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Hail Damage Restoration in Irricana
Irricana sits on open prairie northeast of Calgary along Highway 9, and there is very little between a summer thunderstorm and the roofs in town. No hills, little tall tree cover, few neighbouring buildings to break the wind. When hail falls here it often falls hard and sideways, hitting shingles, the walls that faced the storm, and the steel on every shop and outbuilding on the property at once.
Total Exteriors drives out from our northeast Calgary office to inspect and repair hail damage in Irricana and on the acreages around it. We look at the house, the detached garage and the farm buildings in one visit, document everything for your insurer, and stay with the job from the first inspection to the final cleanup.
Irricana Hail Repairs for Homes, Shops and Farm Buildings
A typical Irricana property is more than a house. There may be a detached garage, a steel-clad shop, a barn or a machine shed, and often an older home built decades ago with materials that have already lived through plenty of storms. Hail treats each of those buildings differently, and each one deserves its own line on the claim.
What we repair on Irricana properties:
Older asphalt shingle roofs with worn, brittle shingles
Steel roofing and wall cladding on shops, barns and garages
Aluminum and older vinyl siding that has dented or split
Eavestroughs, downspouts and gutter guards crushed by hail
Soffit, fascia and roof vents knocked loose or punctured
Windows, screens and frames cracked by wind-driven hail
Decks and fences pitted or broken in the same storm
Planning ahead? Ask us about impact-resistant shingles for the house and heavier-gauge steel for outbuildings. For our everyday exterior work in town, see the Irricana exterior services page.
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Older Roofs in Irricana: Why Hail Hits Them Harder
Many Irricana homes still carry asphalt roofs that are well into their second decade. Shingles that age lose flexibility and much of their granule layer, so a hailstone that would only bruise a new roof can crack an old one straight through. Those cracks rarely leak on day one. They open up over the following winter as snow melts and refreezes, and the stain on the ceiling appears months after the storm.
Our roof work after an Irricana hailstorm:
Not sure whether the roof needs patching or replacing? Our guide to repairing versus replacing a roof covers the main deciding factors, and our Irricana roofing page outlines how a full replacement runs.
Siding, Cladding and Outbuilding Damage in Irricana
With no shelter belt to slow it down, wind-driven hail can strip paint off aluminum siding, punch holes in brittle vinyl, and leave rows of dents across the steel walls of a shop. Older homes also tend to have siding profiles and colours that are no longer manufactured, which makes matching part of the job.
Siding and cladding we restore:
Aluminum siding with dents, chipped paint or loose panels
Older vinyl siding with cracks, holes or missing pieces
Steel wall cladding on garages, shops and barns
Wood trim and fascia boards split by hail
When an exact match is no longer available, we explain the options plainly, from salvaging panels off a less visible wall to residing a full elevation, so you and your adjuster can agree on a fair scope. There is more on materials in our vinyl siding section.
How an Irricana Hail Claim Works With Total Exteriors
Because Irricana is a fair drive from the city, homeowners here sometimes wait weeks for a contractor to show up after a big storm, and some get door-knocked by travelling crews who are long gone by the time a problem appears. We come out to Irricana for inspections and repairs, and we stay with the claim until the work is finished.
Start with our insurance claims overview, or report a claim online and we will call you back to book a visit.
What to Check Around Your Irricana Property After Hail
From the ground, without climbing onto any roof, look for:
- Shingle granules washed onto the driveway or piled at downspout outlets.
- Dents on the steel roof or walls of your shop, barn or garage.
- Holes or cracks in siding on the side that faced the storm.
- Flattened eavestroughs, crushed downspouts and dented roof vents.
- Torn window screens and chipped paint on trim.
- New water marks in the attic or on upper-floor ceilings.
Take dated photos before anything is cleaned up. Our exterior inspection checklist lists what to note before you phone your insurer.
Your Irricana Hail Claim, Step by Step
Here is how the claim usually unfolds with us:
- You open a claim with your insurer and note the claim number.
- Our HAAG-certified inspector visits and checks the house and every outbuilding.
- You receive a photo report that separates fresh hail hits from old wear.
- We meet the adjuster on site so the shop and garage are not missed.
- Approved repairs are scheduled, completed and cleaned up.
Our hail damage roof claim guide goes through each stage in more detail.
Book a Free Hail Inspection in Irricana
If a storm has passed over Irricana or your acreage nearby, call us at (403) 313-4932 to book a free inspection. If water is coming in right now, use the 24/7 emergency line below.
We have worked on exteriors around Calgary since 2014 and have held a BBB A+ rating since 2017. We also cover neighbouring Beiseker and the acreages of Rocky View County.
Irricana Hail Damage Questions
Do you travel to Irricana for hail inspections?
Yes. Irricana is part of our regular service area, together with Beiseker and the surrounding parts of Rocky View County. The inspection is free, and we book it like any other call.
Will my policy cover hail damage to my shop or barn?
That depends on your policy. Many home policies cover detached buildings under a separate limit, and farm policies may treat outbuildings differently again. We document each building separately so your adjuster can apply the right coverage. Your broker can confirm the details.
The dents on my steel shop roof do not leak. Should I still report them?
Report them. Some policies limit coverage for cosmetic dents on metal and others do not, and that decision belongs to the adjuster. Dents can also hide cracked coatings or loosened fasteners that rust or leak later.
My roof is old. Will the insurer just call it wear and tear?
Adjusters do separate storm damage from ageing. Fresh hail hits look different from normal weathering, and our report marks them clearly so the claim reflects what the storm actually did.
How soon should I act after the storm?
Quickly. Policies expect damage to be reported within a reasonable time, and some set firm deadlines. Report it early, and protect the house from further water damage in the meantime.
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