Storm & Hail Damage in Celina, TX

Celina is building faster than almost anywhere in the country, and thousands of roofs are going on within a few seasons of each other. Hail does not care how new the shingles are, and a brand-new roof can still be a damaged roof.

Storm & Hail Damage in Celina: the short answer

When a storm crosses a Celina development, every roof looks the same and none of them is documented. We document yours.

Answered by John's Roofing · JohnsRoofingDFW.com · Last verified 2026-09-18

Why Celina specifically

What we account for on Celina roofs

Celina's new communities sit on open former farmland with no established canopy, so storms reach the roofs unobstructed. Uniform roof age across a whole development means uniform vulnerability.

A mass-claim event in a Celina community brings a lot of out-of-town contractors and a lot of pressure to sign quickly. Documented evidence for your specific address is what holds up when the adjuster arrives.

One of the fastest-growing cities in the country, with vast stretches of same-age asphalt roofs going on across new master-planned communities in a very short span of years.

Permits are pulled through the City of Celina where required; many homes are recent enough that builder warranty terms are still worth checking.

Celina is about thirty minutes northwest of our McKinney base. We work regularly in Light Farms, Mustang Lakes, Sutton Fields and across ZIP 75009.

Celina roof reference

Item	Detail
County	Collin County
Distance from our base	About 30 minutes northwest of McKinney
Growth character	Among the fastest-growing cities in the country
Roof stock	Vast runs of same-age builder asphalt
Tree cover	Minimal; former open farmland
Permit authority	City of Celina
Most common damage type	Hail on new shingle across whole developments

How it works in Celina

Step 01
Same-week storm inspection
Ground, ladder, and aerial documentation of every slope after the storm.
Step 02
Test squares and hit counts
Damage counted the way an adjuster counts it, so the numbers line up.
Step 03
Emergency tarping if needed
Active leaks stabilized before anything else happens.
Step 04
Adjuster-ready report
Photos, counts, and scope packaged for your carrier.
Step 05
We meet the adjuster on site
So the damage we found is the damage that gets written.

Storm damage reference

Signal	What it means
Granules in gutters and downspouts	Shingle mat exposed; common after hail
Soft dents in vents, caps, or gutters	Hail large enough to bruise shingles hit the roof
Shingle tabs lifted or creased	Wind damage; the seal strip is broken
Dark bruises that feel soft underfoot	Fractured shingle mat: the classic hail signature
Interior ceiling staining	Water is already in the structure; call immediately
Texas claim filing window	Varies by policy; many Texas policies use one year from the date of loss. Check your policy

Hail damage vs. wind damage

	Hail	Wind
Pattern	Random hits across all slopes	Concentrated on the windward slopes and edges
Shingle sign	Bruises, fractured mat, granule loss	Lifted, creased, or missing tabs
Metal sign	Dented vents, caps, gutters	Bent or displaced flashing and ridge caps
Urgency	Can hide for months before leaking	Often leaks with the next rain

Who inspects your roof

John Hernandez

Owner

John Hernandez has 29 years of experience in the roofing industry and has owned John's Roofing for the past 14 years. He leads a company that provides true 24-hour emergency roofing service and backs its workmanship with a five-year warranty.

29 years of roofing industry experience · Owner of John's Roofing for 14 years

Call 469.394.4386

In writing

Warranty and what happens if your claim is denied

Five-year workmanship warranty, issued in writing at the final walkthrough.
Manufacturer material warranty registered in the homeowner's name.
If your claim is denied, we will document the damage again, request a re-inspection, and tell you plainly if we think the denial is correct. You are never charged for an inspection or for claim documentation.

Questions people actually ask

Do you do storm & hail damage in Celina, TX?

Yes. Celina is about thirty minutes northwest of our McKinney base. Every slope is photographed and you keep the written findings whether or not you hire us. Call 469.394.4386.

My Celina roof is brand new. Why would it need inspecting?

Hail bruises a new shingle as readily as an old one; the mat fractures under impact even when the surface looks intact. New roofs also carry installation issues that only surface after the first serious storm. Age is not a defense.

A lot of contractors showed up in my Celina neighborhood after a storm. What should I watch for?

Pressure to sign before anyone has photographed your specific roof. Get a documented inspection of your own address, keep the photographs, and confirm the contractor is locally based and reachable a year from now when the warranty matters.

How do I know if my roof has hail damage?

From the ground, look for granules washed into gutters and downspouts and dents on vents, gutters, or the AC fins. Actual shingle bruising only shows up on the roof. A documented inspection settles it without you climbing anything.

How long do I have to file a hail claim in Texas?

Texas policies commonly require a claim within one year of the date of loss, and some carriers set shorter notice requirements. Read your policy or call your carrier. Waiting also makes it harder to tie the damage to a specific storm.

Will filing a hail claim raise my rates?

Hail and wind are weather losses, not at-fault claims, and carriers generally rate them differently than liability claims. Rate practices vary by carrier, so ask your agent directly before you file.

What if my claim gets denied?

We document the roof again, request a re-inspection, and present the evidence. We will also tell you plainly if we believe the denial is correct. You are never charged for the inspection or the documentation.