Tarrant County
Grapevine, 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 Grapevine homeowners.
Updated July 26, 2026
In Grapevine, 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 Grapevine’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition; permitting and installation stay with the contractor you choose.
Grapevine At A Glance
What homeowners in Grapevine should know
Hail Alley
Grapevine 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. Grapevine is a Tarrant County city by DFW Airport, with established neighborhoods in North Texas hail country.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 344 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Grapevine since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2024, with 71 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Tarrant 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.
Grapevine Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Weather & Storm History
Grapevine’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 4 inch hail at Grapevine Res on June 11, 2023, 3 inch hail at Coppell on June 6, 2018, and 2 inch hail at Grapevine Res on April 28, 2021. 67 thunderstorm wind events and 7 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and April. Across Tarrant County as a whole, NOAA logged 465 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 5 inches, plus 249 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 20 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
Grapevine sits in Tarrant 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 Grapevine
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 157 hail events within 10 miles of Grapevine since 2018, 35 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 4 inches on June 11, 2023 at Grapevine Res. Local activity peaks in May and April.
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 Grapevine (Tarrant 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 Grapevine sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
October 21 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4.5 inch hail in Grapevine on October 21, 1996, a softball size stone.
April 16 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Grapevine on April 16, 2002, a ping pong ball size stone.
March 30 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Grapevine on March 30, 2009, a golf ball size stone.
May 29 half dollar size hail
NOAA verifies 1.25 inch hail in Grapevine on May 29, 2013, a half dollar 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 5 hail reports within 10 miles of Grapevine, 3 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 1.25 inches on April 28, 2026, about 8.9 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 Grapevine
Local ground truth for Grapevine roofs
Grapevine sits in Tarrant County in North Texas, home to roughly 50,631 residents. NOAA storm records log 157 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.25″ on May 24, 2011.
Roofer Near Grapevine
Looking for a roofer near Grapevine?
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving Grapevine 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 Grapevine
Every service below is available to Grapevine homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full roofing capability in Grapevine, 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.
Fort Worth Zone
How service works in Grapevine
Every Grapevine 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 Grapevine. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Exterior & Painting
What Grapevine 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
We needed a full roof replacement on our home here in Kyle, Texas after the recent storms. Because we have solar panels, we were worried about the process, but David and the team at The Roof Shepherd handled the entire solar detach and reset flawlessly alongside the new roof. His crew arrived right on time, worked hard, and left the yard completely spotless. It is hard to find honest contractors who can handle complex jobs like this, and I highly recommend them.
Owner Response
Brent, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We appreciate you trusting The Roof Shepherd with your full roof replacement in Kyle, Texas, especially with the added coordination required for the solar panel detach and reset. Complex roofing jobs require clear communication, careful scheduling, and a crew that respects the property from start to finish. I’m glad everything went smoothly and that the yard was left spotless. Thank you again for the recommendation and for allowing us to help after the recent storms.
I recently got a roof installed and my trim painted with this company. The process was simple — David helped me pick out colors for the roof, and I had no idea there were so many to choose from. I appreciate David and his crew for taking care of my home and respecting my property by making sure everything was masked and cleaned up by the end of the process. These guys were on time, efficient, took care of everything I asked for, kept me updated throughout, and took care of the small details I was picky about. I would highly recommend!
Owner Response
Sloan, I really appreciate you taking the time to share this. It was a pleasure helping with your roof installation, trim painting, and the color-selection process. I’m glad the process felt simple and that the crew respected your property with proper masking, cleanup, and communication throughout the project. Those details matter, especially when we are working on someone’s home. Thank you again for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof and painting work.
The Roof Shepherd, David, did a great job on our roof repair. He was able to upgrade our shingles to a better class. Very polite and professional.
Owner Response
George, thank you for the kind review. I appreciate you trusting me with your roof replacement in Copperas Cove, Texas, and I’m glad we were able to help upgrade your shingles to a better class for your home. Clear communication, professional guidance, and making sure the homeowner understands the roofing options are always important to me. I appreciate the opportunity to help.
On record
What has actually fallen on Grapevine
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Grapevine, 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 | 303 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 78 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.25 in · May 24, 2011 |
| Busiest year | 2024 · 71 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 77 mph · August 4, 2025 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Tarrant County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Grapevine centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Grapevine FAQs
Common questions in Grapevine
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Grapevine?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Grapevine and Tarrant 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 Grapevine?
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 Grapevine in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 157 hail events within 10 miles of Grapevine since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.25 inches on May 24, 2011. Grapevine 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 Grapevine?
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 Grapevine?
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 Grapevine?
Use the Get Help form with your Grapevine address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does Grapevine get a lot of hail?
Yes. Grapevine 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 Grapevine?
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 Grapevine?
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 Grapevine?
The Roof Shepherd serves Grapevine 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 Grapevine?
Roof replacement cost in Grapevine 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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The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Grapevine, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018.
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