Hail Damage Roof Replacement in Los Lunas, NM
The September 28, 2025 hailstorm knocked the granules off this asphalt shingle roof, but you couldn't see it from the driveway. We found the damage, documented it, and replaced the whole roof with GAF Timberline NS shingles in Charcoal over GAF Tiger Paw underlayment.
The September 28, 2025 hailstorm left hail hits across this Los Lunas asphalt shingle roof that couldn't be seen from the ground. Timberwolf documented the damage during a free roof inspection on August 31, 2026. On October 9, 2026, the crew tore the roof off and installed GAF Timberline NS (Natural Shadow) shingles in Charcoal over GAF Tiger Paw underlayment, with new ridge cap and roof vents. Inspection to finished roof took 39 days. The install took one day.
The Problem
When the September 2025 hailstorm rolled through Los Lunas, a lot of roofs took hits that nobody noticed. From the ground, this one looked fine. The shingles were still on and there were no leaks inside.
Up close it was a different story. During our free roof inspection we found hail hits across the roof, with spots where the granules had been knocked off the shingles.
Those granules matter. They're the layer that protects an asphalt shingle from the sun. Once hail knocks them loose, the New Mexico UV starts drying out and breaking down the asphalt underneath. The shingle gets brittle, cracks, and eventually lets water through. That's why hail damage that looks minor today often turns into leaks a few years later.
Before and after photos below were taken by Timberwolf on this job. No street address is shown.
Before
BeforeWhat We Recommended
We walked every slope and took dated photos of the damaged shingles and the vents. The hail hits were spread across the whole roof, not just one corner, so patching a few shingles wouldn't have fixed it. The right call was a full roof replacement.
The homeowner used our written Free Roof Report for their insurance claim, and the replacement was approved. Every claim is decided by the insurer, so results vary. (If you're going through that yourself, our insurance claims page explains how it works.)
The New Roof
On install day the crew tore the old shingles down to the deck. Next went GAF Tiger Paw, a synthetic underlayment that sits under the shingles as a second layer of protection against water.
Then came the new asphalt shingles: GAF Timberline NS (Natural Shadow) architectural shingles in Charcoal. Architectural shingles are laminated, so they're thicker than basic flat shingles and give the roof more depth and shadow lines. We finished with new ridge cap and new roof vents.
The homeowner went from tan to Charcoal, a big change that gives the house a cleaner, more modern look. If you're weighing colors yourself, see our guide to shingle colors in New Mexico.
Tear-off
UnderlaymentThe Result
Before
AfterThe hail-damaged shingles are gone. The home now has a brand-new GAF shingle roof with fresh underlayment, ridge cap and vents.
Timeline
- Sep 28, 2025 · Hailstorm hits Los Lunas
- Aug 31, 2026 · Free roof inspection and photo documentation (project start)
- Sep 23, 2026 · Full roof replacement approved
- Oct 9, 2026 · Tear-off and new roof installed, job complete
Questions Homeowners Ask
Can hail damage a roof without causing leaks right away?
Yes. This roof had no leaks inside when we inspected it. Hail knocks granules off the shingles, and the damage shows up later as the exposed asphalt dries out and cracks under New Mexico sun. That's why a roof can look fine from the driveway and still need replacing.
How long after a hailstorm can you still find the damage?
The hail marks stay on the shingles until the roof is replaced. We inspected this roof about 11 months after the September 2025 storm, and the hits were still clear in photos. Insurance policies set their own deadlines for filing a claim, so check yours instead of waiting.
Can you just replace the damaged shingles?
Sometimes, when the damage is limited to one area. On this roof the hail hits were spread across every slope, so patching would have left most of the damaged shingles in place. A full replacement was the right fix.
How long does a hail damage roof replacement take?
This one took a single day on site: tear-off, new underlayment, new shingles, ridge cap and vents. From the free inspection to the finished roof took 39 days, including the time it took for the replacement to be approved.
Was Your Roof in the September 2025 Storm?
Hail damage doesn't always leak right away, and it's hard to spot from the ground. If you're in Los Lunas or anywhere else that storm hit, a Free Roof Report will tell you whether your shingles took hail damage, or whether your roof is fine. Either way, you get dated photos and a written report to keep. You can also check your address for recent storms.
