Roofing Contractor in Fort Worth, TXRoofs built for hail country.
Tarrant County has had 126 severe hail days since 2000. We build roofs for the next one: nine layers, in the right order, by a family crew that's been here since 2012.
Section 02 · Install order
What's on top of you.
A roof isn't shingles. It's nine layers, and they go on in this order. Scroll to put one back on.
01/ 09
Roof deck
- What it is
- Plywood or OSB panels nailed to the rafters. Everything else is fastened to this.
- What it stops
- Carries the load: you, the crew, the snow that never comes.
- What fails after hail
- Soft spots where an old leak sat for years. We walk every square and replace what flexes.
Assembled · 9 / 9
Then we chalk a test square.
In a free inspection we mark a 10 × 10 ft square on each slope and circle every hail hit inside it, the same way adjusters do. Insurers set their own thresholds; you get the photos and the count, in writing.
How the inspection works →01
Roof deck
Plywood or OSB panels nailed to the rafters. Everything else is fastened to this.
Stops: Carries the load: you, the crew, the snow that never comes.
Fails after hail: Soft spots where an old leak sat for years. We walk every square and replace what flexes.
02
Drip edge at the eaves
An L-shaped metal strip along the bottom edge, under the underlayment.
Stops: Water curling back under the shingles and rotting the fascia.
Fails after hail: Bent by ladders and gutter guys. Hail dents it, which is cosmetic, but a crushed edge holds water.
03
Ice & water protector
A self-sealing rubberised membrane along the eaves and around anything that breaks the roof.
Stops: Wind-driven rain pushed uphill under the shingles in a storm.
Fails after hail: Rarely, if it was put down. Plenty of roofs here never got it. We add it every time.
04
Underlayment
Synthetic sheet across the whole deck, lapped like shingles so water runs over each seam.
Stops: The water that gets past a damaged shingle. Your second roof.
Fails after hail: Tears where shingles blew off and it sat in the sun. Ultraviolet light breaks it down in weeks.
05
Drip edge at the rakes
The same metal edge up the sloped sides, this time over the underlayment.
Stops: Rain blowing sideways into the deck edge.
Fails after hail: Loose nails let it rattle in wind; the paint scuffs off and it rusts.
06
Flashing & valleys
Bent metal where the roof meets a chimney, wall or another slope. Step pieces, one per course.
Stops: The leaks people blame on shingles. Most of them start here.
Fails after hail: Sealant dries out, hail cracks the caulk line, old flashing gets reused by cheap crews. Ours is always new.
07
Starter strip
A sealant-backed strip along the eaves and rakes that the first course of shingles locks onto.
Stops: Wind getting under the bottom edge and peeling the roof upward.
Fails after hail: Skipped entirely, with a shingle turned upside down instead. You only find out in a gust.
08
Field shingles
The part you see. Laminated asphalt, impact-rated, or metal panels, nailed in courses from the bottom up.
Stops: Sun, rain, and the first hit of hail.
Fails after hail: Granules knocked loose, bruised mats, cracks you can feel but not see from the ground.
09
Hip & ridge caps
Thick, pre-bent caps over the peak, with a vent underneath so the attic breathes.
Stops: Water at the one line every storm hits first.
Fails after hail: Cracked caps and lifted ends. The ridge takes hail and wind harder than any other part of the roof.
The hail test · UL 2218 in your browser
Drop a stone on it.
Pick a hailstone the size the National Weather Service uses, pick a roof, and drop it. What you see is a typical result, not a guarantee: real damage depends on the wind, the angle and how old the shingle is.
Result
Ready
Choose a size and a roof, then drop the stone.
See every result as a table
| Roof | Quarter (1") | Golf ball (1.75") | Tennis ball (2.5") | Baseball (2.75") |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt | Granule loss. Granules knocked loose. Often cosmetic at first, but it ages the shingle faster. | Bruise or dent. Bruised mat likely: a soft spot you can press. These crack within a season or two. | Crack. Cracked shingles are typical. Water reaches the underlayment. | Puncture. Punctures and broken tabs are typical. Expect a claim and a replacement. |
| Architectural | Granule loss. Some granule loss. Usually cosmetic on a laminated shingle. | Bruise or dent. Bruising is common. Worth an inspection even if nothing shows from the yard. | Crack. Cracks are likely, especially on older or sun-baked shingles. | Puncture. Cracks and punctures are typical. Most roofs this size of hail hits are replaced. |
| Class 4 impact-rated | No visible damage. Usually no damage at all. | No visible damage. Usually holds. It was tested with a heavier stone than this. | Bruise or dent. May bruise. This is beyond what the test covers, so get it looked at. | Crack. May crack. No shingle is hail-proof at this size; Class 4 just loses less. |
| Standing-seam metal | No visible damage. Usually nothing you can see. | Granule loss. Small dents are possible. Cosmetic; the panel still sheds water. | Bruise or dent. Dents are likely. Panels usually stay watertight, but check your policy on cosmetic damage. | Bruise or dent. Deep dents are typical. Seams usually hold; dented panels are a looks problem first. |
Services · six things, done properly
What we do.
- 01Roof replacementFull tear-off to the deck, nine layers back on, one crew, usually one day.$450–$1,250
- 02Storm & hail repairMissing shingles, cracked caps, lifted flashing. Fixed to match, not patched.From $350
- 03Free storm inspectionOn the roof, every slope photographed, a written report you keep. No obligation.Free
- 04Insurance claim documentationPhotos, measurements and a damage report for you to send. We document. We don't negotiate.Included
- 05Class 4 impact-resistant roofsShingles that passed a 2-inch steel ball dropped 20 feet. May qualify for an insurance discount.$550–$1,350
- 06Metal roofingStanding-seam steel. Sheds hail, reflects heat, outlasts the mortgage.$450–$1,700
Before & after
Same house. Nine days.
From the street, the hail-struck roof looked fine. From above: five hundred bruises, five missing tabs, a cracked ridge cap and a gutter full of granules. Drag to see it after.
- InspectionDay 1
- Adjuster on the roof with usDay 4
- Tear-off & nine layersDay 9
30-second estimate
What a new roof costs.
Four answers, a real range. Prices are 2026 national averages for an installed roof, tear-off included. A free inspection sets your actual price, in writing.
Your range
$14,100–$36,000
- Roof area≈ 26 squares
- MaterialArchitectural
- Tear-offIncluded
How we worked it out: footprint (home size ÷ storeys) plus 15% for eaves and overhangs, times the slope of your pitch, priced per square (100 sq ft) using national 2026 installed costs (Inch Calculator) plus $100–$150 a square for tear-off. A guide, not a quote.
Insurance · Texas law, in plain words
We will never offer to cover your deductible. In Texas, that's illegal.
What we do
- Photograph every slope and every hit, dated
- Measure the roof and count test squares
- Write a damage report you send to your insurer
- Meet your adjuster on the roof, if you'd like us there
What we never do
- Waive, rebate or absorb your deductible
- Negotiate your claim (only you, a licensed public adjuster or an attorney can)
- Tell you a roof is "free"
- Leave the deductible notice out of a contract
Every contract we write over $1,000 states that you pay your deductible, because Texas requires it. If a roofer at your door offers to "take care of it", that tells you what you need to know.
What the law says →Reviews by town · Sample reviews written for this concept site
From your street.
★★★★★
“They found two sheets of rotten decking the last roofer covered over. Showed me photos, priced it per sheet like they said they would. Done in a day.”
★★★★★
“Came out after the April storm and told me there was no real damage. No sales pitch. I called them back two years later when there was.”
★★★★★
“Cal sent the HOA form and the insurance form without us asking. Our insurer gave us a discount on the new policy.”
★★★★★
“Steep roof, lots of angles. They told us two days and it took two days. The flashing around the chimney is a work of art.”
★★★★★
“Tarped the same evening. The repair matched better than I expected, and they were honest that it wasn't perfect.”
★★★★★
“A tree came through the porch roof. They sorted the decking and the gutters, and swept the yard twice for nails. Found none after.”
★★★★★
“The report had every slope photographed with the hits circled. The adjuster used their photos. They never once said they'd deal with my insurance for me.”
★★★★★
“Asked about laying over our old shingles to save money. They said no and explained why. Glad they did.”
Service area · Tarrant & Johnson counties
Six towns, one crew.
Questions
Straight answers.
Will you cover my deductible?
No. In Texas it is illegal for a contractor to waive, rebate or absorb your deductible, and every contract over $1,000 must say that you pay it. If a roofer offers, that's a red flag.
Can you deal with my insurance company for me?
No roofer legally can. We document the damage (photos, measurements, a written report) and, if you want, meet your adjuster on the roof. Negotiating is for you, a licensed public adjuster or an attorney.
How do I know if hail damaged my roof?
From the ground, look for dented gutters, vents and AC fins, and granules collecting at downspouts. Don't climb up. A free inspection gets a trained eye on every slope.
Is Class 4 worth it?
In a county with 126 severe hail days since 2000, often yes. It may qualify you for an insurance discount, set by your insurer. Ask them first; we'll help you compare.
Do you have a street address?
We're a service-area business: crews run from home bases across Tarrant and Johnson counties, and we meet customers at their houses. Call or book online and we come to you.