Hail paths, tall trees and aging shingles
Hail does not hit every street equally. Some storms leave one block pitted and the next barely touched, which is why an individual inspection beats guessing. On older Wheat Ridge roofs, shingles may already be thin, so hail bruises them faster and granules wash into gutters. Tall trees add falling limbs and keep patches of the roof damp.
Roads like Wadsworth Boulevard, 38th Avenue and Interstate 70 cross the area. After a big storm, traffic and crew demand can slow repairs, so early documentation matters.
Stormy weeks can also leave debris on the roof, which should be cleared before it traps water.
