Bastrop County
Bastrop, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
From hail impact to repair-versus-replace decisions, The Roof Shepherd gives Bastrop homeowners clear, documented answers before any contractor is called.
Updated September 15, 2026
Bastrop At A Glance
What homeowners in Bastrop should know
In Bastrop, 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 Bastrop’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.
Growth & Construction
Bastrop sits within Bastrop 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. U.S. Census data puts Bastrop near 11,200 residents, about 56% owner-occupied, with a median home value in the mid-$300,000s in this fast-growing Austin exurb, so roof condition and documentation carry real value here.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 47 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Bastrop since 1996, squarely on the I-35 hail corridor. The busiest single year in that record was 2014, with 6 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Bastrop County neighborhoods have an HOA with rules on shingle color, material type and anything visible from the street. Confirm requirements with your HOA before selecting materials.
Common Roofing Issues
Many homes rebuilt after the 2011 wildfire are now 12 to 14 years old and approaching first major maintenance cycles, documentation of current conditions is valuable before any planned work.
Bastrop Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Bastrop’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2 inch hail in Bastrop on April 9, 2024, 1.75 inch hail at Hill on June 9, 2019, and 1.5 inch hail at Hill on May 4, 2021. 10 thunderstorm wind events and 1 tornado report sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and May. Across Bastrop County as a whole, NOAA logged 51 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 5.5 inches, plus 26 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 6 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Bastrop is home to Lost Pines, an isolated stand of loblolly pines separated from the main East Texas piney woods by 100 miles, a geological remnant of past climates.
Local Note
Bastrop County saw over 1,600 homes destroyed in the 2011 Bastrop Complex Wildfire, the costliest wildfire in Texas history at that time, reshaping the county’s housing stock.
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 Bastrop
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Bastrop, 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 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 9 |
| Largest stone recorded | 2.00 in · April 9, 2024 |
| Busiest year | 2014 · 6 events |
| Most common months | April and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 70 mph · November 21, 2004 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 144 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | none of 1 in or larger on file |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Bastrop County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Bastrop 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 Bastrop, 2006 to 2025
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 Bastrop, from the National Weather Service archive. 25 reports from 2006 to 2025, 7 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 2014. 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 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 2.00 in · April 9 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 25 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 in · May 4 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 24 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1.75 in · June 9 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2015 | 3 | 3 | 1.75 in · April 19 |
| 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1.75 in · March 28 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 20 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 20 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in · February 16 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · June 3 |
| 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 Bastrop 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.
Bastrop County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Bastrop
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 19 hail events within 10 miles of Bastrop since 2018, 15 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 2 inches on April 9, 2024. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and May.
Largest Recorded
Bastrop County’s tornado record runs from an F3 that struck Smithville in 1953 to the March 2022 EF-2 that hit Elgin during the I-35 outbreak, alongside the May 2020 tornadoes that damaged homes and barns near Smithville and Paige (NWS Austin/San Antonio).
What the storm record means locally
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.
Neighborhood Exposure
Active neighborhoods in Bastrop: Tahitian Village, Hunters Crossing, Lost Pines. Hail exposure changes with lot height, tree cover and open ground nearby. A record of your block beats an estimate for the whole area.
How these figures are corroborated
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 Storm Record
Verified tornado, wind, and hail history for Bastrop County and the Colorado River corridor east of Austin, the area Bastrop sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
April 9 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Bastrop on April 9, 2024, a hen egg size stone.
March 28 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Bastrop on March 28, 2014, a golf ball size stone.
March 31 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Bastrop on March 31, 2005, a golf ball size stone.
June 5 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Bastrop on June 5, 1998, a golf ball size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
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.
About Bastrop
Local ground truth for Bastrop properties
Bastrop sits in Bastrop County in Central Texas, home to roughly 12,720 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 19 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 2″ on April 9, 2024.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Bastrop are likely to be
When the houses went up
Bastrop has 4,792 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1998. 52 percent were built before 2000 and 41 percent before 1990; 26 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 | 378 | 8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 878 | 18% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,025 | 21% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 550 | 11% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 542 | 11% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 220 | 5% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 219 | 5% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 355 | 7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 114 | 2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 511 | 11% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Bastrop 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 Bastrop
Everything we cover in Bastrop
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Bastrop 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 Bastrop
Every service below is available to Bastrop homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Austin Zone
How service works in Bastrop
Who runs the inspection
Every Bastrop 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 and subcontractor crews working across the Austin metro do the installation under our direction, so we can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Bastrop. 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 Bastrop homes
What roofs face in this market
Bastrop sits in Bastrop County, population 12,720. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 42 hail reports within ten miles of Bastrop from 2000 to 2026, 9 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 2.0 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2014 was the busiest year in that record, with 6 reports. Activity concentrates in April and March. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 70 mph on November 21, 2004.
The largest hail recorded near Bastrop, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 9, 2024 | 2.0″ |
| March 28, 2014 | 1.75″ |
| March 31, 2005 | 1.75″ |
| March 19, 2005 | 1.75″ |
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 Bastrop 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 Bastrop 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 Bastrop official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Bastrop 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.
Bastrop Home Guide
What Bastrop homeowners should know about exterior work
City rules, utility rules and local records that change how siding, paint, fences, solar and outside work get done here. Checked against the sources on each card; the source’s current version governs if it changes.
Roofing has its own checklist on the city’s permit page
Bastrop publishes its residential permit checklists by name, and the list runs: planned development new residential construction, infill development new residential construction, remodel, addition, manufactured home installation, accessory structure and fence and flatwork, demolition, on site sewage facility, and roofing. Roofing is a line on that list, not a judgment call read out of a code section, which makes Bastrop one of the more straightforward cities in this area to plan a roof job in. Fees are not published as a table. The city tells applicants to use its fee estimator tool or call Development Services for a quote, and to mail payment ahead of submitting the application so the submittal is complete. Ask for the number before the crew is scheduled, because the fee and the timing are part of the job, not an afterthought.
Sources: City of Bastrop, Building and Permitting (read 2026-09-16).
The insurance the city requires is the kind that answers a leak two years later
Ordinance No. 2019-46 requires that all contractors and subcontractors provide proof of commercial general liability insurance of at least $200,000 combined for property damage and bodily injury, and $200,000 aggregate for products and completed operations, covering all employees and subcontractors. That second figure is the one worth understanding. General liability answers for damage while the crew is on your property. Products and completed operations is the part that answers for the work itself after the crew has gone, which on a roof is exactly when problems show up. A certificate that carries the first and not the second is a thinner piece of paper than it looks. Ask for the certificate, look for both lines, and check that subcontractors are covered, because on most roofs the people on your deck are not the company on your contract.
Sources: City of Bastrop, Building and Permitting (read 2026-09-16).
Bastrop is on the 2018 books, and that reaches past the city limits
The city permits under the 2018 International Building, Residential, Fire, Mechanical and Fuel Gas, Swimming Pool and Spa, and Plumbing codes, with the 2017 National Electrical Code. That is two cycles behind Austin, Round Rock, Hutto, Buda and Dripping Springs on the residential book, and the oldest electrical code of any city we have mapped except Lago Vista. Here is the part that surprises people: it reaches beyond the city line. Bastrop County’s building code covers new single family homes and duplexes in the unincorporated area, and it lets the builder choose between the residential code published as of May 1, 2008 and the edition in force in the county seat. Bastrop is the county seat. So a builder outside any city in this county who picks the county seat option is picking the 2018 book, and a homeowner out there should know which of the two their builder chose, because nobody from the county is going to ask.
Sources: City of Bastrop, Building and Permitting (read 2026-09-16); Bastrop County Development Services, letter on building permits and certificates of occupancy (read 2026-09-16).
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
These are verified Google reviews from homeowners we’ve served across Central Texas.
David did an amazing job working with us to get our roof repaired during the sale of our home. He was very responsive to communication, knowledgeable, kept to his schedules, and was very easy to work with. If we were keeping the home, I definitely would have hired him for a full roof replacement when the time came. Would definitely recommend using his services.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for the kind review. I really appreciate the opportunity to help with the roof repair during the sale of your home. I know timing, communication, and documentation matter in that situation, so I’m glad I was able to help make the process easier. Your recommendation means a lot, and I wish you all the best with your next chapter.
David did an excellent job replacing our roof and gutters. I was very impressed with how clean they left the yard. They used good quality underlayment, unlike the previous roofer. Great communication. Our insurance adjuster knew who he was and it helped for a very smooth claim process. Highly recommend!
Owner Response
Dr. Liboiron, thank you for the thoughtful review. It was a privilege to help with your roof replacement and gutter installation in Pflugerville, Texas. I’m glad the communication, cleanup, underlayment selection, and overall installation process stood out to you. We try to treat every roofing project with clear documentation, quality materials, and a clean jobsite from start to finish. I also appreciate you mentioning how smooth the process felt. That kind of trust matters, especially when a homeowner is navigating a roof replacement and coordinating details along the way. Thank you again for allowing me to serve your family.
It has been a year since my roof was replaced by the Roof Shepherd crew, and so far no complaints, no leaks, and my roof looks amazing! Working with David since our first text message was so easy communicating my needs and expectations — I could not be happier.
Owner Response
Ofranel, thank you for sharing this. It means a lot hearing that a year later the roof still looks great, there are no leaks, and everything is holding up the way it should. I also appreciate you mentioning the communication and process. My goal is always to make the project clear, easy, and handled with care from start to finish. Thank you again for trusting me and The Roof Shepherd with your home.
Bastrop FAQs
Common questions in Bastrop
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Bastrop regularly?
Bastrop is a regular-deployment market, scheduled within the normal service rotation for The Roof Shepherd. Round Rock is home base. The badge on this page shows how often we are in Bastrop.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Bastrop?
Scheduling depends on current deployment frequency to Bastrop 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 Bastrop County have HOA restrictions on roofing materials?
Many neighborhoods in Bastrop County have HOA architectural review requirements covering shingle color, material type, and visible modifications. Confirm requirements with your HOA before selecting materials, and ask us to document the approval process.
What roofing materials hold up best in Bastrop?
Architectural asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in Bastrop County. Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth discussing given Central Texas hail exposure, particularly for homes carrying higher deductibles.
Is Bastrop in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 19 hail events within 10 miles of Bastrop since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 2 inches on April 9, 2024. Bastrop 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 Bastrop?
Use the Get Help form with your Bastrop address and a description of your concern. The Roof Shepherd reviews each submission and follows up with relevant context before any site visit.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Bastrop?
The Roof Shepherd serves Bastrop 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 Bastrop?
Roof replacement cost in Bastrop 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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