Hays County
Buda, 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 Buda homeowners.
Updated September 15, 2026
Buda At A Glance
What homeowners in Buda should know
In Buda, 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 Buda’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
Buda sits within Hays 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 Buda near 16,000 residents, about 77% owner-occupied with newer, higher-value housing, so many first-generation roofs are entering the age where storm documentation matters.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 55 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Buda since 1996, squarely on the I-35 hail corridor. The busiest single year in that record was 2014, with 12 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Hays 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
Buda’s Sunfield and Garlic Creek neighborhoods were built primarily 2010 to 2020, roofs in this age range should be inspected for pipe boot degradation and valley debris accumulation.
Buda Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Buda’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 1.25 inch hail at Manchaca on April 9, 2024, 1 inch hail in Buda on May 27, 2020, and 1 inch hail at Kyle on March 23, 2025. 17 thunderstorm wind events sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and April. Across Hays County as a whole, NOAA logged 63 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 3 inches, plus 37 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Buda hosts an annual Wiener Dog Races event that draws thousands of visitors, the town’s name derives from the Spanish word ‘viuda’ (widow), referencing early settler history.
Local Note
Buda’s proximity to Austin via IH-35 has made it one of Hays County’s fastest-growing cities, with population increasing over 400% since 2000.
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 Buda
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Buda, 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 | 52 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 10 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.50 in · March 16, 2000 |
| Busiest year | 2014 · 12 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 70 mph · May 29, 2005 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 132 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 June 2, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Hays County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Buda 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 Buda, 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 Buda, from the National Weather Service archive. 34 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 | 9 | 4 | 2.75 in · May 22 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1.25 in · April 9 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 18 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 24 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 6 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 23 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 18 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 27 |
| 2014 | 10 | 3 | 2.00 in · May 27 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 10 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 12 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 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 Buda 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.
Hays County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Buda
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 20 hail events within 10 miles of Buda since 2018, 4 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 1.25 inches on April 9, 2024 at Manchaca. Since 2018, hail here peaks in May and April.
Largest Recorded
The defining Hays County disaster is the May 2015 Memorial Day flood: the Blanco River at Wimberley rose more than 20 feet in an hour to a record crest above 40 feet, destroying more than 320 homes countywide. Spring hail and damaging wind also reach San Marcos, Kyle, and Buda (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 Buda: Sunfield, Garlic Creek, Whispering Hollow, Ruby Ranch, Shadow Creek. 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 hail, wind, and flood history for Hays County and the Central Texas Hill Country, the region Buda sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 27 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Buda on May 27, 2014, a ping pong ball size stone.
March 16 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4.5 inch hail at San Marcos on March 16, 2000, a softball size stone.
May 24 quarter size hail
NOAA verifies 1 inch hail in Buda on May 24, 1999, a quarter size stone.
September 20 half dollar size hail
NOAA verifies 1.25 inch hail in Buda on September 20, 1996, a half dollar 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 10 hail reports within 10 miles of Buda, 2 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2.75 inches on May 22, 2025, about 9.2 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 1 time in the same period, most recently 60 mph on March 23, 2025. 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 Buda
Local ground truth for Buda properties
Buda sits in Hays County in Central Texas, home to roughly 16,090 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 20 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5″ on March 16, 2000.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Buda are likely to be
When the houses went up
Buda has 6,058 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 2011. 14 percent were built before 2000 and 9 percent before 1990; 55 percent have been built since 2010. This is young housing. Most roofs here are first roofs, inside their rated life, and the question for them is not age but what the hail seasons above have done to a roof that has never been replaced.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later | 235 | 4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3,109 | 51% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,850 | 31% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 293 | 5% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 314 | 5% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 111 | 2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 22 | 0% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 61 | 1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 0 | 0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 63 | 1% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Buda 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 Buda
Everything we cover in Buda
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Buda 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 Buda
Every service below is available to Buda homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Austin Zone
How service works in Buda
Who runs the inspection
Every Buda 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 Buda. 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 Buda homes
What roofs face in this market
Buda sits in Hays County, population 16,090. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 52 hail reports within ten miles of Buda from 2000 to 2026, 10 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, 2014 was the busiest year in that record, with 12 reports. Activity concentrates in May and April. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 70 mph on May 29, 2005.
The largest hail recorded near Buda, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 2.75″ |
| May 27, 2014 | 2.0″ |
| March 16, 2000 | 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 Buda 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 Hays 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 Buda official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Buda 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.
The rules here
Roof permits and code in Buda
What the city's own documents say
Buda requires a Building Single Trade Permit for a re-roof: $150 residential and $200 commercial on the fiscal year 2025 schedule. Contractors register with the city for $100.
Buda is on the 2024 IRC; the effective date is not published, so the current section numbers (R908.3.1.1 for the two-layer limit, R905.2.8.5 for drip edge) apply.
Read at the city's ordinances, fee schedule and permit pages on August 28, 2026, re-checked at least yearly; the city's current document governs if it changes. The full table for thirteen Central Texas cities, with the three where the website and the ordinance disagree, is on our permits and codes by city page.
Buda Home Guide
What Buda 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.
In Buda the answer is not in dispute
Several cities around here publish a roofing exemption while the code they adopted by ordinance exempts no roofing at all, which leaves homeowners with two answers and no way to choose. Buda is different, and it is worth knowing. Buda adopted the 2024 International Residential Code by Ordinance 2022-22 and amended it twice since, most recently by Ordinance 2025-54 on November 5, 2025. It did not leave the permit exemption section alone the way its neighbors did. It rewrote Section R105.2 with its own list of exempt work, and roofing does not appear anywhere in it. So in Buda, plan on the permit.
Sources: Buda Code of Ordinances, Residential Code, adopted with amendments (division as read 2026-09-15).
What Buda did put on its exempt list
The list Buda wrote is specific, and the numbers in it are the part to read. A one story detached accessory structure is exempt only up to one hundred and twenty square feet, which is a smaller shed than Hutto allows and unlike Liberty Hill, which exempts none. A fence is exempt when it is a replacement of an existing fence not over seven feet, so a brand new fence line is a different question from swapping a tired one. Retaining walls are exempt up to four feet measured from the bottom of the footing. A deck is exempt up to two hundred square feet and no more than thirty inches above grade. Window awnings are exempt when they project no more than fifty four inches. Painting, papering, tiling, cabinets and countertops are exempt, and a prefabricated pool is exempt only if it is under twenty four inches deep.
Sources: Buda Code of Ordinances, Residential Code, adopted with amendments (division as read 2026-09-15).
Buda is on one of the newest code books in the area
The 2024 residential code puts Buda alongside Hutto, Round Rock and Austin at the front of the pack, while Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander and Liberty Hill are on 2021 and Taylor and Jarrell are on 2018. Buda also kept amending after adoption, in July and again in November of 2025, so its rules moved twice in a single year. That is the practical warning: a quote or a scope written against last year’s understanding of Buda is worth re checking, and so is anyone’s memory of how the last job there went.
Sources: Buda Code of Ordinances, Residential Code, adopted with amendments (division as read 2026-09-15).
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.
We needed a full roof replacement on our home here in Kyle, Texas after the recent storms. Because we have solar panels, we were worried about the process, but David and the team at The Roof Shepherd handled the entire solar detach and reset flawlessly alongside the new roof. His crew arrived right on time, worked hard, and left the yard completely spotless. It is hard to find honest contractors who can handle complex jobs like this, and I highly recommend them.
Owner Response
Brent, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We appreciate you trusting The Roof Shepherd with your full roof replacement in Kyle, Texas, especially with the added coordination required for the solar panel detach and reset. Complex roofing jobs require clear communication, careful scheduling, and a crew that respects the property from start to finish. I’m glad everything went smoothly and that the yard was left spotless. Thank you again for the recommendation and for allowing us to help after the recent storms.
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 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.
Buda FAQs
Common questions in Buda
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Buda regularly?
Buda 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 Buda.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Buda?
Scheduling depends on current deployment frequency to Buda 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 Hays County have HOA restrictions on roofing materials?
Many neighborhoods in Hays 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 Buda?
Architectural asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in Hays County. Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth discussing given Central Texas hail exposure, particularly for homes carrying higher deductibles.
Is Buda in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 20 hail events within 10 miles of Buda since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5 inches on March 16, 2000. Buda 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 Buda?
Use the Get Help form with your Buda 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 Buda?
The Roof Shepherd serves Buda 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 Buda?
Roof replacement cost in Buda 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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