Texas Storm-Damage Roof Repair Guide

The 30-day post-storm timeline

First 72 hours: Walk your property from the ground (don't climb the roof — let a pro). Photograph soft-metal damage on AC fins, gutters, and mailbox — this is hail-confirmation evidence. Note the date and time of the storm so you can pull the NWS report later.

Days 3-7: Get a free pre-adjuster inspection from a licensed Texas roofer. We walk the roof, document damage, and tell you whether a claim is worth filing. (We've found that filing a frivolous claim raises premiums for years; missing a real one costs 30-50% of legitimate payout.)

Days 8-30: File the claim with your carrier. Have your roofer present when the adjuster comes — this single step catches 30-50% more damage than a homeowner walking alone. Once approved, we begin repair scheduling.

City-specific storm guides

• Houston hail damage roof repair — Greater Houston, Gulf Coast
• Austin hail damage roof repair — Greater Austin, Central Texas
• San Antonio hail damage roof repair — Greater San Antonio, South Central Texas
• Dallas hail damage roof repair — DFW Metroplex, North Texas
• Fort Worth hail damage roof repair — Tarrant County, North Texas
• Corpus Christi hail damage roof repair — Coastal Bend, South Texas
• McAllen hail damage roof repair — Rio Grande Valley, South Texas
• Killeen hail damage roof repair — Killeen-Temple Metro, Central Texas

Red flags after a storm

• Door-to-door roofer right after the storm — likely a "storm chaser" from out of state. Look for a TX address + 5+ years of TX reviews.
• "We can waive your deductible" — illegal in Texas under HB 2102. Walk away. Any contractor offering this is committing insurance fraud and exposing you to liability.
• Same-day high-pressure contract — never sign on the first visit. Get 2 quotes. Real contractors will wait.
• Cash-only / no written estimate — hard pass.
• No license, no insurance certificate, no references — they don't exist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do right after a hailstorm in Texas?

Walk your property from the ground — don't climb the roof. Photograph soft-metal damage on AC fins, gutters, and your mailbox (this is hail-confirmation evidence carriers accept). Note the storm date and time so you can pull the National Weather Service report. Within 3-7 days, get a free pre-adjuster inspection from a licensed Texas roofer before calling your carrier.

How do I know if my roof has hail damage worth claiming?

Look for dark circular spots on shingles where granules were knocked loose, dented soft metals (AC fins, gutters, mailbox), and any visible flashing tears. A licensed roofer can tell you whether damage meets your carrier's threshold. Homeowners who have a roofer present during the adjuster visit recover 30-50% more on average than those who meet the adjuster alone.

Is it legal for a Texas roofer to waive my insurance deductible?

No. It is illegal in Texas under HB 2102 for a contractor to waive, absorb, or pay a homeowner's insurance deductible. Any contractor making that offer is committing insurance fraud — and exposes you to liability as well. Walk away. Legitimate Texas roofers (us included) always collect the deductible.

How quickly can Kingdom Konstruction respond to storm damage?

Same-day for emergency tarping. We run 24-hour dispatch and mobilize tarping crews across Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Killeen within hours of a call. Permanent repair scheduling follows once the insurance claim is approved.