Iowa sits squarely in hail country. A single spring or summer storm can pepper your roof with hail that shortens its lifespan — often without any obvious leak right away. Here's how to tell whether your roof took a hit, and what to do about it.
Hail rarely punches a hole in your roof. Instead, it bruises shingles and knocks off the protective granules, leaving soft spots that fail months or years later. Because you usually can't see this from the ground, a lot of hail damage goes unnoticed until it's costly.
Insurance adjusters look for a density of hail “hits” across a test area, bruising that breaks the shingle's mat, and fresh (not old) damage. A thorough, documented inspection from a reputable roofer gives you exactly the evidence you need.
Stay off the roof yourself. Instead, take dated photos of any visible damage and call a local, licensed roofer for a professional inspection. Passion Exteriors provides a free hail-damage inspection and a detailed written report you can submit to your insurer. You file and manage the claim directly with your insurance company — we're simply your roofing expert on-site to document the damage and walk your adjuster through the needed repairs. Learn more about our storm & repair services.
After a big Iowa storm, out-of-state crews flood neighborhoods with high-pressure pitches, then disappear before any warranty work is needed. Choose a local, family-owned contractor with a real address and verifiable reviews — your roof is only as good as the company standing behind it.
👉 Hit by a storm? Call (319) 536-1924 or request your free inspection. Proudly serving Dubuque and all of Eastern Iowa & Illinois.
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