
Hail is what ends most roofs in Saint Louis 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.
Brandon J Roofing
4.7 from 1,613 reviews
Tesson Roofing & Exteriors LLC
4.9 from 845 reviews
Advocate Construction
4.8 from 879 reviews
Gallagher Bros Construction
4.9 from 667 reviews
Conner Roofing, LLC
5.0 from 507 reviews
Brody Allen Exteriors
4.9 from 535 reviews
Bone Dry Roofing
4.7 from 655 reviews
Accredited Roofing
4.9 from 465 reviews
John Beal Roofing of St. Louis
4.6 from 635 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.