Recent hail in and around Arlington
The overnight storms of April 25 to 26, 2026 dropped hail across Arlington. Preliminary reports to the Storm Prediction Center include a photo of 2-inch hail near Lake Arlington, 1.75-inch hail two miles west of Pantego, and 1-inch hail near Dalworthington Gardens and south-southwest of central Arlington. Roofs under that track deserve an inspection.
Those are preliminary SPC reports, and hail size varies street by street, so a report a mile away does not prove your roof was hit. It does tell you it is worth a look. We post local storm notes on our storm updates page.
What to do right after a hailstorm in Arlington
Check inside for leaks first and photograph any damage you can see from the ground. If water is coming in, cover openings temporarily and keep the receipts. Then get the roof inspected before you file, so you know the damage is real, and report covered damage to your insurer promptly. Don’t climb the roof yourself.
If the roof is leaking, call (817) 754-9484. We offer 24/7 emergency service, call anytime, and we can tarp the damaged area until the permanent repair. More on what to do first is on our emergency roof repair page.
What hail does to an Arlington roof
Hail damage is rarely dramatic, and almost none of it shows from the driveway. On asphalt shingles it shows up as dark, soft bruises where the granules were knocked off and the mat underneath cracked, usually concentrated on the slopes that faced the storm. Soft metals tell the same story more clearly.
What we look for:
- Bruises and granule loss on the shingles, and granules washing out of the downspouts
- Broken seal strips and cracked shingles along ridges and edges
- Dents in roof vents, pipe jacks, flashing, gutters and downspouts
- Dents in AC condenser fins, window screens and fences
How we inspect after a hailstorm
A hail inspection from us covers every slope, not a sample, plus the attic and the soft metals around the house. We photograph everything we find, so you and your insurer see the same evidence we do, and we finish with a plain answer rather than a sales pitch.
- Ground check. Gutters, downspouts, screens, fences and the AC unit, plus the storm date for your address.
- Slope by slope. We mark hits in test squares and check ridges, valleys, vents and flashing.
- Attic. We look for daylight, stains and wet decking.
- Photos. Close-ups with a scale reference, and wide shots showing where each one is.
- A plain answer. Damage worth a claim, damage better fixed out of pocket, or no damage at all. If it is the last one, we say so.
Documentation that holds up
A claim is only as good as its evidence. When there is damage worth a claim, we put together:
- Dated, labeled photos of every slope and every damaged component
- Notes on soft-metal damage, which backs up hail size and direction
- Roof measurements and a line-itemed repair or replacement scope
- Interior photos of any leaks or ceiling damage
You get a copy of everything. It is your claim and your file.
Repair or replace after hail
Scattered hits on a newer roof can often be repaired. Bruising across every slope, cracked mats or heavy granule loss usually means the roof needs replacing, and a shingle that has been discontinued can push a repair toward replacement because nothing matches. We show you the photos and explain which applies before you decide.
If you do replace, ask us to price Class 4 impact-resistant shingles beside standard ones. The Texas Department of Insurance says Class 4 earns the highest premium credit, though each insurer sets the amount, so get it in writing from your agent. More on Class 4 shingles, roof replacement in Arlington and what drives roof replacement cost in DFW.
How hail claims work in Arlington
Most hail claims follow the same path: inspection, you file the claim, the adjuster visits, the insurer issues its estimate, then the work is done, with any recoverable depreciation released after completion. Your wind and hail deductible may be a percentage of your dwelling coverage rather than a flat amount, so check your declarations page before you file.
We document the damage and share an itemized scope with your adjuster. You file and manage the claim; we are not public adjusters. The full path is on our insurance claims page and our Arlington insurance claim help page.
Deductibles and door-knockers
After a big hailstorm, crews from out of town knock on doors across Arlington. Some offer to cover your deductible. That is illegal in Texas. Business and Commerce Code §27.02 bars a contractor from waiving, rebating or absorbing your deductible, and Insurance Code Chapter 707 requires you, the policyholder, to pay it, as the Texas Department of Insurance explains.
Two quick checks before you let anyone on your roof. The City of Arlington requires every roofing contractor to register with the city, so ask whether they are registered. And ask for a written contract with no blank spaces, which TDI also recommends. More on the rules is in our deductibles guide.
Why Arlington homeowners call Roof Experts, LLC
We are an Arlington roofer, not a storm crew passing through. Our office is at 4275 Little Rd #202, we have been in business since 2017, and we are insured and registered with the City of Arlington. We are CertainTeed certified, and we’re rated 4.9 on Google.
For wind and fallen-limb damage, see storm damage in Arlington; for storm work across DFW, see roof storm damage. To book a free inspection, use the free estimate form or call (817) 754-9484. More about us is on the Arlington service area page.