With 19 hail reports nearby in 2025 and 22 more in 2026, many Bel Aire roofs have been hit more than once. We sort out what happened and what to do next.
Bel Aire started in January 1955 as a water improvement district on the northeast edge of Wichita and didn't become a city until 1980. It has grown to 8,262 residents along the south side of K-254, with families served by both Wichita USD 259 and Circle USD 375. Much of the housing is in newer subdivisions, so many homes are reaching the age where the original builder-grade shingles start to fail.
Storm-report data counts 19 hail reports within 10 miles of Bel Aire in 2025 and 22 in 2026, including golf-ball-size hail on April 25, 2026 and quarter-size hail as recently as August 7. A roof that came through one season fine may have taken damage in the next. Insurers generally handle each storm date as a separate claim, so we document the damage as precisely as we can.
Many subdivision homes were roofed with entry-level shingles. As they age they shed granules, curl at the edges, and become more vulnerable to wind and hail. Not every worn roof is an insurance claim, and we'll tell you honestly whether you're looking at storm damage or normal wear.
If only part of your roof is damaged, the shingle line used on your house may have been discontinued, and a patch in a different color stands out on a street of matching homes. We check whether a match is still made and include that in our report to your adjuster.
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We'll come out within 24 hours, check every slope, and tell you whether it's storm damage, normal wear, or nothing to worry about.
📞 Call (316) 397-0122 Request OnlineYes. Bel Aire had 22 hail reports nearby in 2026, including golf-ball-size hail in April. This year's storms are separate events, so an inspection now is worth it even if last year's came back clean.
Hail leaves random bruises and dark spots where granules were knocked off, often with matching dents in gutters and vents. Normal wear is more even: curling, granule loss across the whole roof, and cracking with age. We'll show you photos of which one you have.
We check with manufacturers for a match. If none exists, we document that for your adjuster, because a mismatched repair can affect your claim.
Yes. Kansas Roofing Contractor License CT-26-000679, fully insured.
Your policy generally lets you choose your own contractor. We work with all major carriers and meet your adjuster on the roof.