Collin County
McKinney, 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 McKinney homeowners.
Updated July 26, 2026
In McKinney, 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 McKinney’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition; permitting and installation stay with the contractor you choose.
McKinney At A Glance
What homeowners in McKinney should know
Hail Alley
McKinney 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. McKinney is the Collin County seat and one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, where rapid homebuilding meets North Texas hail country.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 253 verified hail reports within 10 miles of McKinney since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2018, with 31 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Collin 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.
McKinney Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Weather & Storm History
McKinney’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 4.5 inch hail at Allen on March 24, 2019, 2.75 inch hail at Biggers on May 28, 2024, and 2.5 inch hail at Allen on May 19, 2023. 38 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: March and April. Across Collin County as a whole, NOAA logged 310 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 5.25 inches, plus 108 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 9 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
McKinney sits in Collin 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 McKinney
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 128 hail events within 10 miles of McKinney since 2018, 56 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 4.5 inches on March 24, 2019 at Allen. Local activity peaks in March 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 McKinney (Collin 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 McKinney sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
April 4 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in McKinney on April 4, 2008, a golf ball size stone.
April 3 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in McKinney on April 3, 2014, a hen egg size stone.
April 21 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in McKinney on April 21, 2017, a baseball size stone.
June 15 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in McKinney on June 15, 2023, a hen egg 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.
About McKinney
Local ground truth for McKinney roofs
McKinney sits in Collin County in North Texas, home to roughly 195,308 residents. NOAA storm records log 128 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5″ on March 24, 2019.
Roofer Near McKinney
Looking for a roofer near McKinney?
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving McKinney 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 McKinney
Every service below is available to McKinney homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full roofing capability in McKinney, 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 McKinney
Every McKinney 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 McKinney. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Exterior & Painting
What McKinney 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.
I cannot think of a more fitting name for roofing contractor David Rodrigues than “The Roof Shepherd.” David was involved in every aspect of this process, start to finish, including a thorough inspection upon completion. By definition, a shepherd carefully guides or helps one navigate a complex process. He did exactly that! I walked away not only with a beautiful new roof, but also with the peace of mind and confidence of knowing I had made the right decision—choosing this company and selecting the right roof to withstand the storms in my area, while also making a smart investment in my home. David’s attention to detail was unmatched by any other roofing professional I met. He provided excellent customer service from start to finish, and I truly appreciated his guidance throughout the process. I am grateful for the outstanding experience and would confidently recommend The Roof Shepherd to anyone looking for quality roofing service.
Owner Response
Deborah, thank you for such a thoughtful review. Your description of what it means to be “The Roof Shepherd” captures exactly how I approach this work: personally guiding homeowners through every decision, staying involved from the initial inspection through the final quality-control walkthrough, and making sure the finished roofing system is built for the home, not merely installed and forgotten.
For your roof replacement in Kyle, Texas, we selected a GAF Timberline UHDZ Class 4 roofing system in Pewter Gray for its appearance, hail-resistance classification, long-term protection, and value as an investment in the home. The completed system includes all-metal roofing accessories, properly configured turbine ventilation, and GAF Golden Pledge Limited Warranty coverage.
Once the existing roof was removed, we also discovered and replaced a substantial amount of rotten wood decking. Correcting that deterioration before installing the new system was essential to restoring a sound foundation for the roof. Despite the additional decking work, our team completed the project in one day and followed it with a thorough final inspection.
I sincerely appreciate the trust you placed in me and the opportunity to guide you through the process. Knowing that you finished the project with both a beautiful roof and confidence in your decision is the result I work toward for every homeowner.
—David, The Roof Shepherd
When we needed our roof changed, David of The Roof Shepherd in Austin, Texas was recommended to us. He took care in making our home look great. David is easy going and very friendly. The whole process of getting the roof done was made easy, thanks to him: from giving us time to choose what we really wanted, to coordinating the insurance process and recommending a company for rain gutters — which we are very pleased with. He even saw to it that our porch posts were repaired, sparing us a search. Everything was beautifully done and in a timely manner. Love the look of our new roof!
Owner Response
Claudette, thank you so much for taking the time to write this. It truly means a lot. It was a privilege to help with your roof replacement in Austin, Texas, and I’m glad the process felt easy and well-coordinated. Choosing a new roof is a big decision, so I’m glad you had the time and space to choose what you really wanted. I’m also glad we were able to help with the gutter recommendation and make sure the porch post repairs were addressed instead of leaving you to track that down on your own. Your home looks great, and I’m grateful you trusted me to help guide the project from start to finish.
On record
What has actually fallen on McKinney
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around McKinney, 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 | 232 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 77 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.50 in · March 24, 2019 |
| Busiest year | 2018 · 31 events |
| Most common months | April and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 76 mph · April 10, 2008 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Collin County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the McKinney centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
McKinney FAQs
Common questions in McKinney
Does The Roof Shepherd work in McKinney?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across McKinney and Collin 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 McKinney?
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 McKinney in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 128 hail events within 10 miles of McKinney since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5 inches on March 24, 2019. McKinney 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 McKinney?
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 McKinney?
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 McKinney?
Use the Get Help form with your McKinney address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does McKinney get a lot of hail?
Yes. McKinney 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 McKinney?
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 McKinney?
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 McKinney?
The Roof Shepherd serves McKinney 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 McKinney?
Roof replacement cost in McKinney 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 McKinney, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018.
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