Storm Damage Roof Inspection After May 2026 DFW Hail — What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
The storms that swept through the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on May 23 and 24, 2026 were no ordinary spring showers. The National Weather Service Fort Worth office issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Dallas, Tarrant, and Collin Counties, confirming quarter-sized hail (1 inch in diameter) and wind gusts reaching 60 miles per hour. Communities across Allen, Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Dallas, Arlington, and Grand Prairie were in the path of these storms — and many roofs in these areas sustained damage that isn’t visible from the street.
At Roofing Professionals of Texas, we’ve been serving DFW homeowners and commercial property owners for over 40 years. After every major storm event, we see the same pattern: homeowners who wait to get inspected end up with more complicated insurance claims, more extensive damage, and higher out-of-pocket costs. This post is designed to help you understand what happened, what to look for, and what to do next.
What Quarter-Sized Hail Does to Your Roof
One inch of hail — about the size of a quarter — is the threshold at which asphalt shingles begin to sustain what the insurance industry calls “functional damage.” This means:
- The protective granule layer is knocked loose or displaced
- The underlying asphalt mat is exposed to UV radiation and moisture
- Seal strips between shingles may be cracked or compromised
- Ridge caps, pipe boots, and flashing are often impacted first
This damage is almost never visible from the ground. It requires close-up inspection, drone aerial photography, and in some cases thermal imaging to fully document. That’s exactly what our team provides — at no cost to you.
Don’t Forget the Rest of Your Exterior
Hail and high winds don’t just damage roofs. After a storm like the May 23–24 event, we routinely find damage to:
Gutters — dented, bent, or separated from fascia
Windows — cracked seals, broken screens, or damaged frames
Doors — dented panels or compromised weatherstripping
Fencing — leaning posts, broken boards, or damaged gates
Roofing Professionals of Texas handles all of these services, so you only need to make one call to assess and restore your entire exterior.
How the Insurance Claims Process Works
For storm damage claims, we replace the roof for the Replacement Cost Value (RCV) plus your deductible — meaning your insurance covers the bulk of the cost when damage is properly documented. Our team:
- Conducts a thorough drone and thermal inspection
- Prepares a complete written damage report
- Works directly with your insurance adjuster
- Guides you through every step of the claims process
Texas homeowners insurance policies typically require claims to be filed within 1–2 years of the storm event. But the sooner you document the damage, the stronger your claim. Don’t wait for a leak to appear — by then, the damage has already worsened.
Schedule Your Free Storm Damage Inspection
If your home or commercial property is in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Rockwall, or Grayson County, we encourage you to schedule a free inspection this week. Our team is actively responding to the May 23–24 storm event across the DFW area.
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