The Storm Damage Library · Hail, Trees and Debris
Hail Bruising: What It Is and How It Is Repaired
Round dark spots where hail knocked off the granules, the damage you often cannot see from the ground. Call 615-410-9749.
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About Hail Bruising
Hail bruises a shingle by cracking the mat under the granules, and the roof can look fine from the yard while the shingles are already failing. You may see dark round spots, dented vents and gutters or granules in the downspouts.
A close roof inspection finds and documents the hits, so you know whether a few shingles need repair or the whole slope needs to be replaced.
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The Damage Sheet
How It Rates
A general guide to how urgent this damage usually is, how fast it spreads, how quick the fix is and how visible it is from the ground.
- How urgent3 / 5
- How fast it spreads3 / 5
- How quick the fix4 / 5
- How visible from the ground2 / 5
A general guide. Every roof and every storm is different, and we confirm on site.
What we check
- Look for round impact marks
- Check vents and metal for dents
- Count hits per test square
- Photograph and document
Why It Matters
What Happens If It Waits
- Damage hides from ground level
- Bruised shingles lose granules and age fast
- Leaks can start months later
- Photos matter for any claim
- Small hail can still shorten roof life
Where It Shows Up
Where This Is Most Common
Impact damage comes from things that hit the roof: hail, limbs and flying debris. It can be sudden and obvious, or quiet and hidden from the ground.
- Newer shingle roofs
- Neighborhoods hit by one storm
- Roofs with soft metal vents
- Homes with older shingles
How We Repair It
From Inspection to Finished Repair
We inspect each slope up close, mark and photograph every impact, test the shingles, check the vents and metal, and tell you plainly whether repair or replacement makes sense.
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Hail impacts found, documented and repaired, from a few bruised shingles to whole slopes.
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A careful, up-close look at every slope after a storm, with photos of what we find.
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Clear photos, measurements and notes on storm damage, to help you share the facts with your insurance company.
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Repair or Replace Check
Answer a few questions about the roof’s age, the damage and past repairs to see whether repair or replacement is the likelier path.
What does hail bruising look like?
Hail bruises a shingle by cracking the mat under the granules, and the roof can look fine from the yard while the shingles are already failing. You may see dark round spots, dented vents and gutters or granules in the downspouts.
Where does hail bruising show up?
It is especially common on: newer shingle roofs; neighborhoods hit by one storm; roofs with soft metal vents; homes with older shingles.
Can Roof Nashville repair hail bruising?
We inspect each slope up close, mark and photograph every impact, test the shingles, check the vents and metal, and tell you plainly whether repair or replacement makes sense. Call 615-410-9749 or send the form to request a quote.
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Tell Us What Happened to the Roof
Tell us what you see, where the water is coming in and add any photos, and we will get back to you quickly with a plan. Prefer to talk? Call 615-410-9749.
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