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Calgary’s hail season runs June through early September with peak activity in July. A typical year brings 4+ severe hail events. Here’s how to prepare, respond, and recover.
Estimates by phone: (587) 804-9266 · Good Roofing · Calgary-owned since 2014 · 10-year workmanship warranty.
Calgary is the hail-claim capital of Canada. The 2020s have been the worst decade on record with $14M+ in insurance claims handled by Good Roofing alone. Below: the homeowner playbook for every stage of hail season.
01 · Section
Before the season (April–May)
Three steps that make every claim easier later.
- 01Photograph your roof from the ground on all four sides — your ‘before’ evidence
- 02Confirm your home insurance covers hail (essentially every Alberta policy does, but check the deductible)
- 03Book a free baseline drone inspection if your roof is over 15 years old
02 · Section
During a hail event
What to do as the storm hits.
- 01Stay inside — hail does damage to humans, not just roofs
- 02Photograph any aluminum (downspouts, AC fins, soffit) damage immediately after
- 03Walk the perimeter — granules in downspouts = roof damage
- 04Don’t climb the roof yourself — call us at 587-804-9266 for a free inspection
03 · Section
After damage
Order of operations.
- 011. Call us for a free drone inspection — photo report in 24 hours
- 022. Open your insurance claim — we coach you on what to say
- 033. Request your roofer be present for the adjuster inspection
- 044. We meet your adjuster on the roof and document every strike
- 055. Insurance issues scope — we supplement if light
- 066. We install your new Class 4 roof — most clients pay only deductible