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

Contractor Guide

Splitting One Hail Event Into Canvass, Recheck, and Follow-Up Zones

Use hail size, town boundaries, and roof density to split one event into canvass, recheck, and follow-up zones for faster field routing.

Contractor Guide

Fast-track roof claims after rural hail without missing rechecks

How to sort fast-moving roof claims from roofs that need a second inspection after rural hail in Texas and Kansas. Field cues and triage notes.

Contractor Guide

24-Hour Door-Knock Plans After Large Hail in Sparse Markets

A 24-hour door-knock plan for large hail in sparse markets. Learn route order, staffing, and field priorities for scattered housing.

Contractor Guide

What to pull from a warning area before you send crews

What roofing contractors should extract from a warning area before committing trucks, time, and sales staff to a hail market.

Contractor Guide

Mapping Roof Damage Corridors From Hail Swaths Before Canvass

Map probable roof damage corridors from a hail swath before a full canvass crew. Use radar, reports, and roof exposure to narrow the route.

Contractor Guide

First-Pass Roof Inspection Checklist After Severe Hail Warnings

A contractor checklist for first-pass roof inspections after severe hail warnings in small-town Texas markets, with field priorities and NOAA context.

Contractor Guide

Prioritizing Hail Canvassing After 5-Inch Hail in West Texas

A field guide for roofing crews on where to canvass first after 4.5 to 5.0 inch hail in Dickens, Lakeview, and Clarendon, Texas.

Contractor Guide

Reading Hail Timing and Size Reports for Next-Day Routes

Use storm timing and hail size reports to set next-day contractor routes with better order, tighter drive plans, and cleaner first-pass coverage.

Contractor Guide

Coordinating Canvass, Inspection, and Estimate Teams in 48 Hours

A 48-hour hail response needs tight routing, fast inspections, and clean handoffs. Use NOAA data and field sequencing to keep crews moving.

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When to Expand or Hold After Back-to-Back Hail in Louisiana

A field guide for roofing contractors on when to widen or hold territory after repeat hail in northeast Louisiana and southeast Arkansas.

Contractor Guide

Faster Inspection Notes After a Large Hail Day: A Field Guide

Write faster inspection notes after hail day with a cleaner field process, sharper wording, and faster handoff for insurance follow-up.

Contractor Guide

Using Radar-Derived Hail Paths to Focus Exterior Inspections

Use radar-derived hail paths to narrow exterior inspection zones before crews arrive. A field guide for roofing and exterior contractors.