What the Hail? What Austin Business Owners Need to Know After a Hail Storm, from Austin Commercial Hail Restoration Experts
If you’ve lived in Austin, Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country area long enough, you’ve seen your fair share of hailstorms. Whether you’ve been unfortunate enough to have had to deal with hail damage yourself, or you’ve felt that dread and worry with a severe thunderstorm approaching, or sighed in relief when you weren’t affected but you saw the destruction in another area, hail has affected you or someone you know in the greater Austin area.
But what if a bad hail storm doesn’t miss you?
Not everyone knows their way around hail damage, especially when stressed and upset during and after a bad storm. This is an important note to make because after a major storm, suddenly dozens of these so-called commercial hail restoration experts pop up–storm chasers crawl out of the woodwork, taking advantage of traumatized business owners. Lowballing bids just to jack the price later, cutting corners, using poor quality materials, doing shoddy work, not finishing jobs, disappearing when paid but not finishing the job, not honoring warranties when problems from poor workmanship arise because they are already out of business: these are examples of why many people are understandably distrustful of roofing companies. Ripping off storm victims is just morally corrupt.
This is why so many of the true professional roofing companies in Austin have stepped up their community education work in recent years. Many are local, family-owned businesses–like THR Roofing Solutions–that serve with integrity and their reputation means everything to them. They want to be sure that the public is at least knowledgeable of the basics that go into commercial hail restoration and repair so that they don’t get ripped off.
It’s also vital that your Austin roofing company thoroughly understands how to work with insurance to advocate for you throughout the process. They should itemize all needed repairs, handle resistance from the insurance company, and help advocate for you to be given an adequate settlement that covers all costs without compromising quality. This allows all damages to be expertly repaired, leaving nothing incomplete or cutting any corners.
Perhaps the biggest thing experts wish the public understood about hail is that at the end of the day, hail is truly destructive. Newscasts and social media video tend to show hail falling in backyards, porches, and parking lots with very little fanfare. What they don’t show you is the destruction it causes. BILLIONS of dollars in damages are caused every year in the U.S. by hail. Those ballistic projectiles of ice hurtling from the sky are not to be taken lightly.
Other important info about hail worth knowing includes:
Size of Hail Varies A Lot — Variations in the size of hail can be quite immense, with everything from a pea to a grapefruit. Furthermore, the size of hail also determines just how fast the stone is falling. Some hailstones about golf ball size can reach speed in the 50-60 mph range, with larger stones being able to hit over 100 mph!
Even the smallest hail is capable of damage, so even if your hail was on the pea-sized end of the range, it’s still a good idea to get a complimentary inspection from THR Roofing Solutions.
Hail Almost Always Comes with Rain and Wind Damage — Restoration experts emphasize that while it can be devastating to see how much damage hail caused your business, also remember the high likelihood of major rain/wind damage that occurred. Few things can be as catastrophic as water damage and high winds. Depending on how badly windows or the roof were impacted by hail during a storm, the situation may be dire. Tornadoes often accompany hail storms.
Don’t Wait–Time is Critical After a Hailstorm!
Commercial hail restoration experts care deeply about getting the public to understand that time is of the essence. This applies to getting on the premises, inspecting and documenting damage, and starting the insurance claim filing. It is very likely that if one business was heavily impacted by a passing storm system, many other homes and businesses were as well. This means that insurance companies will be doing their best to keep up with a flood of claims, leaving plenty of room for mistakes to happen, and reports to fall through the cracks.
What Should You Do First After a Hailstorm?
If your business has been hit by hail, take these steps as soon as possible:
🔹 Inspect your property – Look for dents, cracks, or leaks, but remember that not all damage is visible from the ground. If it is safe and you have the capability, visually inspect your roof.
🔹 Check gutters, vents, and outdoor units – Hail damage isn’t limited to roofs; Windows, Doors, Soffits, HVAC units, metal siding, and fences can also take a hit.
🔹 Document everything – Take videos of the hail and any damage. Take time-stamped photos of any visible damage and keep a record of the storm date and time it hit, for your insurance claim.
🔹 Call THR Roofing Solutions for a free inspection – We’ll provide an accurate, detailed assessment so you know exactly what needs to be done.
THR Roofing Solutions has made a name for itself as the commercial hail restoration experts in Texas. We are based in the Lone Star State and are dedicated to being an advocate for our clients. It’s tough enough facing the uncertainty that comes with having your business out of commission for an unknown amount of time. The last thing you need to worry about is fighting for a complete insurance claim and making sure the work is done to your satisfaction.
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