In an average year, hail causes around $1.6 billion worth of damages to residential roofs alone. While storm damage repairs restore affected properties, there are some steps you can take to minimize problems when you hear of an incoming storm. Here are a few precautions to take to protect your home from hail.

How to Prevent Property Damage From Hail

1. Get a Roof Inspection

A defect or loose shingle on your roof could result in leaks when hail hits the weakened section. Have a professional inspect the structure every spring and fall for any issues. Clean the gutters, too, as water damage could occur on shingles if blockages prevent proper draining. 

2. Install Shutters

Shutters prevent hail from cracking windows. You can get permanent systems, shutters that roll down, or even removable models you can keep in storage until a hailstorm arrives.

If a storm approaches and you don’t have shutters, close the drapes and blinds. If windows do break, these additional layers help keep glass out of the home. 

3. Maintain Your Landscaping

Wind can dislodge loose branches. To protect yourself, trim any dead branches from surrounding trees and shrubs, especially those that hang over your roof or near any windows.

If you have a garden, construct a canopy out of tarp or place plants under an overturned garbage can when you know a storm is on its way.

 

If you need storm damage repairs due to a hailstorm, call the professionals at BullDog Contractors. These recovery contractors have over 100 years of combined experience serving Lakeville, MN, Centennial, CO, and Plano, TX. They work with insurance companies to address problems, ensuring that your property is quickly and cost-effectively restored. Visit their website for more information about hail-related storm damage repairs. Call (612) 799-8707 to reach their Lakeville location, (303) 481-4291 for Centennial, or (469) 757-8571 for Plano.