A hail storm on Oct 17 2016 in the state of MN?
 
Wow, that’s the first time I’ve witness this in my lifetime and that’s more than 30 years of weather. Eagan and Cottage Grove MN both experienced a strong amount of 1″ – 1.5” hail (quarter size) for approximately five minutes during the late evening. Eagan hail damage has been spotted previously from a September 20th storm this year and they got hit again last night.
 
The hail was traveling with a heavy winds up to 50mph, these types of winds are considered damaging by the National Severe Storms Laboratory. Wind carrying hail stones the size of frozen grapes can cause major damage to homes, cars and crops.
 

@kare11wx Hail that just fell in Eagan – Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle Road pic.twitter.com/pJ4hWa52o5

— Rhyno (@rhyno186) September 21, 2016

 
So how can you identify a hail damaged roof or property damaged by the storm?
 
 

How to spot hail damage on your property

 
 
Inspect (from the ground) metal objects that may have been dented or dimpled by the hail stones. Typically a hail stone will be driven into gutters, A/C units, window wrapping and doors.

It’s best to check these areas first to determine the amount of damage that may have occurred during the storm.
 
 

What do you do if you think you have hail damage to your property?

 
 
The easiest thing to do is to call an expert in the field. You’ll want to call a storm damage restoration company in your area that can provide you with advice on what the next move is.

Our Eagan Hail Damage team is equipped to serve the state of Minnesota, but mostly the Twin Cities area. Our advice to property owners is to find a local, licensed contractor with longevity in the business.
 
 
Why?

A qualified contractor with these characteristics will be able to offer the following to a storm damage victim:
 
 

1. Free Inspection for Hail Damage by Certified Inspectors.

2. Guidance throughout entire storm damage claims process.

3. Enhancements in Claim Package to ensure max replacement costs.

4. Complete project walk-through from start to finish.

5. Workmanship Warranty to cover complete renovation.
 
 

 
 
If you’re an Eagan or Cottage Grove homeowner with a hail damaged roof or you’re not sure if you have damage, we’d love to help. Give our friendly team members a call at our office to book a free inspection – 952.933.4510.

If not, we recommend asking friends and family members if they have had good experiences with any local contractors in your neighborhood that have performed storm damage restoration projects.