5 Signs Your Katy Roof Has Hail Damage

Houston sits in one of the most hail-active corridors in the country, and Katy roofs take a beating during spring storms and tropical systems. The tricky part: hail damage usually isn't visible from the ground, and it compounds into leaks and rot if it's not caught early. Here are five signs it's time for a free inspection.

1. Granules in your gutters and downspouts

Asphalt shingles are coated in fine granules. When hail hits, it knocks them loose. A buildup of coarse black "sand" in your gutters after a storm is a classic sign of hail impact.

2. Dented gutters, vents, or flashing

Metal shows hail damage more obviously than shingles do. Dimples and dents on gutters, downspouts, roof vents, or flashing mean the roof took hits too.

3. Bruised or cracked shingles

Up close, hail leaves dark "bruises" where the granules are gone, or small cracks. These soft spots let water in and shorten the roof's life dramatically.

4. Interior water stains

A brown ring on a ceiling or a damp spot in the attic often traces back to storm damage that broke the roof's seal.

5. Your neighbors are getting new roofs

Hail is localized. If several homes near you suddenly have roofing crews, your roof likely caught the same storm.

What to do next

The only way to know for sure is a professional inspection, and it's the first step for any insurance claim. A free drone or on-roof inspection documents the damage with photos. If the damage is storm-related and covered, most homeowners pay only their deductible. Don't wait — insurers set claim deadlines. Call for a free inspection today.