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 November 1, 2026
Read This First
The short version
- Garland, in Dallas County, is about 195 miles and 3 hours 31 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
- Hail 1.75 inches or larger was reported 58 times near Garland from 2000 to 2026, 37th of the 207 cities on this site.
- 2016 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 12 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 5.25 inches on April 11.
- The median home in Garland was built in 1978, and 75 percent of homes here were built before 1990.
- Two of its three nearest neighbors had more large hail.
To book a documented inspection in Garland, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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Garland At A Glance
What homeowners in Garland should know
How Garland ranks for large hail and home age, and who sets permit rules here.
Garland, in Dallas County, is about 195 miles and 3 hours 31 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. Roofing permit rules are set locally, and Texas has no statewide roofing license, so we confirm the rules for your address before work starts.
Hail Alley
Garland sits in North Texas, which records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year. The state logged 1,582 NOAA hail reports in 2024. A written record after a storm protects your position before any repair decision. 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
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 58 times within ten miles of Garland from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 37th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 32nd of 85 in the Dallas and Fort Worth corridor.
The Homes Here
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, and 75 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 83 percent have newer homes than Garland.
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.
Garland Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around Garland in Dallas County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
Garland’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.25 inch hail at Richardson on September 24, 2023, 2 inch hail at Murphy on April 23, 2021, and 1.75 inch hail at Rowlett on April 6, 2018. 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. 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 Garland
The archive counts 271 hail events near Garland; the biggest stone was 5.25 inches, on April 11, 2016.
Reading the public storm record
To see the days radar recorded hail near your own address, use our hail history lookup.
| Hail events on record | 271 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 96 mph · May 28, 2024 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 228 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 3 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 2.00 in on April 27, 2026 |
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.
Checked November 1, 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 Garland, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near Garland, 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 Garland, from the National Weather Service archive. 164 reports from 2006 to 2025, 47 of them at or above 1.75 inches, golf ball size. Counting only stones of one inch or larger, the busiest year in this table was 2011. 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 | 15 | 0 | 1.50 in · March 25 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 1.50 in · May 28 |
| 2023 | 20 | 7 | 2.25 in · September 24 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 1.25 in · September 4 |
| 2021 | 11 | 2 | 2.00 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 | 6 | 0 | 1.50 in · June 9 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2.00 in · April 6 |
| 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2.50 in · June 2 |
| 2016 | 19 | 12 | 5.25 in · April 11 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 10 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 1.25 in · April 27 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2012 | 16 | 9 | 3.25 in · June 13 |
| 2011 | 26 | 7 | 2.75 in · May 24 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | 1.75 in · July 19 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · February 5 |
| 2007 | 5 | 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 Garland 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 Garland
The worst hail seasons near Garland from 2006 to 2025, year by year.
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. Inside that ring, the largest verified stone measured 2.25 inches on September 24, 2023. 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.
The worst hail seasons near Garland, 2006 to 2025
- 2016: 12 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 5.25 inches on April 11
- 2012: 9 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 3.25 inches on June 13
- 2023: 7 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, largest 2.25 inches on September 24
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Garland 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.
Verified Storm Record
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.
September 24 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2.25 inch hail in Garland on September 24, 2023, a hen egg size stone.
September 18 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Garland on September 18, 2011, 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.
June 29 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Garland on June 29, 2001, a hen egg size stone.
Where these figures come from
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, 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 September 2024, NOAA has logged 34 hail reports within 10 miles of Garland, 19 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2 inches on April 27, 2026, about 4.1 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 3 times in the same period, most recently 60 mph on June 8, 2025. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering September 30, 2024 to October 29, 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 properties
Garland sits in Dallas County in North Texas, home to roughly 250,431 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). 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.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Garland are likely to be
When Garland houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
Garland has 84,954 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1978. 83 percent were built before 2000 and 75 percent before 1990; 9 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 | 1,700 | 2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6,140 | 7% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 6,419 | 8% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 7,261 | 9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 17,202 | 20% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 23,104 | 27% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 13,471 | 16% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 8,268 | 10% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 993 | 1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 396 | 0% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Garland 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 Garland
Everything we cover in Garland
All the work we do, in Garland and in all of Dallas County.
What we cover in Garland
Roofing, painting, gutters and home services, in Garland and across Dallas County. Garland, in Dallas County, is about 195 miles and 3 hours 31 minutes by road from our Round Rock base.
Services available in Garland
Every service below is available to Garland homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property 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. 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 the Dallas and Fort Worth area, The Roof Shepherd team does the roofing work, so the standard stays the same.
Dallas Zone
How service works in Garland
How far Garland is from our base, and who handles your project from start to finish.
Who runs the inspection
Garland, in Dallas County, is about 195 miles and 3 hours 31 minutes by road from our Round Rock base. David Rodrigues, the founder, looks at your Garland roof and writes down what he sees before anyone talks repair or replacement. If you go ahead, The Roof Shepherd runs the job from contract to walkthrough. Our project delivery page explains who does what.
Local Conditions
What is different about working on Garland homes
Garland side by side with its three nearest neighbors on this site.
What roofs face in this market
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Rowlett 49, Sachse 69 and Richardson 73 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 58 for Garland. Of the other cities on this site, 83 percent have newer homes than Garland.
| City | Hail 1.75 in+, biggest stone |
|---|---|
| Garland | 58, 5.25 in |
| Rowlett (5 mi) | 49, 5.25 in |
| Sachse (5 mi) | 69, 5.25 in |
| Richardson (6 mi) | 73, 4.25 in |
Severe hail: reports of 1.75 inches or larger, 2000 to 2026, within ten miles of each city center (NOAA NCEI Storm Events). Miles are straight-line between city centers.
The largest hail recorded near Garland, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2016 | 5.25″ |
| June 13, 2012 | 3.25″ |
Useful locally: City of Garland official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Garland 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.
The rules here
Roof permits and code in Garland
What the city's own documents say about a re-roof permit and code here, and the date they were read.
What the city's own documents say
Garland's re-roofing page sets the permit fee at $150 plus a 4.5% technology surcharge. Roof repairs valued at $2,000 or more need a permit, and so does changing roof pitch or material.
Roofers must register as general contractors and list the City of Garland on their insurance certificate. The city asks for the signed contract or the insurance adjuster's scope with the application.
Read at the city's own pages and code on October 14, 2026. The city's current document governs if it changes, so we confirm the rule for your address before work starts. Our permits and codes by city page explains how Texas cities set these rules.
Exterior & Painting
What Garland homeowners should know about exterior work
Have the roof documented before exterior work, since fascia rot, loose gutters and trim damage often show up.
Managed by The Roof Shepherd
Exterior work in Garland, from painting and epoxy coatings to siding, drywall, gutters and wood repair, is done here the same way it is done everywhere we work in Texas, by The Roof Shepherd team, start to finish. We document exterior condition during the roof visit so the work starts from an accurate record.
Sequence Matters
Get the roof documented first. Exterior work comes after. A roof visit often turns up fascia rot, pulled gutters and trim damage that change what the exterior job costs before any work begins.
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.
The Roof Shepherd LLC, came to my rescued in time when I was struggling to find help with my damaged roof. My home insurance at the time refused to provide help or pay for the damage to my roof at the time unless I pay the substantial amount they requested up front of ($28,500). I felt so lost, confused and helpless worrying on how to pay this and keep my home safe and prevent the roof from worse leaks due to bad weather and heavy rain our area was receiving at the time. Three months in praying asking God for help. On May 10th 2026, Saturday morning my doorbell rang. When I open the door I was met with a brighter smile of a man whom introduced himself as David Rodriguez and he wanted to speak with me about my roof. And that's when this beautiful blessed "Roof Shepherd" enter my heart ❤️, and my home. I praise God for His blessings and prayers answered. David the "Roof Shepherd" stuck with me and promise me that he will help me with my problems. He pray with, walked me through every difficult steps I needed to go through. From May 10th through November 7th we finally received the financial help I needed. I had also asked David to help me search for a new home insurance and yes, he came through that for me as well. God answered my prayers in time when I needed help and I could not thank Him enough. I thank you David for your service, you've never given up on me when I was struggling along the way. It was a long depressed and difficult 6 months but you were still there for me till end. I'm very proud to say, I now have a beautiful strong Roof on my house, and a reasonable well managed Home/Auto insurance. Yes I will and do recommend "The Roof Shepherd" 💯 to anyone and everyone who are struggling and are experiencing the same problem and difficult I've gone through with my Roof and home insurance. Please open your mind and give them a chance. They will answer all your questions and help you find the answers and solutions they see fit and helpful for you. They are very professional with their work. The whole staff are very friendly well manner respectful and hard working people . Thank you David "Roof Shepherd LLC" God bless you, your family and your work
Owner Response
Noela, thank you for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review. It truly means a lot. This was not a quick or simple situation, and I know it took months of patience, coordination, decision-making, and trust to finally get your roof completed. I'm grateful you allowed me to walk with you through the process, explain the roofing system, discuss your options clearly, and help you make informed decisions for your home. I'm especially thankful that your Copperas Cove, Texas roof is now completed and that your home is better protected moving forward. You and your family were patient through a difficult season, and I'm glad The Roof Shepherd LLC could be part of helping bring this project to the finish line. Thank you again for trusting me, for your prayers, and for your kind words. God bless you and your family.
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 Dallas and Fort Worth area 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:
Field Videos
From the field near Garland
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Garland and the DFW metro around it.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
Dallas Hail Roof Evidence
After roughly 2.5 inch hail in Dallas, the combined evidence to look for: granules in gutters, dents in soft metals, and impact marks on shingles.
Watch on YouTubeFrisco Texas storms and your roof
Filmed next to Stonebriar in Frisco, how North Texas weather affects roofs and why an inspection helps avoid surprises.
Watch on YouTubeGarland FAQs
Common questions in Garland
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Garland regularly?
Yes. Garland is about 195 miles and 3 hours 31 minutes by road from Round Rock, our home base. We work across Texas, and Dallas County is part of that.
How often does large hail hit Garland?
Hail 1.75 inches or larger, golf ball size, was reported 58 times within ten miles of Garland from 2000 to 2026. That ranks 37th of the 207 Texas cities on this site, and 32nd of 85 in the Dallas and Fort Worth corridor. The largest stone on record within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 measured 5.25 inches, on April 11, 2016.
When is hail season in Garland?
From 2000 to 2026, hail within ten miles of Garland came most often in April and May. The busiest single year in that record was 2011, with 36 reports of every size.
What was the worst recent hail year in Garland?
2016 was the worst season here from 2006 to 2025: 12 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, the largest 5.25 inches on April 11. The table on this page lists every year.
How does Garland compare with nearby towns for hail?
Nearby, from 2000 to 2026: Rowlett 49, Sachse 69 and Richardson 73 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger, against 58 for Garland.
How old are the homes in Garland?
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, and 75 percent of homes here were built before 1990. Of the other cities on this site, 83 percent have newer homes than Garland.
What is the strongest wind on record near Garland?
The strongest thunderstorm wind gust reported within ten miles from 2000 to 2026 was 96 mph, on May 28, 2024.
How much does a new roof cost in Garland?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch, material, decking and vents. We look at your roof in Garland first, so any price you weigh fits its real condition. Our price guides for all four trades are on the RPGs page.
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