
Hail is what ends most roofs in Columbus 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.
Newman Roofing, LLC
5.0 from 1,396 reviews
GKG Roofing Inc.
5.0 from 728 reviews
Able Roofing
4.5 from 1,279 reviews
Tartan Builders Inc
5.0 from 547 reviews
Roof Revivers
5.0 from 502 reviews
Storm Guard Roofing of Columbus
4.9 from 446 reviews
Lifetime Quality Roofing
4.6 from 647 reviews
MK Exteriors, Inc.
5.0 from 358 reviews
Ramos Roofing
4.9 from 393 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.