Storm damage
Hail Damage Roofing in Utah
Hail can damage asphalt shingles, tile, metal roofing, vents, flashing, gutters, siding, and other exterior components. Northridge provides hail-damage roof inspections and roofing repair or replacement where appropriate.
By roofing material
What Hail Damage Can Look Like
Asphalt shingles
- Impact marks
- Granule loss
- Exposed mat
- Bruising
- Cracked or damaged shingles
Not all granule loss is hail damage — aging and weathering can look similar.
Learn moreTile
- Cracks
- Chips
- Broken tiles
Broken tile can expose the underlayment that does much of the water shedding.
Learn moreMetal
- Dents
- Cosmetic impact
- Coating damage
- Seam or flashing issues
Some metal hail damage is cosmetic; some affects the finish or details.
Learn moreCommercial membranes
- Punctures
- Surface impact
- Flashing or rooftop-component damage
Rooftop equipment and soft metals are often inspected alongside the membrane.
Learn moreCan hail damage be hard to see?
Yes. Much hail damage is subtle and may not be obvious from the ground.
Bruising and granule loss in particular are usually identified on the roof surface, not from the driveway. We do not recommend climbing onto a roof to check — that is what an inspection is for.
Hail size and severity
There is no single hail size that always damages a roof. Whether damage occurs depends on a combination of conditions:
Roof and exterior
Roof vs Exterior Hail Damage
Damage to gutters, window wraps, vents, and other soft metals can indicate that hail struck the property with force. Those clues do not prove roof damage on their own, but they help direct where to look.
Exterior restoration servicesDoes hail damage mean repair or replacement?
It depends on whether the damage is isolated or widespread.
Damage confined to one slope or a small area is often repairable. Damage spread across most of the roof surface, on an aging roof, or where matching material is unavailable is more likely to point toward replacement.
Documentation
Hail Damage and Insurance Documentation
When hail damage is part of an insurance claim, we can inspect visible damage, photograph what we observe, and prepare roofing scope information. Coverage and claim decisions are made by the insurance carrier.
Next step
Request a Hail Damage Inspection
Tell us roughly when the storm hit and what you are noticing. We will evaluate the roof and the exterior components most likely to show hail impact.
Hail questions
Hail Damage FAQs
Think Hail Damaged Your Roof?
Northridge inspects hail-damaged roofs across Northern and Southern Utah and explains what we find.