North Texas storms don’t ask permission. One hail event or high-wind night can leave your Frisco roof with damage you can’t see from the ground — and by the time a leak shows up inside, the problem is usually bigger (and costlier) than it had to be.
Here’s exactly what to do after a storm, how a professional roof inspection works, and how to keep your options open with insurance.
First, stay off the roof
It’s tempting to grab a ladder and look for yourself. Don’t. Wet or hail-battered roofing is slick and unstable, and untrained eyes miss the damage that matters most — bruised shingles, lifted flashing, and compromised seals. A ground-level look plus a few photos of any obvious debris is all you need before calling a professional.
What storm damage actually looks like
After a North Texas storm, a trained inspector checks for:
– Hail bruising — soft, dark spots where the granules are knocked off, exposing the mat underneath. Often invisible from the ground.
– Wind-lifted or missing shingles — especially along ridges and edges.
– Damaged flashing — around chimneys, vents and valleys, where leaks usually start.
– Granules in the gutters — a sign the shingle surface is wearing prematurely.
– Interior clues — ceiling stains, attic moisture, or daylight through the decking.
Any one of these can turn into an interior leak if it’s left alone through the next storm.
How a professional inspection works
At Pineapple Contractors, every storm inspection starts with a **Complimentary Professional Photo Audit (CPPA)**. Our IKO Certified team documents the roof, attic and exterior with photos — no cost, no pressure — and gives you a clear, written read on what we see: what’s urgent, what can wait, and whether you’re looking at a repair or a replacement.
That documentation matters for two reasons: it tells you the true condition of your roof, and it becomes the evidence you need if you decide to file an insurance claim.
The insurance side (and why documentation wins)
Most storm-damage roof work in Texas is handled through a homeowner’s insurance claim. The key is documentation done right, early. When you work with us:
1. We photograph and document the damage with a written scope.
2. We meet your adjuster on site so nothing gets missed or downplayed.
3. We walk the claim alongside you — you’re never negotiating with the insurance company alone.
You always decide whether to file. Our job is to make sure that if you do, the damage is documented thoroughly and fairly.
Why Frisco homeowners choose Pineapple
– **Local since 2005** — we’re based in North Texas, not a storm-chasing crew that disappears after the next hail event.
– **IKO Certified** — certified installs backed by 50-year product warranties.
– **RCAT License #03-0637** — a licensed, accountable Texas contractor.
– **5-star rated** by 400+ North Texas homeowners.
That’s The Pineapple Standard: careful work, clear communication, and a family-run team that treats your home like our own.
Don’t wait for the leak
The most expensive roof problems are the ones that sit through one more storm. If a recent storm rolled through Frisco or the surrounding DFW area, the smartest first step costs you nothing: **book your Complimentary Professional Photo Audit.**
📞 Call (972) 928-0788 or request an inspection online — and get a documented answer before the next storm makes the decision for you.
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*Pineapple Contractors · IKO Certified · RCAT License #03-0637 · 5-Star Rated · Serving Frisco, Plano, McKinney & all of Dallas–Fort Worth since 2005.*