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Roof, hail and storm guides.
Guides written for homeowners. Start with the facts, then decide with confidence. Free inspections come from an independent roofing partner, which pays Roof Inspectors for each request (how that works).
6 guides
Storms & hail
- Storms & hail
Hail nearby. What does that mean for your roof?
Hail recorded near your home is a reason to look closer, not proof of damage. How to read a nearby hail record: swaths, storm reports, radar estimates and distance.
4 min read
- Storms & hail
What size hail damages a roof?
Hail around 1 inch is where shingle damage becomes more common, and golf-ball hail often damages roofs. Here’s how size, roof age, material, and wind work together — with a size-by-size guide.
3 min read
- Storms & hail
Roof storm damage: a calm checklist for after the storm
What to do — and not do — after hail or high winds: staying safe, checking from the ground, protecting your home, documenting what you find, and getting it inspected.
3 min read
- Storms & hail
Wind damage to roofs: what to look for
How strong wind damages shingles, what lifted and creased shingles look like, which wind speeds matter, and when a wind damage roof inspection makes sense.
3 min read
- Storms & hail
Hail damage to siding and gutters: what it looks like and what matters
How to spot hail damage on siding, gutters, downspouts, window wraps and AC units, tell cosmetic dents from real damage, and document what you find.
5 min read
- Storms & hail
How much hail damage does it take to replace a roof?
There’s no single number. What decides repair or replacement after hail: how widespread it is, roof age, matching, repairability and code. Neutral on insurance.
6 min read
Check your roof’s storm history
See how many significant storms are on record near your address, free in about 30 seconds. Add your contact details to see each storm’s date and hail size.
- Doesn’t file an insurance claim
- One local partner, never a pile-on
4 guides
Roof inspections
- Roof inspections
What does a roof inspection actually tell you?
What a roof inspection’s findings mean, how to read the report, and what an inspection can’t tell you, plus how it differs from a home or engineering inspection.
3 min read
- Roof inspections
What affects the cost of a roof inspection (and why some are free)
What affects the price of a roof inspection, when a paid independent inspection makes sense, and how free contractor inspections work — including what to expect from Roof Inspectors.
3 min read
- Roof inspections
How often should you have your roof inspected?
A simple roof inspection schedule for Kansas City homeowners: after significant storms, every year or two for older roofs, before buying or selling, and when you notice warning signs.
3 min read
- Roof inspections
Roof inspection checklist: what a pro checks and what you can check yourself
A roof inspection checklist: what you can safely check from the ground, what a pro checks on the roof and in the attic, and what the report should include.
5 min read
1 guide
Insurance questions
5 guides
Roof care
- Roof care
Where to find your roof’s install date: permits, paperwork and attic clues
Six places to find the year your roof was installed: closing documents and inspection reports, permit records, the previous owner, neighbors, warranty paperwork and the attic.
3 min read
- Roof care
How long does a roof last in Kansas City?
How long asphalt, architectural, metal, tile and slate roofs last, from a published life-expectancy chart, and why Kansas City’s hail, wind and heat can shorten them.
3 min read
- Roof care
Impact-resistant (Class 4) shingles in Kansas City: are they worth it?
What Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are, how they’re tested, the tradeoffs, insurance discounts to ask about, and when they make sense in hail-prone Kansas City.
3 min read
- Roof care
Roof maintenance checklist for Kansas City homes, season by season
A season-by-season roof maintenance checklist for Kansas City homes: spring hail, summer storms, fall gutters and winter ice, mostly done from the ground.
6 min read
- Roof care
The roof replacement process in Kansas City: steps, timing and what to expect
Roof replacement step by step: how long it takes, whether to stay home, winter installs, what’s included, and permits in Kansas City, MO, and Olathe.
6 min read
2 guides
Hiring a roofer
- Hiring a roofer
15 questions to ask a roofer before you sign anything
What to ask before you hire a roofer: registration and insurance, the inspection findings, the written contract, materials and permits, the crew and timeline, and the warranty.
3 min read
- Hiring a roofer
How to check a roofer’s registration in Kansas and Missouri
How to look up a roofer in the Kansas Attorney General’s registration directory, what each status means, and how roofer licensing works in Kansas City, MO.
5 min read
Start with the facts. Decide with confidence.
Start with a free storm count for your address. It takes about 30 seconds.
Checking storm history doesn’t file an insurance claim, and no roofer gets your details unless you book an inspection.