Storm Damage — Southeastern NC

Hail damage roof inspection — free assessment, full claim support.

Hail leaves damage that's invisible from the ground and easy to miss until it's too late to file a claim. We inspect the roof, document what we find, and work alongside your insurance company to get the claim right.

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Free inspection. No obligation. Serving Wilmington and all of southeastern NC.

Why It Matters

Hail damage doesn't announce itself.

Most homeowners never know they have a claim-worthy roof until water comes in — often months after the storm. By then, the claim window is closing.

Hail damage is invisible from the ground

Granule loss and bruised shingles look like nothing from a driveway. By the time water intrudes, the damage — and often the claim window — has already compounded.

Most policies have a one-year claim window

NC homeowner policies typically require hail damage claims within 12 months of the storm date. Waiting to see if it leaks often means waiting too long.

Documentation matters for your claim

Adjusters need photos, measurements, and a clear scope of damage. We document everything before a single shingle is touched.

What To Look For

Signs your roof took a hail hit.

These are the indicators we look for on every inspection. Most are only visible from the roof — not the driveway.

  • Circular dents or dimples on metal vents, gutters, and flashing
  • Granule loss — bare spots or heavy granule buildup in gutters
  • Cracked, bruised, or split shingles
  • Soft spots when pressed on shingles (bruised fiberglass mat)
  • Dented ridge caps or metal edge trim
  • Cracked or shattered skylights

Free inspection

Don't guess from the driveway.

If there was a hail event in your area in the last 12 months, it's worth getting eyes on your roof. The inspection costs you nothing. Missing a valid claim could cost you the roof.

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Our Process

Inspection to claim — clear at every step.

01

Free inspection

We get on the roof and look for hail impact signatures — dents, bruising, granule loss — on every surface.

02

Photo documentation

Every impacted area is photographed with measurement context before we write anything up.

03

Straight assessment

We tell you whether damage is claim-worthy or not. If it's borderline, we explain the risk either way.

04

Claim support

If you file, we meet your adjuster on-site, provide our documentation, and make sure nothing legitimate gets missed.

Storms often bring hail and wind together — we cover both in one inspection.

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Common Questions

What homeowners ask us about hail damage.

How do I know if my roof has hail damage?
You likely can't tell from the ground. Hail damage shows up as granule loss, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents in soft metals — gutters, flashing, A/C caps. All of that requires getting on the roof. If a hailstorm came through your area, assume there's something worth inspecting.
What size hail causes roof damage?
Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and larger routinely damages asphalt shingles. Smaller hail can cause claimable damage on older or salt-air-weathered roofs common on the NC coast. Impact resistance varies by shingle age and condition — our inspection documents what the storm actually did, not just what the hail size suggests.
How long after a hailstorm do I have to file a claim?
Most NC homeowner policies require filing within one year of the storm date, though some are shorter. The documentation is much easier when the damage is fresh and the storm date is recent. We recommend not waiting.
Is hail damage always covered by homeowners insurance?
Wind and hail damage are covered under most standard homeowner policies. Age-related wear and pre-existing conditions are excluded. Our inspection separates what the storm caused from what was already there — giving adjusters a clear, defensible picture.