Siding damage after hail storms
Hailstones and wind-driven debris can strike siding surfaces with significant force. Vinyl, aluminum, fiber cement, and wood siding may show dents, cracks, punctures, or impact marks following severe storms.
Because siding damage may appear subtle at first, many homeowners request professional inspections after major hail events to determine whether storm damage occurred.
Common signs of possible siding hail damage
- Dents or circular impact marks on vinyl or aluminum siding
- Cracked or split siding panels
- Paint chips or coating loss on siding surfaces
- Loose or misaligned siding sections after high winds
These signs may indicate storm damage, but proper confirmation requires a safe inspection performed by trained professionals.
Exterior inspections should be performed safely
Storm damage inspections often require evaluating elevated sections of a structure, including siding near roof lines or upper walls. Attempting to inspect these areas without proper safety equipment can be dangerous.
Property owners should avoid climbing ladders or accessing roofs to check storm damage themselves.
Inspection professionals use proper safety equipment and procedures to document siding damage safely.
Siding inspection routing across Oklahoma
StormCheckOK routes siding inspection requests across Oklahoma following hail and severe weather events. Inspection documentation may help property owners determine whether exterior siding was impacted by the storm.
Request a siding damage inspection
To request inspection routing for possible siding storm damage, call:
877-240-2506
Calls are routed to inspection providers handling storm damage assessments.