Hail damage roof repair in North Idaho is less common than on the Plains, but the storms that do come through Kootenai County in late spring and summer can bruise shingles and dent metal in a few minutes.
On asphalt shingles, hail knocks granules loose and can crack the mat underneath. From the ground it looks like nothing. Up close you see dark spots where granules are gone, and a soft feel when you press on the hit. Those spots age faster in the sun and start leaking a few years later. We also check soft metals as a tell. Dents in gutters, downspouts, vent caps and window wraps show the size and direction of the hail.
Metal roofs dent but usually do not leak from hail. Cosmetic dents on a shop roof may be something you live with. We will tell you honestly if a panel has a crack at the rib or a loose fastener, which does need attention.
Skylights and plastic vents crack in hail more than anything else. We replace broken domes and vent covers quickly when parts are on hand.
After a hail storm we document every slope with photos and chalk-marked test squares. That record is yours to use with a claims adjuster. If the damage is widespread, a full shingle roof replacement may make more sense than patching.
