Dallas County
Irving, 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 Irving homeowners.
Updated July 26, 2026
In Irving, 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 Irving’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition; permitting and installation stay with the contractor you choose.
Irving At A Glance
What homeowners in Irving should know
Hail Alley
Irving 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. Irving is a major Dallas County city west of Dallas, home to Las Colinas and a dense housing stock exposed to recurring North Texas hail.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 234 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Irving since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 1996, with 28 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Dallas 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.
Irving Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Weather & Storm History
Irving’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 1.75 inch hail at Shady Grove on June 6, 2018, 1.5 inch hail at Liggett on March 25, 2025, and 1.5 inch hail at Sowers on April 19, 2020. 69 thunderstorm wind events and 9 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and April. Across Dallas County as a whole, NOAA logged 196 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4 inches, plus 140 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 12 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
Irving sits in Dallas 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 Irving
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 85 hail events within 10 miles of Irving since 2018, 19 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 1.75 inches on June 6, 2018 at Shady Grove. 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 Irving (Dallas 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 Irving sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
September 25 quarter size hail
NOAA verifies 1 inch hail in Irving on September 25, 1999, a quarter size stone.
April 15 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Irving on April 15, 2000, a golf ball size stone.
May 24 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4.25 inch hail in Irving on May 24, 2011, a softball size stone.
November 10 quarter size hail
NOAA verifies 1 inch hail in Irving on November 10, 2021, a quarter 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 4 hail reports within 10 miles of Irving. The largest measured 1.25 inches on April 25, 2026, about 9.5 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 1 time in the same period, most recently 64 mph on May 19, 2026. 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 Irving
Local ground truth for Irving roofs
Irving sits in Dallas County in North Texas, home to roughly 256,684 residents. NOAA storm records log 85 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 Irving
Looking for a roofer near Irving?
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving Irving 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 Irving
Every service below is available to Irving homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full roofing capability in Irving, 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.
Dallas Zone
How service works in Irving
Every Irving 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 Irving. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Exterior & Painting
What Irving 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
David provided a great experience from beginning to end. He and his team were professional, communicative, and did excellent work on our roof. They made the whole process easy and stress-free, kept everything clean, and completed the job on time. Very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing roofing services.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for the kind review. I truly appreciate you trusting me and my team with your roof. I’m glad we were able to make the process feel easy, keep communication clear, protect the property, and complete the work on schedule. Clean workmanship and a smooth experience matter a lot to us, so it means a great deal to hear that reflected in your review. Thank you again for the recommendation and for allowing The Roof Shepherd to help with your home.
These guys are actually top notch. They did a couple of roofs in our neighborhood after a bad storm. They have excellent communication, gave amazing options, and even helped us work with the insurance company to get more than they were originally going to give us. Really great partners — you will be in great hands with them!
Owner Response
Thank you so much for this review. I really appreciate you trusting us after the storm and allowing us to help with your roof. We take communication, documentation, and giving homeowners clear options seriously, especially when storm damage and insurance are involved. I’m glad we were able to help you understand the process and make things easier from start to finish. It means a lot to be trusted by you and others in the neighborhood. Thank you again for the recommendation.
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.
On record
What has actually fallen on Irving
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Irving, 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 | 193 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 49 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.25 in · May 24, 2011 |
| Busiest year | 2011 · 27 events |
| Most common months | May and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 78 mph · May 8, 2014 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Dallas County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Irving centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Irving FAQs
Common questions in Irving
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Irving?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Irving and Dallas 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 Irving?
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 Irving in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 85 hail events within 10 miles of Irving since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.25 inches on May 24, 2011. Irving 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 Irving?
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 Irving?
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 Irving?
Use the Get Help form with your Irving address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does Irving get a lot of hail?
Yes. Irving 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 Irving?
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 Irving?
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 Irving?
The Roof Shepherd serves Irving 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 Irving?
Roof replacement cost in Irving 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 Irving, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018.
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