After a Calgary hailstorm
Calgary sits in one of Canada's most hail-prone regions, and a single storm can leave a car covered in dozens — sometimes hundreds — of small dents across the hood, roof and trunk. The good news: as long as the paint isn't cracked, almost all of it can be removed without any repainting at all.
Why PDR is the right fix for hail
Hail leaves lots of shallow, rounded dents — exactly the kind paintless dent repair handles best. Compared with a body shop, PDR:
- Keeps your factory paint — no sanding, no filler, no colour-matching, no overspray.
- Protects resale value — a car with original, undamaged paint is worth more than one that's been repainted.
- Costs less — no paint, materials or panels means the price is usually a fraction of body-shop rates.
- Is faster — most repairs are same-day; a heavily hit car may take a little longer.
Our hail repair process
- Free assessment — We map the damage panel by panel and give you a written estimate, including any spots PDR can't fully fix.
- Access — We reach behind each panel (or use surface glue-pull tabs) — no drilling, no paint touched.
- Dent by dent — Each hail dent is massaged back toward shape with controlled pressure and specialized tools.
- Final check — We refine under reflection until every panel reads factory-smooth, and you inspect before paying.
See the full walkthrough on our process page.
How long does hail repair take?
Right now we're running same-day on most jobs. A heavily hit vehicle can take a little longer — you'll get an honest timeline with your estimate, not a surprise at pickup.
What hail repair costs
Every hailstorm — and every car — is different, so price depends on the number, size and location of the dents and how tight the panels are. Paintless repair is almost always cheaper than a repaint because there's no paint or parts involved. The fastest way to a real number is to send us a few photos or bring the car by for a free estimate. More on what repairs cost.
Simple, out-of-pocket pricing
We keep it straightforward: a clear price, paid directly — no insurance paperwork or runaround. It's often the fastest, most affordable way to get hail damage sorted.
Honest about results
Not every dent comes out to 100%. Most hail dents come back to factory-smooth, but larger or sharper dents can improve dramatically without being perfect — and we'll tell you exactly what to expect before we start, not after.
Why Calgary Paintless Dent Repair
Your car is worked on by the two specialists who own the shop — PDR Bro and Dent Reaper — not passed down a line. We're based in Calgary's auto hub and we do hail and dent work all day, every day. Meet the technicians.
Serving
Calgary NE · NW · SE · SW · Airdrie · Okotoks · Cochrane · Chestermere.