Hail Roof Inspection in New Braunfels & San Antonio

Hail season in Central Texas peaks between April and July, and the New Braunfels to San Antonio corridor catches more storm-grade hail than almost any other part of the state. A roof that looks fine from the driveway can have impact damage that voids your insurance claim if you wait too long to document it.

Quick Answer: A hail damage roof inspection in New Braunfels or San Antonio is a visual evaluation of your roof covering, flashing, gutters, and accessories for impact damage from a recent hailstorm. The inspector documents granule loss, soft spots, bruising, and broken seals, all of which insurance carriers require to approve a claim. Most inspections run $150 to $400 as a standalone service, or are included in a full home inspection.

A hail damage roof inspection in New Braunfels and San Antonio isn't something to put off. Insurance carriers in Texas typically require claims to be filed within one year of the hail event, and many require the inspection to happen before they'll authorize a claim adjuster. Wait too long, and you're paying for a new roof out of pocket.

True South Home Inspection works with homeowners across the New Braunfels, San Antonio, Canyon Lake, and Boerne corridor after major hail events. Kevin Cearley (TREC #24687) is an InterNACHI Certified Roof Inspector and uses both ground-level evaluation and roof walks where access is safe to document hail damage with photographic evidence.

Why Central Texas Roofs Take So Much Hail

The I-35 corridor sits in one of the highest hail-frequency zones in the United States. The combination of warm Gulf moisture, cold front activity from the north, and Hill Country topography creates the conditions for storm-grade hail almost every spring and summer.

Recent hail events around New Braunfels, San Antonio, Schertz, and Boerne have produced stones from quarter-sized up to baseball-sized within a single storm system. A 2-inch hailstone hits asphalt shingles at over 75 miles per hour. That's enough force to bruise the mat, fracture granule embedding, and break the seal on the underlying course.

Roofs that took hail in 2019, 2021, or 2023 may have damage that wasn't filed and is now too old to claim. New damage from this year is filed-able if you act fast.

What Hail Damage Actually Looks Like

Most homeowners can't tell hail damage from normal wear, and that's by design. Asphalt shingle damage is subtle until you've trained your eye for it. We document four primary indicators on every hail inspection:

Granule Loss

Hail strikes knock granules off the surface of asphalt shingles. The exposed asphalt mat shows up as a dark, smooth circle. Concentrated granule loss along gutter lines, valley troughs, and on the south and west exposures is a strong indicator.

Bruising and Soft Spots

A hailstone can fracture the fiberglass mat under the surface without cracking the shingle. To the eye, the shingle looks fine. To the hand, it's soft, with a "bruise" you can feel by pressing. Bruising compromises the shingle's water shedding life.

Broken Seal Strips

Hail can pop the factory seal between shingle courses. Once the seal is broken, wind lift and water intrusion are right behind it. We look for shingles that lift easily by hand or that are visibly displaced from the course below.

Damage to Soft Metals and Accessories

Soft metals tell the truth. Aluminum gutters, downspouts, vents, and flashing show hail dents that are dated and easy to photograph. Damage to soft metals plus visible roof damage builds the strongest insurance claim.

What's Included in the Roof Inspection

A True South hail damage roof inspection includes:

Ground-level photographic survey of all four elevations
On-roof walk where slope and condition allow safe access (drone or pole camera otherwise)
Documentation of all four damage indicators above
Inspection of vent boots, pipe collars, attic kickouts, and ridge caps
Evaluation of gutters, downspouts, and exterior soft metals
Attic inspection where accessible to confirm no internal water staining
Digital report with photos delivered within 24 hours

The report is formatted in a way insurance adjusters expect. We don't write claims, we don't negotiate with insurers, and we're not a contractor trying to sell you a roof. We document.

Cost of a Hail Damage Roof Inspection in New Braunfels

A standalone roof inspection runs $150 to $400 depending on roof size, slope, height, and access. A full home inspection that includes roof evaluation prices at $350 to $550. If you're buying a home that's recently been through a hail event, ask about adding a thermal scan of attic and ceiling areas to confirm there's no concealed water intrusion.

Use the online quote tool or call 737-414-2364 for an exact price.

When to Schedule After a Hailstorm

Document fast. Major Central Texas hail events produce a wave of claims, and adjusters get backlogged within days. Best practice:

Within 7 days of the storm: schedule an inspection.
File your claim with the inspection report attached.
Get a contractor estimate after the inspection, not before.
Let your adjuster review the documentation before authorizing repair.

Filing a claim without documentation gives the adjuster room to deny or underpay. Documentation up front changes the conversation.

Service Area for Roof Inspections

We serve hail-damaged properties across:

New Braunfels and Comal County
San Antonio (Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, Cibolo Canyons, North Central)
Schertz, Selma, Cibolo, Universal City
Boerne, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Fair Oaks Ranch
Canyon Lake and Spring Branch
Seguin and New Berlin
Wimberley, Kyle, Buda, San Marcos

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a hail damage roof inspection cost in New Braunfels? Standalone roof inspections run $150 to $400. A full home inspection including roof evaluation is $350 to $550 depending on home size.

How soon after a hailstorm should I get the roof inspected? Within seven days. Insurance carriers prioritize early claims and adjusters get harder to schedule as the wave hits. Documentation in week one is far stronger than documentation in month three.

Will you walk on my roof or use a drone? We walk roofs whenever slope and condition allow. Steep, slate, tile, or weather-compromised roofs are inspected from the ground or with drone or pole camera methods.

Can a home inspector file an insurance claim for me? No. Texas inspectors don't write or negotiate insurance claims. We provide the documentation that you, your roofer, or your public adjuster use to support a claim.

My roof looks fine from the driveway. Do I need an inspection? Probably yes. Hail damage is rarely visible from the ground. We've documented full-payout damage on roofs that looked clean from across the street.

What if my insurance denies the claim? You have the right to a re-inspection or a public adjuster review. A detailed third-party inspection report supports both.

Do you inspect roofs in San Antonio? Yes. We work across the entire greater San Antonio and New Braunfels region, including Schertz, Boerne, and the wider Hill Country.

Schedule Your Hail Damage Roof Inspection

Don't wait for the next storm or for your claim window to close. Call Kevin Cearley at 737-414-2364, email tshi@truesouthinspect.com, or book online. Photo-documented reports inside 24 hours. Serving New Braunfels, San Antonio, Boerne, Canyon Lake, and the Texas Hill Country.