Johnson County
Burleson, 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 Burleson homeowners.
Updated August 5, 2026
Burleson At A Glance
What homeowners in Burleson should know
In Burleson, 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 Burleson’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition and explains your options. If you decide to move forward, permitting and installation are handled through The Roof Shepherd and its vetted partner network.
Hail Alley
Burleson sits in North Texas, which records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year, the state logged 878 major hail events in 2024. Documentation after a storm protects your position before any contractor conversation. Burleson is a fast-growing Johnson County city south of Arlington, with newer suburban homes exposed to recurring North Texas hail.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 166 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Burleson since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2025, with 26 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Johnson County neighborhoods carry HOA architectural review requirements 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
Repeated large-hail exposure means bruised shingles, granule loss, and soft-metal damage to vents and flashing, conditions a documented inspection captures before the next storm makes them worse.
Burleson Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Burleson’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 4 inch hail in Burleson on June 12, 2023, 2.75 inch hail in Joshua on May 16, 2025, and 2.5 inch hail in Joshua on June 12, 2023. 17 thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: June and May. Across Johnson County as a whole, NOAA logged 116 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4 inches, plus 49 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 7 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Most storm damage to a roof isn’t visible from the ground. A documented inspection captures bruising, lifted shingles, and flashing issues before they turn into leaks.
Local Note
Burleson sits in Johnson County, within North Texas. Roofing guidance and storm documentation are available region-wide; installation is coordinated through our credentialed partner.
What the storm record means locally
Storm facts corroborated across NOAA/NWS records and contemporaneous local news reporting.
Hail History
Documented storm exposure in Burleson
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 78 hail events within 10 miles of Burleson since 2018, 58 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 4 inches on June 12, 2023. Local activity peaks in June and May.
What To Document
Bruised shingles, granule loss, and soft-metal damage to gutters, vents, and flashing, often invisible from the ground.
What the storm record means locally
After a major hail event, 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
Neighborhoods across Burleson (Johnson County) vary by lot elevation, tree cover, and roof age, so block-level documentation beats area-wide estimates. After any significant storm, a documented record of visible conditions protects your position.
How these figures are corroborated
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region Burleson sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
October 21 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Burleson on October 21, 1996, a golf ball size stone.
May 27 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Burleson on May 27, 1999, a hen egg size stone.
August 11 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Rendon on August 11, 2003, a golf ball size stone.
April 3 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Crowley on April 3, 2007, a tennis ball size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since August 2024, NOAA has logged 31 hail reports within 10 miles of Burleson, 23 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 3 inches on June 1, 2025, about 6.5 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 1 time in the same period, most recently 60 mph on June 8, 2025. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering August 15, 2024 to August 14, 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.
On record
What has actually fallen on Burleson
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Burleson, 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 | 151 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 28 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.00 in · June 12, 2023 |
| Busiest year | 2025 · 26 events |
| Most common months | March and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 96 mph · April 23, 2003 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Johnson County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Burleson centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Local Conditions
What is different about working on Burleson homes
What roofs face in this market
Burleson sits in Johnson County, population 36,690. The NOAA Storm Events archive logs 151 hail events within ten miles of Burleson since 2000, 28 of them at a size generally associated with roof damage. The largest stone on record measured 4.0 inches. 2025 was the busiest year, with 26 recorded events. Activity concentrates in March and April. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 96 mph on April 23, 2003.
The largest hail recorded near Burleson, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2007 | 2.5″ |
| August 11, 2003 | 1.75″ |
| May 27, 1999 | 2.0″ |
| October 21, 1996 | 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 Burleson 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 Johnson 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 Burleson official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Burleson 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.
About Burleson
Local ground truth for Burleson properties
Burleson sits in Johnson County in North Texas, home to roughly 36,690 residents. NOAA storm records log 78 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4″ on June 12, 2023.
Roofer Near Burleson
Everything we cover in Burleson
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving Burleson 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 Burleson
Every service below is available to Burleson homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full property capability in Burleson, documented first
Documentation You Own
Every visit produces a dated photo-and-video record of your roof, flashing, decking lines, and gutters, a written account of visible conditions before any contractor conversation or claim decision.
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, roofing installation is fulfilled through our credentialed installation partner, with The Roof Shepherd documenting and coordinating the work so the standard stays consistent.
Fort Worth Zone
How service works in Burleson
Who runs the inspection
Every Burleson 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 vetted, credential-checked partner network active across the DFW metroplex, so The Roof Shepherd can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Burleson. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Google Reviews
What Texas homeowners say
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.
The Roof Shepherd, David, did a great job on our roof repair. He was able to upgrade our shingles to a better class. Very polite and professional.
Owner Response
George, thank you for the kind review. I appreciate you trusting me with your roof replacement in Copperas Cove, Texas, and I’m glad we were able to help upgrade your shingles to a better class for your home. Clear communication, professional guidance, and making sure the homeowner understands the roofing options are always important to me. I appreciate the opportunity to help.
The Roof Shepherd is amazing. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Getting a new roof can be stressful, but he made the process super easy. He answered all our questions and concerns, worked with our insurance company, and gave us a good price for a new Class 4 roof. The workers were very courteous and professional — they went the extra mile, made sure everything was okay in the attic, worked around the gutters, installed new vents, and later repaired our shed connected to the house. They got everything done in one day, hours ahead of schedule. I highly recommend The Roof Shepherd to anyone that needs a new roof!
Owner Response
Thank you so much for this review. It really means a lot. Getting a new roof can be stressful, so I’m grateful we were able to make the process easier, walk through the insurance side, answer your questions, and get your Class 4 impact-rated roof installed the right way. I also appreciate you mentioning the crew — they worked hard, stayed professional, handled the attic and ventilation details, worked carefully around the gutters, and helped make sure the shed repair was taken care of afterward. Thank you again for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your home and for recommending us. It was a privilege to serve your family.
Field Videos
From the field across the DFW metro.
Real inspections, real conditions, real documentation, relevant to Burleson, TX and the surrounding DFW metro.
Central Texas Hail Roof Evidence
After roughly 2.5 inch hail in Central Texas, the combined evidence to look for: granules in gutters, dents in soft metals, and impact marks on shingles.
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What Burleson, TX homeowners should know about exterior work
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Burleson is a fast-growing suburb south of Fort Worth in Johnson and Tarrant Counties, with mostly newer brick homes. On newer builds, exterior upkeep centers on caulk joints, painted trim, and sun-facing elevations.
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.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Cities within our daily route
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Burleson, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Burleson FAQs
Common questions in Burleson
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Burleson?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Burleson and Johnson County. Beyond inspection and documentation, full roofing is available through our trusted partner network, from first look through installation, on one consistent documentation standard.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Burleson?
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 Burleson in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 78 hail events within 10 miles of Burleson since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4 inches on June 12, 2023. Burleson 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 holds up best in Burleson?
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.
Does The Roof Shepherd offer painting or siding in Burleson?
Those services are coordinated through vetted local partners in North Texas as availability is confirmed. The Roof Shepherd documents exterior condition during the roof visit so any partner work starts from an accurate record.
How do I get started in Burleson?
Use the Get Help form with your Burleson address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does Burleson get a lot of hail?
Yes. Burleson sits in the Dallas and Fort Worth hail corridor, one of the most active in the country, with the heaviest risk from March through June. Hail bruises shingles and shortens roof life, often without damage you can see from the ground.
What is the biggest roofing risk in Burleson?
Hail and wind. North Texas spring storms bring large hail and, less often, tornadoes. Documenting roof condition after any major hail or wind event protects your position.
When is severe weather season in Burleson?
Spring, roughly March through June, is the peak for hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes, when Gulf moisture meets dry plains air. A second smaller window can occur in the fall.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Burleson?
The Roof Shepherd serves Burleson 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 Burleson?
Roof replacement cost in Burleson 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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