The hail and wind storm that tore through Solon late last week did more than rattle windows. It shredded roofs, siding, and glass across multiple neighborhoods, left gutters pockmarked with dents, and sent contractors rolling slowly down residential streets, sizing up the damage. City staff is now urging property owners to carefully document what happened, double-check who they hire and run repairs through the official permitting process before anyone climbs a ladder.
Today Facebook post, the City of Solon Police Department shared a permit map built from building department records and reported that roughly 1,300 permits have already been filed for roof, siding, window and door work, with more arriving every day. The post notes that the building department is available to walk residents through the permit process and explains that the map traces the path of the storm through Solon, highlighting where damage has been heaviest. Officials say the update is meant to help homeowners and contractors prioritize inspections and repairs.
Permits, Fees and Contractor Rules
The city’s storm damage guidance reminds homeowners that repair work on roofs, siding and windows requires permits, even when everyone is in a hurry to dry things out. It lists standard fees, including $40.40 for a roof permit and $50.50 for a window or door permit. Contractors are required to register with the city, provide a bond and show proof of insurance, and some straightforward permits can be issued the same day while more complex jobs may take seven to ten business days. As outlined by the City of Solon, homeowners are urged to confirm that a contractor is properly registered before hiring and to contact the Building Department with any questions.
How Big Was the Storm
Radar readouts and post-storm hail trackers show that the line of storms moved through the area on June 25 and produced pockets of very large hail that damaged roofs and vehicles across parts of the metro area. Hail mapping services logged reports of golf ball to hen egg-sized hail and produced swath maps that closely match the concentrations of permits shown on the city’s map. Those tracker maps and local storm compilations back up the scale of damage now visible in Solon neighborhoods, according to Roof Flow Pro and similar services.
What Homeowners Should Do Next
Homeowners are advised to document damage thoroughly with photos and to hold on to receipts for any emergency repairs, since insurers and inspectors will expect clear records. Residents should be cautious about unsolicited door-to-door contractors and should confirm a contractor’s registration with the city before signing anything. Inspection requests and permit questions can be scheduled through the Building Department, and the city’s inspection page lays out the steps and contact details for setting that up.
The Building Department office at Solon City Hall can be reached at (440) 349-6737, and homeowners can visit City Hall at 34200 Bainbridge Road for permit issues and contractor registration, according to the city’s staff directory. The city says it will keep processing permits as quickly as staffing and inspection schedules allow, and officials are encouraging anyone with storm damage questions to call the Building Department or review the latest updates and permit map in the Facebook post from the City of Solon Police Department.
