Tarrant County
Hurst, 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 Hurst homeowners.
Updated August 5, 2026
Hurst At A Glance
What homeowners in Hurst should know
In Hurst, 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 Hurst’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition and explains your options. If you decide to move forward, permitting and installation are handled through The Roof Shepherd and its vetted partner network.
Hail Alley
Hurst sits in North Texas, which records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year, the state logged 878 major hail events in 2024. Documentation after a storm protects your position before any contractor conversation. Hurst 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 414 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Hurst since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2024, with 66 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.
Hurst Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Hurst’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.75 inch hail in Bedford on May 27, 2024, 2.75 inch hail in Euless on May 27, 2024, and 2.75 inch hail in Hurst on May 27, 2024. 88 thunderstorm wind events and 8 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
Hurst sits in Tarrant County, within North Texas. Roofing guidance and storm documentation are available region-wide; installation is coordinated through our credentialed partner.
What the storm record means locally
Storm facts corroborated across NOAA/NWS records and contemporaneous local news reporting.
Hail History
Documented storm exposure in Hurst
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 179 hail events within 10 miles of Hurst since 2018, 76 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 2.75 inches on May 27, 2024. Local activity peaks in May and April.
What To Document
Bruised shingles, granule loss, and soft-metal damage to gutters, vents, and flashing, often invisible from the ground.
What the storm record means locally
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.
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Hurst (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.
How these figures are corroborated
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region Hurst sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
March 15 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in North Richland Hills on March 15, 1998, a golf ball size stone.
October 12 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Possum Kingdom Lake on October 12, 2001, a baseball size stone.
June 13 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Liggett on June 13, 2012, a baseball size stone.
April 28 teacup size hail
NOAA verifies 3 inch hail in Keller Alta Vista Ar on April 28, 2021, a teacup size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since August 2024, NOAA has logged 25 hail reports within 10 miles of Hurst, 7 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2 inches on June 1, 2025, about 9.7 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 4 times in the same period, most recently 68 mph on June 8, 2025. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering August 15, 2024 to August 14, 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.
On record
What has actually fallen on Hurst
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Hurst, 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 | 367 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 90 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.25 in · May 24, 2011 |
| Busiest year | 2024 · 66 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 91 mph · March 4, 2025 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Tarrant County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Hurst centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Local Conditions
What is different about working on Hurst homes
What roofs face in this market
Hurst sits in Tarrant County, population 40,413. The NOAA Storm Events archive logs 367 hail events within ten miles of Hurst since 2000, 90 of them at a size generally associated with roof damage. The largest stone on record measured 4.25 inches. 2024 was the busiest year, with 66 recorded events. Activity concentrates in April and May. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 91 mph on March 4, 2025.
The largest hail recorded near Hurst, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2021 | 3.0″ |
| June 13, 2012 | 2.75″ |
| March 15, 1998 | 1.75″ |
| October 12, 2001 | 2.75″ |
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 Hurst 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 Tarrant 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 Hurst official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Hurst 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.
About Hurst
Local ground truth for Hurst properties
Hurst sits in Tarrant County in North Texas, home to roughly 40,413 residents. NOAA storm records log 179 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 Hurst
Everything we cover in Hurst
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving Hurst 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 Hurst
Every service below is available to Hurst homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full property capability in Hurst, 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 Hurst
Who runs the inspection
Every Hurst 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 vetted, credential-checked partner network active across the DFW metroplex, so The Roof Shepherd can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Hurst. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Google Reviews
What Texas homeowners say
I am a realtor and my clients needed a roof inspection and estimate quickly. The next day, David came, inspected, and provided an estimate for a replacement, after explaining to the owners the issues and the pros and cons of different roofing materials. David was then able to get the roof replaced in less than a week! We are so thankful for David and his team — they were an absolute pleasure to work with!
Owner Response
Thank you for the kind review. I really appreciate the opportunity to help you and your clients with the roof inspection, replacement estimate, and roof installation in Austin, Texas. Timing matters in real estate, so I’m glad we were able to inspect the roof quickly, explain the issues clearly, walk through the pros and cons of different roofing materials, and help get the roof replacement completed without unnecessary delays. It was a pleasure working with you and your clients. Thank you again for trusting The Roof Shepherd.
Even though I ended up not replacing my roof, I wanted to leave a review for David, The Roof Shepherd, because his professionalism was outstanding. He provided me with incredible, detailed information, answered all of my questions, and was completely transparent. No high-pressure sales tactics at all. If you want a knowledgeable and honest roofer, I highly recommend giving him a call!"
Owner Response
Mike, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I appreciate the opportunity to inspect your roof in Austin, Texas, explain its current condition, and provide clear information about the roof replacement that will be needed.
Although you are not ready to move forward with the replacement yet, I respect that the timing must be right for you. My responsibility is to document what matters, answer your questions honestly, and help you understand your options without using high-pressure sales tactics.
Thank you for recognizing the professionalism, transparency, and detailed approach I bring to every roof inspection. Austin homeowners considering a roof replacement deserve accurate information and enough time to make a confident, informed decision.
I sincerely appreciate your trust and recommendation of The Roof Shepherd.
David is one of a kind, he came out here to give me a quote and saved me so much headache and money. He has a teachers heart and is such a pleasant person to speak with. I appreciate his honesty.
Owner Response
Jameela, thank you so much for the thoughtful review. I’m grateful you trusted me to come out in Round Rock, Texas, look things over, and help you make an informed decision. Honesty, homeowner education, and saving people from unnecessary stress are a big part of what The Roof Shepherd is built on. I’m glad I could help save you some headache and money.
Field Videos
From the field across the DFW metro.
Real inspections, real conditions, real documentation, relevant to Hurst, TX and the surrounding DFW metro.
DFW Hail Just Hit Your Roof
Hail damage across the DFW metro, including Central Texas, is often not obvious right away; what to look for and why early documentation matters.
Watch on YouTubeReal Hailstorm Damage in Central Texas
Documented hail damage across multiple DFW homes, including shattered solar panels, after roughly 2.5 inch hail.
Watch on YouTubeExterior & Painting
What Hurst, TX homeowners should know about exterior work
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Hurst is one of the Tarrant County mid-cities between Dallas and Fort Worth, built largely with mid-century brick homes. On this older stock, exterior paint on wood trim, soffits, and fascia is the recurring maintenance, with sun-facing sides aging first.
Sequence Matters
Exterior painting and repair work should follow, not precede, roofing documentation. 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.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Cities within our daily route
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Hurst, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Hurst FAQs
Common questions in Hurst
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Hurst?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Hurst 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 Hurst?
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 Hurst in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 179 hail events within 10 miles of Hurst since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.25 inches on May 24, 2011. Hurst 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 Hurst?
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 Hurst?
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 Hurst?
Use the Get Help form with your Hurst address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does Hurst get a lot of hail?
Yes. Hurst 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 Hurst?
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 Hurst?
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 Hurst?
The Roof Shepherd serves Hurst 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 Hurst?
Roof replacement cost in Hurst 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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