I was in West Jordan after that big June storm, and most homeowners thought their roofs were fine because they didn't see any "holes." But hail doesn't usually make holes; it makes "bruises." Hail damage on a Utah roof is a ticking time bomb. It knocks the granules off the shingles, exposing the asphalt to our high-altitude UV rays. Within a year, those spots will turn into leaks. If you don't catch it within the insurance window, you're paying for that new roof out of your own pocket.
Spotting the "Bruise": What Adjusters Look For
Functional hail damage looks like small, dark, circular spots where the granules have been driven into the shingle mat. It’s hard to see unless the light is just right. We perform forensic hail audits, marking out "test squares" to show the density of the hits. We also look at your "soft metals"—like your downspouts and HVAC caps—to prove the size and velocity of the hail that hit your specific property. This data is the "smoking gun" that gets your claim approved.
Wrapping it up
If your neighborhood was hit by hail larger than one inch, you need a professional inspection. Don't wait for the leak to start! Your equity is at stake. Keep your eyes on the sky and your roof strong, Utah!
