How do I know whether hail damaged my roof?
Some hail damage is obvious from the ground. A lot of it isn't — which is exactly why a professional inspection matters more than a visual check after a hailstorm.
Look for granule loss collecting in gutters, dark bruise-like spots on shingles, dented gutters or vents, and cracked or missing shingles. But bruised shingles that haven't cracked yet are often invisible from the ground — a free professional inspection is the only reliable way to know for sure after a real hail event.
The local reality in the Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and DFW
The Texas Panhandle and South Plains sit in one of the more active hail corridors in the country, and hailstones here don't have to be baseball-sized to cause real damage — even pea- to golf-ball-sized hail at the right velocity can bruise asphalt shingles and compromise their waterproofing without visibly cracking the surface.
Sal's experience
Sal Morales spent years doing storm restoration work across the country before founding the company in Amarillo, which means the inspection process here is built around specifically knowing what hail damage looks like versus normal wear — a distinction that matters a lot when an insurance adjuster is deciding what is and isn't storm-related.
Real evidence, not a sales pitch
Close-up of actual hail impact damage on a shingle roof following a Panhandle hailstorm.
The photo below is real hail impact damage from a Panhandle storm — this is what a genuine hail strike looks like up close, which is very different from the granule wear that happens naturally over a roof's lifespan.
Get an inspection, not a guess
See storm damage restoration services — every inspection is free, whether or not damage turns out to be visible from the ground.
Common questions
Can I check for hail damage myself?
You can check for obvious signs like granules in the gutter or cracked shingles, but bruised shingles that haven't cracked yet are genuinely difficult to see safely from the ground or even from a ladder.
Does small hail still cause real damage?
Yes — hail doesn't need to be large to compromise a shingle's waterproof layer, especially on an older roof.
How soon after a hailstorm should I get an inspection?
As soon as reasonably possible — most insurance policies have a filing window, and damage that isn't documented promptly can be harder to attribute to a specific storm later.