Travis County
Austin, 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 Austin homeowners.
Updated July 26, 2026
In Austin, 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 Austin’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition; permitting and installation stay with the contractor you choose.
Austin At A Glance
What homeowners in Austin should know
Growth & Construction
Austin sits within Travis County, an area that has seen ongoing residential growth across Central Texas. New construction and resale inspections both benefit from a documented condition review before any roofing decision. Austin is the Travis County seat and the Texas state capital, a fast-growing metro where Central Texas hail and wind reach a dense, high-value housing stock.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 250 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Austin since 1996, squarely on the I-35 hail corridor. The busiest single year in that record was 2008, with 35 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Travis County neighborhoods have HOA architectural review requirements covering shingle color, material type, and visible modifications. Confirm requirements with your HOA before selecting materials.
Common Roofing Issues
Austin’s housing stock ranges from 1940s bungalows with original wood decking to 2020s new builds, each era presents distinct roofing, moisture management, and documentation needs.
Austin Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Weather & Storm History
Austin’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3 inch hail at Fiskville on September 24, 2023, 2.5 inch hail at Austin Mabry on April 9, 2024, and 2 inch hail at Fiskville on March 25, 2021. 33 thunderstorm wind events sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: September and April. Across Travis County as a whole, NOAA logged 152 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 3 inches, plus 85 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 5 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge hosts the largest urban bat colony in North America, approximately 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge at dusk from March through November.
Local Note
Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World and home to the University of Texas Longhorns, and the state capital of Texas since 1839.
Storm facts corroborated across NOAA/NWS records and contemporaneous local news reporting.
Central Texas Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Austin
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 83 hail events within 10 miles of Austin since 2018, 49 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 3 inches on September 24, 2023 at Fiskville. Local activity peaks in September and April.
After major hail events, 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.
Largest Recorded
The September 24, 2023 hailstorm caused an NWS-estimated $600 million across Travis and Williamson counties; Georgetown saw verified 2.5 inch hail on April 22, 2025, a benchmark for what Central Texas storms can do.
Neighborhood Exposure
Active neighborhoods in Austin: Mueller, Bouldin Creek, Hyde Park, Allandale, Circle C Ranch, South Congress, Tarrytown. Hail exposure varies by lot elevation, tree coverage, and proximity to open terrain, block-level documentation is more reliable than area-wide estimates.
Hail data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) filtered reports. Reports reflect spotter-confirmed events of 1″ or larger within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
Verified hail and wind history that defines Central Texas and the Hill Country, the region Austin sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
June 17 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Austin on June 17, 1997, a golf ball size stone.
April 20 teacup size hail
NOAA verifies 3 inch hail in Austin on April 20, 2006, a teacup size stone.
May 14 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4 inch hail at (Aus)Mueller Municipal Ar on May 14, 2008, a softball size stone.
September 24 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Austin on September 24, 2023, a tennis ball size stone.
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, 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 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Austin, 1 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 1 inch on April 30, 2026, about 5.5 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 2 times in the same period, most recently 60 mph on May 19, 2026. 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 Austin
Local ground truth for Austin roofs
Austin sits in Travis County in Central Texas, home to roughly 961,855 residents. NOAA storm records log 83 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4″ on May 14, 2008.
Roofer Near Austin
Looking for a roofer near Austin?
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving Austin 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 Austin
Every service below is available to Austin homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Austin Zone
How service works in Austin
Every Austin 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 Austin metro, so The Roof Shepherd can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Austin. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Exterior & Painting
What Austin homeowners should know about exterior work
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Austin’s pre-1978 housing stock in Hyde Park, Bouldin Creek, and Allandale may contain lead paint, testing and proper containment protocols are required before any exterior painting project.
Sequence Matters
Exterior painting and repair work should follow, not precede, roofing documentation. Condition notes from a roof visit often surface fascia rot, gutter separation, and trim damage that affect painting scope and cost before a single brush stroke is applied.
Google Reviews
What Austin homeowners say
The Roof Shepherd did an amazing job — the company and, more importantly, the crew were fast and reliable. They had our roof and vents done in a timely manner after the recent storms. We upgraded after all the hail and high winds we’ve had over the last few years, and to our surprise it brought a discount on our insurance as well. The house looks great. It was the easiest choice on home maintenance we have ever made. Hands down, I would choose them again and would recommend them to anyone.
Owner Response
Valerie, thank you so much for the kind review and for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof and ventilation work. I’m glad we were able to help after the recent storms and get everything handled in a timely way. Upgrading to an impact-rated roofing system can make a real difference, especially after years of hail and high winds, and it’s great to hear the insurance discount was a helpful surprise as well. I also appreciate you recognizing the crew — fast, reliable, and respectful work matters, and I’m grateful they represented the company well on your home. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve your family.
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.
David was an absolute pleasure to work with. He showed up right on time for the quote on our repairs and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Great communicator, clear explanations, and genuinely easy to deal with from start to finish. If you’re looking for someone reliable who actually cares about doing things right, David is your guy. Highly recommend.
Owner Response
Thank you for the thoughtful review. It was a pleasure meeting with you in Georgetown, Texas, and helping you review the roof repair options for your home. I really appreciate you mentioning the communication, timing, and clear explanations. Even when a homeowner decides to go a different direction, my goal is still the same: show up on time, explain the roof concerns clearly, provide a straightforward repair quote, and help you make a confident decision. Thank you again for the kind words and recommendation.
On record
What has actually fallen on Austin
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Austin, 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 | 241 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 77 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.00 in · May 14, 2008 |
| Busiest year | 2008 · 35 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 74 mph · May 28, 2025 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Travis County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Austin centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Austin FAQs
Common questions in Austin
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Austin regularly?
Austin is an active service zone with full service availability for The Roof Shepherd. Round Rock is home base; deployment frequency to Austin is reflected in the deployment badge on this page.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Austin?
Scheduling depends on current deployment frequency to Austin and the nature of the request. Active leaks and post-storm documentation are prioritized. Contact us with your address and situation for a current estimate.
Does Travis County have HOA restrictions on roofing materials?
Many neighborhoods in Travis County have HOA architectural review requirements covering shingle color, material type, and visible modifications. Confirm requirements with your HOA before selecting materials, and ask your roofing guidance provider to document the approval process.
What roofing materials hold up best in Austin?
Architectural asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in Travis County. Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth discussing given Central Texas hail exposure, particularly for homes carrying higher deductibles.
Is Austin in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 83 hail events within 10 miles of Austin since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4 inches on May 14, 2008. Austin sits in the I-35 corridor, one of the most hail-active zones in the United States. Documenting visible roof and gutter conditions after any significant storm is good practice.
How do I get started in Austin?
Use the Get Help form with your Austin address and a description of your concern. The Roof Shepherd reviews submissions the same day during business hours and follows up with relevant context before any site visit.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Austin?
The Roof Shepherd serves Austin 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 Austin?
Roof replacement cost in Austin 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 Central Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Austin, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018.
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