How the Hail Estimate Calculator Works
Steelie's hail estimating tool walks you through a simple 4-step process to generate accurate, professional hail damage estimates.
Vehicle Info
Enter vehicle details, dealership, and customer info. VIN decoding fills in year, make, and model automatically.
Count Dents
Enter dent counts for each damaged panel. The system maps counts to pricing ranges (1-5, 6-15, 16-30, etc.).
Select Sizes
Choose average dent size per panel - Dime (~18mm), Quarter (~24mm), or Toonie/Half Dollar (~28-30mm).
Review & Create
Review the calculated estimate, toggle surcharges, download the matrix PDF, and create the official estimate.
Hail Estimating Features
Panel-Based Dent Counting
Count dents per panel across 14 standard body panels. Supports ranges from 1-5 up to 200+ dents per panel.
Automated Pricing Matrix
Built-in pricing matrices for CAD and USD with dime, quarter, and toonie/half-dollar size categories. Prices auto-calculate based on panel, count, and size.
Customizable Presets
Create multiple pricing presets for different scenarios - insurance rates, dealer programs, storm season pricing, and more.
Professional PDF Reports
Generate detailed hail damage matrix PDFs showing every panel, dent count, size, and price. Ready to present to customers or adjusters.
Blank Template Export
Download blank matrix templates for field use. Bring printed forms to the lot and enter data into Steelie later.
Built-In Surcharges
Hail jobs aren't one-size-fits-all. Steelie's configurable surcharges let you account for vehicle type, panel material, and additional services.
CAD & USD Pricing Support
Steelie supports both Canadian and US dollar pricing with separate default matrices. Canadian pricing uses the Toonie (~28mm) as the large dent reference, while US pricing uses the Half Dollar (~30mm). Your company's billing currency is set during signup and automatically applied across all hail estimates. You can view and edit both CAD and USD matrices from the settings page.
Hail Estimating FAQ
What pricing matrix does Steelie use?
Steelie includes a fully customizable pricing matrix. You can adjust prices per panel, per dent range, and per size category to match your own rates. You can also create multiple pricing presets for different scenarios like insurance work, dealer programs, or storm season rates.
Can I use it for insurance hail claims?
Yes. Steelie generates professional PDF reports that detail every damaged panel, dent count, dent size, and calculated price. These reports are suitable for presenting to insurance adjusters and claims departments. You can also track insurance company and claim number per estimate.
What happens for dents over 200 per panel?
For panels with more than 200 dents, Steelie prompts you to enter a custom price since these fall outside standard matrix ranges. This ensures you can still create complete estimates for severely damaged vehicles.