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Merit Roofing & Construction - roof replacement company

Merit Roofing repairs roof hail damage for homeowners and commercial property owners who need a clear inspection, honest guidance, and the right repair plan after a hailstorm.

Hail can be rough on a roof. Some damage is easy to see. Some damage is not. You may notice dents on gutters, marks on vents, granules in downspouts, shingles in the yard, or water stains inside the home. You may also have roof damage that cannot be seen from the ground.

That is why a roof inspection matters after a strong hailstorm.

Hail can damage shingles, roof vents, flashing, gutters, skylights, pipe boots, ridge caps, flat roof membranes, coatings, and metal roof parts. Even when the roof is not leaking right away, the damage can weaken the roofing system and shorten its life.

We inspect the roof, document visible damage, explain what we find, and recommend the right next step.

Roof Hail Damage Can Be Hard To Spot From The Ground

Roof hail damage can affect the surface of the roof without creating an obvious leak right away.

That is one reason homeowners and property owners miss it. After a storm, the roof may look fine from the driveway. The shingles may still be in place. The gutters may still be attached. But hail can leave bruising, impact marks, granule loss, dents, cracks, and hidden wear that can become a bigger problem over time.

On asphalt shingles, hail can knock away protective granules. Those granules help protect the shingle from sun and weather. When they are damaged, the shingle may age faster.

On tile, slate, or specialty roofing, hail can crack or chip materials. On commercial flat roofs, hail can puncture or weaken the membrane. On metal parts, hail can dent vents, flashing, gutters, downspouts, and roof accessories.

Hail Damage Sign

What It May Mean

Granules in gutters

Shingles may have lost protective surface material

Dented roof vents

Hail impact may have affected roof accessories

Bruised shingles

The shingle mat may be weakened

Cracked tiles

Roofing material may need repair or replacement

Damaged flashing

Leak risk may increase around transitions

Dented gutters

Storm impact may have affected drainage

Punctured membrane

Flat roof may have a direct leak path

Interior water stains

Water may already be entering the building

A professional inspection helps confirm what happened and how serious it is.

Merit Roofing helps property owners deal with roof hail damage through careful inspection, clear documentation, and practical repair guidance.

We understand how hail affects different roof systems. Asphalt shingles, tile, slate, metal parts, flat roof membranes, roof coatings, gutters, vents, and flashing all respond differently to impact.

We inspect the visible damage, explain the findings, and recommend the right next step.

That may be a small repair, emergency protection, insurance claim support, commercial roof repair, or full roof replacement.

Our goal is to help you protect the property with clear information and roofing work that solves the real problem.

 

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Kathy Benites
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The team at Merit Roofing was great to work with. They came out to my parent's home in Northwest Houston (20 year roof), completed our inspection, showed us exactly the issues our roof had and gave us a great quote. We had spoken to other contractors and the quotes were much higher. We were debating between going through insurance or paying out of pocket and they were great about answering all of our questions and even providing financing options if we decided to go the out-of-pocket route. Very professional and top-notch service. We were very happy with our new roof. We may be working with them in the future on new siding as well. They came highly recommended by a friend in Cypress, TX who also got their roof done by them. I am so glad we reached out to Merit Roofing for our new roof, thanks again!
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Henry Abel
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Merit roofing did a great job installing our new roof. We worked with Ray and he was very knowledge and easy to work with. They were on time and finished our roof in one day. Also, the clean up was great. I have recemmended Ray & Merit roofing to friends and they were very pleased too.
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Geo987
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My roof was done a year ago. I waited this long to post making sure no issues arose. These guys Merit Roofing are the best. They did the work in one day and cleaned up nicely.
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Bobby LaSaint
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I recently had my roof replaced by Merit Roofing and couldn’t be more pleased with the entire experience. From start to finish, Trey and his team were professional, communicative, and clearly committed to delivering high-quality work. Trey’s team completed the project within the exact timeframe they promised, which I really appreciated. Even more impressive was their attention to detail, not just in the workmanship, but in how they treated my property. The site was thoroughly cleaned and properly prepped, leaving everything looking great once the job was done. If you’re looking for a reliable roofing company that takes pride in both their work and customer experience, I highly recommend Merit Roofing.
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Drew Hoskins
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Trey was able to have his guys come out and correct a horrible patch that another roofer had really screwed up. Really wished I’d found him first. Quick service and quality work at an affordable price….what more can you ask for!
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Austin Rieke
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I can't say enough about Merit Roofing and Construction. We first came together in November of 2023 for a new roof. After going through that process with them and discussing other home improvement projects they can do we never looked back. They are people of their word, provide very good pricing and great craftsmanship. We have used them for a new roof, new flooring, sheetrock projects, new fireplace facade, kitchen updates including custom cabinets, and new siding. With the number of projects we have done with them, naturally there will be some hiccups along the way, but they are very receptive to correcting any issues and understanding what the customer needs. Would recommend using them to anyone!
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Jane Montgomery
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After Hurricane Beryl hit on July 11, 2024, we noticed water dripping into the attic. We have Windstorm Insurance (which is quite expensive). We contacted TWIA and an inspector approved replacement of our roof. Merit Roofing was one of three estimates we got for the job. they had the best price and appeared to have the expertise of how to work with insurance so that everything was properly covered. After completing the replacement of the roof including some rotten boards found under the old shingles, we were very pleased with the result. Trust them to do your job right!
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David Snook
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The process was a mess. Very sloppy, nails blown into pool, clean as you go non existent, what should have taken 1 day to almost three was under staffed. We had to clean the entire back yard and pool area after they left.
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Georgia Winter
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The area around my ceiling fan started showing slight dampness, and at first, I assumed it was just some kind of electrical condensation issue. It didn’t seem serious enough to worry about immediately. However, when they came in for inspection, they took a much deeper look above that section and discovered a small leak that was actually traveling along a pipe support. What made it tricky was that the water wasn’t dripping straight down—it was moving indirectly, which made the source very difficult to detect earlier. Their ability to trace that hidden path really impressed me.
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Cherif Nafie
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Excellent work. Very responsive. Great after work follow up..