People continue to clean up the aftermath of the massive hailstorm that has battered parts of North Texas .
From Denton to Dallas and from Frisco to Farmersville, the damage is great. Torn leaves are a telltale sign of where a major hailstorm struck.
"It was very scary. Very frightening. You could hear cracking noises everywhere and it's the second time in my life I've been in a hailstorm this big," said Montie Upchurch, whose home was damaged by the hail.
Neighbors at Rocky Point Mobile Home Park in Flower Mound are dealing with dented cars, cracked windshields and shattered windows in their homes. They assume the hail was as big as tennis balls.
"It came and hit the window, and my nose was so far from the window," Gary Bitsko said, putting his hand to his nose. "So I closed the door."
It had two windows damaged by the storm. Stones also smashed three windows in neighboring Upchurch.
Upchurch said she was concerned about how families would be covering the costs of the widespread damage.
"I won't be able to fix my truck, I just don't have the money. It's a pretty poor area. Fortunately, I think my landlord will come and fix the windows," he said.
Large hailstones were reported in other locations such as Argyle, Bartonville and other parts of Denton County.
We've seen auto glass repair teams replacing windshields and roofers sending out drones to inspect the area for damage.
Your photos of large hail during thunderstorms on the night of Sunday, June 11, 2023
TIPS FOR ROOF REPAIR
Neighborhoods in Collin County and further east were also affected.
"I feel sorry for a lot of the homeowners in North Texas, especially the corridor Frisco, McKinney, I feel sorry for Allen. We continue to be affected every year. Over and over again, back to back," said Jason Hamilton, co-owner of Major League Roofing in Frisco .
Hamilton was out and about all Monday answering calls.
"Some of my customers contacted me today. We just put a roof on her just six months ago," he said. "I just came off a rooftop in Farmersville." It was summed up, every pitch summed up.
If your neighborhood has experienced a major hailstorm but you don't see any obvious damage to your roof, experts recommend getting an inspection. Even if the shingles are intact, marks that look like these are an indication of additional damage under the fiberglass shingles and other materials that could lead to a leaky roof in the future.
"It's really important for a roofing company to inspect your roof and really try to find honest people," Hamilton said. And that's important. You want to be honest with your customers, you don't want them to file a complaint if they don't have to, and if they do, you need to help them in some way with the process.
Hamilton also recommends speaking to your home insurance company. Make sure your deductible isn't too high.
"I would say the first thing that is important is to check the percentage in your policy. If you have a deductible, make sure it's 1% or less because that's the part of the claim that the owner is actually responsible for paying." pocket. Many people choose to have a deductible of 2% or less 3% and then experience a catastrophic event It doesn't take long to calculate that estimate," he said.
The type of insurance you have is also important.
"Make sure you have what is called an RCV policy and not an ACV policy. This allows you to restore your home to its original condition. An ACV policy only pays an amount that is amortized over time," Hamilton said.
If you have damage, remember that roof repairs and replacements are expensive.
"All of our maximum prices are actually based on the price of oil," Hamilton said. "It is an asphalt-based product. And when oil prices rise, so do material prices. I would say that an average house in the Metroplex with a roof will cost between $20,000 and $50,000. Size really matters.
As the cleanup continues, residents know it's just another hail season in North Texas.
"However, nobody was hurt, that's the most important thing," Upchurch said.
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