Roof Replacement in Melissa, TX After Hail Damage

This roof replacement in Melissa, TX addressed widespread hail and wind damage found across the entire roof surface. The homeowner had worked with Rainy Day Restoration & Roofing for years, so when hail hit, Rainy Day was his first and only call. The crew met the insurance adjuster on site to help identify the full scope of work. That scope turned into a complete roof replacement, finished in a single day.

What we found in Melissa

The roof showed widespread hail and wind damage across multiple slopes. Impact marks appeared on shingles throughout the field, and wind had lifted or displaced sections in several areas. This pattern is consistent with a hail event strong enough to bruise or fracture shingle mat, not just cosmetic granule loss. Because the damage spread across the whole roof rather than one section, the team recommended a full replacement instead of a patch repair.

Rainy Day’s role

Rainy Day Restoration & Roofing has worked in North Texas since 1999, and this family has called on the company for decades. When the hail damage happened, the homeowner reached out directly rather than shopping around. Josh Hopewell and the crew met the insurance adjuster on site to walk the roof together. That joint walkthrough helped establish an agreed scope before any work began, which kept the claim process moving smoothly.

The roof replacement in Melissa, TX, step by step

The crew started with a full tear-off, removing all existing shingles and old underlayment down to the deck. Next, they inspected the decking, then installed new underlayment across the entire roof. After that, the team installed new shingles matching the home’s original style and color. Flashing and vents came out and went back in new, since old flashing often loses its seal after storm impact. The whole job wrapped in one day.

What the photos show

Photos from this job document the hail and wind damage before work began, the tear-off and underlayment stages during the job, and the finished roof afterward. Early images show impact marks and displaced shingles across the roof. Mid-project photos capture the deck exposed, new underlayment going down, and shingles being installed. Final images show the completed roof with new shingles, flashing, and vents in place.

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Why hail damage is worth taking seriously

Hail damage often looks minor from the ground, but it can compromise a shingle’s ability to shed water. Bruised or fractured shingle mat may not leak right away, but it weakens over time and under sun exposure. When damage spreads across the whole roof, as it did here, a full replacement protects the home more reliably than isolated repairs. Waiting can also complicate an insurance claim if damage worsens between the storm and the inspection.

Result and next step

This roof replacement in Melissa, TX finished with all new shingles, underlayment, flashing, and vents across the home. The roof passed final inspection, and the crew documented the work for the homeowner’s insurance file. The approximate cost for this scope of work fell in the $15k-$25k range. For property owners with a similar loss, the next step is usually a roof inspection paired with insurance documentation before any repair work starts.

Guidance for property owners in Melissa and North Texas

Homeowners who suspect hail damage should have a roof inspection before filing or finalizing an insurance claim. Melissa sits in a region that sees regular severe weather, so checking the roof after any significant storm is a reasonable habit. Local homeowners can review the Melissa service area page or the roof repair page for Melissa for more on how these jobs typically proceed. For background on regional storm patterns, see the North Texas hail history for Melissa or check storm data from the National Weather Service Fort Worth office. One company from first call through rebuild can simplify the process from inspection to insurance documentation to finished roof.

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This roof was one of two we replaced on the same Melissa street after this storm — see the neighboring home’s project here: Roof Replacement in Melissa, TX After a Hail and Wind Storm.

Related guidance

For homeowners evaluating similar damage, these resources may help: learn more about roof replacement services, review signs of hail damage on a roof, or reach out for guidance on next steps.