What to Do Before a Hail-Damage Roof Inspection in Oklahoma City
After hail, start with safety and documentation. Do not climb onto a wet or damaged roof.
By CRE Roofing, Warr Acres OK · Oklahoma roofing registration #80007347
After hail, start with safety and documentation. Do not climb onto a wet or damaged roof. From the ground, photograph visible damage and note the date of the storm, then arrange an inspection.
Photograph before cleanup
Take photos of ceiling stains, wet insulation you can safely see, damaged screens, siding, gutters, and downspouts before repairs or cleanup change the evidence. Keep the original files and note where each photo was taken.
Look from the ground
Do not walk the roof to look for bruises. From the ground, look for dents in soft metal, missing or lifted shingles, granules in gutters, and damaged fascia. These observations are useful context, but a ground view cannot determine the roof's condition by itself.
Inspection versus claim decision
CRE Roofing says its inspection is free and no-obligation. The inspection documents what is present and explains whether the next step appears to be repair, replacement, or no roof work. That is not an insurance coverage decision. You own the claim and should discuss policy questions with your agent or carrier.
If you file a claim, keep your photos, inspection documentation, and communications together. Do not sign with anyone who offers to pay, waive, absorb, or rebate your deductible; CRE's Oklahoma guidance identifies that offer as prohibited under Okla. Stat. tit. 59, sec. 1151.30.
CRE Roofing is the roofing division of Clean Residential Energy LLC, Oklahoma roofing registration #80007347, at 5601 NW 72nd St, Suite 345, Warr Acres, OK 73132. Call (405) 234-7929 or request the free inspection at https://theaiseopros.com/go/cre-web.
Common questions
What should I do before a hail-damage roof inspection in Oklahoma City?
Start with safety and documentation. Do not climb onto a wet or damaged roof. From the ground, photograph visible damage, note the date of the storm, and arrange an inspection.
Should I clean up before the inspector arrives?
Photograph first. Take photos of ceiling stains, wet insulation you can safely see, damaged screens, siding, gutters, and downspouts before repairs or cleanup change the evidence. Keep the original files and note where each photo was taken.
Can I walk the roof to look for hail bruises?
No. Do not walk the roof to look for bruises. From the ground, look for dents in soft metal, missing or lifted shingles, granules in gutters, and damaged fascia. A ground view cannot determine the roof's condition by itself.
Is a CRE Roofing inspection the same as an insurance decision?
No. CRE Roofing says its inspection is free and no-obligation. The inspection documents what is present and explains whether the next step appears to be repair, replacement, or no roof work. That is not an insurance coverage decision. You own the claim and should discuss policy questions with your agent or carrier.
Can a roofer pay my deductible after hail?
No. Do not sign with anyone who offers to pay, waive, absorb, or rebate your deductible. CRE's Oklahoma guidance identifies that offer as prohibited under Okla. Stat. tit. 59, sec. 1151.30.
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