Tarrant County
Azle, 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 Azle homeowners.
Updated October 11, 2026
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The short version
- From its Round Rock base, The Roof Shepherd works in Azle and across Tarrant County in North Texas.
- From 2000 to 2026 the NOAA record shows 175 hail events inside a ten mile ring around Azle, topped by a 4.50 inch stone on May 24, 2011.
- Before anyone talks repair or a new roof, the roof's condition is written down, so the choice rests on evidence.
- Permit rules here are local, not statewide. Inside city limits the city sets them; outside them the county does, and that can mean no permit at all.
- Should you go ahead, one company runs the job end to end: contract, materials, crew, walkthrough and written warranty.
To book a documented inspection in Azle, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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Azle At A Glance
What homeowners in Azle should know
Permits, hail and the first documented visit: what a homeowner in Tarrant County should know first.
In Azle, 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 Azle’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition and explains your options. If you decide to move forward, The Roof Shepherd manages the whole project, from the contract and materials to the crew, the final walkthrough, and your written workmanship warranty.
Hail Alley
Azle and Tarrant County sit in what meteorologists call “Hail Alley.” North Texas records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year, the state logged 878 major hail events in 2024 alone. A written record after a storm protects your position before any repair decision. Azle sits in Tarrant County, where North Texas hail and wind reach a growing housing stock.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 179 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Azle since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2011, with 23 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Tarrant County neighborhoods have an HOA with rules 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
Across Azle, repeated large hail leaves bruised shingles, lost granules and dented vents and flashing. A documented inspection records those before they get worse.
Azle Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around Azle in Tarrant County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
Azle’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2 inch hail in La Junta on May 3, 2021, 1.75 inch hail in La Junta on May 3, 2021, and 1.75 inch hail in Reno on May 3, 2021. 28 thunderstorm wind events and 2 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and May. 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
Azle has 5,367 housing units in the Census Bureau’s latest five-year estimate; 70 percent were built before 2000 and 17 percent since 2010 (ACS 2023). Roof age follows build age until a roof is replaced.
Local Note
Azle anchors the western half of the Dallas-Azle metroplex and is home to the Kimbell Art Museum and the world’s first indoor rodeo.
What the storm record means locally
Storm facts were checked against NOAA and National Weather Service records and local news from the time.
On record
What has actually fallen on Azle
The archive counts 175 hail events near Azle; the biggest stone was 4.50 inches, on May 24, 2011.
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Azle, 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. To see the days radar recorded hail near your own address, use our hail history lookup.
| Hail events on record | 175 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 45 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.50 in · May 24, 2011 |
| Busiest year | 2011 · 23 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 78 mph · August 29, 2020 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 286 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 5 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 3.00 in on April 25, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Tarrant County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Azle centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Checked September 7, 2026 against two feeds that do not share the archive's bias: radar hail signatures from the NEXRAD hail detection algorithm (NOAA NCEI Severe Weather Data Inventory, same 10 mile radius, 2000-2026), counted as days with a signature of one inch or larger, and the Storm Prediction Center's preliminary reports for the last 12 months, which are unreviewed and never a competing total. A radar day and a reported event are different units and are not expected to match: the archive needs a witness and undercounts, radar needs none and can flag hail that melted before it landed. What fell on one roof is settled by a documented inspection, not by any of these counts.
Year by year
Hail in Azle, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near Azle, one row each, with the latest year at the top.
Twenty seasons, one row each
One row per year, newest first. Each row counts the hail reports of one inch or larger within ten miles of Azle, from the National Weather Service archive. 102 reports from 2006 to 2025, 35 of them at or above the 1.75-inch severe threshold. Counting only stones of one inch or larger, the busiest year in this table was 2011. If you owned your roof through any of these dates, the row is the reason to know what it took.
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 4 |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 4.50 in · April 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1.75 in · June 11 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1.50 in · February 21 |
| 2021 | 18 | 7 | 3.00 in · April 28 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 1.50 in · April 28 |
| 2019 | 11 | 2 | 2.00 in · October 20 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in · April 21 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in · March 23 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2.75 in · April 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 3 |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | 1.75 in · May 15 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 11 |
| 2011 | 18 | 9 | 4.50 in · May 24 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in · June 2 |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 | 2.75 in · March 30 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 17 |
| 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2.50 in · April 13 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Azle centroid. Reports are observer-driven, so a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record, and small towns are undercounted relative to cities. Full calendar years only; the current year is not shown until it is complete.
Hail History
Documented storm exposure in Azle
Hail verified around Azle, Tarrant County, and the case for a dated record before any repair decision.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 70 hail events within 10 miles of Azle since 2018, 26 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 2 inches on May 3, 2021. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and May.
Largest Recorded
The largest hail on record within 10 miles of Azle since 2006 measured 4.50 inches on April 1, 2024. The busiest year was 2011, with 18 reports of one inch or larger (NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 2006 to 2025).
What the storm record means locally
After major hail events, out-of-state contractors arrive quickly. A written record of visible conditions before any repair decision protects your position, whether you file a claim or not. The Roof Shepherd documents first. Decisions come after.
Neighborhood Exposure
Every part of Azle sits within this exposure. Hail varies by lot elevation and tree cover, so block-level documentation beats area-wide estimates.
How these figures are corroborated
A verified record of the hail and wind events that shaped Azle roofs. Condition changes over time, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
October 20 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Springtown on October 20, 2019, a hen egg size stone.
April 1 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Avondale on April 1, 2015, a baseball size stone.
April 13 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Saginaw on April 13, 2007, a tennis ball size stone.
June 16 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Rhome on June 16, 1997, a golf ball size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 18 hail reports within 10 miles of Azle, 5 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 3 inches on April 25, 2026, about 0.3 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 3 times in the same period, most recently 59 mph on May 25, 2025. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering September 9, 2024 to October 8, 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 Azle
Local ground truth for Azle properties
Azle sits in Tarrant County in North Texas, home to roughly 15,046 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 70 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5″ on May 24, 2011.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Azle are likely to be
When Azle houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
Azle has 5,367 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1986. 70 percent were built before 2000 and 57 percent before 1990; 17 percent have been built since 2010. Half or more of the homes here predate 2000. An original asphalt-shingle roof from that era is at or past the 20-to-30-year service life typically cited for asphalt shingles, and many will already be on a second roof, which is worth confirming from a permit or a receipt rather than assuming.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later | 182 | 3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 753 | 14% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 677 | 13% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 683 | 13% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 977 | 18% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 819 | 15% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 572 | 11% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 530 | 10% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 105 | 2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 69 | 1% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Azle city. ACS figures are estimates with published margins of error; shares are rounded to whole percents. Year built is the structure, not the roof: it says when the first roof went on, not whether it is still there.
Roofer Near Azle
Everything we cover in Azle
In Azle, as everywhere in Texas, you can get any of our services: roofing, painting, gutters and more.
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Azle 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 Azle
Services available in Azle
Every service below is available to Azle homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in Azle, documented first
Documentation You Own
Every visit produces a dated photo and video record of your roof, gutters, flashing and fascia. You get a written account of what is visible, and your options, before you decide on any repair or claim.
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, the Roof Shepherd team does the roofing work, so the standard stays the same.
Fort Worth Zone
How service works in Azle
Who inspects a roof in Azle, and how the job is managed and crewed if you decide to go ahead.
Who runs the inspection
Every Azle project starts the same way. David Rodrigues, based in Round Rock, Texas, explains what he sees and writes it down first. When a homeowner chooses to move forward, The Roof Shepherd manages the roofing work across the DFW metroplex from start to finish, so we can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Azle. How every job is managed, and who does the hands-on work, is explained on our project delivery page.
Local Conditions
What is different about working on Azle homes
Roofing in Tarrant County: the hail count, the biggest stones by date, and why permits are a local matter.
What roofs face in this market
Azle sits in Tarrant County, population 15,046. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 175 hail reports within ten miles of Azle from 2000 to 2026, 45 of them at or above the 1.75 inch severe threshold, the size generally associated with roof damage. The largest stone in that record measured 4.5 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2011 was the busiest year in that record, with 23 reports. Activity concentrates in April and May. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 78 mph on August 29, 2020.
The largest hail recorded near Azle, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | 4.5″ |
| May 24, 2011 | 4.5″ |
If your roof was on the house for any of those dates, that is worth documenting whether or not you ever filed anything. A dated condition record is far easier to produce now than to reconstruct later.
Permits are a Azle question, not a Texas question. Texas has no statewide building code for residential roofing. Each city and county adopts its own, so the threshold that triggers a permit, the fee, and whether a deck inspection is required before cover-up are all set locally in Tarrant County. A contractor who cannot tell you which jurisdiction issues your permit, and who pulls it, has not done this here often. We pull it in our own name.
Useful locally: City of Azle official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Azle before scheduling work.
Storm figures: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, events within a 10 mile radius, 2000 to 2026. Windstorm territory per Texas Windstorm Insurance Association county designations.
Exterior & Painting
What Azle, TX homeowners should know about exterior work
Have the roof documented before exterior work, since fascia rot, loose gutters and trim damage often show up.
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Azle sits northwest of Fort Worth near Eagle Mountain Lake and blends older homes with newer lake-area builds. Lake moisture and sun both play a role, so trim, fascia, and any lake-facing wood surfaces deserve attention.
Sequence Matters
Get the roof documented first. Painting and exterior repairs come after. 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
Homeowner Reviews
I happened to stumble across David while out walking my dogs and I am so glad I did! Godley had just been hit with a hail storm and needed someone to take a look at my roof to check for damage. David came the very next day to inspect. He showed me pictures of the damage and answered any questions I had. Thankfully the damage was not extensive that a roof replacement was needed but if indeed a replacement was needed I would’ve felt at ease with David completing the process. I especially liked his professionalism and knowledge. Should I ever need anyone for roofing services I will definitely be calling him!
Owner Response
Thank you, Dominique, for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof inspection after the hailstorm in Godley, Texas. I appreciate your kind words and am glad I could provide a thorough inspection and clearly explain what I found.
I also really enjoyed meeting your puppy during the visit. That was definitely a highlight of my day. If you ever have questions about your roof or need help after another storm, I will be glad to assist.
The Roof Shepherd LLC, came to my rescued in time when I was struggling to find help with my damaged roof. My home insurance at the time refused to provide help or pay for the damage to my roof at the time unless I pay the substantial amount they requested up front of ($28,500). I felt so lost, confused and helpless worrying on how to pay this and keep my home safe and prevent the roof from worse leaks due to bad weather and heavy rain our area was receiving at the time. Three months in praying asking God for help. On May 10th 2026, Saturday morning my doorbell rang. When I open the door I was met with a brighter smile of a man whom introduced himself as David Rodriguez and he wanted to speak with me about my roof. And that's when this beautiful blessed "Roof Shepherd" enter my heart ❤️, and my home. I praise God for His blessings and prayers answered. David the "Roof Shepherd" stuck with me and promise me that he will help me with my problems. He pray with, walked me through every difficult steps I needed to go through. From May 10th through November 7th we finally received the financial help I needed. I had also asked David to help me search for a new home insurance and yes, he came through that for me as well. God answered my prayers in time when I needed help and I could not thank Him enough. I thank you David for your service, you've never given up on me when I was struggling along the way. It was a long depressed and difficult 6 months but you were still there for me till end. I'm very proud to say, I now have a beautiful strong Roof on my house, and a reasonable well managed Home/Auto insurance. Yes I will and do recommend "The Roof Shepherd" 💯 to anyone and everyone who are struggling and are experiencing the same problem and difficult I've gone through with my Roof and home insurance. Please open your mind and give them a chance. They will answer all your questions and help you find the answers and solutions they see fit and helpful for you. They are very professional with their work. The whole staff are very friendly well manner respectful and hard working people . Thank you David "Roof Shepherd LLC" God bless you, your family and your work
Owner Response
Noela, thank you for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review. It truly means a lot. This was not a quick or simple situation, and I know it took months of patience, coordination, decision-making, and trust to finally get your roof completed. I'm grateful you allowed me to walk with you through the process, explain the roofing system, discuss your options clearly, and help you make informed decisions for your home. I'm especially thankful that your Copperas Cove, Texas roof is now completed and that your home is better protected moving forward. You and your family were patient through a difficult season, and I'm glad The Roof Shepherd LLC could be part of helping bring this project to the finish line. Thank you again for trusting me, for your prayers, and for your kind words. God bless you and your family.
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.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Nearby cities we also serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Azle, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Field Videos
From the field near Azle
Real inspections and real conditions, documented on site across the DFW metro.
Real Hailstorm Damage in Dallas, Texas
Documented hail damage across multiple Dallas and Fort Worth homes, including shattered solar panels, after roughly 2.5 inch hail.
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Common questions in Azle
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Azle?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Azle and Tarrant County, plus full roofing managed by The Roof Shepherd, from inspection through installation, on one consistent documentation standard.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Azle?
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 Azle in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 70 hail events within 10 miles of Azle since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5 inches on May 24, 2011. Azle 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 materials hold up best against North Texas hail?
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. Confirm any HOA material rules first.
Does The Roof Shepherd offer painting or siding in Azle?
Yes. Painting (epoxy and concrete coatings included), siding, drywall, gutters and wood work are available in Azle, the same as every service we list, anywhere in Texas. The Roof Shepherd team does the work from start to finish. We document exterior condition during the roof visit so the work starts from an accurate record.
How do I get started in Azle?
Use the Get Help form with your Azle address and a description of your concern. Submissions come straight to us and a person reads every one.
Does Azle get a lot of hail?
Yes. Azle sits in one of the most active hail corridors in the country. NOAA lists 102 hail reports of one inch or larger within 10 miles of Azle from 2006 to 2025, the largest at 4.50 inches, and large hail returns most springs, March through June. Hail bruises shingles even when it is hard to see from the ground.
What is the biggest roofing risk in Azle?
Hail and wind. Spring supercells bring large hail and occasional tornadoes to North Texas. Documenting roof condition after any major hail or wind event protects your position.
When is severe weather season in Azle?
Spring, roughly March through June, is the peak for hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes. Azle averages dozens of thunderstorm days a year, so post storm documentation is a good habit.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Azle?
The Roof Shepherd serves Azle 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 Azle?
Roof replacement cost in Azle 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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