Storm and Hail Water Damage in Keller, TX

What storm leaks look like inside

Storm leaks show as stains after rain, drips from light fixtures, and damp attic insulation. Some leaks stay small and hidden for weeks.

Roofer and restoration crew roles

The roofer stops the leak at the roof. We dry the interior. Both need to work close in time so more rain does not undo the drying.

Document for storm claims

Photograph the roof from the ground and the damage inside. Keep dates of storms. Keep tarp and repair receipts. Save weather reports from the National Weather Service.

What affects time and price

Roof opening size, rain amount, and insulation type matter most. A small leak may dry in place. A large leak may need removal of ceiling and insulation.

Watch the forecast

Check the National Weather Service for Fort Worth. Keep a tarp and a plan. Know a roofer you can call after a storm.

Insurance notes

Ask whether your policy has a separate wind and hail deductible. Photograph the roof and the interior. Keep temporary repair receipts.

What to do right after a storm passes

Check for danger first. Stay away from downed lines and wet wiring. Walk around the outside of your house and look at the roof from the ground.

Then check the attic, if you can reach it safely. Look for daylight, drips, and wet insulation. Do not climb onto a wet roof.

If rain keeps falling, put out buckets and move items away from drips. Stay out from under a bulging ceiling. Call us if one sags.

• Photograph the yard, the roof line, and the gutters.
• Look for dents on the AC unit and vents.
• Check window frames and garage doors for wet spots.
• Call a roofer and your insurer the same day.

How hail opens a roof

Hail bruises shingles and knocks off their grit. The damage may not leak that night. A soft spot can crack later and let rain through.

That is why some Keller homes show stains weeks after a storm. The stain is the late sign of an early hit. If you see one, tell your insurer when the storm hit.

Ask your roofer to check the vents, flashing, and skylights too. Hail often hits those first. Metal parts show dents that shingles hide. Share the roofer's report with your adjuster.

Late-season storms in North Texas can hit twice in a week. A repaired roof still needs a check after the next big blow. Keep your roofer's number handy.

Wind-driven rain and windows

Not all storm water comes through the roof. Hard wind pushes rain sideways into window frames, garage doors, and vents. The water lands in the wall.

We check walls around windows with a meter and a thermal camera. We open small areas only if the wall is wet. Dry walls stay in place.

Check the caulk around frames each spring. Cracked caulk lets sideways rain slip into the wall. A small repair costs little next to a soaked wall.

How the work is split

Storm jobs involve several trades. The roofer fixes the roof. We handle the interior water damage. A builder puts the ceiling and paint back.

We share our photos and readings with all of them. Clear records keep your claim moving and keep the crew from repeating work.

Ask each trade to write what they did and the date. Keep those notes in one folder. A clear paper trail helps you if a later storm hits the same spot. It also helps if you sell the home.

Know which roof repair is temporary and which is final. A tarp buys time. Full repairs come later. We recheck the interior after the roofer seals the roof.