Washington County
Brenham, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs for Washington County homeowners, from The Roof Shepherd, based in Round Rock.
Updated September 15, 2026
Brenham At A Glance
What homeowners in Brenham should know
In Brenham, 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 Brenham’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.
Roofing Insight
Brenham’s position between Austin and Houston means it receives storm exposure from the spring Central Texas hail corridor and Gulf moisture systems, a dual-season exposure profile requiring documentation after events from either direction.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds verified hail activity within 10 miles of Brenham since 1996; the busiest single year was 2010, with 4 reports inside the ring. Exposure arrives in concentrated seasons here, which is why dated documentation matters.
Exterior & Painting Note
Brenham’s Washington County courthouse square includes historic commercial buildings requiring specialty masonry coatings, standard latex over historic limestone or brick traps moisture and causes long-term damage.
Common Roofing Issues
The common problems in Brenham are the same as across Central Texas. Sun wears off granules. Hail dents vents and gutters. Pipe boots fail. Older attics vent poorly. The specific soil and humidity conditions in Washington County add local nuance to each.
Brenham Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Brenham’s verified NOAA record since 2018 is quieter than the corridor average: 1 inch hail in Brenham on April 25, 2023 leads the log, with 2 hail reports overall, 9 thunderstorm wind events inside the 10 mile window. Peak months: April and January. Across Washington County as a whole, NOAA logged 5 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 1.5 inches, plus 16 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 1 tornado report.
Worth Knowing
Brenham is home to Blue Bell Creameries, one of the most recognized regional ice cream brands in the United States, producing over 60 million gallons annually from its Washington County facility.
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.
Local Note
Brenham sits in Washington County’s bluebonnet corridor, the area draws significant wildflower tourism each spring between Austin and Houston, anchoring a strong second-home and weekend market.
Sources behind these numbers
Hail data sourced from NOAA SPC filtered reports, 1″ or larger within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
On record
What has actually fallen on Brenham
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Brenham, 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 | 19 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 3 |
| Largest stone recorded | 1.75 in · May 4, 2000 |
| Busiest year | 2010 · 4 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 65 mph · April 17, 2009 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 141 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 1 report of 1 in or larger · largest 1.00 in on May 10, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Washington County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Brenham 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 Brenham, 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 Brenham, from the National Weather Service archive. 6 reports from 2006 to 2025, 0 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 2010. 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 | none reported |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 25 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 26 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1.25 in · February 8 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · August 22 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Brenham 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.
Washington County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Brenham
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 2 hail events within 10 miles of Brenham since 2018, 1 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 1 inch on April 25, 2023. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and January.
Largest Recorded
Washington County’s benchmarks include the catastrophic Memorial Day 2016 flooding, which closed US 290 and SH 36 and forced dozens of high-water rescues around Brenham, and heavy rain from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 (NWS Houston/Galveston).
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
Brenham sits between the Austin and Houston metro corridors, receiving storm exposure from both the spring Central Texas hail corridor and Gulf moisture systems, dual-season documentation is useful.
How these figures are corroborated
Hail data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) filtered reports. Reports reflect spotter-confirmed events within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
Verified Storm Record
Verified hail and wind history across the Brazos Valley and the Central to Houston & Gulf Coast corridor, the region Brenham sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey dropped roughly 17 to 19 inches of rain across Washington County, flooding roads around Brenham and Chappell Hill.
April 17 75 mph gust
NOAA verifies a 75 mph thunderstorm gust in Brenham on April 17, 2009.
November 23 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Brenham on November 23, 2004, a golf ball size stone.
May 4 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Brenham on May 4, 2000, a golf ball size stone.
Where these figures come from
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 August 2024, NOAA has logged 1 hail report within 6 miles of Brenham. The largest measured 1 inch on May 10, 2026, about 0.3 miles away. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering August 13, 2024 to September 11, 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 Brenham
Local ground truth for Brenham properties
Brenham sits in Washington County in the Houston and Gulf Coast region, home to roughly 19,728 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 2 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 1.75″ on May 4, 2000.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Brenham are likely to be
When the houses went up
Brenham has 7,810 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1985. 68 percent were built before 2000 and 58 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 | 68 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1,292 | 17% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,136 | 15% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 821 | 11% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 1,073 | 14% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 1,155 | 15% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 682 | 9% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 644 | 8% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 283 | 4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 656 | 8% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Brenham 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 Brenham
Everything we cover in Brenham
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Brenham 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 Brenham
Every service below is available to Brenham homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Round Rock Zone
How service works in Brenham
Who runs the inspection
Every Brenham 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 our Central Texas home range do the installation under our direction, so we can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Brenham. 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 Brenham homes
What roofs face in this market
Brenham sits in Washington County, population 19,728. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 19 hail reports within ten miles of Brenham from 2000 to 2026, 3 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 1.75 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2010 was the busiest year in that record, with 4 reports. Activity concentrates in April and May. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 65 mph on April 17, 2009.
The largest hail recorded near Brenham, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| February 8, 2010 | 1.25″ |
| November 23, 2004 | 1.75″ |
| May 4, 2000 | 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 Brenham 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 Washington 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 Brenham official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Brenham 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 Brenham homeowners should know about exterior work
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Newer subdivisions on the Brenham perimeter increasingly carry HOA architectural review requirements, document existing roof and exterior conditions before any planned work.
Sequence Matters
Brenham’s older craftsman and Victorian-era homes on the historic register require documentation before any exterior modification, condition records protect owners during repair or restoration projects. 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.
Google Reviews
Homeowner Reviews
These are verified Google reviews from homeowners we’ve served across Central Texas.
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.
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.
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.
Brenham FAQs
Common questions in Brenham
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Brenham?
Brenham is part of The Roof Shepherd’s Central Texas service territory. Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs are available. Contact us with your address for scheduling.
Is Brenham in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 2 hail events within 10 miles of Brenham since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 1.75 inches on May 4, 2000. Brenham sits in the Gulf Coast storm belt, where wind and hail exposure run together. Documenting visible roof and gutter conditions after any significant storm is good practice.
What roofing materials hold up best in Brenham?
Architectural asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in Washington County. Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth discussing given Central Texas hail exposure, particularly for homes carrying higher deductibles or approaching the 15-year age mark.
Does The Roof Shepherd handle both roofing and painting in Brenham?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roofing guidance and documents exterior and painting scope in Brenham. Roofing and painting work is managed by The Roof Shepherd and done by subcontractor crews under our direction, so the documentation standard stays consistent.
How do I get started in Brenham?
Use the Get Help form with your Brenham address and a short description of your concern, or call. Submissions come straight to us and a person reads every one.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Brenham?
The Roof Shepherd serves Brenham 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 Brenham?
Roof replacement cost in Brenham 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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Cities within our daily route
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these nearby Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Brenham, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
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