Hail damage is one of the reasons to file an insurance claim for roof damage. But the truth is, most homeowners don’t know they have hail damage right away.

No homeowner wants to experience storm damage to their roof. This could lead to roof leaks or, in most cases, a full roof replacement.

There are a lot of questions that need answering before a roof replacement. But there are more complex questions when you throw insurance into the mix.

Finding missing shingles in your yard or seeing them missing from your roof is shocking. Naturally, your first worry is that water will get into your home.

So, you just had a hail storm blow through your area. Your neighbors all around you with asphalt shingles have hail damage and are calling their insurance company.

How matching laws can help pay for your roof replacement When your roof has storm damage, there are scenarios where the insurance company won't cover an entire roof replacement. If this happens, there's a "law" that can turn a repair into a new roof.

What is an ITEL report? (& How to fill it out on your own) Finding the exact match for the shingle currently on your roof can be difficult. Luckily, ITEL Laboratories, Inc. helps with that.

So, you just had a strong storm blow through your area. You don’t know if you have damage, but you’re hearing that neighbors around you are having problems.

So, you have roof damage after a strong storm. Not only is this stressful, but you’ll also have to file an insurance claim to get it taken care of.

When your insurance claim is approved for a full roof replacement, the insurance company only pays to restore your old roof to a brand new version of itself. This includes the same materials and components, with some additions that may be supplemented to bring your roof up-to-code.