06/14/2026
After a hail storm, your first instinct might be to grab a ladder and a tube of sealant to stop a potential leak. But if you plan on filing an insurance claim, keep Neighbor Joe—and his caulking gun—off your roof.
Here is why: insurance adjusters need to see very specific, untouched "hail identifiers" to approve a roof restoration. They are looking for exact impact marks, granule displacement, and mat bruising. When you or a well-meaning neighbor attempt a quick DIY fix, you accidentally cover up, alter, or destroy the exact technical evidence required to get your claim approved.
A $20 tube of roof cement can easily cost you a $20,000 insurance payout if the adjuster can no longer verify the original storm damage.
Don't accidentally void your coverage trying to be helpful. Leave the damage exactly as it is. Let our team perform a free, professional assessment to capture the untouched evidence and hand your insurance company the documentation they need.