Burnet County
Burnet, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
From hail impact to repair-versus-replace decisions, The Roof Shepherd gives Burnet homeowners clear, documented answers before any contractor is called.
Updated September 15, 2026
Burnet At A Glance
What homeowners in Burnet should know
In Burnet, 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 Burnet’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
Burnet sits within Burnet 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 Burnet near 6,700 residents, about 75% owner-occupied, with a median home value in the high-$200,000s and a median build year around 1982, so much of this Highland Lakes county-seat housing stock is well into roof-replacement age.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 91 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Burnet since 1996, squarely on the I-35 hail corridor. The busiest single year in that record was 2023, with 27 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Burnet 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
Burnet’s position at the western edge of the service area means it falls under different storm cell tracks, spring supercells from the west can produce larger hail than more populated areas receive.
Burnet Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Burnet’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3.25 inch hail at Burnet Craddock Airport on May 5, 2023, 3 inch hail at Buchanan Lake on March 22, 2021, and 2.5 inch hail at Burnet Craddock Airport on April 15, 2021. 13 thunderstorm wind events sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and April. Across Burnet County as a whole, NOAA logged 107 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4.25 inches, plus 29 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Burnet County is known as the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas, the Texas Bluebonnet Trail runs through the area each spring, drawing wildflower visitors statewide.
Local Note
Fort Croghan, established in 1849 near Burnet, was one of a chain of frontier forts protecting settlers on the Texas frontier, it now operates as a county museum.
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 Burnet
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Burnet, 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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 35 |
| Largest stone recorded | 5.00 in · May 21, 2011 |
| Busiest year | 2023 · 27 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 70 mph · May 15, 2018 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 237 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 2 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 1.50 in on May 6, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Burnet County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Burnet 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 Burnet, 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 Burnet, from the National Weather Service archive. 70 reports from 2006 to 2025, 30 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 2023. 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 | 10 | 6 | 2.75 in · May 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 4.00 in · April 9 |
| 2023 | 25 | 6 | 3.25 in · May 5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 8 | 6 | 3.00 in · March 22 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in · May 27 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | 2.25 in · March 18 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 10 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2011 | 9 | 7 | 5.00 in · May 21 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · October 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 28 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 6 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Burnet 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.
Burnet County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Burnet
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 54 hail events within 10 miles of Burnet since 2018, 31 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 3.25 inches on May 5, 2023 at Burnet Craddock Airport. Since 2018, hail here peaks in May and April.
Largest Recorded
Burnet County’s recent benchmarks include two-inch hail and a confirmed tornado in northeast Burnet County in May 2025, large hail over the, and the catastrophic July 2025 flash flooding along Cow Creek and Hamilton Creek that struck parts of Marble Falls (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
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, tornado, and flood history for Burnet County and the Highland Lakes, the area Burnet sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
April 9 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4 inch hail at Lake Victor on April 9, 2024, a softball size stone.
May 5 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Burnet on May 5, 2023, a hen egg size stone.
May 21 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 5 inch hail at Burnet Craddock Airport on May 21, 2011, a softball size stone.
May 28 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Burnet on May 28, 2007, 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 13 hail reports within 10 miles of Burnet, 4 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2.75 inches on May 1, 2025, about 8.8 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 3 times in the same period, most recently 58 mph on May 26, 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 Burnet
Local ground truth for Burnet properties
Burnet sits in Burnet County in Central Texas, home to roughly 6,869 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 54 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5″ on May 21, 2011.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Burnet are likely to be
When the houses went up
Burnet has 2,533 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1980. 68 percent were built before 2000 and 60 percent before 1990; 16 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 | 37 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 379 | 15% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 399 | 16% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 186 | 7% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 244 | 10% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 668 | 26% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 199 | 8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 224 | 9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 45 | 2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 152 | 6% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Burnet 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 Burnet
Everything we cover in Burnet
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Burnet 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 Burnet
Every service below is available to Burnet homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Round Rock Zone
How service works in Burnet
Who runs the inspection
Every Burnet 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 Burnet. 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 Burnet homes
What roofs face in this market
Burnet sits in Burnet County, population 6,869. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 87 hail reports within ten miles of Burnet from 2000 to 2026, 35 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 5.0 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2023 was the busiest year in that record, with 27 reports. Activity concentrates in May and April. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 70 mph on May 15, 2018.
The largest hail recorded near Burnet, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 9, 2024 | 4.0″ |
| May 5, 2023 | 3.25″ |
| March 22, 2021 | 3.0″ |
| May 21, 2011 | 5.0″ |
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 Burnet 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 Burnet 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 Burnet official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Burnet 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 Burnet homeowners should know about exterior work
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Burnet’s higher elevation and lower humidity favor oil-based primers for wood exteriors, moisture cycling in spring and fall degrades latex adhesion faster at Hill Country elevations.
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.
Excellent work. I appreciate David and the crew making repairs needed on the roof and also taking the time to explain and walk me through everything.
Owner Response
J. S., thank you for taking the time to share this. I appreciate you trusting the crew and me with the tile roof repair in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. I’m glad we were able to make the needed roof repairs and walk you through what we found. Clear explanations and communication are a big part of how I try to handle every repair, especially on tile roofs where the details matter. Thank you again for allowing The Roof Shepherd to help with 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.
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.
Burnet FAQs
Common questions in Burnet
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Burnet regularly?
Burnet is an extended-range market, served on a case-by-case basis, particularly after significant hail or wind events for The Roof Shepherd. Round Rock is home base. The badge on this page shows how often we are in Burnet.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Burnet?
Scheduling depends on current deployment frequency to Burnet 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 Burnet County have HOA restrictions on roofing materials?
Many neighborhoods in Burnet 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 Burnet?
Architectural asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in Burnet County. Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth discussing given Central Texas hail exposure, particularly for homes carrying higher deductibles.
Is Burnet in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 54 hail events within 10 miles of Burnet since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5 inches on May 21, 2011. Burnet 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 Burnet?
Use the Get Help form with your Burnet 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 Burnet?
The Roof Shepherd serves Burnet 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 Burnet?
Roof replacement cost in Burnet 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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