Dallas County
Garland, 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 Garland homeowners.
Updated July 26, 2026
In Garland, 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 Garland’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition; permitting and installation stay with the contractor you choose.
Garland At A Glance
What homeowners in Garland should know
Hail Alley
Garland sits in North Texas, which records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year, the state logged 529 hail events in 2024. Documentation after a storm protects your position before any contractor conversation. Garland is a large, established Dallas County city northeast of Dallas, with a mature housing stock in the heart of North Texas hail country.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 281 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Garland since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2011, with 36 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Dallas 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.
Garland Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Weather & Storm History
Garland’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.25 inch hail in Garland on September 24, 2023, 1.75 inch hail at Rowlett on April 6, 2018, and 1.5 inch hail in Garland on June 9, 2019. 42 thunderstorm wind events and 5 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and March. Across Dallas County as a whole, NOAA logged 196 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4 inches, plus 140 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 12 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
Garland sits in Dallas County, within North Texas. Roofing guidance and storm documentation are available region-wide; installation is coordinated through our credentialed partner.
Storm facts corroborated across NOAA/NWS records and contemporaneous local news reporting.
Hail History
Documented storm exposure in Garland
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 91 hail events within 10 miles of Garland since 2018, 42 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 2.25 inches on September 24, 2023. Local activity peaks in April and March.
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.
What To Document
Bruised shingles, granule loss, and soft-metal damage to gutters, vents, and flashing, often invisible from the ground.
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Garland (Dallas 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.
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region Garland sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
June 29 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Garland on June 29, 2001, a hen egg size stone.
July 19 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Garland on July 19, 2009, a golf ball size stone.
September 18 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Garland on September 18, 2011, a hen egg size stone.
September 24 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2.25 inch hail in Garland on September 24, 2023, a hen egg size stone.
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, and Insurance Council of Texas, U.S. Census, and Texas Department of Insurance records and contemporaneous reporting. Not a formal risk assessment.
Live NOAA record Since March 2026, NOAA has logged 18 hail reports within 10 miles of Garland, 11 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2 inches on April 27, 2026, about 4.1 miles away. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering March 10, 2026 to July 27, 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 Garland
Local ground truth for Garland roofs
Garland sits in Dallas County in North Texas, home to roughly 246,018 residents. NOAA storm records log 91 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5.25″ on April 11, 2016.
Roofer Near Garland
Looking for a roofer near Garland?
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving Garland 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 Garland
Every service below is available to Garland homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full roofing capability in Garland, 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.
Dallas Zone
How service works in Garland
Every Garland 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 licensed, vetted partner network active across the DFW metroplex, so The Roof Shepherd can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Garland. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Exterior & Painting
What Garland homeowners should know about exterior work
Exterior Work in North Texas
exterior repairs (siding, painting, epoxy, wood) in North Texas is coordinated through vetted local partners as availability is confirmed. The Roof Shepherd documents exterior condition during the roof visit so any partner work starts from an accurate record.
Sequence Matters
Exterior work should follow, not precede, roof documentation. A roof visit often surfaces fascia rot, gutter separation, and trim damage that change exterior scope and cost before any work begins.
Google Reviews
What Texas homeowners say
These guys helped us through a difficult insurance situation and made sure to walk us through things at every step. After final approval, the did the work, putting on a high-quality roof, in less than a day and left the area spotless. They did a wonderful job and I would certainly recommend them to others.
Owner Response
Jim, thank you for trusting me to serve as The Roof Shepherd throughout what became an almost 14-month appraisal and insurance process.
After at least four adjuster inspections and continued disagreement over the need for a full roof replacement, I remained committed to documenting the obvious hail damage, standing beside you, and helping you pursue the proper resolution. Situations like this are exactly why I take the “Shepherd” role seriously.
Once the replacement was approved, our installation team completed your Round Rock, Texas roof replacement in less than a day and left the property spotless. Your new system includes GAF Timberline UHDZ Class 4 shingles in Weathered Wood, a GAF Golden Pledge Limited Warranty, properly configured turbine ventilation, and all-metal roofing accessories rather than plastic components that can become vulnerable in the Texas heat.
I sincerely appreciate your patience throughout the process, your trust in me, and your recommendation. It was an honor to stand with you and help bring this project to the finish line.
—David, The Roof Shepherd
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.
After my family's experience with David and the rest of The Roof Shepherd crew, I don't see a reason to consider another roofing company. They explained to us and showed us, in clear and transparent detail, why we needed a new roof instead of a repair. They walked us through all of our options for materials and the differences in each type, all while easily fielding our questions. We never felt any pressure. Once we agreed on the best option for our family, the rest of the process went super smooth. They arrived to remove the old material and install the new exactly when they said they would. Since David had explained what would happen in our initial meeting, I knew what to expect, and what he said is exactly what happened. No surprises. They were fast, efficient, and the work was high quality. David checked in with us a couple of times to inform us about the progress and what they were doing, which we really appreciated. When they were finished, we went through photos and videos of what they uncovered during the removal of the old material, the installation process, and the finished product so we could see exactly what had happened. The roof looked great! We even had some good ole Texas thunderstorms roll through in the days after the install for a stress test, and everything held up perfectly. All in all, The Roof Shepherd made this such a stress-free and easy experience. We are so happy we made the right choice to work with them. If you need repairs or a new roof, these are the guys.
Owner Response
Bryant, thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review. It means a lot. This Austin roof installation came together quickly, but the goal was still the same: explain the condition of the roof clearly, walk through the repair-versus-replacement decision, review the material options, and make sure your family knew what to expect before the work started. I'm especially glad the communication, timing, cleanup, and photo/video documentation helped make the process feel smooth and low-stress. A roof replacement is a major decision, and homeowners deserve to see what was found, what was installed, and why it mattered. We're grateful your family trusted The Roof Shepherd with your home. And those Texas thunderstorms right after the install were definitely a real-world stress test. I'm glad everything performed the way it should.
On record
What has actually fallen on Garland
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Garland, 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 | 269 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 58 |
| Largest stone recorded | 5.25 in · April 11, 2016 |
| Busiest year | 2011 · 36 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 83 mph · May 28, 2024 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Dallas County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Garland centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Garland FAQs
Common questions in Garland
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Garland?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Garland and Dallas 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 Garland?
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 Garland in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 91 hail events within 10 miles of Garland since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5.25 inches on April 11, 2016. Garland 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 Garland?
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 Garland?
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 Garland?
Use the Get Help form with your Garland address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does Garland get a lot of hail?
Yes. Garland 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 Garland?
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 Garland?
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 Garland?
The Roof Shepherd serves Garland 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 Garland?
Roof replacement cost in Garland 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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From the field across the DFW metro.
Real inspections, real conditions, real documentation, relevant to Garland, 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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Nearby areas we serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Garland, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018.
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