Featured Project Plymouth Hail Damaged Roof Replaced in a Single Day A hailstorm rolled through Plymouth, and Shawn had no way of knowing from the driveway whether his shingles had actually taken a hit. He called us for a free roof inspection, which is the only honest way to answer that question. Shawn is a Plymouth, Minnesota homeowner with a 36-square asphalt shingle roof — a big surface area for hail to do a number on. Up top, we found textbook storm damage: visible hail hits, granules knocked loose, and bruised matting underneath. The question quickly shifted from "is there damage?" to "how do we get this handled through your insurance?" Key Takeaways THE CHALLENGE Hail left bruised matting and granule loss across a 36-square Plymouth roof that looked fine from the ground. THE SYSTEM We installed ice and water shield, roofing felt, and Owens Corning Duration shingles, plus new turtle vents and pipe boots. THE RESULT Shawn paid only his deductible and got a brand-new roof with a lifetime limited warranty, completed in one day. Hail damage rarely announces itself with a leak. It breaks the bond between the granules and the asphalt, and the matting underneath bruises like fruit — damage that turns into leaks a few seasons later. Because the hits were spread across the roof, we recommended Shawn call his insurance company and file a hail loss claim rather than chase patch repairs that would never catch up. Project Summary Client Profile: Shawn, a Plymouth homeowner Project Location: Plymouth, Minnesota (Twin Cities metro) Primary Objective: Document hail damage during a Free Roof Inspection and get the roof restored through an approved insurance claim. System Installed: Ice and water shield, roofing felt, and Owens Corning Duration shingles installed by our Shingle Roofing Contractor crew, with new turtle vents and pipe boots. Key Outcome: Full 36-square replacement completed in one day; Shawn paid only his deductible and received a lifetime limited warranty. Hail Damage Found in Plymouth We got on the roof and walked it slope by slope. The shingles showed noticeable hail hits, missing granules, and bruised matting — the soft spots you feel with your hand before you ever see them in a photo. Nothing was leaking yet, and that is exactly when a homeowner has the most leverage. Once bruised shingles fail, water is already into the decking and the attic, and the repair bill grows well past shingles. We told Shawn what we saw plainly and recommended he file a claim for hail loss. Adjuster Meeting and One-Day Install We met the insurance adjuster on site and walked him through every area of damage we had marked. He agreed the hailstorm made the roof a total loss, and the claim was approved for a full replacement. Shawn then picked a new shingle color as close as possible to the original, so the house kept its look. On install day, the dumpster sat on the driveway right next to the house, so debris went straight off the roof and into the container. We set up a Catch-all system around the perimeter so falling shingles couldn't scuff the siding or windows during tear-off. The old roof came off in a couple of hours, then we installed the ice and water shield and roofing felt before installing the Owens Corning Duration shingles, and we replaced every turtle vent and pipe boot while we were up there. If you want to see the Owens Corning Shingles we install, or you're comparing options with a Plymouth Roofing crew, we're happy to walk you through them. New Roof for a Deductible All 36 squares were torn off and reinstalled in one day. Shawn's out-of-pocket cost was his deductible, and insurance covered the rest of the hail loss. The new roof carries a lifetime limited warranty. He was very happy with the end result, and the practical win goes beyond looks. New vents and pipe boots mean the penetrations are no longer the weak point, and the ice and water shield gives the eaves real protection through our freeze-thaw winters. For anyone sorting through paperwork after a storm, our Insurance Claims Assistance covers the same documentation and adjuster meeting we handled for Shawn. Think Hail Hit Your Roof? We've been inspecting and replacing hail-damaged roofs across Plymouth, Maple Grove, and the Minneapolis metro since 2005. We get on the roof, give you an honest, straightforward assessment, and if there's no real damage, we'll tell you that too. When there is, we meet your adjuster on site and stand by the work long after the last nail. Need a second opinion on a roof in Plymouth after the last storm? Call us or schedule a free inspection and we'll take a look. You can also read more about Hail Damage Roof Repair before you reach out. A to Z Construction124 County Rd 81, Maple Grove, MN 55369Call 612-366-1386 or Schedule Online Frequently Asked Questions Will filing a hail claim in Plymouth raise my insurance rates? Your premium shouldn't go up just because Mother Nature sent hail through your neighborhood. Hail is outside your control, and that's what your policy is there for. Shawn got a brand-new roof for the price of his deductible only. How can I tell if my roof has hail damage? Hail damage to a roof isn't always noticeable from the ground. The best way to know for sure is to get up on the roof and look at the shingles up close, feeling the areas of impact for bruised matting and missing granules. That's exactly what we do during a free inspection, and if your roof is fine, we'll say so. How long do I have to file after a hail storm? Most insurance companies allow one to two years to file a claim and get the damage taken care of. Waiting isn't in your favor, though — the longer it sits, the harder it is to tie the damage to a specific storm, and bruised shingles keep breaking down in the meantime. If hail hit your area last season, it's worth having the roof looked at now.