Pete’s Builders has been restoring hail damaged roofs across Cheyenne and SE Wyoming since 2015. We assess the damage, document everything, and take care of your roof from start to finish with our own licensed crew every time.
After a hail storm in Cheyenne, most homeowners do the same thing. They walk outside, look up at their roof, and try to figure out if anything is wrong. The shingles look okay from the ground. The gutters seem fine. There are no obvious holes. So they assume the roof made it through and move on.
Three months later, water is coming through the ceiling.
This is the most common story we hear at Pete’s Builders. Hail damage to asphalt shingles is rarely visible from the ground. What you are actually looking for is is circular bruising, granule displacement, and cracked mat layers, which only show up when a trained inspector is standing on your roof, looking at the shingles up close.
Wyoming hail is not gentle. Cheyenne sits in one of the most active hail corridors in the United States. A single storm moving through Laramie County can drop hailstones ranging from marble-sized to golf ball-sized. Even a moderate event can cut five to ten years off your roof’s life while leaving it looking completely fine from the street.
If your property was in the path of any storm this season, the only way to know if your roof was damaged is to have a professional take a look.
Most people picture hail damage as something dramatic, such as punched-through shingles, obvious dents, and destruction you can see from the driveway. The reality is far more subtle and, in some ways, more serious because of it.
When a hailstone hits an asphalt shingle, it compresses the granule surface and fractures the fiberglass mat underneath. That creates a weak point. Over time, moisture gets in. The granules that protect the asphalt from UV exposure start falling away. The shingle begins failing from the inside out long before you see anything from the ground.
Here is what our inspectors look for on every assessment:
Circular bruising on the shingle surface, soft dark spots that feel different from normal wear when pressed
Granule loss in concentrated circular patterns rather than being spread evenly across the shingle
Exposed black fiberglass mat where granules have been knocked completely off
Dents on metal components, vents, flashing, gutters, downspouts, and drip edge
Cracked or lifted ridge cap shingles. These sit at the highest exposed point and take heavy impact
Damage to siding panels from hail rarely stops at the roofline.
None of these shows up reliably from the ground. A roof that looks fine from the street can have documented damage significant enough to warrant full replacement under a standard Wyoming homeowners’ policy. The only way to know is to get up there and look.
We know that dealing with a damaged roof, especially during hail season when contractors are busy, is stressful. Our process is designed to take as much of that off your plate as possible from the moment you call.
Before leaving your property, we will walk you through our final findings by showing you the comprehensive photographs and explaining exactly what the damage is, where it is located, and what it truly means for your roof. We never use high-pressure sales tactics. Instead, we give you clear, honest information and let you make the best decision.
We install your new roof. Pete's Builders installs your new roofing system with our own crew. Not a subcontractor. Our own licensed, insured team. For Wyoming residential properties, we recommend Class 4 impact-resistant asphalt shingles, the highest impact resistance rating available, and a meaningful long-term investment for a state that sees Wyoming's hail frequency.
Cheyenne and SE Wyoming sit inside what meteorologists call the Central Great Plains hail corridor, one of the most active hail zones in North America. This is not a freak weather event here. It is a seasonal pattern that repeats every year.
Laramie County typically sees multiple significant hail events between May and August. Storms that build over Colorado and move northeast can drop large accumulations quickly, sometimes with very little warning.
At Cheyenne's elevation of approximately 6,000 feet, those storms arrive with more energy than they carry at lower altitudes. A hailstone that causes minor surface scuffing in Denver can cause real structural damage in Cheyenne.
There is something else most homeowners do not think about. Wyoming's climate does not just throw hail at your roof. It follows that with sustained high winds that regularly exceed 50 miles per hour, hard freeze-thaw cycles through the winter, and UV exposure that is higher than at sea level because of the altitude.
A roof that absorbs hail damage in July is heading into winter with compromised granule coverage and weakened mat integrity. The freeze-thaw cycle does the rest.
This is why having your roof assessed after a significant storm, even when everything looks fine from the driveway, is not overcautious. It is just practical. The cost of catching documented damage early is always lower than the cost of a leak that has been spreading through your attic for three months.
Pete’s Builders is not a storm chaser company. We are a Cheyenne business. We have been here since 2015, we will be here after the season ends, and our crews live in the same communities we work in. When you call our number, you get someone who knows this area and understands what Wyoming weather does to roofs.
We hold the credentials that matter for this kind of work:
BBB A+ Rated: Better Business Bureau accredited with the highest available rating. We have maintained a clean complaint history, and we operate with straightforward business practices.
NRCA Member: The National Roofing Contractors Association sets professional standards for the industry. We meet them.
OSHA 30 certified. Our job sites are safe, our crews are trained, and our clients are never exposed to liability from unsafe practices on their property.
Licensed and insured in Wyoming and Nebraska. Full licensing in both states, comprehensive liability coverage, and workers’ compensation on every project.
Our own crew on every job. We do not farm your project out to a subcontractor. The same people who assess your roof are the people who install the new one. You will recognize the faces from the first visit to the final walkthrough.
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Pete’s Builders provides hail damage roof restoration throughout SE Wyoming and Western Nebraska. Our crews travel at no additional cost to:
If your community is not on this list, call us anyway. We likely serve your area.
Honestly, the most reliable answer is to have a professional look at it. From the ground, hail damage on asphalt shingles is almost impossible to see. The things that indicate real damage, granule loss in the gutters, soft circular spots on the shingle surface, and dents on metal vents and flashing only show up clearly when someone is standing on the roof. Pete’s Builders provides no-obligation roof assessments across Cheyenne, WY, and SE Wyoming.
As soon as you reasonably can, ideally within two to four weeks of the storm. Wyoming property policies have deadlines for reporting damage, and the longer you wait, the more complicated the documentation process becomes. Pete’s Builders schedules assessments across Cheyenne, WY, within 24 to 48 hours. If there is active damage, we treat it as urgent.
Not necessarily. It depends on how old the roof is, how severe the impacts were, and how much of the roof surface was affected. Newer shingles after a lighter event sometimes need only partial repair. Pete’s Builders gives you an honest assessment; we are not going to recommend a full replacement if one is not warranted. We will tell you exactly what we found and what we think makes sense.
For hail damage replacement on Wyoming residential properties, we recommend Class 4 impact-resistant asphalt shingles as the standard. Class 4 is the highest rating under the ANSI/UL 2218 impact resistance standard, meaning it has passed the most demanding hail simulation test available. For a state that sees Wyoming’s storm frequency, that rating matters. Some Wyoming property policies also offer a discount for Class 4 materials.
Most residential replacements we complete in Cheyenne are done in one to two days. Larger homes or more complex roof geometries can take two to three days. Commercial projects vary by scope and roofing system. We give you a written timeline before any work begins so you know exactly what to expect.
Yes. We are fully licensed for roofing contractor work in Wyoming and Nebraska, BBB A+ rated, NRCA members, and OSHA 30 certified. We carry full liability insurance and workers’ compensation on every project. Documentation available on request.
Yes. We provide hail damage assessment and restoration for commercial properties throughout Cheyenne, WY, including warehouses, retail buildings, office complexes, apartment communities, HOA properties, and government facilities. Commercial restoration typically involves TPO, EPDM, metal, or modified bitumen systems, depending on the existing roof type.
Q: What areas do you cover for hail damage work?
A: Cheyenne, WY, Laramie, WY, Torrington, WY, Pine Bluffs, WY, Burns, WY, Wheatland, WY, Scottsbluff, NE, Alliance, NE, Chadron, NE, Bridgeport, NE, and communities across SE Wyoming and Western Nebraska. No additional travel cost regardless of location.
Nothing. Pete’s Builders provides professional roof assessments at no charge and with no obligation. You do not pay anything unless you decide to move forward with a restoration project, and at that point, we provide a written estimate before any work begins.
Q: What areas do you cover for hail damage work?
A: Cheyenne, WY, Laramie, WY, Torrington, WY, Pine Bluffs, WY, Burns, WY, Wheatland, WY, Scottsbluff, NE, Alliance, NE, Chadron, NE, Bridgeport, NE, and communities across SE Wyoming and Western Nebraska. No additional travel cost regardless of location.
Hail damage restoration repairs or replaces a Cheyenne roof after a hailstorm bruises shingles, strips granules, or dents metal. Cheyenne sits in one of the most hail-prone regions in the country, and because much hail damage is invisible from the ground, a documented inspection is the first step to a sound roof and a fair insurance claim.
Quick answer
Hail bruises shingles, knocks off protective granules, fractures the shingle mat, and dents metal — often invisibly from the ground. After a Cheyenne hailstorm: document the damage, contact your insurer, and get a documented professional inspection. Restoration may be a targeted repair or a full replacement, depending on severity.
| Hail restoration | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hail frequency | Cheyenne: 6+ severe-hail days/yr (NWS) |
| Region | “Hail Alley” — ~7–9 hail days/yr (NSSL) |
| Damage signs | Bruising, granule loss, fractures, metal dents |
| Visibility | Often invisible from the ground |
| Next step | Documented inspection + insurance claim |
Look for random bruising and soft spots, missing granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, fractured shingle mats, and dents on metal flashing, vents, and gutters. IBHS research shows even repeated smaller “sub-severe” hail makes shingles far more vulnerable over time — so damage can be real after a storm that didn’t look severe. Learn to tell it apart in hail vs. wind damage.
The National Weather Service reports the Cheyenne area sees over six days a year with severe hail (one inch or larger), peaking in June, and the National Severe Storms Laboratory places the region in “Hail Alley,” which averages about seven to nine hail days a year — among the most in North America.
Standard policies generally cover sudden hail damage, but your payout depends on ACV vs. RCV, your deductible, and roof age. See what insurance covers in Wyoming and how to file your roof insurance claim. And beware anyone offering to “cover your deductible” — that’s illegal in Wyoming (here’s why).
Related guides: complete hail & storm damage guide · what to do after hail damage · Cheyenne hail storms. Related services: storm damage restoration · emergency roof repair · free roof assessment.
Written & reviewed by the Pete’s Builders team
Pete’s Builders is a locally owned Cheyenne, Wyoming roofing contractor serving homeowners and businesses since 2015. Our crews inspect, document, and repair hail- and wind-damaged roofs across Cheyenne, Laramie, Burns, and Scottsbluff through every storm season, and we help homeowners document damage for their insurance claims. We are licensed & insured, A+ rated by the BBB, an NRCA member, and OSHA-30 certified.
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This guide is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Coverage, deadlines, and deductibles vary by policy — always read your own policy and, when in doubt, contact the Wyoming Department of Insurance.
Look for random bruising and soft spots on shingles, missing granules (often collecting in gutters), fractured shingle mats, and dents on metal flashing and vents. Much of this is hard to see from the ground, so a documented professional inspection is the reliable way to confirm hail damage.
Very common. The National Weather Service reports the Cheyenne area sees over six days a year with severe hail (1 inch or larger), peaking in June, and NSSL places the region in “Hail Alley,” which averages about seven to nine hail days a year.
Generally yes for sudden hail damage, though payout depends on ACV vs. RCV, your deductible, and roof age. See our Wyoming coverage and claims guides for details.
It depends on the severity and extent of the damage — a documented inspection determines repair vs. replacement. Impact-rated (UL 2218 Class 4) shingles better resist future hail.
