutters or at downspout splash pads after a storm means hail knocked the protective layer loose — exposing the asphalt below.
Dented Vents & Fascia
Metal doesn't lie. Circular dings on ridge vents, turbine vents, gutters, fascia, or air conditioning units are bulletproof evidence that hail of damaging size struck your home — even when shingles look fine.
Cracked or Missing Tabs
Large hail can crack, split, or knock entire shingle tabs loose. Check for black or dark spots where the shingle's base is exposed — those spots are now entry points for water.
Random Impact Pattern
Hail damage looks scattered and random — clusters of hits facing the storm's direction. Footstep or ladder damage follows a straight, repetitive line. If the pattern is random and circular, it's hail.
Interior Leaks (Delayed)
Hail damage often doesn't leak for months — even a year. Water slowly works through weakened shingles during the next rain. If you see new ceiling stains after a hailstorm, the damage may have started up top.
Spot any of these signs? Roof repair in Tulsa starts with a documented inspection — call (918) 734-4444.
Don't Let Hail Damage Become a Leak
Every day you wait, Oklahoma sun and rain make hail damage worse — and your insurance claim window keeps ticking. Proof Construction documents damage free, works directly with your adjuster, and can tarp an active leak within 2 hours.
Hail Damage FAQ
Straight answers about hail, roofs, and insurance in Oklahoma — no sales pitch.
Hail of 1 inch (quarter-size) can bruise shingles and knock granules loose — especially on a roof older than 10 years. Golf-ball-size hail (1.5"–1.75") is the classic damage threshold and frequently causes visible bruising, cracked tabs, and dented vents. Baseball-size hail (2.75"+) often damages roofs beyond repair. Size matters, but roof age and shingle type matter just as much — that's why this checker scores all three together.
Three things: (1) dark, bruise-like soft spots where hail struck — press gently and the shingle feels spongy; (2) random patches of missing granules showing bare asphalt; and (3) cracked or split shingle tabs. Check metal too — dings on vents, gutters, and fascia are the most reliable proof of hail. Damage is random and scattered, never a straight line.
Not always. Granules shed naturally as shingles age, especially past 10–12 years. The red flag is a sudden increase right after a hailstorm, or granules combined with bruising and dents. If you can't tell, a free inspection settles it — our documented findings give you (and your insurer) a clear answer either way.
Most Oklahoma homeowners policies require claims within 1 year of the storm date; some carriers allow up to 2 years. The clock starts the day hail falls, not the day you notice damage. Documenting early — even for "minor" signs — protects your right to file and gives your adjuster the evidence they need. Check your policy for your exact deadline.
No. Proof Construction's hail inspections are 100% free across the Tulsa metro — Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs, and more. We photograph and measure every finding, walk you through the results, and if you file a claim, we'll meet your adjuster on the roof and help document the full scope of damage. Get a free roof estimate from Proof Construction. Explore all roofing solutions from Proof Construction.
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- → Roof Repair Tulsa — storm damage repairs, shingle replacement & more
- → Storm Damage Repair — full restoration after hail & wind
- → Roof Insurance Claims — how the process works in Oklahoma
- → Contact Proof Construction — free estimates & inspections
- → Damage Analyzer — upload photos for forensic analysis
- → Claim Stress-Tester — check your insurance estimate for missing items
