Storm and hail damage, handled right.
Hail and wind don't just hit the roof, they mark up siding too. We inspect and repair storm-damaged siding across the Branson & Springfield Area and document what we find for your insurance claim.
After a hail or wind event, siding can take dents, cracks, and loosened panels that are easy to miss from the ground. Full Life Roofing Construction inspects storm-damaged siding across the Branson & Springfield Area, documents what we find, and walks homeowners through the repair or claim process. We check every elevation, since wind and hail rarely hit a house evenly.
Did the last storm damage your siding?
Storm damage on siding shows up as dents, cracks, chipped or missing pieces, and panels that have loosened or lifted at the edges. Hail bruises and cracks panels the same way it damages shingles, and from a distance a cracked panel can look fine until you're close enough to see the split. Wind gets under loose edges and either creases the panel or tears it off the wall entirely, which leaves an open gap straight to the sheathing. If you noticed dents in your gutters or downspouts, siding on the same side of the house has very likely taken hits too, even if you can't see them from the driveway.
Signs of storm damage on siding
Cracked or chipped panels
Hail impact cracks or chips the surface of siding panels, and once cracked, the panel no longer sheds water the way it should.
Dents in metal trim, vents, or gutters
Soft metal around the house dents easily in hail, and dents there are a strong sign siding on the same elevation took hits as well, even without visible cracks.
Loosened or missing panels
Wind gets under an edge and either creases the panel or rips it off the wall, leaving a gap that lets water straight through until it's replaced.
Damaged trim or flashing at corners and openings
Wind-driven debris and hail hit trim and flashing just as hard as the flat panels, and damage there opens up leak paths around windows and corners.
What we check for after a storm
Hail impact across every elevation
We check all sides of the house, not just the one facing the weather, since hail can bounce and hit at angles that damage more than one wall.
Wind-lifted or creased panels
We look along every edge and seam for panels that have lifted, creased, or come loose, since creased siding won't reseal on its own.
Collateral damage to gutters and roofing
Storm damage rarely stops at the siding, so we check gutters and the roof surface for related damage while we're there.
Damage severity for the insurance claim
We document the extent of the damage with photos on every affected section so there's a clear record to support a claim if you decide to file one.
What to expect during the visit
We walk and photograph every elevation of the house, checking panels, trim, vents, and any soft metal for dents or cracks. We'll also take a look at the gutters and roof surface, since storms that damage siding usually leave marks in more than one place. Once we're done, we'll tell you plainly whether the damage is worth filing a claim over and explain what that process looks like if you decide to move forward. If there's an active leak or an open gap in the siding, we'll address that first to keep water out.
Related services you may need
Storm damage often shows up on the roof and gutters at the same time as the siding, so we check shingle roofing, metal roofing, and gutters as part of the same visit.
The cost of waiting
Storm damage on siding rarely gets better on its own, and insurance policies put a limit on how long after a storm you can file a claim. A cracked panel left alone lets more water in with every rain, and damage that goes unreported for too long starts to look like ordinary wear and tear instead of storm damage. Getting an inspection soon after a storm protects both the house and your ability to file a claim.
How do I know if hail actually damaged my siding?
Look for cracks, chips, or dents in the panels and check the gutters, vents, and other soft metal on the same side of the house for dents, since those often show hail hits more clearly than the siding itself. If you're not sure, an inspection settles it.
Will insurance cover siding storm damage?
That depends on your policy and the extent of the damage, which is why documenting everything with photos matters. We can walk you through what we found and what the claim process typically looks like.
How soon after a storm should I get my siding checked?
As soon as you reasonably can. Damage doesn't improve while you wait, and insurance policies limit how long after a storm you can file a claim, so an early inspection keeps your options open.
If a recent storm may have damaged your siding, call 417-614-5607 for an inspection. We document storm damage across the Branson & Springfield Area and help you sort out the next step.
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