Local damage in serviceable material
A limited damaged area can be evaluated for repair when compatible materials and sound adjoining covering allow the layers to be reconnected.

After wind or hail, an inspection can establish what changed on the roof and what work is needed. A storm report alone cannot tell you whether a particular roof was damaged.
Wind can lift or displace roofing and expose the layers below. Hail can affect the covering, metal details and roof accessories in different ways. The inspection needs to distinguish those conditions from ordinary wear or an older failed detail.
A free roof inspection gives the concern a property-specific starting point. Share a storm date when you know it, but the repair decision depends on the actual roof condition.

The amount of damage and the condition around it set the roofing scope.
A limited damaged area can be evaluated for repair when compatible materials and sound adjoining covering allow the layers to be reconnected.
Damage across several areas, fragile surrounding shingles or an assembly that is already failing can require a replacement discussion. The physical scope and insurance coverage are separate decisions.
Keep the roof work and the claim process clear from the beginning.
Avoid roof access and unstable interior areas. Describe active water entry so temporary protection can be discussed.
Inspect the roof details and the covering. Visible dents elsewhere and nearby reports can be context, but do not prove the condition of every slope.
Use the roof findings to define needed work. The insurer applies the policy, deductible and payment terms to the claim.
Tell us what you have noticed and where the property is. A free roof inspection helps put the next decision in focus.