Tarrant County
Arlington, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Know your roof before you sign anything. The Roof Shepherd brings documentation-first inspection, storm damage documentation, and property guidance to Arlington homeowners.
Updated July 26, 2026
In Arlington, roofing permit and inspection rules are set by the city and can vary from one community to the next. Texas has no statewide roofing license, so confirm requirements with Arlington’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition; permitting and installation stay with the contractor you choose.
Arlington At A Glance
What homeowners in Arlington should know
Hail Alley
Arlington sits in North Texas, which records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year, the state logged 529 hail events in 2024. Documentation after a storm protects your position before any contractor conversation. Arlington is a major Tarrant County city between Dallas and Fort Worth, with a large mix of established and newer rooftops in the heart of North Texas hail country.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 310 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Arlington since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2024, with 56 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Tarrant County neighborhoods carry HOA architectural review requirements on shingle color and material. Given the hail exposure, impact-resistant (UL 2218 Class 3 to 4) shingles are worth discussing. Confirm HOA rules before selecting materials.
Common Roofing Issues
Repeated large-hail exposure means bruised shingles, granule loss, and soft-metal damage to vents and flashing, conditions a documented inspection captures before the next storm makes them worse.
Arlington Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Weather & Storm History
Arlington’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3.25 inch hail at Dalworthington on May 27, 2024, 2.5 inch hail in Arlington on June 6, 2018, and 2.5 inch hail at Tate Spgs on June 1, 2025. 46 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and June. Across Tarrant County as a whole, NOAA logged 465 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 5 inches, plus 249 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 20 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Most storm damage to a roof isn’t visible from the ground. A documented inspection captures bruising, lifted shingles, and flashing issues before they turn into leaks.
Local Note
Arlington sits in Tarrant County, within North Texas. Roofing guidance and storm documentation are available region-wide; installation is coordinated through our credentialed partner.
Storm facts corroborated across NOAA/NWS records and contemporaneous local news reporting.
Hail History
Documented storm exposure in Arlington
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 175 hail events within 10 miles of Arlington since 2018, 75 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 3.25 inches on May 27, 2024 at Dalworthington. Local activity peaks in May and June.
After a major hail event, out-of-state contractors arrive quickly. Documentation before any contractor conversation gives you a written record of visible conditions, and protects your position whether you file a claim or not. The Roof Shepherd documents first. Decisions come after.
What To Document
Bruised shingles, granule loss, and soft-metal damage to gutters, vents, and flashing, often invisible from the ground.
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Arlington (Tarrant County) vary by lot elevation, tree cover, and roof age, so block-level documentation beats area-wide estimates. After any significant storm, a documented record of visible conditions protects your position.
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region Arlington sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 1 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4.5 inch hail at Granbury on May 1, 2003, a softball size stone.
March 17 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Arlington on March 17, 2016, a tennis ball size stone.
June 6 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Arlington on June 6, 2018, a tennis ball size stone.
June 12 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 5 inch hail at Mansfield on June 12, 2023, a softball size stone.
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, and Insurance Council of Texas, U.S. Census, and Texas Department of Insurance records and contemporaneous reporting. Not a formal risk assessment.
Live NOAA record Since March 2026, NOAA has logged 7 hail reports within 10 miles of Arlington, 5 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2 inches on April 25, 2026, about 5.0 miles away. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering March 10, 2026 to July 27, 2026. A report near a property confirms hail fell nearby. It does not confirm that any particular roof was damaged, and it is not a coverage determination.
About Arlington
Local ground truth for Arlington roofs
Arlington sits in Tarrant County in North Texas, home to roughly 394,266 residents. NOAA storm records log 175 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5″ on June 12, 2023.
Roofer Near Arlington
Looking for a roofer near Arlington?
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving Arlington homeowners from its Round Rock, Texas base. Every roof gets a documented condition record before any repair or replacement decision, so you decide from evidence, not sales pressure.
Services available in Arlington
Every service below is available to Arlington homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full roofing capability in Arlington, documented first
Documentation You Own
Every visit produces a dated photo-and-video record of your roof, flashing, decking lines, and gutters, a written account of visible conditions before any contractor conversation or claim decision.
Evidence, Not Pressure
Built on a law enforcement background of 16+ years. You get the record and a clear explanation, the decisions stay yours. No sales pitch, no obligation.
Coordinated & Accountable
In North Texas, roofing installation is fulfilled through our credentialed installation partner, with The Roof Shepherd documenting and coordinating the work so the standard stays consistent.
Fort Worth Zone
How service works in Arlington
Every Arlington project starts with education and documentation led by David Rodrigues, based in Round Rock, Texas. When a homeowner chooses to move forward, the roofing work itself is installed by our licensed, vetted partner network active across the DFW metroplex, so The Roof Shepherd can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Arlington. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Exterior & Painting
What Arlington homeowners should know about exterior work
Exterior Work in North Texas
exterior repairs (siding, painting, epoxy, wood) in North Texas is coordinated through vetted local partners as availability is confirmed. The Roof Shepherd documents exterior condition during the roof visit so any partner work starts from an accurate record.
Sequence Matters
Exterior work should follow, not precede, roof documentation. A roof visit often surfaces fascia rot, gutter separation, and trim damage that change exterior scope and cost before any work begins.
Google Reviews
What Texas homeowners say
If you're looking for a roof replacement, look no further than the Roof Shepherd himself, David. A few months ago, an exterminator discovered a hole in our roof while checking for squirrels. David and his crew went out of their way and placed a solid, temporary patch over the hole. David and his crew did this at 11:30 at night, hours before severe weather hit the area. David did this right at the beginning of the process which most roofers would never bother to do. David and the crew did an excellent job, along with the full replacement of our gutters!!! The roof looks great and we are extremely happy with the result. David stayed in constant contact throughout the process and explained how to smoothly get things done with the insurance company, which we all know can be a pain. David's knowledge in roofing is second to none, so if you are close to replacement, or have questions about the process, trust me, call the Roof Shepherd!!!
Owner Response
Lonnie, thank you for the incredible review and for trusting The Roof Shepherd team with your home in Cedar Park. That late-night emergency response was definitely one of those real roofing moments, but the goal was simple: protect the home before the weather moved in and keep a roof opening from turning into interior damage. I'm grateful we were able to help at the very beginning of the process, then follow it through with the full re-roof and gutter replacement. I also appreciate you mentioning the communication side of the job. Roofing and insurance-related work can be stressful, so my goal is always to keep homeowners informed, prepared, and protected from start to finish. Thank you again for the trust, the kind words, and the opportunity to take care of your home.
Excellent work. I appreciate David and the crew making repairs needed on the roof and also taking the time to explain and walk me through everything.
Owner Response
J. S., thank you for taking the time to share this. I appreciate you trusting the crew and me with the tile roof repair in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. I’m glad we were able to make the needed roof repairs and walk you through what we found. Clear explanations and communication are a big part of how I try to handle every repair, especially on tile roofs where the details matter. Thank you again for allowing The Roof Shepherd to help with your home.
After my family's experience with David and the rest of The Roof Shepherd crew, I don't see a reason to consider another roofing company. They explained to us and showed us, in clear and transparent detail, why we needed a new roof instead of a repair. They walked us through all of our options for materials and the differences in each type, all while easily fielding our questions. We never felt any pressure. Once we agreed on the best option for our family, the rest of the process went super smooth. They arrived to remove the old material and install the new exactly when they said they would. Since David had explained what would happen in our initial meeting, I knew what to expect, and what he said is exactly what happened. No surprises. They were fast, efficient, and the work was high quality. David checked in with us a couple of times to inform us about the progress and what they were doing, which we really appreciated. When they were finished, we went through photos and videos of what they uncovered during the removal of the old material, the installation process, and the finished product so we could see exactly what had happened. The roof looked great! We even had some good ole Texas thunderstorms roll through in the days after the install for a stress test, and everything held up perfectly. All in all, The Roof Shepherd made this such a stress-free and easy experience. We are so happy we made the right choice to work with them. If you need repairs or a new roof, these are the guys.
Owner Response
Bryant, thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review. It means a lot. This Austin roof installation came together quickly, but the goal was still the same: explain the condition of the roof clearly, walk through the repair-versus-replacement decision, review the material options, and make sure your family knew what to expect before the work started. I'm especially glad the communication, timing, cleanup, and photo/video documentation helped make the process feel smooth and low-stress. A roof replacement is a major decision, and homeowners deserve to see what was found, what was installed, and why it mattered. We're grateful your family trusted The Roof Shepherd with your home. And those Texas thunderstorms right after the install were definitely a real-world stress test. I'm glad everything performed the way it should.
On record
What has actually fallen on Arlington
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Arlington, 2000-2026. It is not an estimate and not a sales figure. If your roof was under one of these dates, that is a documentation question worth answering.
| Hail events on record | 286 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 82 |
| Largest stone recorded | 5.00 in · June 12, 2023 |
| Busiest year | 2024 · 56 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 78 mph · March 4, 2025 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Tarrant County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Arlington centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Arlington FAQs
Common questions in Arlington
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Arlington?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Arlington and Tarrant County. Beyond inspection and documentation, full roofing is available through our trusted partner network, from first look through installation, on one consistent documentation standard.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Arlington?
Active leaks and post-storm documentation are prioritized. Send your address and a short description of the concern and we’ll follow up with a current estimate.
Is Arlington in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 175 hail events within 10 miles of Arlington since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5 inches on June 12, 2023. Arlington sits in the North Texas hail corridor, among the most hail-active metro areas in the country. Documenting visible roof and gutter conditions after any significant storm is good practice.
What roofing holds up best in Arlington?
Architectural asphalt shingles are most common. Given the hail exposure, impact-resistant (UL 2218 Class 3 to 4) shingles are worth discussing, particularly for homes carrying higher deductibles.
Does The Roof Shepherd offer painting or siding in Arlington?
Those services are coordinated through vetted local partners in North Texas as availability is confirmed. The Roof Shepherd documents exterior condition during the roof visit so any partner work starts from an accurate record.
How do I get started in Arlington?
Use the Get Help form with your Arlington address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does Arlington get a lot of hail?
Yes. Arlington sits in the Dallas and Fort Worth hail corridor, one of the most active in the country, with the heaviest risk from March through June. Hail bruises shingles and shortens roof life, often without damage you can see from the ground.
What is the biggest roofing risk in Arlington?
Hail and wind. North Texas spring storms bring large hail and, less often, tornadoes. Documenting roof condition after any major hail or wind event protects your position.
When is severe weather season in Arlington?
Spring, roughly March through June, is the peak for hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes, when Gulf moisture meets dry plains air. A second smaller window can occur in the fall.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Arlington?
The Roof Shepherd serves Arlington with documented inspections, photo condition records, and education-first guidance, based in Round Rock, Texas. Trust is verifiable: BBB accreditation, public reviews, and a documentation record you keep. Call or text 512-575-5052.
How much does roof replacement cost in Arlington?
Roof replacement cost in Arlington depends on roof size, pitch, material choice, decking condition, and ventilation work. Rather than quoting blind, The Roof Shepherd documents your roof first so any price you evaluate is grounded in your roof’s actual condition.
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Nearby areas we serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Arlington, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018.
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