After the storm
Replacing Hail-Damaged Windows in Olathe
When hail cracks vinyl frames, breaks the seals between panes or shreds screens and trim wrap, we replace hail damaged windows for Olathe homeowners as whole units. You get a window-by-window record of the damage for your claim, and new windows that close, lock and seal like they should.
Damage to look for after hail
Glass that breaks is obvious. The damage people miss is on the frame and the edges.
- Cracks or chips in vinyl frames and sashes, often on the top rail and sill
- Dents in aluminum trim wrap around the window
- Torn or punctured screens and bent screen frames
- Fog or moisture between panes showing up weeks later, a sign the seal broke
- Cracked or split caulk around the outside, which lets water reach the wall
Start on the side of the house that faced the storm. That’s where frames and screens take most of the hits.
How a hail damaged windows job goes
Inspect
We go window by window and photograph the damage, inside and out.
Document
You get a list of each damaged opening with its size and what failed, ready to hand your adjuster.
Order
Once the scope is settled, the windows are built to measure. Style and color can match the old ones or change.
Replace
New windows in, exterior wrap and caulk redone, screens replaced.
If only some windows were hit
Replacing three windows on one wall is common. The question is whether the new ones will match. A different brand or a newer shade of white can stand out next to windows that are fifteen years old. We bring samples to the measure and talk through whether matching the rest of that wall, or the whole front of the house, makes sense. Sometimes it does; often a close match on one wall is fine.
Hail damage questions
Does insurance pay for the whole window or just the glass?
That’s between you and your insurer, and policies differ. What we can do is document each window: frame cracks, broken seals, damaged screens and wraps, with photos and sizes, so the adjuster sees the full picture.
Is it cheaper to replace just the glass?
Glass alone usually costs less, and if the frame is undamaged a glass shop may be all you need. We only replace whole windows, so we’re the call when the frames are cracked or the windows were near the end anyway.
How soon after a storm should I call?
Soon enough to make your policy’s deadline for filing, which varies. A cracked frame or broken seal won’t fix itself, but a window that still closes and isn’t leaking can wait for a proper measure and order.
What if a window is broken open right now?
Cover it first: plastic sheeting or plywood over the outside, taped or screwed to the trim, not the glass. Replacement windows are built to size, so a temporary cover is what keeps the rain out while they’re made.
More of what we install
- 01Casement WindowsCrank-out sashes that press against the seal when the wind picks up.
- 02Double Hung WindowsBoth sashes move and tilt in, so the outside glass gets cleaned from inside.
- 03Full Frame Window ReplacementDown to the rough opening, or a new window set inside the old frame.
- 04Sliding Glass Door ReplacementThe full door unit out, a new one set on a flashed, level sill.
- 05Basement Window ReplacementRusted steel and single-pane basement windows traded for sealed vinyl.
- 06Window replacement costThe Kansas City average and how a written quote breaks down.