Nebraska Hailstorms Can Cause Serious Damage — Here’s How to Respond
Lincoln, NE sits right in the heart of Hail Alley. Every spring and summer, severe thunderstorms bring hail that can damage your roof, siding, windows, gutters, and fencing — sometimes without visible signs from the ground. Knowing what to do immediately after a hailstorm can make the difference between a smooth insurance claim and a costly headache.
Step 1: Document Everything Before You Touch Anything
As soon as it’s safe to go outside, walk around your property and take photos and videos of any visible damage — dented gutters, cracked siding, broken window screens, damaged fence sections, and debris on the ground. Photograph your roof from the ground level if you can see missing or damaged shingles. Do not climb on your roof — leave that to the professionals.
Step 2: Call a Professional for a Free Inspection
Many types of hail damage aren’t visible from the ground, especially on your roof. Hail can crack, bruise, and dislodge shingles in ways that only show up during a close-up inspection. At Gonzalez Transformations, we provide free post-storm roof and exterior inspections — we’ll document every issue and give you a full damage assessment.
Step 3: Contact Your Insurance Company
File your claim as soon as possible — most policies have time limits for reporting storm damage. Your insurance company will assign an adjuster to inspect the damage and determine coverage.
Step 4: Let Us Work with Your Adjuster
This is where it really helps to have a contractor on your side. We provide detailed photo documentation, damage reports, and material specifications that adjusters need to approve your claim. We’ve helped hundreds of Lincoln homeowners navigate this process successfully.
Step 5: Get the Repairs Done Right
Once your claim is approved, we schedule the work and handle everything — roof replacement, siding repair, gutter installation, painting, and any other exterior damage — all coordinated through one company.
Had a recent storm? Schedule your free storm damage inspection or call (402) 416-1954.
