Hail Damage Roof Repair in Rockford, IL

Rockford and Northern Illinois sit in one of the most hail-prone regions in the country. Even a short storm can do real damage to a roof, and most of it can’t be seen from the driveway. If hail came through your neighborhood, a close-up inspection is the best way to find out where your roof stands.

Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding has been helping Rockford-area homeowners recover from hail since 2006, working out of our Rockford roofing office on Fincham Drive.

What Hail Does to a Shingle

Hail rarely punches a hole straight through. The damage is usually quieter than that, and it shortens the life of the roof.

Granule loss. Hail knocks off the granules that protect asphalt shingles from the sun. You might see them piled up at the downspouts.
Bruising. A soft spot where the mat underneath has been crushed, even though the surface looks okay.
Cracks and fractures. Bigger stones can split a shingle outright.
Dented metal. Vents, flashing and pipe collars dent and bend, which can open a path for water.
Siding damage. Vinyl can crack or chip, and aluminum siding dents.

Left alone, hail damage tends to show up later as leaks, sometimes months after the storm.

Signs to Check After a Hailstorm

From the ground, look at the soft metal first: dents in roof vents, the mailbox, a grill lid or the car tell you how big the hail was. Check the siding for chips or cracks on the side the storm came from. Look at your downspout outlets for loose granules. Then let us get on the roof and look at the shingles up close.

See what a full roof inspection in Rockford covers.

Our Hail Damage Repair Process

Free inspection. We look over the roof, siding and the rest of the exterior and document every hit with photos and measurements. Schedule yours here.
Straight answer. We show you what we found and tell you whether it looks like enough damage to talk to your insurer. If it isn’t, we’ll say so.
Insurance support. You file the claim. We give you the documentation and can meet your adjuster at the house. Read more about insurance claim help.
Repair or replacement. Depending on the damage, we fix the affected areas or replace the roof. Most roofs are replaced in a single day.
Warranty. As a GAF Master Elite contractor (a distinction GAF gives fewer than 2% of roofers), we can offer a 50-year GAF warranty with up to 30 years on workmanship on qualifying roofs (GAF eligibility rules apply). GAF requirements apply.

Hail Damage vs. Wear and Tear

Hail is one kind of storm damage, and adjusters look for a pattern that’s different from wind damage or normal aging. Hail hits are scattered and random, often heavier on the side the storm came from. Blistering or cracking from age looks different. Our experience helping thousands of Rockford-area homeowners through roof claims means we know exactly what to document and how to present it. For wind, see wind damage repair.

Hail Damage to Siding

Hail that hits the roof usually hits the siding too. If yours is cracked or dented, we can replace it. We install Mastic and Norandex vinyl and James Hardie fiber cement, and most siding jobs take 1 to 2 days. See siding installation.

Don’t Wait Too Long

Insurance policies set their own deadlines for reporting storm damage, and the longer you wait, the harder it is to tie the damage to a particular storm. Check your policy, and get an inspection soon after the hail.

You pay your deductible on any claim. If something is missed in the insurer’s estimate, read about roof insurance supplements.

Rockford Hail in NOAA’s Storm Records

Large hail is not rare around Rockford. NOAA’s Storm Events Database, which collects National Weather Service storm reports, lists these recent hits in and near the city:

April 30, 2022: hail up to 1.5 inches, about ping pong ball size, at the Rockford airport. In the same storms, a National Weather Service review of drone footage and radar found a narrow path of 70 to 80 mph straight-line winds near 9th Street and Broadway.
June 29, 2023: in the middle of the night, photos showed hail at least 2 inches across in Loves Park, and 1.25-inch stones fell in Machesney Park.
May 16, 2025: quarter-size hail, 1 inch across, was measured at the Rockford airport.
July 10, 2025: 1-inch hail fell in Rockford, and stones up to 1.5 inches hit Loves Park and Machesney Park. One Loves Park report said the hail kept falling for about 10 minutes.
April 17, 2026: hail up to 2.25 inches was reported at Durand and Lake Summerset, elsewhere in Winnebago County.

Counting every spot in the county, NOAA lists 24 hail reports in Winnebago County from 2021 through 2025. A storm can drop quarter-size hail on one neighborhood and miss the next one, so if your street got hit, have the roof looked at even if friends across town saw nothing.

Machesney Park has its own long record. Our Machesney Park hail history lists dated NOAA reports from the village, including golf ball size hail on May 15, 2017 and the EF1 tornado that crossed its west side on March 31, 2023.

Here Before the Storm, and Still Here After

After a big hailstorm, out-of-town roofing companies often show up for a few weeks and then move on. Martin Exteriors is family-owned, has been roofing in the Rockford area since 2006, and works from an office on Fincham Drive in Rockford plus our main office on Main Street in Roscoe. We put on hundreds of roofs every year, so the company that inspects your hail damage is the same one you can call years from now about your warranty.

We help with your claim and can work with your adjuster if needed. Our credentials stay local too: GAF Master Elite, GAF 2-Star President’s Club recognition, and CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster and 5-Star Contractor.

Before you sign with anyone after a hailstorm, read how to spot a storm chaser, with the Illinois rules on licenses, deductibles and canceling a contract.

What Our Customers Say

“Highly Recommend Martin Exteriors! After a recent hailstorm caused significant damage to our roof and siding, we reached out to Jeff Smith with Martin Exteriors, and we’re so glad we did. From the very first inspection to the final cleanup, Jeff and their team were incredibly professional and easy to work with.”

Jim V., Google review

“Dustin Watkins was absolutely outstanding! He was very professional, coordinated everything, kept his promises, returned our calls promptly and followed up on all our questions and concerns in a timely manner.”

Eve D., Google review

Trusted by Rockford Homeowners

Family-owned. Our family serving your family since 2006.
GAF Master Elite contractor
Thousands of Rockford-area homeowners helped through roof claims since 2006
What Rocks Rockford Best Roofing Contractor, 7 years running (2020 to 2026), and What Rocks Rockford Best Siding Contractor, 2021 to 2025
Financing as low as $149/month for qualified buyers

Hail damage won’t fix itself. Schedule a free hail damage inspection or call (815) 624-6278. Someone answers 24/7.

Areas We Serve

We proudly serve homeowners and businesses across northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a roof have hail damage that I can’t see?

Yes. Bruising and granule loss usually can’t be seen from the ground. Dented vents or siding are a good clue, but a close-up inspection is the only way to know for sure.

What size hail damages a roof?

It depends on the shingle, its age and the wind behind the storm. Smaller hail can still knock granules off an older roof. That’s why we inspect instead of guessing.

Will insurance pay for a new roof after hail?

That’s up to your insurer and your policy. We document the damage and can meet your adjuster, but we can’t promise an outcome. You’re responsible for your deductible.

Do you repair hail damage to siding too?

Yes. We replace hail-damaged siding with Mastic or Norandex vinyl or James Hardie fiber cement, and most siding jobs take 1 to 2 days.

Has Rockford had large hail recently?

Yes. NOAA’s Storm Events Database lists 1.5-inch hail at the Rockford airport on April 30, 2022, quarter-size hail there on May 16, 2025, and 1-inch hail in Rockford on July 10, 2025, the same afternoon hail up to 1.5 inches fell in Loves Park and Machesney Park.

Are you a local Rockford roofer or a storm chaser?

Local. Martin Exteriors is family-owned and has served the Rockford area since 2006, with a Rockford office on Fincham Drive and our main office in Roscoe. Someone answers (815) 624-6278 24/7.

What does a free hail inspection include?

We check the shingles up close for bruising, cracks and lost granules, look at the vents, flashing and pipe collars for dents, and look over the downspouts and siding. Every hit gets photos and measurements, and we tell you plainly whether it looks like enough damage to bring to your insurer.