After hail damage, and before any repairs begin, these are the areas of a property most likely to have been affected:
- The roof surface for bruising, granule loss, and cracked or split shingles.
- Soft metals — gutters, downspouts, vents, and flashing — for dents.
- Windows, screens, siding, and outdoor HVAC fins for impact damage.
- Interior ceilings for staining that can appear after hail-damaged roofing leaks.
See the first-24-hours guide for what to do before and while documenting this damage, and how reported hail measurements translate to property damage.