A spring thunderstorm drops hail on your street for a few loud minutes, and afterward the roof looks about the same as it did before. That’s what makes hail damage roof repair in Clermont tricky. The damage is often hard to see from the ground, and you’re left wondering whether to call your insurance company, call a roofer or just wait and see if anything leaks.
You’re not overreacting by checking. Hail damage that goes unnoticed has a way of showing up months later as a ceiling stain, long after the storm is forgotten.
APC Roofing is a GAF Certified roofing contractor, licensed in Florida (CCC1337030) and insured. Inspections and estimates are free. Call 407-270-1129, tell us what you’re seeing and a roofer will come out to look.
Hail in Central Florida
Hail isn’t as common here as it is in the Midwest, but Lake County gets its share. It usually comes with strong spring and early-summer thunderstorms, and it typically arrives with gusty wind and heavy rain. So a hail storm in Clermont is rarely only a hail storm. You can end up with bruised shingles, wind-lifted edges and water pushed under the flashing, all from the same afternoon.
The rest of the year adds its own wear. Strong sun nearly every day, high humidity and hurricane season from June through November all put a hail-damaged roof under more stress than a healthy one. Shingles that have lost their granules age faster in the Florida sun, so hail damage left alone tends to get worse.
What hail does to different roofs
Asphalt shingles. Hail knocks loose the granules that protect the shingle from UV. It leaves round, dark bruises that can feel soft when pressed. Harder hits crack the mat inside the shingle, which becomes a leak later.
Tile. Concrete and clay tile can crack or chip, and a broken tile lets water reach the underlayment beneath. The underlayment is what actually keeps the water out on a tile roof, so cracked tiles shouldn’t be left alone for long.
Metal. Hail can dent metal panels. Small cosmetic dents don’t always cause leaks, but damage at seams, fasteners or flashing can.
Everything else on the roof. Vents, skylights, gutters and flashing take hits too. A cracked skylight lens or a crushed vent cap leaks just like a broken shingle.
Signs of hail damage you can check from the ground
You don’t need to climb a ladder. Please don’t, especially on a wet roof.
- Dents in gutters, downspouts, metal vents or the top of your AC unit
- Granules collecting at the bottom of downspouts
- Dings on window screens, a mailbox or patio furniture
- Shingle pieces or tile fragments in the yard
- New stains on a ceiling, especially after the next rain
If you see any of these, have the roof inspected. Our team walks every slope, photographs and marks each hit and checks the attic for signs of water.
Hail damage and your insurance claim
Storm damage from hail and wind is often covered by homeowners insurance, while normal wear and age usually aren’t. Whether a claim is approved, and for how much, is between you and your insurance company.
Here’s how it works with APC Roofing. You file your own claim and you pay your own deductible. We document the damage with photos and measurements, give you a written estimate and work with your adjuster so you’re both looking at the same facts. Be wary of anyone who offers to waive or cover your deductible. Our insurance roof claims in Clermont page explains more.
After a storm, crews from out of the area sometimes go door to door. Ask for a Florida license number and look it up on the state’s license search before you sign anything.
Repair or replacement after hail
If the hail damage is limited to a few spots, a repair is usually the answer: new shingles or tiles where the hits are, plus any damaged vents or flashing. Matching an older roof exactly isn’t always possible, especially with discontinued shingle styles or tile profiles, and you’ll hear about that before work starts.
If the hail bruised most of the roof, or the roof was already near the end of its life, replacement may make more sense. Either way, you’ll see the photos and decide. If wind did most of the damage, our wind damage roof repair in Clermont page covers that side of it, and after a named storm, see hurricane damage roof repair.
How it works with APC Roofing
- Book your free inspection. Call 407-270-1129 or request a free online estimate.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll get photos of every hit and the healthy sections too, in a written report you can share with your insurance company.
- Get your roof repaired and your yard cleaned up. The crew fixes what the storm broke, protects your landscaping and runs a magnet across the yard and driveway before leaving.
Financing is available through partners including Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
Questions about hail damage roof repair in Clermont
Does Clermont really get hail?
Yes, though less often than places like Kansas City or Denver. It usually comes with strong spring and summer thunderstorms, often with high wind. Even small hail can damage older or sun-worn shingles.
How can I tell if hail damaged my roof?
Check for dents on gutters, vents and your AC unit, and for granules in the downspouts. The bruises on the shingles are hard to spot from the ground, so an inspection is the reliable way to know.
How soon should I get the roof inspected after a hailstorm?
As soon as you reasonably can. Many insurance policies have time limits for reporting damage, and an early inspection gives you photos while the damage is fresh.
Can you repair hail damage on a tile roof?
Yes. Cracked or broken tiles can be replaced, and the underlayment beneath is checked while the tiles are lifted.
Back to a roof you don’t have to worry about
Hail damage rarely stays small. Bruised shingles lose granules, crack in the sun and start letting water in, and a simple repair turns into a bigger one.
Once the damage is fixed, the next spring storm is just noise on the roof. The house stays dry and you know exactly where your roof stands. Call 407-270-1129 to book your free inspection, or start with our free online estimate. You can also see all our roofing services in Clermont.
