Rockwall County
Fate, 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 Fate homeowners.
Updated October 11, 2026
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The short version
- From its Round Rock base, The Roof Shepherd works in Fate and across Rockwall County in North Texas.
- From 2000 to 2026 the NOAA record shows 95 hail events inside a ten mile ring around Fate, topped by a 4.00 inch stone on April 11, 2016.
- 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 Fate, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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Fate At A Glance
What homeowners in Fate should know
Permits, hail and the first documented visit: what a homeowner in Rockwall County should know first.
In Fate, 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 Fate’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
Fate 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. Fate is the Rockwall County seat east of Dallas near Lake Ray Hubbard, a fast-growing community in North Texas hail country.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 101 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Fate since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2023, with 14 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Rockwall 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.
Fate Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around Fate in Rockwall County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
Fate’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.75 inch hail in Royse City on June 11, 2023, 2.25 inch hail in Fate on June 11, 2023, and 2.25 inch hail in Fate on June 11, 2023. 14 thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and June. Across Rockwall County as a whole, NOAA logged 30 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4 inches, plus 9 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 4 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
Fate sits in Rockwall 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 Fate
The archive counts 95 hail events near Fate; the biggest stone was 4.00 inches, on April 11, 2016.
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Fate, 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 | 95 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 28 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.00 in · April 11, 2016 |
| Busiest year | 2023 · 14 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 75 mph · March 29, 2017 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 238 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 4 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 2.00 in on April 27, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Rockwall County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Fate 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 Fate, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near Fate, 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 Fate, from the National Weather Service archive. 63 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 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 | 2 | 0 | 1.50 in · March 25 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 8 |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 | 2.75 in · June 11 |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 2.50 in · December 13 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 23 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · July 5 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in · August 30 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 6 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in · April 21 |
| 2016 | 7 | 6 | 4.00 in · April 11 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 10 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · October 6 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2012 | 8 | 2 | 3.00 in · April 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in · April 26 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 8 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 1.25 in · April 24 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Fate 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 Fate
Hail verified around Fate, Rockwall County, and the case for a dated record before any repair decision.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 41 hail events within 10 miles of Fate since 2018, 23 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 2.75 inches on June 11, 2023. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and June.
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 Fate 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 Fate sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
December 13 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Chisholm on December 13, 2022, a tennis ball size stone.
April 5 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Greenville on April 5, 2003, a hen egg size stone.
May 6 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Venus on May 6, 2001, a golf ball size stone.
May 2 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Union Vly on May 2, 1998, a tennis ball size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 13 hail reports within 10 miles of Fate, 7 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2 inches on April 27, 2026, about 2.2 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 2 times 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 Fate
Local ground truth for Fate properties
Fate sits in Rockwall County in North Texas. NOAA storm records log 41 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4″ on April 11, 2016.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Fate are likely to be
When Fate houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
Fate has 6,480 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 2013. 7 percent were built before 2000 and 5 percent before 1990; 65 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 | 1,141 | 18% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3,055 | 47% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,833 | 28% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 115 | 2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 144 | 2% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 100 | 2% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 37 | 1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 29 | 0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 26 | 0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0 | 0% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Fate 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 Fate
Everything we cover in Fate
In Fate, 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 Fate 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 Fate
Every service below is available to Fate homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in Fate, 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.
Dallas Zone
How service works in Fate
Who inspects a roof in Fate, and how the job is managed and crewed if you decide to go ahead.
Who runs the inspection
Every Fate 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 Fate. 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 Fate homes
Roofing in Rockwall County: the hail count, the biggest stones by date, and why permits are a local matter.
What roofs face in this market
Fate sits in Rockwall County. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 95 hail reports within ten miles of Fate from 2000 to 2026, 28 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 4.0 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2023 was the busiest year in that record, with 14 reports. Activity concentrates in April and May. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 75 mph on March 29, 2017.
The largest hail recorded near Fate, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2016 | 4.0″ |
| April 3, 2012 | 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 Fate 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 Rockwall 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 Fate official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Fate 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 Fate, 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
Fate is one of the fastest-growing towns in Rockwall County, built almost entirely with recent brick construction. On new homes like these the exterior focus is caulk joints, painted trim, and how sun-facing elevations weather in their first years.
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.
David was an absolute pleasure to work with. He showed up right on time for the quote on our repairs and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Great communicator, clear explanations, and genuinely easy to deal with from start to finish. If you’re looking for someone reliable who actually cares about doing things right, David is your guy. Highly recommend.
Owner Response
Thank you for the thoughtful review. It was a pleasure meeting with you in Georgetown, Texas, and helping you review the roof repair options for your home. I really appreciate you mentioning the communication, timing, and clear explanations. Even when a homeowner decides to go a different direction, my goal is still the same: show up on time, explain the roof concerns clearly, provide a straightforward repair quote, and help you make a confident decision. Thank you again for the kind words and recommendation.
Nearby
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 Fate, 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 near Fate
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Fate and the DFW metro around it.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
DFW Hail Just Hit Your Roof
Hail damage across the DFW metro, like anywhere in Texas, is often not obvious right away; what to look for and why early documentation matters.
Watch on YouTubeReal Hailstorm Damage in Dallas, Texas
Documented hail damage across multiple Dallas and Fort Worth homes, including shattered solar panels, after roughly 2.5 inch hail.
Watch on YouTubeFate FAQs
Common questions in Fate
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Fate?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Fate and Rockwall 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 Fate?
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 Fate in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 41 hail events within 10 miles of Fate since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4 inches on April 11, 2016. Fate 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 Fate?
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 Fate?
Yes. Painting (epoxy and concrete coatings included), siding, drywall, gutters and wood work are available in Fate, 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 Fate?
Use the Get Help form with your Fate address and a description of your concern. Submissions come straight to us and a person reads every one.
Does Fate get a lot of hail?
Yes. Fate 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 Fate?
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 Fate?
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 Fate?
The Roof Shepherd serves Fate 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 Fate?
Roof replacement cost in Fate 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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