Brazos County
College Station, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs for Brazos County homeowners, from The Roof Shepherd, based in Round Rock.
Updated September 15, 2026
College Station At A Glance
What homeowners in College Station should know
In College Station, 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 College Station’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
College Station’s large student rental market means many properties carry deferred maintenance, owner-occupied homes in Southwood Valley and Castlegate benefit most from baseline documentation.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds verified hail activity within 10 miles of College Station since 1996; the busiest single year was 2025, with 32 reports inside the ring. Exposure arrives in concentrated seasons here, which is why dated documentation matters.
Exterior & Painting Note
College Station’s production housing boom has introduced large volumes of fiber cement siding, recoating before the 15-year warranty period requires compatible systems to maintain coverage.
Common Roofing Issues
The common problems in College Station 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 Brazos County add local nuance to each.
College Station Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
College Station’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3 inch hail in College Station on March 18, 2018, 2.75 inch hail in College Station on April 8, 2021, and 2 inch hail in College Station on March 15, 2025. 56 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: March and April. Across Brazos County as a whole, NOAA logged 80 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 3 inches, plus 75 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 5 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
College Station is home to Texas A&M University, with over 74,000 students it is one of the largest university campuses in the United States and the economic engine of the Brazos Valley.
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
College Station’s rapid residential growth around the A&M campus has produced thousands of new homes in master-planned communities now requiring first-decade roofing assessments.
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 College Station
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around College Station, 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 | 105 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 23 |
| Largest stone recorded | 3.00 in · March 18, 2018 |
| Busiest year | 2025 · 32 events |
| Most common months | March and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 78 mph · April 25, 2007 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 173 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | none of 1 in or larger on file |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Brazos County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the College Station 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 College Station, 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 College Station, from the National Weather Service archive. 73 reports from 2006 to 2025, 18 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 2025. 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 | 31 | 6 | 2.00 in · March 15 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · December 28 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · June 8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 | 2.75 in · April 8 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | 3 | 1.75 in · May 27 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 3.00 in · March 18 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 in · April 16 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 9 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2.25 in · February 3 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2.75 in · July 19 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 4 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 25 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the College Station 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.
Brazos County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in College Station
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 69 hail events within 10 miles of College Station since 2018, 57 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 3 inches on March 18, 2018. Since 2018, hail here peaks in March and April.
Largest Recorded
Brazos County’s recent benchmarks include the April 8, 2021 Bryan-College Station hailstorm, with hail from quarter to baseball size (up to 2.75 inches), and tornadoes in May 2016 that damaged homes in Bryan and the Wheeler Ridge area of College Station (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
Active neighborhoods in College Station: Southwood Valley, Castlegate. Brazos County receives significant hail exposure from the spring Central Texas corridor and Gulf moisture-driven systems. The relatively flat terrain around College Station provides little natural protection from approaching cells.
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 College Station sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
April 8 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in College Station on April 8, 2021, a baseball size stone.
March 18 teacup size hail
NOAA verifies 3 inch hail in College Station on March 18, 2018, a teacup size stone.
Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey dropped well over a foot of rain across Brazos County, with totals near 18 to 20 inches around College Station.
April 25 90 mph gust
NOAA verifies a 90 mph thunderstorm gust in College Station on April 25, 2007.
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 32 hail reports within 10 miles of College Station, 29 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2 inches on March 14, 2025, about 3.7 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 College Station
Local ground truth for College Station properties
College Station sits in Brazos County in the Houston and Gulf Coast region, home to roughly 128,023 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 69 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 3″ on March 18, 2018.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in College Station are likely to be
When the houses went up
College Station has 50,730 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1998. 54 percent were built before 2000 and 38 percent before 1990; 26 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 | 1,210 | 2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11,771 | 23% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 10,317 | 20% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 8,392 | 17% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 9,376 | 18% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 6,200 | 12% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 1,979 | 4% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 862 | 2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 254 | 1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 369 | 1% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, College Station 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 College Station
Everything we cover in College Station
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving College Station 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.
What we cover in this city in detail
Every service below is available to College Station homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Round Rock Zone
How service works in College Station
Who runs the inspection
Every College Station 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 College Station. 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 College Station homes
What roofs face in this market
College Station sits in Brazos County, population 128,023. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 105 hail reports within ten miles of College Station from 2000 to 2026, 23 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 3.0 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2025 was the busiest year in that record, with 32 reports. Activity concentrates in March and April. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 78 mph on April 25, 2007.
The largest hail recorded near College Station, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2021 | 2.75″ |
| March 18, 2018 | 3.0″ |
| July 19, 2009 | 2.75″ |
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 College Station 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 Brazos 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 College Station official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for College Station 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 College Station homeowners should know about exterior work
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Castlegate, Pebble Creek, and carry HOA exterior approval requirements including pre-approved material and color selections. Verify current specifications before ordering any replacement roofing.
Sequence Matters
College Station’s high owner-occupied and investment property mix means roofing conditions are often deferred longer than in primary-residence-only markets. A condition record before storm season protects both owners and long-term rental investors. 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.
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.
When we needed our roof changed, David of The Roof Shepherd in Austin, Texas was recommended to us. He took care in making our home look great. David is easy going and very friendly. The whole process of getting the roof done was made easy, thanks to him: from giving us time to choose what we really wanted, to coordinating the insurance process and recommending a company for rain gutters — which we are very pleased with. He even saw to it that our porch posts were repaired, sparing us a search. Everything was beautifully done and in a timely manner. Love the look of our new roof!
Owner Response
Claudette, thank you so much for taking the time to write this. It truly means a lot. It was a privilege to help with your roof replacement in Austin, Texas, and I’m glad the process felt easy and well-coordinated. Choosing a new roof is a big decision, so I’m glad you had the time and space to choose what you really wanted. I’m also glad we were able to help with the gutter recommendation and make sure the porch post repairs were addressed instead of leaving you to track that down on your own. Your home looks great, and I’m grateful you trusted me to help guide the project from start to finish.
College Station FAQs
Common questions in College Station
Does The Roof Shepherd serve College Station?
College Station 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 College Station in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 69 hail events within 10 miles of College Station since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 3 inches on March 18, 2018. College Station 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 College Station?
Architectural asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in Brazos 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 College Station?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roofing guidance and documents exterior and painting scope in College Station. 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 College Station?
Use the Get Help form with your College Station 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 College Station?
The Roof Shepherd serves College Station 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 College Station?
Roof replacement cost in College Station 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 College Station, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
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