Hail is what ends most roofs in Detroit metro before they ever wear out, and the damage rarely shows from the ground.
At a glance
- Hail damage looks like bruises and missing granules, not holes.
- You usually cannot see it from the ground, so a ladder is the only honest check.
- Your policy sets a deadline for reporting a storm, and it is shorter than people think.
- Get the roof looked at before you sign anything with somebody who knocked on your door.
Highly rated roofers across the county
Ranked by rating and review count. Call two or three before you decide.
Victors Home Solutions
4.8 from 5,073 reviews
HANSONS
4.4 from 4,295 reviews
Mills Siding and Roofing
4.8 from 1,622 reviews
Four Seasons Kanga Roof
4.8 from 1,117 reviews
Kearns Brothers
4.7 from 877 reviews
AllPoint Construction
4.6 from 722 reviews
McGlinch & Sons Co.
4.8 from 438 reviews
L&S Home Improvements
4.9 from 365 reviews
Schoenherr Roofing
5.0 from 316 reviews
Common questions
How big does hail have to be to damage a roof
Stones around one inch across can mark an asphalt roof, and older or brittle shingles bruise at less than that.
Should I file a claim for hail damage
Get it inspected first. A roofer can tell you whether the damage is likely to meet your deductible before you put a claim on your record.
Does hail damage always mean a full replacement
No. Scattered hits on one slope can be repaired. Whether an insurer pays for one slope or the whole roof depends on the policy and on matching.