Hail Damage Roof
Inspection Checklist

Before You Climb

• Check hail size report (NOAA Storm Data or Verisk) for the event date
• Note roof age and shingle type from permit records or homeowner
• Photograph the street, address marker, and all four elevations before climbing
• Check gutters and downspouts at ground level first — most obvious hail indicators

On the Roof — Shingles

• Mark hail hits per 10 sq ft in test squares on each slope
• Check for granule loss exposing dark asphalt mat beneath
• Press on suspected hits — functional damage feels soft/spongy
• Check ridge cap shingles (often worst impact area)
• Check hip and valley shingles for bruising patterns
• Document hits with close-up photos next to a measuring tape or coin

Flashings & Penetrations

• Inspect step flashings at all wall intersections
• Check pipe boot flashings for impact dents and cracks
• Inspect skylight frames and curbing for hail divots
• Check chimney lead flashing for visible impact marks
• Photograph all penetrations with and without hail marks

Ancillary Items

• Inspect all gutters and downspouts for divots (photograph every section)
• Check window screens and sills for impact — great supplemental evidence
• Inspect A/C fins and unit casing for hail patterning
• Check painted wood trim and fascia for paint chipping from hail
• Inspect any metal vents or ridge vents for impact dents

Documentation for Supplement

• Total hail hit count per slope (use consistent test squares)
• Photograph hits with and without chalk circles for adjuster review
• Collect hail size confirmation: NOAA report, neighbor photos, local news
• Note any pre-existing damage and exclude from claim documentation
• Record manufacturer's functional damage definition for your shingle type

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