Check the elevations that faced the storm
Wind and hail often affect one side of the home more than another. Start by walking around the property from the ground and looking closely at the elevations that faced the storm.
For siding, watch for:
- cracks, holes, chips, or punctures,
- loose or shifted panels,
- dents or impact marks,
- damaged corner pieces, trim, or fascia,
- moisture concerns around seams, windows, and penetrations.
Some siding damage is not obvious until the sun hits the wall from a certain angle, so it can help to look at the home at different times of day.
Look at gutters, downspouts, and drainage
Gutters are often one of the easiest places to spot hail or wind impact. Look for dents, loose fasteners, sagging runs, separated joints, or downspouts that have moved out of position.
Also pay attention to how water moves after the storm. Overflowing, leaking, or misdirected gutters can send water toward siding, walkways, landscaping, or the foundation. That may turn a simple exterior concern into a water-management problem.
Include trim, windows, and paint finishes
Storms can affect the details around siding and gutters too. Screens, window trim, fascia, soffit, painted surfaces, and exterior corners can all show clues about where hail or wind hit the home.
When these details are reviewed together, the exterior scope is usually clearer. It also helps avoid repairing one visible item while missing connected damage nearby.
Request a connected exterior review
Call when siding is cracked or loose, gutters are dented or draining poorly, downspouts are displaced, or several exterior details changed after the same storm. Spectra Exteriors can review visible damage across siding, gutters, roofing, windows, trim, and exterior finishes so the next step is easier to understand.