Storm & Hail Damage Roof Inspection and Repair
After a storm, two things happen in Treasure Valley neighborhoods. Roofs take damage nobody can see from the ground, and out-of-state crews show up at the door with clipboards.
We're neither. We're local, we're licensed here, and we'll still be here next year.
What hail and wind damage actually looks like
Rarely like a hole. More often it's bruising — spots where hail has knocked the granules loose and left the mat underneath exposed. It doesn't leak today. It ages the shingle fast and leaks in two or three years, long after the claim window has closed. Wind damage tends to show up as lifted or creased shingles along ridges and edges, where the seal has broken even though the shingle is still in place.
From the driveway, all of it looks like a roof.
What we do
We get on the roof and inspect it properly. We photograph and document everything we find. Then we tell you honestly whether there's enough there to be worth filing — sometimes there isn't, and we'll say so.
If there is, we'll help you understand the claim, and we'll meet your adjuster on site. That last part matters more than most homeowners realize. An adjuster working alone on an unfamiliar roof can miss damage that a roofer standing next to them will point out.
The inspection is free and there's no obligation attached to it.
A word on the door knockers
If someone shows up unannounced after a storm offering to handle your claim, ask for their Idaho contractor registration number and check it. Ask where their office is. Storm-chasing outfits follow weather across state lines, collect on claims, and are unreachable when the workmanship warranty matters. Our office is on East Shore Drive in Eagle and our registration is RCE-3281728.
How a Hail Claim Works With Us
1. Free hail inspection. We get on the roof, check shingles, vents, flashing, gutters and soft metals, and photograph every hit we find.
2. A straight answer. We tell you whether the hail or wind damage is enough to be worth filing a claim. If it isn't, we'll say so.
3. You file, we meet the adjuster. You open the claim with your insurance company. We meet your adjuster on the roof and walk them through the damage we documented.
4. We work from the approved scope. Once the claim is approved, we build the job from your insurance scope. If hidden damage turns up during tear-off, we document it and submit a supplement.
5. Install and close out. We replace or repair the roof, clean up the property, and send final photos and an invoice your insurance company can close the claim with. You pay your deductible. We don't waive it.
Hail Damage Roof Repair Across the Treasure Valley
We inspect hail and wind damage on homes and new builds in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Eagle, Caldwell, Star, Kuna and Middleton. If a storm just rolled through your neighborhood and you're seeing roofers knocking doors, call a local crew first. 208-921-1690.
Hail & Storm Damage FAQ
Can my roof have hail damage if I can't see it from the ground?
Yes, and usually it does. Hail bruises shingles and knocks granules loose. From the driveway that just looks like a roof. Dented gutters, downspouts, vents or AC fins are a good sign the roof took hits too.
How long do I have to file a hail damage claim?
It depends on your policy. Many policies have a deadline for reporting storm damage, so check yours or call your agent soon after the storm. An inspection doesn't cost anything, so it's worth getting one early.
Will filing a hail claim raise my insurance rates?
That's between you and your insurance company. Ask your agent. A storm claim is usually treated differently than a claim you caused, but we can't speak for your insurer. What we can do is tell you honestly whether there's enough damage to file at all.
Do you work with my insurance company?
We work with homeowners on claims through any insurance company. We document the damage, meet the adjuster, and build the job from the approved scope. The claim stays between you and your insurance company. We're there to make sure the damage gets seen.
What does a hail damage roof replacement cost me?
If your claim is approved, you typically pay your deductible and insurance covers the approved scope. Upgrades you choose cost extra. We'll never offer to waive or cover your deductible. Any roofer who does is a red flag.
Should I worry about the storm chasers knocking on my door?
Ask anyone who knocks for their Idaho contractor registration number and their local address. Ours is RCE-3281728, and our office is on East Shore Drive in Eagle.
Mountain West Roofing — storm and hail damage across the Treasure Valley
Veteran-owned · Licensed & insured, Idaho RCE-3281728 · Free inspections
208-921-1690 · john@getmwroofs.com