Quick Answer: Tarp a hail-damaged Calgary roof only when interior water entry is active and you can do it safely from a ladder or with someone on the ground spotting. Use a heavy-duty 6 mil polyethylene tarp, 1x3 wood furring strips, screws, and a magnet for nail cleanup. Cover the damaged area plus 1 metre of overlap on all sides, secure with strips screwed into the roof deck along edges, and remove within 90 days. Professional emergency tarping ($300 to $800) is the safer o

Quick Answer: In the first 72 hours after a Calgary hailstorm: document the storm and damage with photos and weather reports (hour 0 to 2), check the interior for water entry (hour 2 to 6), call your insurance company and open the claim (hour 6 to 24), arrange emergency tarping if needed (hour 12 to 48), and get an independent contractor assessment in parallel with the adjuster's inspection (hour 24 to 72). Avoid signing with door-knocking contractors during this window. The

Quick Answer: Calgary hail damage roof repair typically costs $500 to $8,000, depending on damage severity. Minor repairs (a few shingles, a single flashing) run $500 to $1,000. Moderate repairs (multiple slope sections, vent and flashing replacement) run $1,000 to $3,000. Major repairs (widespread damage across multiple slopes) run $3,000 to $5,000+. Most insurance-covered repairs land between $1,500 and $4,000 after the deductible. A hail damage repair quote in Calgary depe

Quick Answer: Calgary hail damage shows up as dark circular bruises on shingles where granules have been knocked off, a sudden increase in granule debris in gutters and downspouts, dented metal flashing or vents, cracked vent caps, and damage to outdoor metal surfaces like air conditioner fins or car panels. Damage from pea-sized (12 mm) hail and larger is common but often subtle from the ground. A professional assessment confirms scope. Hail damage in Calgary isn't always dr

Quick Answer: Calgary hail damage roof repair typically costs $500 to $8,000 depending on severity, with most insurance-covered repairs landing between $1,500 and $4,000. After a hailstorm, document the damage, call your insurer within 48 hours, get an independent contractor assessment, and decide between repair and full replacement based on damage scope and roof age. Class 4 impact-resistant upgrades during repair are often the smartest long-term move. A Calgary hailstorm ca