Harris County
Houston, 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 Houston homeowners.
Updated July 26, 2026
In Houston, 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 Houston’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition; permitting and installation stay with the contractor you choose.
Houston At A Glance
What homeowners in Houston should know
Wind & Hurricane Country
Houston’s roofing risk is wind, hurricane, and derecho more than hail. The 2024 season alone brought a 100+ mph derecho and Hurricane Beryl. Documentation after any major wind event protects your position before any contractor conversation. Houston is the Harris County seat and the nation’s fourth-largest city, where hurricanes, tropical flooding, and wind reach a vast housing stock.
Wind & Storm Exposure
The strongest verified gust in Houston in NOAA’s record measured 92 mph on September 2, 1997. 125 thunderstorm wind reports sit within 10 miles of Houston since 1996.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Harris County neighborhoods carry HOA architectural review requirements on shingle color and material. In hurricane country, wind-rated shingles and correct nailing and flashing matter as much as the product, confirm HOA rules before selecting materials.
Common Roofing Issues
Houston’s wind exposure produces lifted and creased shingles, displaced flashing, exposed decking, debris impact, and post-storm water intrusion, conditions a documented inspection captures before the next storm makes them worse.
Houston Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Weather & Storm History
Houston’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2 inch hail at White Oak Acres on June 23, 2023, 1.25 inch hail at Acre Homes on March 21, 2024, and 1 inch hail at Englewood on June 15, 2021. 46 thunderstorm wind events and 1 tornado report sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: June and March. Across Harris County as a whole, NOAA logged 143 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 2.5 inches, plus 176 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 33 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, and to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, which earned the city its “Space City” nickname.
Local Note
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and home to the Port of Houston, one of the busiest ports in the nation.
Storm facts corroborated across NOAA/NWS records, the City of Houston, and contemporaneous local news reporting.
Wind & Storm History
Documented storm exposure in Houston
Wind & Hurricane Frequency
NOAA logs 211 verified thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Houston since 1996; the busiest year was 1996 with 23 reports. Hurricane season runs June through November on this coast.
After a hurricane or derecho, out-of-state contractors flood the area. 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.
On The Record
The May 16, 2024 derecho drove winds over 100 mph and blew out 2,500+ downtown windows, including roof windows at the Hyatt Regency. Hurricane Beryl (July 8, 2024) brought a 97 mph gust and knocked out power to 2.2M+. Harvey (2017) delivered the heaviest rainfall recorded in U.S. history.
Neighborhood Exposure
Areas across Houston, the Heights, Montrose, River Oaks, Memorial, Bellaire, Meyerland, Kingwood, Clear Lake, and Spring Branch, all sit within this wind and flood exposure. Damage varies by tree cover, roof age, and elevation, so block-level documentation beats area-wide estimates.
A verified record of the wind and water events that shaped Houston roofs. Condition changes over time, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 16 92 mph gust
NOAA verifies a 92 mph thunderstorm gust at Englewood on May 16, 2024.
April 11 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Houston on April 11, 1997, a golf ball size stone.
May 30 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Houston on May 30, 2007, a hen egg size stone.
Harvey
Made landfall as a Category 4, then stalled and produced the wettest U.S. tropical cyclone on record, peaking at 60.58 inches. Catastrophic Houston flooding. Across Houston & Gulf Coast it destroyed 16,930 homes and damaged 290,063 more.
Beryl
Struck the Houston area on July 8, only two months after the derecho, with a 97 mph gust and power knocked out to 2.2 million customers.
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, and City of Houston, U.S. Census, and Texas Department of Insurance records and contemporaneous reporting. Not a formal risk assessment.
About Houston
Local ground truth for Houston roofs
Houston sits in Harris County in the Houston and Gulf Coast region. Gulf moisture and hurricane-season wind set the roofing risk profile here.
Roofer Near Houston
Looking for a roofer near Houston?
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving Houston 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 Houston
Every service below is available to Houston homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full roofing capability in Houston, 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 the Houston and Gulf Coast region, roofing installation is fulfilled through our credentialed installation partner, with The Roof Shepherd documenting and coordinating the work so the standard stays consistent.
Houston Zone
How service works in Houston
Every Houston 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 Houston region, so The Roof Shepherd can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Houston. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Exterior & Painting
What Houston homeowners should know about exterior work
Exterior Work in the Houston and Gulf Coast region
exterior repairs (siding, painting, epoxy, wood) in the Houston and Gulf Coast region 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
We just got into town after a long-distance move, and after looking at our new house we realized the builder paint was pretty bad. We wanted to get all the walls repainted fast before we moved in, and ended up getting connected with David. We’re super happy with everything — David and his crew were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and communicative the whole time, and the work came out great. David even noticed some other builder issues and had the crew fix them while they were there. Turnaround was lightning fast, and we didn’t have to change our move-in schedule at all.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review. I know how stressful a long-distance move can be, especially when you’re trying to get settled and realize the home still needs work before move-in. I’m grateful you trusted us to help get the painting handled quickly, and I’m glad the crew were able to deliver quality work while keeping communication clear throughout the project. We also appreciate you noticing the extra details we addressed along the way — when we see issues that can reasonably be corrected while we’re already there, we try to do the right thing and help protect the home. Thank you again for trusting us, and we’d be honored to help with anything else you need in the future.
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.
On record
What has actually fallen on Houston
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Houston, 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 | 121 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 18 |
| Largest stone recorded | 2.50 in · January 8, 2016 |
| Busiest year | 2007 · 14 events |
| Most common months | May and June |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 80 mph · May 16, 2024 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Harris County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Houston centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Houston FAQs
Common questions in Houston
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Houston?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd covers Houston and Harris County with documented roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance, plus full roofing through our trusted partner network, from inspection through installation, on one consistent documentation standard.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Houston?
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 Houston prone to hurricane and wind damage?
Yes. NOAA logs 211 verified thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Houston since 1996, with a verified gust of 92 mph on May 16, 2024, and this coast carries hurricane exposure every season. Documenting roof and flashing conditions after wind events protects your position whether or not repairs follow.
What roofing holds up best against Houston wind?
In hurricane country, installation matters as much as material, wind-rated shingles, correct nailing patterns, and sound flashing resist uplift, and sealed starter and ridge courses help. Ask your roofing guidance provider to document these details.
Does The Roof Shepherd offer painting or siding in Houston?
Those services are coordinated through vetted local partners in the Houston and Gulf Coast region 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 Houston?
Use the Get Help form with your Houston address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does Houston get hail?
Yes. Houston’s severe storm season runs roughly March through May, when Gulf moisture and spring instability produce thunderstorms that can drop hail of one inch or larger, occasionally to golf ball size. Hail bruises shingles and shortens roof life even when the damage is hard to see from the ground.
When is hurricane season in Houston?
June 1 through November 30, with peak activity from August through October. Houston has been hit or brushed by major systems including Alicia in 1983, Allison in 2001, Ike in 2008, Harvey in 2017, and Beryl in 2024.
How does Houston heat and sun affect a roof?
Houston’s humid subtropical climate brings long, hot summers with August highs near 95 degrees and strong UV. Prolonged heat and sun age asphalt shingles, dry out sealants, and speed up granule loss, which is why a record of condition over time tells you more than a single look.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Houston?
The Roof Shepherd serves Houston 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 Houston?
Roof replacement cost in Houston 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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Nearby areas we serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these Houston and Gulf Coast communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Houston, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018.
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