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Market analysis, contractor guides, and storm intelligence – all driven by real NOAA data.

Contractor Guide

Door-Knocking a Storm Damage Zone: A Field Playbook for Roofers

A field playbook for roofers on door-knocking after hail and wind. Timing, route order, script, documentation, and handoff steps.

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Set door-knock territory from warning area boundaries before driving

Use warning area boundaries to rank door-knock territory before you roll. A field guide for roofing crews in active hail markets.

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4-Inch Hail Checks for Ridge Caps, Vents, and Soft Metals

Use these field checks after 4-inch hail in Lake Village, Indiana. Focus on ridge caps, vents, flashings, gutters, and other soft metals.

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How to Split Hail Markets Into Day 1, Day 2, and Follow-Up Routes

Split hail markets into first-day, second-day, and follow-up routes to cut drive time, protect estimator capacity, and keep crews in high-value zones.

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Field checklist for hail access in Utopia, Roma, Rio Grande City, and Leakey

A contractor field checklist for hail access in Utopia, Roma, Rio Grande City, and Leakey. Route, document, and verify work after severe storms.

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How to Prioritize Canvass Zones After 4-Inch Hail in South Texas

Use storm timing, roof exposure, and access conditions to rank canvass zones after 4- to 4.5-inch hail in south Texas. Practical route guidance.

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Setting Follow-Up Windows After Hail in 2025-2026 Markets

Set follow-up windows, call-back rules, and revisit timing after hail events in 2025–2026 markets with field-tested contractor guidance.

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Post-hail field checks after coastal 3-inch hail and uneven wind

Use post-hail field checks to separate hail and wind damage after 3.0-inch stones near the coast, where exposure changes by neighborhood.

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Route efficiency for hail crews across South Texas market gaps

Map hail crew routes across Laredo, Kingsville, Sarita, and Ingleside with NOAA timing, road distance, and market priority for faster field coverage.

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Choosing Same-Day vs Next-Day Hail Canvassing After Track Shifts

Use hail size, track alignment, and timing to decide whether to canvass same day or schedule next-day inspections after recent storms.

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Warning Areas vs Hail Tracks: A Contractor Canvass Guide

Learn when to start with the NWS warning area and when radar-detected hail tracks should move a canvass crew first after a hail day.

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Sorting South Texas Hail Leads by Roof Age and Timing

Sort South Texas hail leads by roof age, replacement risk, and storm timing. Use NOAA data, roof condition, and market timing to send crews with focus.