Hail Damage Roof Repair in Indiana | Inspection Guide

Hail damage on asphalt shingles shows up as small, round, dark bruises where granules have been knocked off, exposing the black asphalt mat. You'll often feel a soft, pencil-eraser-like spot. Other signs: granules in gutters and downspouts, dented metal vents and flashing, dented gutters, and split shingles.

Insurance adjusters in Indiana typically count hail strikes in 10×10 ft test squares; thresholds of about 8+ hits per square usually trigger full replacement approval. Hail bruises rarely leak immediately but strip granules and shorten roof life by 5–10 years. Rick's Roofing inspects free of charge across Hendricks, Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Putnam, and Morgan counties.