Central Texas is expecting heavy rain and thunderstorms Wednesday evening. If you’re a homeowner in San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, New Braunfels, or the surrounding Hill Country, here’s what matters before the rain arrives — and what to look for after it passes.
Before the Storm: A 10-Minute Roof Check
You don’t need to climb on your roof. A 10-minute walk around your property before the rain hits can tell you a lot. Look for gutters that are pulling away from the fascia, missing or lifted shingles near the ridge, and any debris that’s collected in valleys or around chimneys over the winter. If anything looks off, take a photo. That documentation matters if a claim comes later.
After the Storm: What’s Worth Looking At
Most storm damage in Central Texas isn’t the dramatic kind — it’s the kind that hides. Hail leaves bruises on asphalt shingles that are invisible from the ground. Wind lifts the edges of flashing and lets moisture in for months before you see anything inside. The threshold for a real problem is lower than most homeowners think.
What’s worth getting eyes on after Wednesday’s system moves through:
- Any area of your roof that was already a question mark. Storms accelerate existing problems.
- Chimneys and pipe boots. These are the most common entry points for water in Central Texas homes.
- Flat sections and low-slope transitions. Ponding water after a heavy rain is a sign of drainage failure — not just a cosmetic issue.
- Gutters and downspouts. If your gutters overflowed during the storm, the system isn’t handling the load. That water has to go somewhere.
The Part Most Homeowners Miss
Insurance claims for storm damage have a clock. Most Texas homeowner policies require you to report damage within a reasonable period after the storm — often one to two years, but the sooner you document, the cleaner the process. If you’re filing a claim months after a storm, you’ll need a professional inspection to establish that the damage is storm-related and not pre-existing wear.
The best time to get an inspection on the calendar is before your neighbors do. After a major storm, roofing contractors in Central Texas are booked weeks out. Getting on the schedule early puts you in front of the timeline, not behind it.
Free Post-Storm Inspections — No Pressure, No Commitment
Divided Sky Roofing & Solar offers free post-storm inspections for homeowners in San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, New Braunfels, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, and the surrounding Central Texas area. We’ll tell you exactly what we find — no inflated findings, no pressure to sign anything on the spot. GAF Master Elite Certified, and in business in Central Texas for over a decade.
Schedule your free inspection: (512) 995-7663 or mydividedsky.com/contact.
