Wichita Falls Roofing: What Homeowners Should Do After a Hailstorm | Kelly Thompson

🚀 For Wichita Falls homeowners, hail damage can quickly become a stressful roofing and insurance situation. Knowing how to document damage, slow down, and choose a reputable contractor can help avoid costly mistakes. On The Falls Home Front Podcast, Tim Lockhart sits down with Kelly Thompson, Sales Manager at Shearman Roofing & Construction, to discuss building $1M+ in sales through consistency, follow-ups, and daily opportunities—and his transition into team leadership, coaching, and accountability. Kelly also shares what homeowners should look for in a roofing contractor, red flags like cash-payment requests and deductible promises, what to do after hail damage, and how drones, thermal imaging, and AI are changing the roofing industry while human connection remains essential. If you're a Wichita Falls homeowner dealing with storm damage, slow down, ask questions, and make sure you know who you're trusting with your home. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Handle hailstorm pressure without rushing into a contract by slowing down, documenting visible damage, and getting a professional roof inspection. ✔️ Choose a reputable roofing contractor with greater confidence by checking licenses, previous work, Google reviews, and the company's ability to stand behind its work after the storm. ✔️ Recognize common roofing contractor red flags by avoiding cash payments and being cautious about contractors who offer to cover an insurance deductible. ✔️ Determine whether storm damage may justify an insurance claim by having a roofer assess the property before taking the next step with an insurance company. ✔️ Build homeowner trust through transparent sales by reporting only the damage that actually exists instead of creating unnecessary urgency. ✔️ Turn individual roofing jobs into lasting relationships by staying engaged with homeowners after the project is completed and continuing to follow up. ✔️ Develop stronger sales teams without micromanaging by giving representatives room to make manageable mistakes while providing coaching and accountability. ✔️ Build sales consistency despite rejection by focusing on controllable activities such as conversations, inspections, and follow-ups rather than immediate results. 🏠 Watch now and make a confident decision about your roof. Key Questions Answered in This Episode Q: What should homeowners do first after a hailstorm? A: Homeowners can safely check for visible signs such as damaged gutters or torn window screens, then contact a reputable roofing company for an inspection. Kelly recommends avoiding getting on the roof themselves and notes that many companies provide inspections for free. Q: Should you call a roofer or your insurance company first after roof damage? A: Kelly recommends having a roofer assess the damage first so homeowners can determine whether there is enough damage to justify involving insurance. He explains that a homeowner's deductible could potentially exceed the amount of damage being covered. ⏳ Timestamps (Click to Jump to Sections!): 📌0:00 - Intro: Roofing, Sales & Leadership 📌1:17 - Kelly Thompson's Journey Into Roofing 📌2:18 - How Kelly Reached $1 Million in Sales 📌3:28 - From Salesperson to Team Leader 📌7:25 - Handling Rejection & Sales Consistency 📌8:57 - Building Trust Through Honest Sales 📌10:51 - How Homeowners Should Handle Hailstorms 📌15:50 - Roofer or Insurance Company First? 📌17:22 - AI, Drones & the Future of Roofing 📌18:37 - Connect with Kelly 👤 Host / Guest Hosted by: Tim Lockhart Guest: Kelly Thompson is the Sales Manager at Shearman Roofing & Construction, leading team development, project management, and storm restoration strategies. 💼 Connect with Kelly Thompson: 🌐 Website → http://kellythompsonsrc.com/ 📘 Facebook →   / kellygt135   📸 Instagram →   / 940_kells   🎧 Follow Tim Lockhart: 🌐 Website → https://timlockharthomes.com/ 📸 Instagram →   / tim.lockhart.18   🔗 LinkedIn →   / tim-lockhart   Who is Tim Lockhart, and what makes him qualified to help? Tim Lockhart is a retired U.S. Air Force Major and Certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP) who spent his final assignment as Director of Operations at the 366th Training Squadron at Sheppard AFB. Since 2012 he's helped 300+ families buy and sell around Wichita Falls - many PCSing in or out of Sheppard AFB - using VA loans, BAH-aware budgeting, and remote-friendly tools for tight PCS timelines. See how Tim helps military families relocate to Wichita Falls → https://timlockharthomes.com/real-est... 📌 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ #FallsHomeFront #TimLockhart #WichitaFallsRealEstate #NorthTexasRealEstate #MilitaryRelocation #VALoans #KellerWilliams #VeteranRealtor #TexasRealEstate #MilitaryFamilies