Know Your Enemy
What hail does to your roof
A hail storm only lasts a few minutes, but the damage it leaves behind can shorten the life of your roof by years. When hail hits an asphalt shingle, it knocks loose the protective granules and bruises the asphalt mat underneath. Those bruises may look like small dark spots, but they are weak points where water now gets in and the sun speeds up the breakdown. On metal roofs, vents, and flashing, hail leaves dents that can crack seals and open up leak paths.
The tricky part is that hail damage is hard to see from the ground, and a roof can look perfectly fine from your driveway while it slowly fails up top. That is why a close-up inspection by a trained roofer matters. We get on the roof, check every slope, and tell you honestly what we find, whether that is a small repair, a full roof replacement, or nothing to worry about at all.
Because hail often comes with wind and heavy rain, it pays to look at the whole picture. If your home took a storm hit, our storm damage and insurance help page walks through the full claim process, and our roof repairs page covers the fixes we handle day to day.
Know What To Look For
Signs of hail damage on your roof
Most hail damage hides where you can't see it from the ground. Here is what our crew checks for up close.
Bruised Shingles
Round, dark spots where granules are knocked off and the mat is exposed. Soft to the touch and easy to miss.
Dented Gutters
Dents and dings along gutters and downspouts are one of the first signs hail came through hard.
Granual Loss
Piles of granules in gutters and at the bottom of downspouts mean the shingle surface is breaking down.
Damage on Other Surfaces
If your siding, AC unit, fence, or car took dents, your roof almost certainly did too.
Dented Metal
Hail dents soft metal first. Dinged vents, caps, and flashing are clear evidence and common leak points.
New Leaks or Stains
Fresh ceiling stains or attic moisture after a storm point to hail opening up the roof.
The Big Question
Hail damage: repair or replace?
It comes down to how widespread the damage is and how much life your roof had left. Here is how we think it through.
A repair may be enough when
Damage is limited and the roof is otherwise healthy
A replacement is smarter when
Damage is widespread or the roof is aging
Simple & Stress-Free
How hail damage repair works with us
From the first look to the finished roof, here is the path.
Free hail inspection
We climb up, check every slope, and document the hail damage with photos and measurements so you have proof.
Honest recommendation
We tell you straight: repair, replace, or rest easy. If there's a claim worth filing, we help you file it and meet your adjuster.
We do the work
Our local crew repairs or replaces your roof with quality materials and backs it with workmanship plus manufacturer coverage up to 50 years.
Straight Talk
Will insurance cover my hail damage?
In most cases, sudden hail damage to your roof is a covered peril under a standard homeowners policy in Idaho, which means your out of pocket cost may be little more than your deductible. The key is documentation and timing. Insurers need clear proof of the damage, and most policies have a deadline to file after the storm date, often around a year.
We make that part easy. On every hail inspection we photograph and measure the damage, write up findings your adjuster can act on, and we can meet the adjuster at your home so nothing gets missed. For the full step by step on filing, denials, and supplements, see our storm damage and insurance claim help page.
From a Real HomePro Customer
We've walked this road with your neighbors
I've never had a better experience!
I have never had a better experience with a contractor than I did with Justin Vail at HomePro. Justin kept me informed and answered all my questions. When I called or texted he almost always got back to me the same day. Their price was reasonable and they showed up and finished the repairs on schedule. They stayed on schedule and within their estimate even though they wound up with some unexpected work and materials to fix some problems they could not see until they had the roof off. We were dealing with The Hartford insurance company and their adjuster way under estimated the cost of the repairs. It was a real struggle to get them to pay the claim. Without Justin's help I don't think they would ever have given us a reasonable settlement. HomePro waited over two months until we could finally get the insurance company to settle the claim before they billed us for the balance. Their work and customer service was top notch. I would recommend them without any reservation.
Built For East Idaho Roofs
Hail damage repair for Idaho Falls and Pocatello
We're your neighbors, so we know exactly what our summer storms can do. Book a free look and we'll tell you straight where your roof stands.
Idaho Falls Hail Damage
When a hail storm rolls across Idaho Falls, the damage often hides up on the roof where you'll never spot it from the yard. Our team gets up close to find bruised shingles, dinged flashing, and granule loss before they turn into leaks. We're based right here at 3715 S Ammon Rd, so a fast local inspection is easy to schedule.
Pocatello Hail Damage
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We match the right system to your roof, your trouble spots, and your budget.
Storm & Insurance Help
Hail, wind, or snow damage and a claim to file? We document it and walk you through the whole insurance process.
Roof Repairs
From a few damaged shingles to flashing and leak fixes, our local crew handles the repairs that keep your roof sound.
Roof Replacement
When hail damage is widespread or the roof is aging, a full replacement is the better long-term value. See your options.
Hail Damage FAQ
Questions homeowners ask us
What does hail damage to a roof look like?
On asphalt shingles, hail leaves round, dark bruises where the granules are knocked off and the mat underneath is exposed, often the size of a dime to a quarter and hard to see from the ground. On metal roofs, vents, and flashing, hail leaves visible dents. Dinged gutters and granules collecting in the downspouts are common early clues.
Can hail damage be repaired, or do I need a new roof?
How big does hail have to be to damage a roof?
Is hail damage covered by homeowners insurance in Idaho?
How long do I have to repair hail damage to my roof?
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