Storm and Hail Damage in Springfield: What to Check After a Storm

Spring and early summer bring hail to southwest Missouri almost every year, and fall fronts can bring wind that lifts shingles. The tricky part is that a lot of roof damage is hard to see from the ground.

Signs to look for from the ground

You do not need to climb on your roof to spot warning signs. After a storm, walk around your house and look for:

• Dents in gutters, downspouts and metal vents
• Granules from the shingles collecting at the bottom of downspouts
• Shingles lying in the yard, or dark patches where shingles used to be
• Dings on window screens, siding, mailboxes and patio furniture
• Water stains on ceilings or in the attic

If your car, your fence or your neighbor's roof took hail, your roof probably did too.

What hail does to a shingle

When hail hits an asphalt shingle, it knocks granules loose and bruises the mat underneath. The roof may not leak right away, but the damaged spots age faster in the sun and start letting water in months later. That is why insurance companies set deadlines on storm claims and why it pays to get an inspection soon after the storm.

Please stay off the ladder

A wet, hail damaged roof is slippery, and many falls happen right after storms. Let a roofer do the climbing. Our inspections are free, and we photograph every hit so you can see exactly what we see.

What happens at a free inspection

We check the shingles, flashing, vents, gutters and ridge, mark and photograph any damage, and walk you through what we found. If there is damage worth claiming, we will help you file with your insurance company and meet the adjuster on site. If there is not, we will tell you that too.

Watch out for storm chasers

After big storms, out of town crews knock on doors across Springfield. Before you sign anything, ask for a local address, proof of insurance and local references. RX Roofing is locally owned, family operated and fully insured, and we will still be here after the storm season ends.