Blue Peaks Roofing
Hail damage inspections

Hail Damage Roof Inspections

After a hailstorm, we inspect your roof, gutters, vents and exterior, photograph what we find and explain it in plain language.

Inspections are free and there is no obligation. If your roof is fine, we tell you.

• Free roof inspections• We pull the reroof permit unless your contract says otherwise• Licensed & Insured• BBB A+ rated, accredited since 2022
What to look for

Signs your roof may have hail damage

Hail damage is often hard to see from the ground. These are clues worth a closer look.

  • Dents in gutters, downspouts or roof vents
  • Granules collecting in gutters or at the bottom of downspouts
  • Dings on AC units, window sills or other metal outside
  • Cracked or split shingles, often along ridges and hips
  • Cracked or broken tile, or dents on metal roofing
  • Cracked or holed siding after a storm
Chalk circle marking a hail hit with granule loss on an asphalt shingle in Aurora, CO
Hail damage found during inspection, Aurora, CO
Close-up of a chalk-circled hail bruise with granule loss in Aurora, CO
Hail damage found during inspection, Aurora, CO
Tight close-up of a chalk-circled hail hit on a shingle in Aurora, CO
Hail damage found during inspection, Aurora, CO
Several chalk-marked hail hits across asphalt shingles in Arvada, CO
Hail damage found during inspection, Arvada, CO
Chalk-circled hail hit on a gray asphalt shingle in Arvada, CO
Hail damage found during inspection, Arvada, CO

Chalk circles mark hail hits our inspectors found on asphalt shingle roofs in Aurora and Arvada.

If you see any of these, call (303) 808-0687. We inspect for free, typically within 24 to 48 hours, and walk you through the photos of what we find.

The inspection

What we look at

Roof surface

Shingles, tile or metal panels: bruises, cracks, granule loss and dents.

Flashing and vents

Vents, flashing, pipe boots and other roof metal, which often shows hail hits first.

Gutters and downspouts

Dents, damage and granule buildup.

Gutter services

Hail-damaged vinyl siding in Wiggins, CO
Hail-damaged vinyl siding, Wiggins, CO

Siding and windows

Cracked or dented siding, damaged trim and window screens.

Siding

Step by step

How a Blue Peaks hail inspection works

A good hail inspection doesn't start on the roof. It starts on the ground, because the whole house tells the story of the storm. Here is how we approach a hail inspection.

1. The ground first

Before anyone climbs a ladder, we walk the outside of your home and check the things hail hits on its way down:

  • Gutters and downspouts
  • Siding and trim
  • Window screens
  • The thin metal fins on your AC unit
  • Other soft metals around the house, which dent easily and show where hail hit

Dents and marks on these surfaces are often easier to see than hits on shingles, and they give us a first read on how hard the storm hit your home before we go up.

2. Front, right, back, left

We work our way around the house: front, right, back, left. Hail often comes in at an angle, so one side of a home can take more hits than another. Walking all four sides in order means nothing gets skipped, and it helps show which way the storm came from.

3. Then the roof

Once we know what the ground is telling us, we go up and check the roof itself:

  • Shingles, tile or metal panels, for bruises, cracks, granule loss and dents
  • Roof vents, pipe boots and other roof metal
  • Flashing around chimneys, walls and valleys
  • Skylights
  • Solar panels and other roof-mounted equipment, if present

We look at everything that's up there, not just the easy spots, and we document all the damage we find.

4. Photos and a plain-language walkthrough

We photograph the damage we find, up close and in context, so you can see what we saw and where it sits on your home. When we come down, we walk you through the photos in plain language: what we found, where it is and whether it matters. If we don't find storm damage, we tell you that too.

Want to see what your roof looks like up close? Book a free hail inspection or call (303) 808-0687.

Straight answers

What we can and can't tell you

We're roofers, not insurance adjusters. You should know exactly where that line is before we ever climb onto your roof.

What we can do

  • Document the hail damage we find, with photos.
  • Give you our honest opinion on the damage we found and whether it looks like storm damage.
  • Explain what we would repair or replace, and why.

What we can't do

  • Decide your claim. Your insurance company decides what's covered and what it pays.
  • Guarantee an outcome. No roofer can promise what your insurer will decide.
  • Talk to your insurer about your scope before you hire us. Colorado law doesn't let roofers negotiate your claim for you. Once you've signed a contract with us, we can go over the repair scope with your insurance company.
  • File your claim for you. We never file a claim on your behalf. If you decide to file, you file it with your insurance company.

Ready for the next step? Our guide on how to file a roof insurance claim walks through the Colorado process step by step, from reading your policy to reviewing your insurer's scope.

After the inspection

What you get

  1. Photos. Photos of what we found, and we walk you through them so you can see the roof for yourself.
  2. A plain explanation. What the damage is, where it is and whether it matters.
  3. A recommendation. Repair, replacement or nothing at all, and why.
  4. A written scope if work is needed. A written scope and estimate before any work starts.
  5. Claim help. If you file a claim and sign a contract with us, we can meet your adjuster on site to go over the repair scope. We don't negotiate your claim.

Read more in how to tell if your roof has hail damage.

Peace of mind

You’re taken care of

A dedicated project manager

Every job has a dedicated project manager who is your point of contact and sends you a prep email before build day.

Daily updates

Your project manager keeps you updated every day of your build, and we keep daily photo logs of the work.

Cleanup and a magnetic nail sweep

At completion we clean up and sweep the yard and driveway with a magnet.

A final walkthrough

We walk the finished job with you before we call it done.

5-year workmanship warranty

Residential roofs carry our 5-year workmanship warranty, with the terms in your contract.

Next steps

Repair, replacement and upgrade options

Some hail damage can be repaired. See roof repair. If the roof needs to be replaced, see roof replacement. We pull the reroof permit unless your contract says otherwise.

Atlas Pinnacle Impact shingle roof in Pewter with hips and valleys
Atlas Pinnacle Impact shingle roof, Pewter
Close-up of Atlas StormMaster Shake shingles in Midnight Lake along a sidewall
Atlas StormMaster Shake shingles, Midnight Lake

Impact-resistant shingles

Class 4 rated shingles, led by Atlas and also TAMKO and GAF.

Impact-resistant shingles

Stone-coated steel

Westlake Royal stone-coated steel with a shingle, shake or tile look.

Stone-coated steel roofing

Standing seam metal

Standing seam metal roofs for homes and commercial buildings.

Standing seam metal roofing

Concrete tile

Repair and replacement for concrete tile roofs, including Westlake Royal concrete tile.

Concrete tile roofing

Who we help

Homes, HOAs and commercial buildings

We inspect homes, townhome and multifamily communities, and commercial buildings. If you manage a community, see HOA and multi-family roofing. For commercial roofs, see commercial roofing and spray foam roofing and coatings.

Where we work

Hail inspections across the Denver area

We inspect roofs in Littleton, Centennial, Parker, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Denver, Aurora and the mountain and foothills communities.

Common questions

Hail damage inspection FAQ

How much does a hail damage inspection cost?

Nothing. Every hail damage inspection is free, with no obligation.

How do I know if I have hail damage?

You often cannot tell from the ground. Hail can bruise shingles, loosen granules and dent flashing and vents in ways that are hard to see from the ground. Dented gutters and dings on AC units are good clues that the roof took hits too.

How soon after a storm should I schedule an inspection?

As soon as it is safe. Early photos give you the clearest record of what the storm did.

Do you inspect siding and gutters too?

Yes. We look at the roof, gutters, downspouts, vents, siding and window screens.

Can I get a roof inspection before buying a home?

Yes. We inspect the roof and give you photos and a plain explanation of its condition. Realtors can see our realtor page.

Do you offer emergency service?

We handle urgent roof problems during business hours. Call (303) 808-0687.

Should I call my insurance company or a roofer first?

That's your choice. Many homeowners have a roofer check first so they know whether there is any damage before they decide to file. Others call their insurance company first, and that's fine too. Either way, check your policy for its time limits on reporting storm damage. We never file a claim on your behalf. If you decide to file, you file it with your insurance company.

Will you tell me if I have a claim?

We'll tell you what we found and give you our honest opinion on whether it looks like storm damage. Whether to file is your call, and your insurance company decides what's covered and what it pays, so we can't guarantee an outcome.

Request a Free Inspection

Start with a clear assessment

Find out if your roof has hail damage

We will inspect, document what we find and explain your options in plain language. Inspections are free. Call (303) 808-0687 or send us a note through our contact page.

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