If hail just hammered Sanger, TX and you suspect hail damage on your roof, you do not need to climb up there to find out. Start with what you can see from the yard and inside the house, protect the home if water is getting in, and then get a professional inspection before you call your insurer. Here is that sequence, step by step.
Step one: read the yard and the driveway
The ground around your house tells you a lot about what hit the roof. Once the storm has passed and it is safe to go outside, look for:
- Dents in soft metal. Gutters, downspouts, mailbox, AC unit fins and window screens show hail strikes clearly.
- Shingle granules. Piles of dark grit at the bottom of downspouts or along the drip line mean shingles lost their protective surface.
- Debris on the lawn. Pieces of shingle, vent caps or ridge cap on the ground.
- Damage to cars, fences and siding. If hail marked those, the roof took the same storm.
Take photos of all of it, with a coin or tape measure for scale. If you can, photograph hailstones before they melt.
It also helps to look up and down the street. If neighbors have tarps going up, roofers on ladders or dented cars, the storm almost certainly hit your roof as hard as theirs, even if nothing looks wrong from where you stand.
Step two: check inside before anything else
Water damage can start before roof damage is visible from the ground. Walk the house, top floor first.
Ceilings and walls
Look for new brown rings, bubbling paint or drips, especially near exterior walls, around light fixtures and under skylights.
The attic
With a flashlight, check the underside of the decking for wet spots, look for daylight through holes, and feel insulation near vents and pipes. Do not step between joists if there is no floored walkway.
Skylights and windows
Hail can crack skylight domes and glass. Check for fractures and moisture around frames.
Step three: emergency steps if water is coming in
- Move furniture, electronics and valuables away from the leak.
- Put buckets and towels down, and if a ceiling is bulging with water, keep people clear of it.
- Turn off power to any light fixture or outlet where water is running.
- Call for emergency help. Cannon Roofing provides 24/7 emergency service and can put temporary protection on the roof to keep further water out.
- Keep receipts for anything you buy to protect the home; insurers usually expect homeowners to prevent further damage.
Water dripping now? Call (940) 627-1045 any hour, or request help online. Our article on temporary fixes for an emergency roof leak explains what is safe to do yourself in the meantime. We serve Sanger from our base in Decatur.
Why a hail damage roof in Sanger, TX needs a professional inspection
Sanger sits along I-35 north of Denton, with Lake Ray Roberts to the east and open farmland to the west, squarely in the North Texas spring hail belt. After a big storm, roofs across whole neighborhoods can be damaged at the same time, from older homes near downtown to newer subdivisions on the edges of town. Our Sanger roofing overview covers the local housing stock in more detail.
Hail damage on shingles is often subtle from the ground: dark bruises where granules are knocked off, small cracks in the mat, fractured edges. It can leave a roof watertight today and failing in a year or two. An inspection on the roof itself finds that damage and documents it.
What we look at
- Bruising and granule loss on each slope, especially those facing the storm.
- Dents on vents, flashing, ridge caps and drip edge.
- Cracked or lifted shingles and any open spots.
- Attic signs of water entry.
Our roof inspection service gives you photos with scale and a plain explanation of what was found. Our guide to what hail damage looks like shows the difference between hail marks and normal wear.
Step four: from inspection to claim
If the inspection shows real storm damage, the next step is reporting it to your insurer. Policies set limits on how long you have to do that, so do not let it slide. When the adjuster comes out, it helps to have your roofer there to point out what was found. Through our insurance claims help, we meet adjusters on site and help you understand the scope. Your deductible stays your responsibility under the policy, and no reputable contractor will offer to cover it.
What to have ready for the adjuster
- Your photos from the yard, the inside of the house and the attic, with dates.
- The inspection photos and notes from your roofer.
- Receipts for any emergency tarping or water cleanup.
- A short list of rooms where you saw stains or drips.
Cannon Roofing has worked from Decatur since 1994, and every employee holds the Technician Seal of Safety: background checked, drug tested, factory trained and insured. That matters in the weeks after a storm, when out-of-town crews knock on every door in Sanger.
Frequently asked questions
How soon after a hailstorm should I get my roof inspected?
As soon as you can schedule it. Early inspection catches damage before it leads to leaks and helps keep you inside your policy's reporting window.
What size hail damages a roof?
It depends on the shingle, its age and wind speed during the storm. Larger stones obviously do more, but even smaller hail driven by strong wind can bruise older shingles.
My roof looks fine from the ground. Should I still worry?
If neighbors are filing claims or your gutters and AC are dented, yes. Hail damage often is not visible from the yard.
Storm passed over Sanger? Call Cannon Roofing at (940) 627-1045, day or night, and we will set up a free inspection, document what we find and help you decide what to do next. You can also reach us through our contact page.