After the hail, slow down.
The worst roofing decisions in Oklahoma get made in the forty-eight hours after a storm. Here’s what’s actually urgent, and what can wait a week.
What’s urgent.
A leak inside
Put a bucket under it, move what you can, and call. We tarp leaks the same day during storm season.
An inspection
Hail damage doesn’t get worse in a week. Get a free inspection from a registered local roofer, with photos.
Your insurer’s estimate
Don’t sign a roofing contract until you’ve seen what your insurance company will pay.
Why you can’t see it from the yard
Hail damage on asphalt shingles is usually small, round and the same color as the roof once the loose granules wash off. From the ground it’s nearly invisible. From the roof, with chalk circles around each hit, it’s obvious.
That’s why we send you photos. You should see your own roof, not take our word for it.
Wind damage is different
Wind lifts and creases shingles or tears them off. Creased shingles have lost their seal and will blow off in the next storm even if they’re lying flat now. They look fine from the ground, too.
Asked after storms.
How long do I have to file a hail claim in Oklahoma?
It depends on your policy. Many set a deadline, often one or two years from the storm. Read your policy or ask your agent, and don’t wait to find out.
Will filing a claim raise my rates?
It can, depending on your insurer and your history. A free inspection first tells you whether there’s enough damage to be worth filing.
Get your roof looked at. Free.
Photos of your own roof, usually within 48 hours of a storm.
The storm roofing site, built in seven days.
Sixteen pages: a hail-size guide, the insurance claim walked through step by step, a page on spotting storm chasers, and the Oklahoma registration number on every screen.