Storm & hail damage inspections
Storm damage isn't always dramatic. That's the problem.
Hail can dent metal roofing, crack coatings, damage solar panels, affect skylights, compromise flashings, dent gutters and create future corrosion or water-entry risks. Left unchecked, small areas of damage become bigger problems.
Hidden damage
You can't always see it from the driveway
A roof can look fine from the street and still have hail damage, compromised roof penetrations, affected solar panels, damaged skylights or dented guttering.
Many homeowners assume their roof is fine because there are no visible leaks or ceiling stains. But hail and storm damage is often impossible to identify safely from the ground, and it can keep getting worse long before obvious signs appear.
Left untreated, hidden damage can lead to:
- Roof leaks and internal water damage
- Rust, corrosion and deterioration
- Damage to insulation, gutters and solar
- Mould growth
- Electrical risks from water ingress
- Repairs that are harder to resolve later
Watch: an inspector uses chalk to highlight hail dents that are hard to see on a metal roof.
Common storm damaged items
What hail and storms typically damage
These are the items we most often find affected, and the ones most often left off an insurer's scope.
- Metal roof sheets
- Ridge capping
- Flashings
- Gutters & downpipes
- Skylights
- Solar panels
- Roof vents & penetrations
- Window frames & insect screens
- External cladding
- Roller doors
- Air-conditioning units
- Fencing & sheds
Why timing matters
The longer you wait, the harder it gets
If damage isn't identified early, it can become:
- Harder to link to a storm event, as time passes and records fade
- Harder to separate from older wear and deterioration
- More expensive to fix as water entry and corrosion set in
A timely inspection documents the condition of your property and supports better decisions. Replacing a roof can cost tens of thousands of dollars, so it pays to know where you stand.
If your property has been through a hailstorm or severe weather event, get it checked.
Claim support referrals
If damage is found, you won't be left guessing
Our job is to inspect, document and report. Where claim help is needed, we only refer clients to suitable claim management companies with the correct financial services licensing.
You stay in control of your property, your insurer and your decisions.
How claim referrals work- Correctly licensed referrals onlyClaim help comes from appropriately licensed specialists.
- Dual inspections with assessorsIf the assessor can't find the damage, we can attend and help point it out.
- Evidence from day oneThe right report at the start gives you a stronger foundation.
Get the All Clear
Think your property may have storm damage?
Don't climb on your roof or try to judge it from the ground. Book a free inspection and get clear evidence before you decide anything.
- We work for the owner, not the insurance company
- Residential and commercial properties across QLD & NSW
- Licensed building reports built on clear evidence
- No hidden costs. Any free inspection or funded report is explained upfront
Prefer to talk to someone?
07 5224 2224Request your free inspection
Tell us about your property. We'll confirm whether we're inspecting in your area and book a time that suits you.