Assessing the Damage After a Hailstorm

By MARCO Industries. 

Hailstorms can strike at any time. Make sure your customers know where to look for damage after they happen.  

Hailstorms are unpredictable and every year they wreak havoc across the U.S. As interesting as they might be to observe, they’re a disaster for roofs! May-September is normally when the most hailstorms occur.  

So now is the time to educate your customers about hail damage. As a pro, you are the one who should go on the roof to inspect for damage, but there are several ground-level signs your customers can look for after a storm that will let them know they need to call you. Your friends here at Marco have put together this Top Ten list that you can share on your website, customer emails or a mailer sent out to a list of prospects. 

Top ten things to check after a hailstorm 

Following a hailstorm, there are obvious ground-level signs that may indicate you need to have your roof checked for damage. If you see any of these after a hailstorm, call us to have a professional safely check your roof for damage.  

1. Siding - Broken or dented siding may indicate roof damage as well. 

2. Screens - Check metal and fiberglass window and door screen mesh for tears. 

3. Outdoor lights - Cracked or broken light fixtures on your home (or in your yard) may indicate heavy hail damage. 

4. Gutters and downspouts - Look for dents, cracks, paint chips or holes. 

5. Vinyl fencing and decks - Hail can cause holes or cracks in vinyl fencing and decking material. 

6. Outdoor furniture and playsets - If uncovered, these items can sustain dings and dents during hailstorms. 

7. Garage doors and sheds - Check the siding and doors for dents, dings, paint chips and scuffs that may have resulted from the hailstorm. 

8. Plants, flowers and broken limbs - Hail can tear through the leaves of bushes and shrubs. Broken limbs in your yard are also a sign of damaging wind or hail. 

9. Shingle debris - This one is obvious: shingles in your yard or pool is a sure sign that your roof needs checked out. 

10.  Hail splatter marks - This one isn’t so obvious, but the impact of hailstones can remove dirt and algae from driveways and sidewalks, leaving splatter marks of “clean” concrete. 

Be prepared this storm season. Communicate with customers and prospects before the hail hits, so your name is top of mind. And if you do find some roofs that need repairing, remember the quality Weather-Tite™ Solutions from Marco.  

Learn more about MARCO Industries in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit marcoindustries.com. 

Original article source: MARCO Industries