We receive many calls about hail damage on a garage door in North Texas. When hail hits the garage door, it leaves little or large dents in the garage door. The dents normally do not effect the function of the garage door, as long as it’s on the panel itself. If the dents hit between where the sections come together, it’s possible the garage door will not roll up or down properly.
The benefits of having a metal garage door is their low-maintenance. Despite their positives, they have one negative aspect: they dent easily and hail is no exception.
Expert Garage Door Hail Damage Repair in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Can You Fix Hail Damage on a Garage Door?
It depends on how large or small the dents are. Most homeowners believe that a garage door company can take the dents out of a garage door like you can a car. For most garage door companies it is not a task they want to take on. Garage doors do not have a smooth surface like cars do. The wood graining on the front of a garage door is not able to be smoothed out and filled with epoxy or bondo to cover the damage. If the dent is small enough, sometimes just pushing from the opposite side may pop out the dent.
From our experience, most insurance companies will either have a couple sections replaced or replace the full garage door. For a garage door company to replace single sections, it relies heavy on if the manufacturer is still in business. If the manufacturer is in business, do they still make the same model number of the garage door, so the panels will match up? Each manufacturer has a little different design on the front of the garage door as well as inside the garage door.
Can Dents on a Garage Door Stop it From Going Up or Down?
Depending on where the hail falls on the garage door, most of the time it is just cosmetic. Rarely does it affect the function of the garage door going up or closing. If it does, the garage door must be very old or have many splits in the sections. It mainly just looks bad, similar to a car with many hail spots.
Sometimes there may only be a few spots, but the insurance will require to replace all the sections. When insurance requires replacing the garage door, it is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your garage door. Maybe a design change, color change, adding windows, or an insulated garage door installation. Now is the best time to make that change.
More Hail Damage & Storm Repair FAQs
How do I know if my garage door has hail damage?
Hail damage isn't always obvious from a distance. While large dents are clear indicators, you should inspect your door up close for small dings, chipped paint, or subtle warping in the steel sections. In severe cases, hail can misalign the tracks or damage the glass inserts. If you notice your garage door making new noises or sticking after a storm, the impact may have affected the door’s internal components.
Can you replace just the damaged panels, or do I need a whole new door?
If the damage is localized, we can often replace just the individual steel sections (panels) rather than the entire system. This is a cost-effective solution if your door model is still in production and the color has not faded significantly. However, if multiple panels are damaged or the structural integrity of the door is compromised, a full replacement is often the safer, longer-lasting investment.
Why should I trust A1 Affordable Garage Door Services with my hail damage repair?
Unlike many fly-by-night contractors who appear after storms, we have been serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex since 2002. We are a locally owned business with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, meaning we will be here to honor our warranty long after the storm passes. You can even visit our showroom in Plano to meet our team and see replacement options in person—a level of transparency most mobile-only services can't offer.
How quickly can you service my home after a storm?
We know that severe storms often leave homes vulnerable, which is why we offer 24/7 emergency service and same-day appointments throughout Plano, Allen, Dallas, and surrounding areas. Our trucks are fully stocked with standard parts, allowing us to secure your garage door immediately, often in a single visit.
