Bastrop County
McDade, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs for Bastrop County homeowners, from The Roof Shepherd, based in Round Rock.
Updated July 26, 2026
In McDade, 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 McDade’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition; permitting and installation stay with the contractor you choose.
McDade At A Glance
What homeowners in McDade should know
Roofing Insight
McDade’s small size and limited local contractor presence make documentation especially valuable, few homeowners in rural Bastrop County have baseline condition records of their properties.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 40 verified hail reports within 10 miles of McDade since 1996, squarely on the I-35 hail corridor. The busiest single year in that record was 2014, with 6 reports inside the ring.
Exterior & Painting Note
McDade’s rural homes frequently feature wood-frame and metal construction, UV exposure on open unshaded terrain accelerates both paint degradation and metal roof coating failure.
Common Roofing Issues
Common concerns in McDade mirror the broader Central Texas market: UV-driven granule loss, soft-metal hail impacts on vents and gutters, pipe boot failures, and ventilation issues in aging attic systems. The specific soil and humidity conditions in Bastrop County add local nuance to each.
McDade Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Weather & Storm History
McDade’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 1 inch hail at Butler on February 10, 2024, 1 inch hail at Sayersville on April 6, 2019, and 1 inch hail at Sayersville on May 24, 2020. 3 thunderstorm wind events and 2 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and May. Across Bastrop County as a whole, NOAA logged 51 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 5.5 inches, plus 26 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 6 tornado reports.
After major hail events, 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.
Worth Knowing
McDade is one of Central Texas’s smallest incorporated communities, the town’s history includes the McDade Riot of 1883, one of the bloodiest feuds in Bastrop County history.
Local Note
McDade’s US-290 location between Austin and Giddings places it directly in the growth corridor connecting the Austin metro to the Bryan-College Station market, new residents are arriving faster than local infrastructure can adapt.
Hail data sourced from NOAA SPC filtered reports, 1″ or larger within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
Bastrop County Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in McDade
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 15 hail events within 10 miles of McDade since 2018, 4 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 1 inch on February 10, 2024 at Butler. Local activity peaks in April and May.
Largest Recorded
Bastrop County’s tornado record runs from an F3 that struck Smithville in 1953 to the March 2022 EF-2 that hit Elgin during the I-35 outbreak, alongside the May 2020 tornadoes that damaged homes and barns near Smithville and Paige (NWS Austin/San Antonio).
Neighborhood Exposure
The Lost Pines area of Bastrop County is in the transitional zone between the primary Central Texas storm corridor and the Brazos Valley track. The open pine forest terrain can accelerate wind speeds during storm events.
Hail data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) filtered reports. Reports reflect spotter-confirmed events within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
Verified tornado, wind, and hail history for Bastrop County and the Colorado River corridor east of Austin, the area McDade sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 20 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail at Butler on May 20, 2011, a golf ball size stone.
May 23 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail at Butler on May 23, 2017, a golf ball size stone.
May 24 quarter size hail
NOAA verifies 1 inch hail at Sayersville on May 24, 2020, a quarter size stone.
May 5 half dollar size hail
NOAA verifies 1.25 inch hail at Paige on May 5, 2025, a half dollar size stone.
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, U.S. Census, and Texas Department of Insurance records and contemporaneous reporting. Not a formal risk assessment.
About McDade
Local ground truth for McDade roofs
McDade sits in Bastrop County in Central Texas. NOAA storm records log 15 hail events within ten miles since 2018.
Roofer Near McDade
Looking for a roofer near McDade?
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving McDade 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 McDade
Every service below is available to McDade homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Austin Zone
How service works in Mcdade
Every Mcdade 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 Austin metro, so The Roof Shepherd can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Mcdade. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Exterior & Painting
What McDade homeowners should know about exterior work
Local Paint & Exterior Note
McDade is a rural community with no significant HOA footprint. Bastrop County permit requirements govern any structural roofing work on residential properties.
Sequence Matters
McDade’s rural residential character means many properties have older roofing systems, wood-frame construction, and minimal exterior maintenance history. A baseline condition record is particularly valuable before any storm season in Bastrop County. 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.
Google Reviews
Verified work near McDade
These are verified Google reviews from homeowners we’ve served across Central Texas.
David was an absolute pleasure to work with. He showed up right on time for the quote on our repairs and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Great communicator, clear explanations, and genuinely easy to deal with from start to finish. If you’re looking for someone reliable who actually cares about doing things right, David is your guy. Highly recommend.
Owner Response
Thank you for the thoughtful review. It was a pleasure meeting with you in Georgetown, Texas, and helping you review the roof repair options for your home. I really appreciate you mentioning the communication, timing, and clear explanations. Even when a homeowner decides to go a different direction, my goal is still the same: show up on time, explain the roof concerns clearly, provide a straightforward repair quote, and help you make a confident decision. Thank you again for the kind words and recommendation.
The Roof Shepherd did an amazing job — the company and, more importantly, the crew were fast and reliable. They had our roof and vents done in a timely manner after the recent storms. We upgraded after all the hail and high winds we’ve had over the last few years, and to our surprise it brought a discount on our insurance as well. The house looks great. It was the easiest choice on home maintenance we have ever made. Hands down, I would choose them again and would recommend them to anyone.
Owner Response
Valerie, thank you so much for the kind review and for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof and ventilation work. I’m glad we were able to help after the recent storms and get everything handled in a timely way. Upgrading to an impact-rated roofing system can make a real difference, especially after years of hail and high winds, and it’s great to hear the insurance discount was a helpful surprise as well. I also appreciate you recognizing the crew — fast, reliable, and respectful work matters, and I’m grateful they represented the company well on your home. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve your family.
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.
On record
What has actually fallen on McDade
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around McDade, 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 7 |
| Largest stone recorded | 1.75 in · March 16, 2000 |
| Busiest year | 2014 · 6 events |
| Most common months | May and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 65 mph · April 30, 2016 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Bastrop County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the McDade centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
McDade FAQs
Common questions in McDade
Does The Roof Shepherd serve McDade?
McDade is part of The Roof Shepherd’s Central Texas service territory. Roofing guidance, storm damage documentation, gutters, painting, and repairs are available. Contact us with your address for scheduling.
Is McDade in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 15 hail events within 10 miles of McDade since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 1.75 inches on March 16, 2000. McDade sits in the I-35 corridor, one of the most hail-active zones in the United States. Documenting visible roof and gutter conditions after any significant storm is good practice.
What roofing materials hold up best in McDade?
Architectural asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in Bastrop County. Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth discussing given Central Texas hail exposure, particularly for homes carrying higher deductibles or approaching the 15-year age mark.
Does The Roof Shepherd handle both roofing and painting in McDade?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roofing guidance and documents exterior and painting scope in McDade. Roofing and painting work is fulfilled through credentialed partners so the documentation standard stays consistent.
How do I get started in McDade?
Use the Get Help form with your McDade address and a short description of your concern, or call. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in McDade?
The Roof Shepherd serves McDade 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 McDade?
Roof replacement cost in McDade 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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