Blog: Storm Damage & Insurance

In the first 24 hours after a storm, prioritize safety first, then document everything before any cleanup begins, apply temporary protection only if it's safe to do so, and contact your insurance company and a roofing contractor — roughly in that order.

If your home was anywhere near the path of the July 27, 2026 storm, check your gutters and soft metal for dents and granule loss before assuming your roof is fine — hail damage is often invisible from the ground, and even a "minor" hit can shorten a roof's remaining life.