Hail damage roof inspection in Arvada

What we check on Arvada roofs

Arvada's roofs change a lot by neighborhood, so the inspection does too. On the older ranches and bi-levels around Olde Town and Ralston Road, we check the decking from the attic side and look closely at patched flashing, because a hit on an old repair leaks first. In Ralston Valley and Westwoods, many two-story homes are on their second or third roof, so we check whether a past replacement left the drip edge or ventilation short. In the newer northwest neighborhoods near Candelas and Leyden Rock, builder-grade shingles that are 10 to 15 years old often show cracked mats and granule loss after one bad storm, and we note the shingle line so your HOA approval is easy if the roof needs replacing.

Recent hail near Arvada

Storm reports show about 305 hail reports within 10 miles of Arvada since 2004. Arvada was in the path of the May 8, 2017 west-metro storm, which caused about $2.3 billion in insured damage. In June 2026, observers reported 1.5-inch hail just east of Arvada and 1.75-inch hail north of Golden on the same afternoon.

Hail counts and dates are from National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center reports compiled by StormerSite. Check your own address for hail.

How a free hail inspection works

1. Ground check. We start with the soft metals: gutters, downspouts, vents, window wraps and the AC unit. Dents there show how big the hail was and which direction it came from.
2. On the roof. We walk every slope we can safely walk and mark test areas, counting hits on the shingles and checking for cracked mats, missing granules and broken seals. We also check the flashing, pipe jacks and ridge.
3. Attic, if needed. On older homes or when there's a leak, we check the decking and look for water stains from below.
4. Photo report. You get the photos and a plain-language summary: no damage, minor repair, or damage that's likely worth a claim.
5. You decide. Filing a claim is up to you. If you file and hire us, we meet your adjuster on the roof and show the damage. You stay in charge of your claim.

Hail damage or normal wear?

Hail leaves round, random hits: dark spots where granules were knocked off, soft bruises you can feel, and cracks in the shingle mat. Normal aging looks different: even granule loss across the whole roof, curling edges, and cracking along the sun-facing slopes. Insurance generally covers storm damage, not wear, so telling the two apart is the main point of the inspection. Read more in our after-the-storm checklist.

Arvada hail inspection questions

Do I need HOA approval just for an inspection in Arvada?

No. An inspection doesn't change anything on your home. HOA approval only comes up if the roof is replaced and the shingle color or style changes.

Can you tell if my Arvada roof was hit in the June 2026 storms?

Usually, yes. Fresh hail hits look different from old ones: the granules are freshly knocked off and soft metals like vents and gutters show new dents. We date what we find as closely as the evidence allows.

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