The hail was loud enough to wake the kids. In the morning there are white chips of ice melting on the patio, little dents in the gutters, and you’re staring up at the roof trying to tell if anything’s wrong. If you’re looking into hail damage roof repair in Overland Park, you’re probably asking two things: is there damage, and does it mean a repair or a whole new roof?
Hail is tricky that way. A roof can look fine from the driveway and still be bruised all over, and the leaks may not show up until next spring. You shouldn’t have to guess, and you shouldn’t have to take a stranger’s word for it either.
APC Roofing is a GAF Certified contractor, licensed and insured, in business since 2017. Your inspection is free. Call 913-398-5020 and a roofer will check every slope, photograph and measure what the hail left, and give you a straight answer.
What hail does to an asphalt shingle roof
Most Overland Park homes have asphalt shingles, and hail affects them in a few ways.
Bruising. A hailstone can crush the shingle without breaking the surface. The spot feels soft, like a bruise on an apple, and the mat underneath may be cracked. Bruised shingles break down faster than the ones around them.
Granule loss. Those sand-like granules on top protect the asphalt from the sun. Hail knocks them loose, leaving dark spots where the asphalt shows. Exposed asphalt dries out and cracks. You’ll often find the granules in your gutters or washed out at the bottom of the downspouts.
Cracks and fractures. Bigger hail, or hail hitting older and more brittle shingles, can crack shingles outright or break off corners.
Damage to the seal. Hail driven by wind can break the adhesive seal between shingles, which makes them easier for the next windstorm to lift.
The clues you can see from the ground
You don’t need a ladder to find good evidence. Soft metals around your house show hail hits clearly:
- Dents in gutters, downspouts and the metal flashing around chimneys
- Dings on roof vents and the top of the AC unit
- Spatter marks or chipped paint on siding, fences and the deck
- Torn window screens
- Granules piling up at the bottom of the downspouts
If those show hits, the roof took them too. The size and spacing of the dents give a rough idea of how big the hail was.
What a hail inspection looks like
A roofer walks each slope, because hail often hits one side of the house harder than the others depending on the wind. Many inspectors mark off a test square on each slope and count the hits inside it. They’ll check the ridge, vents, flashing and pipe boots, look in the attic for any water getting in, and photograph and measure what they find. You’ll get those photos, so you can see the damage for yourself.
Hail on metal roofs
Metal roofs handle hail better than most materials, but big stones can dent them. Most dents are cosmetic. The ones that matter crack the paint down to bare metal, split a seam or bend flashing out of place, because those can rust or leak. If you have a metal roof, see metal roof repair in Overland Park.
Repair or replacement after hail?
If the hail damage is scattered and the roof is otherwise in good shape, replacing the damaged shingles is usually enough. One thing to know: new shingles rarely match weathered ones exactly, especially if your shingle line has been discontinued.
If the hits are spread across most of the roof, or the shingles were already old and brittle, a replacement makes more sense. Patching a roof that’s bruised everywhere just means more leaks one at a time. If you’re replacing, ask about impact-rated shingles. Our page on asphalt shingle roofing in Overland Park explains the Class 4 options.
Hail damage and your insurance claim
You file your own claim with your insurance company, and you pay your own deductible. We document the damage with photos and measurements, give you a written estimate and can meet your adjuster on the roof so nothing gets missed. Be wary of anyone who offers to waive your deductible. For the full process, see roof insurance claims in Overland Park.
How it works
- Book your free inspection. Call 913-398-5020 or request a free estimate online.
- Get a clear, honest assessment and estimate. You’ll see photos of every hail hit that matters and get a written estimate for the repair or replacement. If the roof came through fine, you’ll hear that. Financing is available through Aqua Finance, Fortifi, Hearth and Home Run Finance.
- Your roof gets fixed and the site gets cleaned up. Many residential replacements are done in a single day, and the crew cleans up before they leave.
Hail damage is slow. Bruised shingles keep losing granules and cracking through the next few freeze-thaw cycles, and most insurance policies have a deadline for reporting storm damage. A check soon after the storm keeps your options open.
Hail damage questions from Overland Park homeowners
How big does hail have to be to damage a roof?
It varies with the shingle’s age and type, the wind and the angle. Hail around an inch across can damage a typical asphalt shingle roof, and older shingles can be hurt by smaller stones.
Can hail damage show up later?
Yes. Bruised shingles often look fine at first and start losing granules and cracking over the following months.
Will my whole roof need to be replaced?
Not always. Scattered damage on a sound roof is often a repair. Widespread damage usually means replacement.
Do you check gutters and siding too?
Yes. We look at the gutters, downspouts and siding, and we install rain gutters and siding if they need replacing.
Book hail damage roof repair in Overland Park
Call 913-398-5020 or book your free inspection online. You can also read more on our Overland Park storm damage page.
You’ll know what the hail did, your roof will be ready for the next storm, and the paperwork won’t hold any surprises.
