Your Texas Storm-Season Roof Maintenance Checklist

In East Texas, storm season is not a question of if but when. Hail, straight-line winds, and heavy rain can age a roof years in a single afternoon. A little preparation goes a long way — and so does knowing exactly what to do once the skies clear.

Here is the checklist we share with Texas homeowners every year.

Before the storm: get ahead of the weather

• Clear your gutters and downspouts. Clogged gutters force water back under your shingles and along your fascia.
• Trim overhanging branches. Limbs that scrape or fall are a leading cause of wind damage.
• Secure loose items. Patio furniture and trampolines become projectiles in high wind.
• Know your baseline. Have a current RoofIQ score on file so you can prove the condition of your roof before any damage.

After the storm: document everything

Once it is safe, walk your property and look for trouble from the ground.

• Look for dented gutters, downspouts, and vents — often the first visible sign of hail.
• Scan the yard and driveway for shingle pieces or granules.
• Check your attic for new water stains or daylight.
• Photograph anything you find, with dates.

The homeowners who handle storm season best are the ones who treat their roof like a record, not a mystery. Document the condition, track the changes, and you are never guessing.

When to call a professional

Some damage is obvious. A lot of it is not — hail bruising in particular can be nearly invisible from the ground while still shortening your roof's life. If your area took a direct hit, get a licensed inspection even if everything looks fine.

Situation	Recommended action
Visible missing shingles	Schedule a repair inspection
Dented metal (gutters, vents)	Get a full hail inspection
New attic stains	Act quickly — likely a leak
No visible damage after a major storm	Still worth a professional check

Make it a habit, not a scramble

The single best thing you can do is stop treating each storm as a one-off emergency. With a RoofIQ score, every inspection updates one simple number, so you can see your roof holding steady — or catch a downward trend before it becomes a 2 a.m. leak.

Storm season is predictable. Your roof's response to it can be too.