Hail Damage Repair Cost Calculator
Paintless dent repair cost by dent count and size.
Enter your values
Enter the damaged panels you are working with.
Enter the dents per panel you are working with.
Choose one of: Dime — light, Nickel — moderate, Quarter — heavy, Half dollar+ — severe.
Enter the insurance deductible in $.
aluminium adds ~40%
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Estimated repair cost
- $4,050.00
- Total dents
- 90
- Average per panel
- $675.00
- Your out of pocket
- $500.00
- Insurance pays
- $3,550.00
Quick answer
Paintless dent repair is priced per dent per panel: light hail runs $30–45 per dent and a full car of moderate hail often totals $2,500–6,000.
cost = panels × dents × rate per dent
At a glance
| What it does | Paintless dent repair cost by dent count and size. |
|---|---|
| Category | Auto |
| Inputs needed | Damaged panels, Dents per panel, Dent size, Insurance deductible, Aluminium panels |
| Main output | Estimated repair cost |
| Formula | cost = panels × dents × rate per dent |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Hail Damage Repair Cost Calculator
- 1Count the panels with visible dents.
- 2Estimate the average dents per panel and their size.
- 3Enter your comprehensive deductible.
Inputs explained
- Damaged panels
- Enter the damaged panels you are working with.
- Dents per panel
- Enter the dents per panel you are working with.
- Dent size
- Choose one of: Dime — light, Nickel — moderate, Quarter — heavy, Half dollar+ — severe.
- Insurance deductible($)
- Enter the insurance deductible in $.
- Aluminium panels(count)
- aluminium adds ~40%
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Damaged panels6
- Dents per panel15
- Dent sizeNickel — moderate
- Insurance deductible500 $
- Aluminium panels0 count
Results
- Estimated repair cost$4,050.00
- Total dents90
- Average per panel$675.00
- Your out of pocket$500.00
- Insurance pays$3,550.00
Frequently asked questions
Does insurance cover hail damage?
Comprehensive coverage normally pays for hail minus your deductible, and it usually doesn't raise your rate.
Is paintless dent repair better than body filler?
Yes when the paint is intact — PDR keeps the factory finish and preserves resale value.
What do I need to enter into the Hail Damage Repair Cost Calculator?
Just 5 values: damaged panels, dents per panel, dent size, insurance deductible, aluminium panels. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Hail Damage Repair Cost Calculator work out the answer?
Paintless dent repair is priced per dent per panel: light hail runs $30–45 per dent and a full car of moderate hail often totals $2,500–6,000. It applies the formula cost = panels × dents × rate per dent and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Hail Damage Repair Cost Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.