Following a North Georgia storm, a standard roofer's "look" isn't enough. Inspector Roofing and Restoration provides forensic hail inspections in Cumming using Inspector Roofing Protocols™ to document bruising, granule loss, and collateral impacts that justify a clear decision for homeowners and insurance carriers.
Cumming and the surrounding Forsyth County area are frequently in the path of severe convective storms. Hail damage is often invisible from the ground, yet it can significantly shorten the life of your asphalt shingles.
Hail doesn't always "break" a shingle immediately. It creates a bruise that ruptures the reinforcement mat, leading to accelerated granule loss and UV degradation. We look for:
Insurance adjusters look for collateral hits to confirm hail frequency and size. Our documentation includes:
We don't just look at the easy slopes. We inspect every facet (North, South, East, West) to determine storm direction and damage concentration.
We use labeled, high-resolution photography and "Test Squares" (standardized 100 sq. ft. areas) to count the number of hits per slope, mirroring the workflow used by insurance professionals.
Not every hit requires a claim. We route you based on the severity: Maintain (No damage), Repair (isolated hits), or Replace (functional damage).
If replacement is necessary, we provide a scope of work that accounts for local Cumming building codes and manufacturer requirements to ensure the roof is restored to a "whole" system.
Rarely. Unless the hail was exceptionally large or accompanied by high winds that tore shingles, hail damage usually requires a physical, on-roof inspection to feel for bruising and see granule displacement.
Most insurance policies in Georgia have a "statute of limitations" or a time limit (often 12-24 months) to file a claim after a storm event. Immediate inspection is recommended to link the damage to a specific weather date.
We provide a "Documentation-First" second look. If we find evidence that was overlooked, our labeled photos and system-level report can be used to request a re-inspection.
