Hail Damage Siding Checklist
Adjusters miss damage when homeowners do not document it properly. This checklist tells you exactly what to photograph and how to label it.
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Why This Matters
Hail damage to siding is sneaky — small cracks, denting, and shattered panel ends often look like normal wear. Adjusters only pay for what they can see and document. Homeowners who walk the adjuster through a labeled photo set tend to get full claims approved 30 to 40 percent more often than homeowners who hand over a stack of phone pictures. This checklist tells you exactly which 12 photo angles, measurements, and upgrade-eligible items to capture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hail leaves circular impact marks, cracks radiating from a center point, dents on the bottom edges of panels (where panels are weakest), and damage on multiple sides of the house in clusters. Wear-and-tear damage is uniform across all walls. If only the north and west sides of your house show damage, that is hail-pattern, not age.
Compare the deductible to repair cost. If full siding replacement is needed, claim it. If only a few panels are dented and your deductible is $2,500, repair out of pocket and avoid the rate increase.
If hail damages part of your siding and the original color or product is no longer available, your policy may require the insurer to replace all visible siding so the home matches. Most homeowner policies in hail-prone states include this coverage but adjusters often skip it. Ask directly.
Most policies require notice within 60 to 365 days of the loss. Damage from a storm 18 months ago is much harder to claim. Document and report immediately — even if you do not file the actual claim right away.
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