How big does hail have to be to damage my roof?

Hail effects vary with size and density, wind, roofing material, age, and condition. Quarter-size hail is one inch in diameter. A roofing-company inspection is needed to assess the roof, and the insurer separately determines coverage under the policy.

How long do I have to file a hail claim in Georgia?

Deadlines vary by policy and circumstances. Review your policy and contact your insurer or agent promptly to confirm notice and filing requirements.

Should I call my insurance company first or get a roof inspection first?

Document visible conditions safely, review your policy, and contact your insurer or agent about coverage and reporting deadlines. A roofing company can inspect the roof and provide its own findings.

What's the difference between RCV and ACV on a roof claim?

ACV generally accounts for depreciation, while RCV generally does not, but deductibles, limits, conditions, and payment timing vary by policy. Check your documents and ask your insurer or agent to explain how your policy applies.

My neighbor's contractor offered to waive my deductible. Should I take it?

Review your deductible and how it applies with your insurer or agent. Be cautious of any proposal that hides or misstates project costs.

What areas of Metro Atlanta does A&E Roofing Advisors serve?

Requests are accepted across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, subject to partner availability, including Acworth, Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Cumming, Decatur, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Marietta, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Stone Mountain, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Vinings, and Woodstock.

Metro Atlanta Storm Preparation: A Homeowner Guide

Illustrative close-up of hailstones. — Illustrative hail image. Effects vary; this image does not establish damage at a property.

Editorial update: Earlier local event details were removed because they were not verified. This is an educational preparation guide, not a live forecast.

A warning is not a property inspection

A forecast describes potential conditions. Radar signatures can indicate conditions aloft but do not confirm hail size on the ground. Neither establishes damage at a particular home. Hail effects vary with the storm, material, and roof condition; there is no universal damage threshold used by this service.

Record what you can observe safely

Stay away from downed power lines and damaged structures. Do not climb onto the roof. Once conditions are safe, keep dated notes and ground-level photos of visible changes, such as displaced shingles, gutter separation, exterior marks, or interior staining. These observations do not establish cause or coverage.

Do not approach hazards to obtain photos. General safety information is available from the National Weather Service.

Prepare a roofing-company discussion

Describe the affected area, the timing of your observation, prior repairs if known, and whether water is entering now. Ask the company to inspect, explain its findings, and identify included and excluded work in a written proposal. See repair and leak request preparation, retail replacement planning, and the Cumming and Forsyth County guide.

Our hail-signs guide describes possible observations, not a diagnosis.

Keep policy questions separate

Review your policy and ask your insurer or agent about coverage, deductibles, records, and reporting requirements. ACV and RCV definitions and adjuster-visit preparation can help organize questions. Documentation does not determine payment.

One request, owner review first

Free Roof Score is a matching service, not a contractor or inspector. A&E reviews each request for at most one available independent company. A match and response time are not guaranteed. Submission is free to homeowners and there is no obligation to hire. A&E is compensated by the partner network only when a job moves forward.

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