What does an adjuster look for?
Fresh, storm-caused damage. On a shingle roof, that means hail bruises where granules were knocked loose, and shingles lifted or torn by wind. On the soft metal — vents, flashing, gutter caps — they look for dents.
We chalk-mark each hit during our inspection and photograph it, so you and the adjuster are looking at the same evidence. Hail damage is easy to miss from the ground and easy to overlook without photos.
Read more about hail damage repair and storm damage repair.
Can I upgrade my roof through the claim?
Often, yes. A lot of Hot Springs homeowners use a hail claim to move up to impact-resistant shingles or a metal roof that handles the next storm better.
Some Arkansas insurers give a premium discount for impact-resistant roofs. Ask your agent whether yours does. If it does, the stronger roof can pay for part of itself over time.
How much will I owe out of pocket?
Your deductible, on a covered claim. That is the part you pay; your insurer covers the rest of the approved work. So the deductible is the number to plan for up front.
What we can do is make sure the claim reflects every bit of covered damage, so you are not paying for work your policy should have covered. If you need help spreading out the deductible, your agent or bank is the place to ask — that part is between you and them.