Johnson County
Cleburne, 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 Cleburne homeowners.
Updated October 12, 2026
Read This First
The short version
- From its Round Rock base, The Roof Shepherd works in Cleburne and across Johnson County in North Texas.
- From 2000 to 2026 the NOAA record shows 122 hail events inside a ten mile ring around Cleburne, topped by a 4.50 inch stone on April 28, 2026.
- Before anyone talks repair or a new roof, the roof's condition is written down, so the choice rests on evidence.
- Permit rules here are local, not statewide. Inside city limits the city sets them; outside them the county does, and that can mean no permit at all.
- Should you go ahead, one company runs the job end to end: contract, materials, crew, walkthrough and written warranty.
To book a documented inspection in Cleburne, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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Cleburne At A Glance
What homeowners in Cleburne should know
Permits, hail and the first documented visit: what a homeowner in Johnson County should know first.
In Cleburne, 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 Cleburne’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.
Hail Alley
Cleburne sits in North Texas, which records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year, the state logged 878 major hail events in 2024. A written record after a storm protects your position before any repair decision. Cleburne 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 122 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Cleburne since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2023, with 17 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Johnson County neighborhoods have an HOA with rules 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 leaves bruised shingles, lost granules and dented vents and flashing. A documented inspection records those before the next storm makes them worse.
Cleburne Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around Cleburne in Johnson County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
Cleburne’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3 inch hail in Lake Pat Cleburne on May 9, 2024, 2 inch hail in Lake Pat Cleburne on April 28, 2020, and 2 inch hail in Cleburne Muni Arpt on March 16, 2023. 22 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and March. 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
Cleburne sits in Johnson County, within North Texas. Every service we list is available here and anywhere else in Texas, and The Roof Shepherd team does the work from start to finish.
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 Cleburne
The archive counts 122 hail events near Cleburne; the biggest stone was 4.50 inches, on April 28, 2026.
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Cleburne, 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. To see the days radar recorded hail near your own address, use our hail history lookup.
| Hail events on record | 122 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 45 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.50 in · April 28, 2026 |
| Busiest year | 2023 · 17 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 75 mph · April 11, 2011 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 225 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 3 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 4.50 in on April 28, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Johnson County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Cleburne 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 Cleburne, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near Cleburne, one row each, with the latest year at the top.
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 Cleburne, from the National Weather Service archive. 70 reports from 2006 to 2025, 27 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 | 3 | 2.75 in · May 16 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 in · May 9 |
| 2023 | 15 | 7 | 2.00 in · March 16 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 21 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | 3.00 in · May 3 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | 2.00 in · April 28 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · October 20 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 13 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 10 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 26 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 27 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 15 |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1.75 in · May 30 |
| 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2.75 in · April 19 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · June 12 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · October 14 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · December 29 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Cleburne 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.
Hail History
Documented storm exposure in Cleburne
Hail verified around Cleburne, Johnson County, and the case for a dated record before any repair decision.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 54 hail events within 10 miles of Cleburne since 2018, 24 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 3 inches on May 9, 2024. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and March.
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. A written record of visible conditions before any repair decision protects your position, whether you file a claim or not. The Roof Shepherd documents first. Decisions come after.
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Cleburne differ in lot elevation, tree cover and roof age. A record of your block beats an estimate for the whole area. 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 Cleburne sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
March 16 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Cleburne Muni Arpt on March 16, 2023, a hen egg size stone.
April 28 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Lake Pat Cleburne on April 28, 2020, a hen egg size stone.
April 19 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Cleburne on April 19, 2011, a baseball size stone.
March 16 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Rio Vista on March 16, 2000, a golf ball size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 20 hail reports within 10 miles of Cleburne, 12 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 4.5 inches on April 28, 2026, about 5.3 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 September 9, 2024 to October 8, 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 Cleburne
Local ground truth for Cleburne properties
Cleburne sits in Johnson County in North Texas, home to roughly 38,131 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 4.5″ on April 28, 2026.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Cleburne are likely to be
When Cleburne houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
Cleburne has 12,232 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1981. 74 percent were built before 2000 and 63 percent before 1990; 12 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 | 354 | 3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1,062 | 9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,722 | 14% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 1,361 | 11% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 1,841 | 15% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 2,195 | 18% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 1,299 | 11% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 1,316 | 11% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 425 | 3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 657 | 5% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Cleburne 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 Cleburne
Everything we cover in Cleburne
In Cleburne, as everywhere in Texas, you can get any of our services: roofing, painting, gutters and more.
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Cleburne 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 Cleburne
Every service below is available to Cleburne homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in Cleburne, documented first
Documentation You Own
Every visit produces a dated photo and video record of your roof, flashing, decking lines and gutters. You get a written account of what is visible, and your options, before you decide on any repair or claim.
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, the Roof Shepherd team does the roofing work, so the standard stays the same.
Fort Worth Zone
How service works in Cleburne
Who inspects a roof in Cleburne, and how the job is managed and crewed if you decide to go ahead.
Who runs the inspection
Every Cleburne 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 across the DFW metroplex from start to finish, so we can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Cleburne. 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 Cleburne homes
Roofing in Johnson County: the hail count, the biggest stones by date, and why permits are a local matter.
What roofs face in this market
Cleburne sits in Johnson County, population 38,131. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 122 hail reports within ten miles of Cleburne from 2000 to 2026, 45 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, 2023 was the busiest year in that record, with 17 reports. Activity concentrates in April and May. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 75 mph on April 11, 2011.
The largest hail recorded near Cleburne, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | 4.5″ |
| May 9, 2024 | 3.0″ |
| May 3, 2021 | 3.0″ |
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 Cleburne 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 Cleburne official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Cleburne 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 Cleburne, TX homeowners should know about exterior work
Have the roof documented before exterior work, since fascia rot, loose gutters and trim damage often show up.
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Cleburne, the Johnson County seat with deep railroad heritage, mixes older homes near its historic downtown with newer subdivisions. Older frame and brick homes need routine exterior paint and wood care, while newer builds focus on trim and flashing.
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
I happened to stumble across David while out walking my dogs and I am so glad I did! Godley had just been hit with a hail storm and needed someone to take a look at my roof to check for damage. David came the very next day to inspect. He showed me pictures of the damage and answered any questions I had. Thankfully the damage was not extensive that a roof replacement was needed but if indeed a replacement was needed I would’ve felt at ease with David completing the process. I especially liked his professionalism and knowledge. Should I ever need anyone for roofing services I will definitely be calling him!
Owner Response
Thank you, Dominique, for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof inspection after the hailstorm in Godley, Texas. I appreciate your kind words and am glad I could provide a thorough inspection and clearly explain what I found.
I also really enjoyed meeting your puppy during the visit. That was definitely a highlight of my day. If you ever have questions about your roof or need help after another storm, I will be glad to assist.
Dave was great — he went above and beyond what any company would do. There were major issues with my insurance company, and he was there every step of the way helping me get things done. Dave and his crew were great — they made sure my motorcycle was covered up properly during the work, and they cleaned up beautifully when they were done.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for this review and for trusting me and the crew with your home. I know this project had some difficult moments, especially with the insurance side of the process, and I’m grateful I was able to help with documentation, communication, and support along the way. It also means a lot that you noticed the care the crew took around your property and the cleanup after the roof was completed, because protecting the property matters just as much as the roof itself. I truly appreciate your kind words and your trust.
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.
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Nearby areas we serve
Nearby cities we also serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Cleburne, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Field Videos
From the field in Cleburne
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Cleburne and the DFW metro around it.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
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Common questions in Cleburne
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Cleburne?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Cleburne and Johnson County. Beyond inspection and documentation, The Roof Shepherd provides full roofing, from first look through installation, on one consistent documentation standard, with our crew doing the work from start to finish.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Cleburne?
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 Cleburne in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 54 hail events within 10 miles of Cleburne since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5 inches on April 28, 2026. Cleburne 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 Cleburne?
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 Cleburne?
Yes. Painting (epoxy and concrete coatings included), siding, drywall, gutters and wood work are available in Cleburne, the same as every service we list, anywhere in Texas. The Roof Shepherd team does the work from start to finish. We document exterior condition during the roof visit so the work starts from an accurate record.
How do I get started in Cleburne?
Use the Get Help form with your Cleburne address and a description of your concern. Submissions come straight to us and a person reads every one.
Does Cleburne get a lot of hail?
Yes. Cleburne 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 Cleburne?
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 Cleburne?
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 Cleburne?
The Roof Shepherd serves Cleburne 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 Cleburne?
Roof replacement cost in Cleburne 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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