The March 2024 hailstorm that hammered Tarrant County left thousands of homeowners staring at their roofs wondering what just happened. From Alliance to Arlington, we've seen what golf-ball hail does — and the damage isn't always obvious. Here's exactly what to do, in order.
1. Check Your Property From the Ground
Stay off the roof. Walk your property and look for dented gutters, damaged downspouts, shingles on the ground, cracked siding, or dents on your AC unit. Then check inside — water stains or discoloration on ceilings mean water's already getting in.
2. Document Everything
Photograph every dent, crack, and damaged spot. If hailstones are still on the ground, photograph them next to something for scale. Note the storm's date and time. Your insurance company will want all of this.
3. Schedule a Professional Inspection
Hail damage hides. A roof can look fine from the ground while the shingles are bruised and one storm away from leaking. A roofer checks shingles, flashing, vents, and gutters for impact damage you can't see. After any major DFW hail event, get inspected — even with no visible leak.
4. Stop Further Damage Fast
Leak active? Move furniture, put out buckets, and call a roofer about emergency tarping. Don't climb up there yourself — wet, hail-damaged shingles are treacherous.
5. Know Your Repair Options
Minor hits might mean spot repairs. Widespread bruising could mean a full replacement — possibly covered by insurance. A straight-shooting roofer shows you photos of the damage and lays out options without pressure. If someone demands you sign today, that's your red flag.
Don't guess — know. One free 30-minute inspection tells you exactly where you stand. Call your roofer today — if the hail got your roof, waiting only makes it pricier.