Roof surface — look from the ground first
Use binoculars if you have them. Look for missing shingles, lifted edges, or visible debris. Do not walk the roof yourself — that's what we're for.
Walk through this list before you call your insurer. Document what you find — photos with timestamps are your best record. If you're not sure what you're looking at, call Crown Eagle for a complimentary written condition report.
Use binoculars if you have them. Look for missing shingles, lifted edges, or visible debris. Do not walk the roof yourself — that's what we're for.
Check for dents, dings, and dented end caps. Hail that dents gutters almost always reached the roof. Photograph the pattern — it helps establish hail size.
Walk the full width of each panel. Small circular dents in a scattered pattern are the clearest visual evidence of a hail event. Photograph before any cleaning.
Torn screens and dented aluminum frames are common after hail above 1 inch. Check every window on the storm-facing side of the house.
Check corners and edges first. Hail can chip glass without shattering it. Also check for fogging between panes — a sign of failed seals.
Vinyl siding cracks. Wood siding splits. Stucco chips. Walk the perimeter and photograph any damage you find. Note which direction the storm came from.
Check skylight frames and glazing for cracks. Solar panels can sustain micro-fractures that reduce output without visible damage — note the date for future reference.
Condenser fins dent easily. Photograph the unit from multiple angles. Dented fins reduce efficiency and are frequently included in storm claims.
Soft wood surfaces show hail impact clearly. Photograph any denting or splitting on deck boards, fence caps, and shed roofing.
Note the date, approximate time, and any hail you collected. Check the NOAA Storm Events Database or call Crown Eagle — we can tell you the verified hail size for your ZIP code.