A thunderstorm rolled through and, for a few loud minutes, ice bounced off the driveway and rattled the windows. Now it’s quiet, the roof looks the same as it did yesterday, and you’re not sure whether to worry. Hail damage roof repair in Altamonte Springs often starts exactly like this, with damage you can’t see from the ground.

Blue tarp over storm damage on a shingle roof

That uncertainty is the hard part. You don’t want to ignore real damage, and you don’t want to file a claim or sign with someone over nothing. What you need is a careful look from a roofer who’ll tell you honestly what the hail did, or didn’t do.

APC Roofing is GAF Certified, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured, and has worked on Central Florida roofs since 2017. Your hail damage inspection is free.

Hail in Central Florida

Hail isn’t as common here as in the Midwest, but it does happen. Strong spring and summer thunderstorms around the Orlando area can drop hail, usually small, sometimes larger. Because it’s less expected, homeowners often don’t think to check the roof afterward.

Hail damage also tends to come with company. The same storm usually brings strong gusts and heavy rain, so a roof can take wind and hail damage at the same time. Our storm damage roof repair in Altamonte Springs page covers the wind side.

What hail damage looks like on your roof

Hail damage depends on the size of the stones, the wind behind them and what your roof is made of.

Asphalt shingles

When hail strikes a shingle, it can knock granules loose and bruise the mat underneath. A bruise feels soft, a bit like the soft spot on an apple, and it may not look like much. Over time, that spot loses more granules, the asphalt dries out in the sun and the shingle can crack. That’s why hail damage on shingles may not leak right away but can shorten the roof’s life.

Signs include dark spots where granules are missing, exposed mat, cracked shingles and lots of granules washing out of the downspouts.

Tile roofs

Clay and concrete tiles can crack, chip or break from hail and from debris the storm throws around. A cracked tile may stay in place and look fine from the ground while it lets water reach the underlayment below. If you have a tile roof, see clay tile roofing in Altamonte Springs for how repairs work.

Metal roofs

Hail can dent metal panels. Many dents are cosmetic and don’t affect how the roof sheds water. Hail can also chip the paint finish or bend seams and trim, and those spots matter more because they can rust or let water in.

The clues around your house

Soft metals often show hail damage first. Look for dents in gutters, downspouts, roof vents, window screens and the fins of your AC unit. Damage to cars, patio furniture or fences after the same storm is another hint that the roof took hits too.

Hail damage roof repair in Altamonte Springs starts with an inspection

Most hail damage can’t be judged from the yard, and walking a roof to look for it takes care. A proper inspection checks every slope, because the side facing the storm usually takes the most damage. Hits are photographed and marked, and soft metals on the roof are checked as well.

You’ll get photos and a written estimate. The answer might be a repair to one area, or a replacement if the damage is spread across the roof. If the hail did little real damage, you’ll hear that too.

Hail damage and insurance

Hail damage is usually handled through homeowners insurance. You file the claim with your insurance company and pay your own deductible. We document the damage with photos, provide a written estimate and work with your adjuster. Florida policies set deadlines for reporting damage, so don’t sit on it, even if the roof isn’t leaking yet. Our insurance roof claims page walks through the process.

Be careful with anyone who offers to cover or waive your deductible. An honest roofer won’t offer that, so it’s a sign to look elsewhere.

How it works with APC Roofing

  1. Book your free inspection. Call 407-270-1129 or request a free estimate online.
  2. Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll see photos of any hail hits and get a written estimate you can share with your insurer.
  3. Your roof gets repaired or replaced and the site gets cleaned up. Many residential roofs are installed in a single day.

Hail damage questions from Altamonte Springs homeowners

My roof isn’t leaking. Can it still have hail damage?

Yes. Bruised shingles often don’t leak right away. They lose granules and age faster, and leaks can show up months later.

How soon after a hailstorm should I get an inspection?

Sooner is better. Fresh damage is easier to document, and your policy has a deadline for reporting it.

Will a few dents in my metal roof need replacing?

Not always. Cosmetic dents don’t affect how metal sheds water. Damaged seams, trim or finish are a different story and may need repair.

Do hail-damaged tiles always need replacing?

Cracked or broken tiles do. Tiles that are only scuffed may be fine. The inspection sorts out which is which.

Peace of mind after the storm

Hail damage that goes unchecked rarely gets better. Bruised shingles keep losing granules and cracked tiles let water reach the underlayment, a little more with every rain.

Call 407-270-1129 to book your free hail damage inspection. You’ll know what the storm did, what it’ll take to fix it, and you’ll have a roof you can count on again.