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Hail damage roof inspection in Albuquerque
After a hailstorm in Albuquerque, photograph the damage before any cleanup, contact your insurer, and make only the temporary repairs needed to prevent further damage. Have the roof inspected and get more than one estimate, but do not authorize permanent repairs before your insurer inspects and approves them. A roofing contractor can document damage; the claim itself is between you and your insurer.
What should I do right after hail hits my Albuquerque roof?
Stay off the roof until the storm has passed and it is safe, photograph the damage before you clean up, and contact your insurer promptly.
- Take dated photos and video of the roof you can see from the ground, gutters, vents, siding, windows, and the AC condenser.
- Save weather reports or local alerts for the storm date.
- Keep records of calls with your insurer: date, name, and title.
- Make only temporary repairs needed to stop further damage, and keep receipts.
- Do not make permanent repairs until the insurer has inspected and approved them.
Those steps follow the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance consumer advisory linked in Sources.
Does my hail damage meet the 'severe' threshold?
The Weather Service calls hail 1 inch in diameter or larger severe. Smaller hail can still damage some roofs, but the size reported for your neighborhood is useful context for an adjuster.
The NWS publishes severe weather climatology for New Mexico, including hail events by county; see Bernalillo County in the NWS climatology page. NWS counts of severe hail reports have increased partly because radar and reporting improved, so they are not a simple measure of how much hail falls.
What does a hail roof inspection look for?
A hail inspection looks for impact marks, bruised or cracked roofing, granule loss on shingles, damaged flashing and vents, and dents on soft metal like vents and gutters.
The inspector should give you dated photos and a written description of what they found and where. Ask whether the report separates storm damage from age-related wear, and ask for a copy you keep whether or not you hire the company. Flat and low-slope roofs are checked differently from shingle roofs, so tell the contractor what material you have; see monsoon and hail roof damage in Albuquerque for more on damage types.
How do I avoid storm-chasing scams?
Be wary of anyone who knocks on your door after a storm, ask for license information, get more than one estimate, and do not hire until you have worked out the claim with your insurer.
- Check the contractor's CID license; roofing is classification GS-21.
- If someone calls themselves a public adjuster, ask for their license and verify it with OSI.
- Do not sign paperwork with blank sections and do not pay in full until the work is complete.
- Be cautious of vehicles with out-of-state plates and no company name, as OSI advises.
Will a new roof need a permit in Albuquerque?
Yes. The City lists re-roofing as work needing a building permit, and its Express system covers residential re-roofs without truss repairs.
If you are in a homeowners association, the City notes that the HOA's rules are separate and you must follow them. Ask the contractor who pulls the permit, and verify the license in the NM CID lookup. If a leak needs repair after a storm, see our monsoon damage guide.
Related guides
- Monsoon and hail roof damage
- Hail roof inspection in Rio Rancho
- Roof repair in Santa Fe
- Roofing in Albuquerque
- Request quotes
Frequently asked questions
How soon after hail should I inspect my roof?
As soon as it is safe. The New Mexico OSI advises inspecting for roof damage after every storm and contacting your insurer as soon as possible if damage is found.
Should I make repairs before the insurance adjuster comes?
Make only the temporary repairs needed to prevent further damage and keep receipts. The OSI says not to make permanent repairs before your insurer inspects and approves them.
Is my wind/hail deductible different?
It can be. The OSI notes wind/hail deductibles can be higher than your primary deductible, so check your policy declarations page.
How much does a hail inspection or roof repair cost in Albuquerque?
We do not publish prices because we found no neutral public source for local costs. Ask for written estimates and get more than one.
Sources
- NWS Albuquerque: Thunderstorm Preparedness
- NWS Albuquerque: Severe Weather Climatology for New Mexico
- NM Office of Superintendent of Insurance: wind and hail consumer advisory
- City of Albuquerque: Permits
- City of Albuquerque: Express Permitting System
- 14.6.6 NMAC: Contractor license classifications and scopes (NM CID)
Facts were checked against these sources on November 12, 2026. Rules, fees, and phone numbers change, so confirm with the agency before you act. We do not publish prices.
Enchanted Pros is a directory, not a contractor. We do not dispatch crews, and nothing here is a ranking or endorsement. Verify any New Mexico contractor license with the Construction Industries Division lookup before you hire.
Local contractors
These names come from public sources. Ratings are as cited and may change — re-verify them. Always check a New Mexico CID license before you hire. This is not a ranking or endorsement.
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Rhino Roofing
2121 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Verify license status yourself. Look up a CID license.
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Rocky Mountain Roofing Services
100 Mountain Park Pl A, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Verify license status yourself. Look up a CID license.
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Goodrich Roofing
3401 Vassar Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Verify license status yourself. Look up a CID license.
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INVigorate Roofing
2420 Midtown Pl NE STE F, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Verify license status yourself. Look up a CID license.