Hail Damage Repair Insurance Covered.
We handle the insurance, the rental, and the repair.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL CARS.
Real customers. Hundreds restored.
Every car arrived with hail damage. Every owner paid $0 out of pocket. We handled the insurance, the rental, the repair.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Customers Choose Golden Hammer
From first call to final pickup. We handle everything in between.
$0 Out of Pocket
Most insurance claims cover the repair. We help guide the process from start to finish.
Free Rental Included
Stay on the road while your vehicle is in the shop.
Done in 7 Days or Less
Most repairs are completed within a week after approval.
Lifetime Warranty
Every repair backed for the life of the vehicle.
REAL RESULTS
See the Difference
Real cars. Real work. No filler, no repaint.
OUR STORY
About Golden Hammer Dent
We built Golden Hammer for the moment after the storm — when insurance feels confusing and finding a shop you trust feels harder. After seven years and hundreds of repairs, our work is to make all of that invisible to you. You start the claim. We handle the rest.
Certified Technicians
Every technician is certified in Paintless Dent Repair. No subcontractors. Specialists who take the work personally.
Texas & Iowa
We follow the storms so you don't have to. Active in Texas and Iowa City — new cities as the season moves.
Factory Finish Preserved
PDR keeps your factory paint untouched. No filler, no repaint, no loss of resale. Your car leaves the way it arrived — before the storm.
7 years. Hundreds of cars restored. Zero shortcuts.
THE PROCESS
How It Works
Four steps. You handle one. We handle three.
Free Inspection
We come to you, or you come to us. We assess the damage and tell you what insurance will cover. No pressure.
You Open the Claim
You file through your insurance app or a five-minute call. From there, we take over — adjuster, paperwork, follow-ups.
Expert PDR Repair
Certified technicians restore every dent using paintless repair. Your factory paint stays untouched.
Pick Up & Drive
Most repairs return in seven days or less. Your car looks the way it did before the storm. Lifetime warranty included.
Most repairs in seven working days or less. Free rental while we work.
WATCH US WORK
PDR in Action
Our technicians at work. Precision tools. No paint, no filler.
CUSTOMER STORIES
What Our Customers Say
Just got my car back in perfect shape. Wow, I couldn't believe they were able to fix that damage back to its original condition. They even washed my car. I really want to thank Lucas. It was a great privilege to talk directly to the owner. Such an amazing and professional young man.
Cody Johnson Iowa City, IA · Google Review
"All good people here at Golden Hammer — I would say use them if you have hail damage."
Rich Cairns · Facebook
"Recommended. They were really fast."
colmbia picx · Google Review
"Thank you guys!!! Great job."
Herry · Google Review
GOT QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers, from people who do this every day.
In most cases, no. Insurance covers the repair, and we guide the process from start to finish — adjuster, documentation, follow-ups. During the free inspection, we tell you exactly what to expect before anything begins.
Almost. You open the claim — five minutes through your insurance app or a quick call. From there, we take over completely. Adjuster, documentation, follow-ups. You won't need to call your insurer again.
Most repairs return within seven working days after insurance approval. While your car is with us, a free rental keeps you on the road — included, no paperwork. We give you a clear estimate before anything begins.
Certified technicians use specialized tools to work dents out from behind the panel — no filler, no paint, no bodywork. Your factory finish stays intact. Faster repairs, no color-matching, no loss of resale value.
Active operations in Texas (Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth and surrounding areas) and Iowa City, IA. We follow the storms — if a major hail event hits your area, reach out and we'll confirm availability.
Every repair is backed for the life of the vehicle. If anything ever needs another look, we handle it at no cost. No paperwork, no questions.
Still have questions? Contact us. We respond fast.
GET STARTED
Get Your Free Inspection
Send us the basics. We respond within a few hours. No pressure, no obligation.
2234 Heinz Rd, Unit B
Iowa City, IA 52240
Walk-ins welcome · Also serving Texas
Iowa City, IA (current) · Texas: Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano
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Our Work,
Real Results
Before and after every repair. Real jobs, real customers, no filters.