What to Do After a Hailstorm Hits Your Roof in Regina

Hailstorms can move through Regina quickly, but the damage they leave behind can affect your roof for years if it is not addressed. Hail can bruise or crack asphalt shingles, strip away protective granules, and damage flashing, vents, and other roofing components, with some problems difficult to spot from the ground. If a recent storm has passed through your neighbourhood, knowing what to do next can help protect your home and make the repair process much easier. At Wiebes Roofing, we provide professional hail damage inspections, shingle replacement, roof repairs, and roof replacement services for homeowners throughout Regina, Saskatchewan.

Assess Your Roof and Property Safely

The first step after a hailstorm is to look for signs of damage, but safety should always come first. You do not need to climb onto your roof to determine whether a professional inspection is necessary. Instead, look around your property for visible signs of storm damage and arrange for a qualified roofing professional to examine areas that cannot safely be assessed from the ground.

• Look for Damaged Shingles: From the ground, check for missing, lifted, cracked, or visibly damaged shingles. Hail can also cause bruising that may not be obvious without a closer professional inspection.
• Check Your Gutters and Downspouts: An unusual amount of shingle granules collecting in your gutters can be a sign that your shingles have sustained hail damage. Granule loss reduces the protection shingles provide against UV exposure and weather.
• Inspect Other Exterior Components: Hail can damage more than your roof. Check siding, gutters, downspouts, window screens, vents, and other exposed areas for dents, cracks, or impact marks.
• Check Inside Your Home: Look in your attic and upper-level rooms for signs of water intrusion, including staining, damp insulation, dripping water, or discolouration around ceilings and walls.

Taking a careful look at your property can help identify obvious problems, but hail damage is not always visible from the ground. A professional roof inspection is important for determining whether your shingles or other roofing components require repair or replacement.

Document the Damage Before Making Repairs

Once it is safe to do so, documenting storm damage can help you keep an accurate record of what happened. Take photographs and videos of visible damage from several angles, including close-up images and wider shots showing where the damage is located. If you believe you may need to make an insurance claim, keep records of the date of the storm, when you discovered the damage, photographs, inspection reports, and any repair documentation.

• Photograph Visible Damage: Take clear pictures of damaged shingles, gutters, flashing, vents, siding, and other affected areas.
• Record Interior Damage: Photograph any water stains, leaks, or other signs of moisture inside the home.
• Keep Your Documentation: Save inspection reports, estimates, invoices, photographs, and communications related to the storm and resulting repairs.
• Contact Your Insurance Provider: If the damage appears significant, contact your insurance provider and review your policy to understand your coverage and claim requirements.

Good documentation gives you a clear record of your property's condition after the storm and can make conversations with your insurance provider and roofing contractor more straightforward.

Get a Professional Hail Damage Roof Inspection

One of the most important steps after a hailstorm is having your roof professionally inspected. Hail damage can be subtle, particularly when it affects the surface of asphalt shingles rather than causing immediately visible breaks or missing materials. A professional roofing inspection can help determine whether your roof needs isolated shingle repairs, more extensive shingle replacement, or a complete roof replacement.

• Identify Hidden Hail Damage: A qualified roofing professional can look for bruising, granule loss, cracks, and other signs that may not be visible from the ground.
• Assess Your Shingles: An inspection can determine whether the existing shingles are still providing adequate protection or whether storm damage has compromised their remaining service life.
• Check Critical Roofing Components: Roof vents, flashing, skylights, and other components should also be assessed because hail and wind can affect areas beyond the shingles.
• Determine the Right Repair: Not every hail-damaged roof needs to be completely replaced. A professional assessment helps determine whether shingle replacement or a larger roof repair or replacement is appropriate.

At Wiebes Roofing, our HAAG Certified inspections provide homeowners with a detailed assessment of their roof following severe weather. Getting an independent professional opinion can help you understand the actual condition of your roof before deciding how to proceed.

How Wiebes Roofing Can Help After a Hailstorm

When your home has been affected by hail, having an experienced roofing contractor on your side can make the process much easier. Wiebes Roofing provides comprehensive hail damage repair and roofing services throughout Regina, with solutions based on the condition of your roof and the extent of the damage. Our goal is to restore your roof's ability to protect your home while helping you make an informed decision about repairs or replacement.

• HAAG Certified Inspections: Our certified roofing professionals thoroughly inspect your shingles and other roofing components for signs of hail and storm damage.
• Hail Damage Repairs: We repair damaged roofing components and replace cracked, bruised, loosened, or otherwise compromised shingles caused by severe weather.
• Shingle Replacement: When your existing shingles can no longer provide reliable protection, we offer professional shingle replacement using quality roofing materials suited to Saskatchewan's climate.
• Roof Replacement: If extensive hail damage or the age and condition of your roofing system make replacement the better option, we provide complete roof replacement services, including Owens Corning Duration Shingles.

We also understand that dealing with storm damage can involve your insurance provider. Wiebes Roofing can work with you through the process and provide professional documentation and roofing expertise to help you understand the scope of the damage.

Don't Wait to Address Hail Damage

A hailstorm can leave your roof looking fine from the ground while causing damage that gradually compromises your shingles and allows moisture to enter your roofing system. Acting promptly after a storm gives you a better opportunity to identify damage, prevent secondary problems, and determine whether you need shingle replacement, roof repairs, or a complete roof replacement. Wiebes Roofing is proud to be a trusted choice for hail damage inspections, shingle replacement, and roofing services in Regina, Saskatchewan. Contact us after a hailstorm to schedule a professional inspection and get the expert advice you need to protect your home.