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 September 15, 2026
Houston At A Glance
What homeowners in Houston should know
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 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.
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 have an HOA with rules 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
Hail and wind on record here
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.
What the storm record means locally
Storm facts corroborated across NOAA/NWS records, the City of Houston, and contemporaneous local news reporting.
On record
What has actually fallen on Houston
Reading the public storm record
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 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 352 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | none of 1 in or larger on file |
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.
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 Houston, 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 Houston, from the National Weather Service archive. 45 reports from 2006 to 2025, 15 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 2007. 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 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in · August 18 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 28 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 2.00 in · June 23 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 1.00 in · June 15 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1.75 in · May 9 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · January 20 |
| 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2.50 in · January 8 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 19 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 27 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 20 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 28 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 17 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in · June 18 |
| 2007 | 8 | 6 | 2.00 in · May 30 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Houston 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.
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.
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.
What the storm record means locally
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.
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.
Verified Storm Record
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.
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.
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.
May 30 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Houston on May 30, 2007, a hen egg size stone.
April 11 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Houston on April 11, 1997, a golf ball size stone.
May 16 92 mph gust
NOAA verifies a 92 mph thunderstorm gust at Englewood on May 16, 2024.
Where these figures come from
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.
Live NOAA record Since August 2024, NOAA has logged 1 hail report within 10 miles of Houston. The largest measured 1.25 inches on August 18, 2025, about 6.7 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 3 times in the same period, most recently 59 mph on October 24, 2025. 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 Houston
Local ground truth for Houston properties
Houston sits in Harris County in the Houston and Gulf Coast region. Gulf moisture and hurricane-season wind set the roofing risk profile here.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Houston are likely to be
When the houses went up
Houston has 1,023,112 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1981. 72 percent were built before 2000 and 62 percent before 1990; 15 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 | 14,141 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 143,138 | 14% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 133,069 | 13% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 94,809 | 9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 144,018 | 14% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 194,148 | 19% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 123,795 | 12% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 95,740 | 9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 38,077 | 4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42,177 | 4% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Houston 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 Houston
Everything we cover in Houston
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor 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 property 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. You get a written account of what is visible before you talk to any contractor or decide on a 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 Houston and Gulf Coast region, The Roof Shepherd manages the roofing work and subcontractor crews do the installation under our direction, so the standard stays the same.
Houston Zone
How service works in Houston
Who runs the inspection
Every Houston 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 the Houston region do the installation under our direction, so we can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Houston. 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 Houston homes
What roofs face in this market
Houston sits in Harris County. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 121 hail reports within ten miles of Houston from 2000 to 2026, 18 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 2.5 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2007 was the busiest year in that record, with 14 reports. Activity concentrates in May and June. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 80 mph on May 16, 2024.
The largest hail recorded near Houston, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2023 | 2.0″ |
| January 8, 2016 | 2.5″ |
| May 30, 2007 | 2.0″ |
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.
Check which side of the line Houston falls on. Harris County is split for windstorm purposes: the portion east of Highway 146 sits inside Texas Windstorm Insurance Association territory, where roofing work generally requires a Texas Department of Insurance WPI-8 certificate issued after inspection. West of it, the requirement does not apply. Confirm the address before scoping the work, because it changes the inspection sequence.
Permits are a Houston 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 Harris 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: NWS forecast for Houston 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.
Exterior & Painting
What Houston homeowners should know about exterior work
Managed by The Roof Shepherd
For exterior repairs (siding, painting, epoxy, wood) in the Houston and Gulf Coast region, The Roof Shepherd schedules local subcontractor crews as they have openings. 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.
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Homeowner Reviews
David did an amazing job working with us to get our roof repaired during the sale of our home. He was very responsive to communication, knowledgeable, kept to his schedules, and was very easy to work with. If we were keeping the home, I definitely would have hired him for a full roof replacement when the time came. Would definitely recommend using his services.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for the kind review. I really appreciate the opportunity to help with the roof repair during the sale of your home. I know timing, communication, and documentation matter in that situation, so I’m glad I was able to help make the process easier. Your recommendation means a lot, and I wish you all the best with your next chapter.
It has been a year since my roof was replaced by the Roof Shepherd crew, and so far no complaints, no leaks, and my roof looks amazing! Working with David since our first text message was so easy communicating my needs and expectations — I could not be happier.
Owner Response
Ofranel, thank you for sharing this. It means a lot hearing that a year later the roof still looks great, there are no leaks, and everything is holding up the way it should. I also appreciate you mentioning the communication and process. My goal is always to make the project clear, easy, and handled with care from start to finish. Thank you again for trusting me and The Roof Shepherd with your home.
Great experience with David and his roofing company. They found the source of the leak, and got it fixed within a couple of hours. Professional, honest, and easy to work with. I'd definitely recommend them.
Owner Response
Tufan, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I’m glad we were able to quickly identify the source of the roof leak and complete the repair within a couple of hours.
Roof leaks can be deceptive, so finding the actual entry point and correcting the underlying issue is always the priority rather than simply treating the visible symptom. I appreciate you trusting us with your roof repair in Round Rock, Texas, and especially appreciate your comments about our professionalism, honesty and communication.
Thank you again for the recommendation and for giving The Roof Shepherd the opportunity to help protect your home.
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 managed by The Roof Shepherd, 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?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd manages painting and siding work in the Houston and Gulf Coast region with local subcontractor crews, scheduled as availability is confirmed. We document exterior condition during the roof visit so the 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 come straight to us and a person reads every one.
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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Cities within our daily route
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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