Wind damage

If you’ve got wind damage, you’ll notice missing shingles or shingles that flap in the wind while still attached to the roof. Wind damage can also be seen along seams and joints, where it can cause the flashing to tear or buckle.

If you see wind damage, always check with your insurance company to see if it qualifies for a claim BEFORE doing any repairs.

Hail damage

Typically, hail damage isn’t visible from the ground unless the hail was quite large. If you see small dimples or dents on metal downspouts or on outdoor HVAC units, you may also have hail damage on the roof.

While we don’t recommend climbing onto your roof to inspect it yourself, here’s how you can spot hail damage:

Rodent damage

This type of damage isn’t as common, but with asphalt and cedar shake roofs, squirrels or raccoons will sometimes chew holes in the shingles near a ridge or edge of the roof so they can get into the attic. This type of damage may be visible from the ground.

Tree damage

If you have tree damage, you’ll most likely know it. You might have heard the noise of a branch falling, or see a large branch on your roof or hanging from your gutter.

If you think a tree branch has fallen on your roof, it’s a good idea to get inspected just in case. The impact can cause granules to brush off the shingles or, worse, create tears in the shingles.