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Roofing: problems and fixes, explained by Chris

Chris Grimes is the only roofing member of BNI Preston Center. These guides are written for a Dallas–Fort Worth reader who has the problem right now: what is happening, what to check, when to call, and what it costs.

October 13, 2026 · 9 min read Hail came through last night: how to tell if your roof is damaged and how the claim works The storm passed, the neighbors have roofers in their driveways and you have no idea whether your roof is actually hurt. Here is how to check safely, when to call your insurer, what happens at the adjuster meeting and how a replacement gets done right. The morning after the stormWhat hail actually does to a roofWhat to look at from the ground, and what not to doWhen it is fine to wait, and when the clock is running

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