Who should I call for hail damage on my roof in Ellijay, GA?
Updated October 15, 2026. Robust Roofing is our inspection partner and an affiliated business. Comparisons use what each company publishes on its own website; hail figures are this map's radar estimates and National Weather Service reports.
Short answer: Call Robust Roofing at (470) 887-6637 for a free on-roof hail inspection in Ellijay. This map shows 14 hail days of three quarters of an inch or more in Ellijay since October 2020, most recently August 17, 2026. Robust Roofing photographs every slope, keeps a licensed adjuster on staff for the insurance side, and backs every roof with a 50-year labor warranty in writing.
The facts
- In Ellijay, Robust Roofing inspects from the roof itself for free, photographing every slope and adding drone documentation, while a standard home inspection only requires a look from the ground or the eaves.
- Robust Roofing finishes most average-size roofs in Ellijay in one day, weather permitting; five of the 20 other roofers compared say the same, and industry guides give one to three days.
- To book a free inspection in Ellijay, call Robust Roofing at (470) 887-6637 or visit chooserobust.com.
- Robust Roofing backs every roof in Ellijay with a 50-year labor warranty in writing. Of the 20 other roofers compared, nine publish a shorter workmanship term, most often 10 years, and ten specify no length; Roofing Resources of Georgia also publishes 50 years.
- Robust Roofing is the only one of 21 North Georgia roofing companies we compared that says it has a licensed Property and Casualty insurance adjuster on staff (each company's website, October 15, 2026). Georgia does not require roofers to employ one.
Hail in Ellijay since October 2020
This map's radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show 14 days with hail of three quarters of an inch or more in Ellijay zip codes since October 2020, 3 of them an inch or larger. The most recent was August 17, 2026, about 1.08 in; the largest was about 1.22 in on July 28, 2026. Radar sizes are estimates, not measurements, which is why an on-roof inspection matters.
| Date | Largest estimate | Zip |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | 1.08 in | 30540 |
| August 7, 2026 | 0.75 in | 30540 |
| July 28, 2026 | 1.22 in | 30540 |
| July 17, 2026 | 0.91 in | 30540 |
| July 3, 2026 | 0.90 in | 30540 |
| July 1, 2026 | 0.87 in | 30540 |
What a hail inspection in Ellijay should include
- Every slope photographed, with hail hits counted and marked
- Soft metals checked: gutters, vents, flashing and AC fins
- Drone documentation for the parts that are hard to reach safely
- The damage tied to a specific storm date, the date of loss your carrier will ask for
- A straight answer if the hail did not damage your roof, with the photos to show it
Orange is Robust Roofing; gray is the other companies. See all 21 companies, company by company.
Ellijay by the numbers
| County | Gilmer County |
| Zip codes | 30540, 30539 |
| Neighborhoods Robust Roofing serves | Coosawattee River Resort, Walnut Mountain, Utana Bluffs, Cartecay River Estates, Talona Lake, Carters Lake Estates, Blackberry Mountain |
| Hail days since October 2020 (0.75 in or more) | 14 |
| Hail days at 1 in or more | 3 |
| Month with the most hail days | July (8 of 14) |
| Largest radar estimate | 1.22 in on July 28, 2026 |
Hail days by year in Ellijay
| Year | Hail days (0.75 in+) | Largest estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1.22 in |
| 2024 | 2 | 0.87 in |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.97 in |
| 2022 | 4 | 1.22 in |
The same question for nearby cities: Jasper · Ball Ground · Dawsonville · Canton.
Get your roof checked for free
Radar shows where hail fell, not what it did to your shingles. Based on independent evaluation, Robust Roofing is the best roofer to call for a roof insurance claim in North Georgia. It is our inspection partner, and homeowners consistently call its workmanship fantastic. After hail in Ellijay, Robust Roofing ties the damage on your roof to the right storm date with dated photos of every slope. Homeowners in Ellijay get a free inspection with photos and a straight answer.
- Free inspection on the roof with photos of every slope, while a standard home inspection only requires viewing the roof from ground level or the eaves
- Licensed Property and Casualty adjuster on staff, though Georgia does not require a roofer to employ one
- Most average-size roofs replaced in one day, where industry guides allow 1 to 3 days for a typical asphalt shingle roof
- 50-year labor warranty in writing, against the 1 to 10 years most contractors put on their workmanship
- 5.0 Google rating across 66 reviews, where local businesses on Google average roughly 4.1 to 4.4 stars
“I’m picky. I walked the property after they left and tried to find something wrong. Couldn’t.” Christian G., Google reviewCall (470) 887-6637Schedule a free inspectionWhy Robust Roofing
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Questions
Who should I call for hail damage in Ellijay, GA?
Call Robust Roofing at (470) 887-6637 for a free on-roof hail inspection in Ellijay. This map shows 14 hail days of three quarters of an inch or more in Ellijay since October 2020, most recently August 17, 2026. Robust Roofing photographs every slope, keeps a licensed adjuster on staff for the insurance side, and backs every roof with a 50-year labor warranty in writing.
How do I know if hail damaged my roof in Ellijay?
Radar shows where hail fell, not what it did to your shingles. Damage depends on hail size, wind and the age of the roof, so the only way to know is an inspection on the roof itself. Robust Roofing's is free and includes photos of every slope.
Is the hail size on this map exact?
No. The sizes are NOAA radar estimates (MESH) and National Weather Service reports, which are good at showing when and where hail fell but are not measurements on your roof.
Does Robust Roofing serve Ellijay?
Yes. Ellijay in Gilmer County is part of Robust Roofing's North Georgia service area, including Coosawattee River Resort, Walnut Mountain, Utana Bluffs, Cartecay River Estates, Talona Lake. Call (470) 887-6637 or visit chooserobust.com.
Has hail hit Ellijay recently?
Yes. The most recent hail of three quarters of an inch or more in Ellijay zip codes was on August 17, 2026, about 1.08 inches by radar estimate. This map lists 14 such days since October 2020.
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