Big Lake, Minnesota
Reliable Certified Roof Assessment in Big Lake, MN
The National Weather Service measured a four inch hailstone in Big Lake just after midnight on July 14, 2024. That is well past the size that bruises and fractures asphalt shingles, and a lot of roofs on the late 1990s and 2000s lots here took it without anyone getting up to look.
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Hail damage does not announce itself
Hail bruising is easy to miss from a ladder. We chalk a test square on each slope and count the hits inside it, because an adjuster wants a density, not an impression. On the simple gable and hip roofs in the newer platted subdivisions the north and west slopes usually carry the most, along with soft metal that dents first: vents, the furnace flue cap, the gutter apron. The older shoreline cottages on Big Lake and Lake Mitchell need a different pass, since additions and reroofed porches often mean three or four different shingle ages on one house. We note the lot too. At under three square miles the city is tight, and a small driveway changes how a replacement gets staged. If the report points to replacement, ask us about Brava tile roofing, which is built to take an impact that would bruise asphalt.
Certified Roof Assessment in Big Lake
What the hail check actually covers
Chalked test squares on every slope
We mark a test square on each slope and count bruises inside it. That density is what an adjuster works from, and it is the difference between a paid claim and a denied one.
Soft metal checked first
Vents, flue caps, gutter aprons and window wraps dent before shingles bruise. Hits on soft metal are the cleanest evidence that hail of a damaging size actually fell on your house.
The July 2024 storm date matched
Damage gets tied to a storm date, including the July 14, 2024 event. Insurers care whether the hail hit within the policy window, so the report says when, not just what.
Staging planned for a tight lot
The city covers under three square miles and the subdivision lots are small. We look at where a dumpster and a materials drop can sit before quoting, so nothing surprises the neighbors.
Mixed shingle ages sorted out
Shoreline cottages on Lake Mitchell often carry additions and reroofed porches of different ages. We date each section separately, because one slope failing does not mean the whole roof is done.
Claim ready file, no claim required
You get the file whether or not you file. Some homeowners use it to argue a claim, some to price a sale, and some to decide the roof can wait another few winters.
Why homeowners here call us after hail
Still here next spring
Out of town crews follow hail and move on. We are based in Eden Prairie and work this county year round, so we are still reachable next spring.
We will tell you not to file
If the hits are cosmetic or the density is low, we say so. A denied claim on your record helps nobody, and we would rather be right than busy.
We meet your adjuster up there
Storm and insurance claims are a normal part of our work. When the adjuster comes out, we can be on the roof pointing at the same test squares we photographed.
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A 5.0 rating across 217 Google reviews, earned on jobs like this one. Ask us for addresses in Big Lake and drive by the work before you decide.
Someone answers at two in the morning
We are open twenty four hours, seven days. After a night hail event you are not waiting until Monday to find out whether your roof is open.
What people near Big Lake say
The crew arrived early and spread tarps all around the house to capture every bit of debris. By 3:00 PM, my entire roof was completely finished.
Hazel JamesRoof replacement, Minneapolis, MN Orange Exteriors fixed a minor leak that involved replacing flashing and a few shingles blown off our roof. Timely, quality work. Great ideas to keep our roof going long term.
Jim ThomasStorm damage repair From sales to construction crew to upper management, they helped make an insurance battle a breeze. This is the best contractor interaction I have ever had.
Jim NormanRoof replacement
Big Lake hail and roof questions
What people in Big Lake ask us about this work. If yours is not covered, call and ask.
Was my Big Lake roof damaged by the July 2024 hail?
Possibly, and you cannot tell from the ground. The stone the National Weather Service measured here on July 14, 2024 was four inches, far past what fractures asphalt. But hail falls in narrow lanes, so a house two streets over can be hammered while yours is untouched. That is what the assessment settles.
Is it too late to file for hail damage from a past Big Lake storm?
It depends on your carrier and your policy language. Many allow a claim for some time after the date of loss, but the burden is on you to show the damage matches that storm. A dated, photographed report is what makes that argument. Call your carrier, and get the roof documented before another season of wear muddies it.
Can you get a dumpster onto a small lot near Lakeside Park?
Usually yes, and we look at that during the assessment. The city is only about 2.9 square miles and the platted lots are tight, so driveway width, setbacks and where the neighbor parks all matter. Sometimes the answer is a smaller container and more trips, or loading straight into a trailer instead.
Find out what the hail did
Free assessment with chalked test squares, photographs and a dated report you can hand to your carrier. We work Big Lake regularly and will set a time that suits you.
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Tell us what is going on with your roof, siding, windows, or gutters. We will take a look and give you a straight answer, including when the answer is that you can wait.
- Phone(612) 600-8529
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- Office6600 City West Pkwy Suite 375, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
- HoursOpen 24 hours, Sunday to Saturday
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