Williamson County
Georgetown, 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 Georgetown homeowners.
Updated September 15, 2026
Georgetown At A Glance
What homeowners in Georgetown should know
In Georgetown, 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 Georgetown’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.
Growth & Construction
Georgetown sits within Williamson County, an area that has seen ongoing residential growth across Central Texas. New construction and resale inspections both benefit from a documented condition review before any roofing decision. Georgetown is the Williamson County seat and one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, where rapid homebuilding meets recurring Central Texas hail.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 120 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Georgetown since 1996, squarely on the I-35 hail corridor. The busiest single year in that record was 2025, with 27 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Williamson County neighborhoods have an HOA with rules on shingle color, material type and anything visible from the street. Confirm requirements with your HOA before selecting materials.
Common Roofing Issues
Sun City and Wolf Ranch have strict HOA requirements on roofing materials and colors, document existing conditions before any replacement to avoid approval complications.
Georgetown Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Georgetown’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.75 inch hail in Georgetown on May 27, 2020, 2.5 inch hail in Georgetown on September 24, 2023, and 2 inch hail at Jarrell Sybert Airport on June 9, 2019. 9 thunderstorm wind events and 4 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and September. Across Williamson County as a whole, NOAA logged 203 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4 inches, plus 54 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 12 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Georgetown is known as the Red Poppy Capital of Texas, hosting an annual festival each spring near its historic Williamson County Courthouse.
Local Note
Georgetown’s Sun City is one of the largest active-adult communities in Texas, covering over 5,700 acres with more than 10,000 residents.
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 Georgetown
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Georgetown, 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 | 116 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 29 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.00 in · May 14, 2008 |
| Busiest year | 2025 · 27 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 70 mph · April 20, 2006 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 163 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 3 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 1.00 in on April 18, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Williamson County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Georgetown 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 Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, from the National Weather Service archive. 75 reports from 2006 to 2025, 24 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 | 15 | 1 | 2.50 in · April 22 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1.25 in · May 9 |
| 2023 | 23 | 12 | 4.00 in · September 24 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 5 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1.75 in · April 15 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2.75 in · May 27 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2.00 in · June 9 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 13 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 19 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 3 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 11 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2008 | 7 | 2 | 4.00 in · May 14 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2.75 in · May 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 20 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Georgetown 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.
Central Texas Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Georgetown
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 82 hail events within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2018, 43 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 2.75 inches on May 27, 2020. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and September.
Largest Recorded
The September 24, 2023 hailstorm caused an NWS-estimated $600 million across Travis and Williamson counties; Georgetown saw verified 2.5 inch hail on April 22, 2025, a benchmark for what Central Texas storms can do.
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 and communities in Georgetown: Sun City, Berry Creek, Wolf Ranch, Cimarron Hills, Teravista, Water Oak at San Gabriel, Georgetown Village, Escalera Ranch, La Conterra, Parkside on the River. Stock ranges from established Berry Creek to the Sun City active-adult district and newer construction at Wolf Ranch, Parkside on the River, and La Conterra, with acreage estates at Escalera Ranch. Teravista spans the Georgetown and Round Rock line. Names verified against the City of Georgetown registered HOA layer and official community records. Hail exposure changes with lot height, tree cover and open ground nearby. A record of your block beats an estimate for the whole area.
How these figures are corroborated
Hail data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) filtered reports. Reports reflect spotter-confirmed events of 1″ or larger within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
Verified Storm Record
Verified hail and wind history that defines Central Texas and the Hill Country, the region Georgetown sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
April 22 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Georgetown on April 22, 2025, a tennis ball size stone.
May 27 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Georgetown on May 27, 2020, a baseball size stone.
May 2 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Georgetown on May 2, 2007, a baseball size stone.
November 23 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Georgetown on November 23, 2004, a tennis ball size stone.
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 17 hail reports within 10 miles of Georgetown, 4 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2.5 inches on April 22, 2025, about 6.1 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 3 times in the same period, most recently 70 mph on May 19, 2026. 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 Georgetown
Local ground truth for Georgetown properties
Georgetown sits in Williamson County in Central Texas, home to roughly 101,344 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 82 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4″ on May 14, 2008.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Georgetown are likely to be
When the houses went up
Georgetown has 34,841 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 2007. 33 percent were built before 2000 and 17 percent before 1990; 41 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 | 2,369 | 7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11,938 | 34% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 9,000 | 26% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 5,708 | 16% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 2,919 | 8% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 1,481 | 4% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 414 | 1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 326 | 1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 244 | 1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 442 | 1% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Georgetown 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 Georgetown
Everything we cover in Georgetown
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Georgetown 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 Georgetown
Every service below is available to Georgetown homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Round Rock Zone
How service works in Georgetown
Who runs the inspection
Every Georgetown 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 Georgetown. 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 Georgetown homes
What roofs face in this market
Georgetown sits in Williamson County, population 101,344. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 116 hail reports within ten miles of Georgetown from 2000 to 2026, 29 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, 2025 was the busiest year in that record, with 27 reports. Activity concentrates in April and May. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 70 mph on April 20, 2006.
The largest hail recorded near Georgetown, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| September 24, 2023 | 4.0″ |
| May 14, 2008 | 4.0″ |
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 Georgetown 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 Williamson 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 Georgetown official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Georgetown 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 Georgetown
What the city's own documents say
Georgetown requires a permit for a re-roof inside the city limits: $60 ($50 permit plus a $10 technology fee), 10 to 15 business days to process and longer after a hail storm. Contractors register with the city as a "Roofing Contractor" before applying, at no fee, and the city publishes its list of active roofing contractors.
Outside the city limits Georgetown says roof permits are not required, so the property's position relative to the limits, not its mailing address, decides. Georgetown is on the 2021 IRC (Ordinance 2023-43, effective November 1, 2023) and its Table R301.2 marks ice barrier as not required.
Read at the city's ordinances, fee schedule and permit pages on August 28, 2026, re-checked at least yearly; the city's current document governs if it changes. The full table for thirteen Central Texas cities, with the three where the website and the ordinance disagree, is on our permits and codes by city page.
Georgetown Home Guide
What Georgetown homeowners should know about exterior work
City rules, utility rules and local records that change how siding, paint, fences, solar and outside work get done here. Checked against the sources on each card; the source’s current version governs if it changes.
Permits for siding, fences, paint and solar
New siding inside Georgetown needs a city permit, unless you replace like for like material of no more than thirty-two square feet. A new fence needs a permit too, and most single-family lots limit fences to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear setbacks, with lower limits next to streets and alleys. The city lists painting and similar finish work as exempt from permits. Solar work inside city limits needs a city permit even when Georgetown Electric is not your electric provider.
Sources: City of Georgetown, Siding Replacement handout (PDF) (document as read 2026-09-11; no revision date printed); City of Georgetown, Fence permits (page as read 2026-09-11); City of Georgetown, When do I need a permit (page as read 2026-09-11); City of Georgetown, Solar panels and photovoltaic systems (page as read 2026-09-11).
Downtown and Old Town historic districts
Georgetown has two historic overlay districts: Downtown, and Old Town, the mostly residential area between Downtown and Southwestern University. Projects such as exterior changes to a historic structure, new buildings and fences there need a Certificate of Appropriateness. A paint color change is a Minor HPO Review with a $121 fee. The Old Town design guidelines say vinyl, aluminum and other composite siding are not appropriate, exterior wood walls should be painted rather than stained, and solar panels may not be visible from the public right-of-way.
Sources: City of Georgetown, Historic preservation (page as read 2026-09-11); City of Georgetown, Certificate of Appropriateness checklist (PDF) (effective 2025-03-26); City of Georgetown, Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines, Chapter 3 Part 1 (PDF) (guidelines adopted 2021-07-27 (Ordinance 2021-53)); City of Georgetown, Downtown and Old Town Design Guidelines, Chapter 3 Part 2 (PDF) (guidelines adopted 2021-07-27 (Ordinance 2021-53)).
Solar on a Georgetown Electric account
Georgetown Electric’s interconnection manual lists a $95 disconnect and reconnect fee for customer energy systems such as rooftop solar. If you want to change your system, the manual says to apply for the changes and start the interconnection application again. Georgetown Electric gives Permission to Operate after the system passes installation and inspection and the interconnection agreement is signed. Plan any roof job on a solar home with the utility in mind.
Sources: City of Georgetown, DER Interconnection Manual (PDF) (document dated 5/17/2023 (file name says updated 2.21.2025)); City of Georgetown, Residential DER interconnection and installation (page as read 2026-09-11).
Georgetown does permit roofs, and the queue is the part that hurts
Georgetown is the city near here that clearly requires a permit for a new roof or re roof, residential or commercial, inside the city limits. The fee is sixty dollars. Outside the city limits the city’s requirement does not reach and county rules apply instead, so whether your address is actually inside Georgetown is the first thing to settle. The city estimates ten to fifteen business days to process a residential roofing permit, and that queue gets longer after a hail storm, which is exactly when everybody files at once. A roof final inspection is required when the work is done, requested online, and a request in before three in the afternoon gets the next business day. Contractors have to register with the city before they can even apply. And if framing, slope or decking is being replaced, the city wants construction plans as a bookmarked PDF, engineered framing plans, and a residential building envelope check. Plan the calendar around the permit, not the other way round.
Sources: City of Georgetown, Residential roofing permits (page as read 2026-09-15).
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.
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Homeowner Reviews
David inspected my roof and provided valuable information. I told him from the beginning that I just wanted the inspection done, and although he knew that I wouldn't likely buy a new roof he came out anyways. He did inform me of certain issues that I should keep an eye for. Once the next storm hits I know who I will call. Thanks for the inspection, advice and guidance.
Owner Response
Leo, thank you for trusting me with the commercial roof evaluation in Georgetown, Texas. My goal was to give you a clear understanding of the metal roof’s current condition without pressuring you into work that was not immediately necessary.
We reviewed three practical options: replacing and resecuring the existing fasteners, applying a commercial roof coating system, or installing a new standing-seam metal roof. Each option has different advantages, limitations, maintenance requirements and long-term costs, so it was important to explain the pros and cons clearly.
I appreciate the opportunity to provide the inspection and guidance. When the property needs another evaluation or you are ready to move forward, The Roof Shepherd will be here to help.
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.
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.
Georgetown FAQs
Common questions in Georgetown
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Georgetown regularly?
Georgetown is a high-frequency service market with regular weekly deployment for The Roof Shepherd. Round Rock is home base. The badge on this page shows how often we are in Georgetown.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Georgetown?
Scheduling depends on current deployment frequency to Georgetown and the nature of the request. Active leaks and post-storm documentation are prioritized. Contact us with your address and situation for a current estimate.
Does Williamson County have HOA restrictions on roofing materials?
Many neighborhoods in Williamson County have HOA architectural review requirements covering shingle color, material type, and visible modifications. Confirm requirements with your HOA before selecting materials, and ask us to document the approval process.
What roofing materials hold up best in Georgetown?
Architectural asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in Williamson County. Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth discussing given Central Texas hail exposure, particularly for homes carrying higher deductibles.
Is Georgetown in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 82 hail events within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4 inches on May 14, 2008. Georgetown sits in the I-35 corridor, one of the most hail-active zones in the United States. Documenting visible roof and gutter conditions after any significant storm is good practice.
How do I get started in Georgetown?
Use the Get Help form with your Georgetown address and a description of your concern. The Roof Shepherd reviews each submission and follows up with relevant context before any site visit.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Georgetown?
The Roof Shepherd serves Georgetown 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 Georgetown?
Roof replacement cost in Georgetown 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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