Collin County
Murphy, 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 Murphy homeowners.
Updated August 5, 2026
Murphy At A Glance
What homeowners in Murphy should know
In Murphy, 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 Murphy’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
Murphy 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. Murphy is a fast-growing Collin County city northeast of Dallas, with newer suburban rooftops in North Texas hail country.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 299 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Murphy since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2016, 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.
Murphy Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Murphy’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.25 inch hail in Garland on September 24, 2023, 2.25 inch hail in Parker on March 25, 2025, and 2 inch hail in Wylie on April 6, 2018. 48 thunderstorm wind events and 5 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May 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
Murphy sits in Collin 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 Murphy
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 112 hail events within 10 miles of Murphy since 2018, 41 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 2.25 inches on September 24, 2023. 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 Murphy (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.
How these figures are corroborated
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region Murphy sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
May 2 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Garland on May 2, 1998, a hen egg size stone.
April 14 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Sachse on April 14, 2011, a hen egg size stone.
April 21 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Fairview on April 21, 2017, a tennis ball size stone.
March 25 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2.25 inch hail in Parker on March 25, 2025, a hen egg size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since August 2024, NOAA has logged 37 hail reports within 10 miles of Murphy, 19 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2.25 inches on March 25, 2025, about 3.0 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 4 times in the same period, most recently 60 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 Murphy
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Murphy, 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 | 279 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 71 |
| Largest stone recorded | 5.25 in · April 11, 2016 |
| Busiest year | 2016 · 31 events |
| Most common months | April and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 83 mph · May 28, 2024 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Collin County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Murphy 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 Murphy homes
What roofs face in this market
Murphy sits in Collin County. The NOAA Storm Events archive logs 279 hail events within ten miles of Murphy since 2000, 71 of them at a size generally associated with roof damage. The largest stone on record measured 5.25 inches. 2016 was the busiest year, with 31 recorded events. Activity concentrates in April and March. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 83 mph on May 28, 2024.
The largest hail recorded near Murphy, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 14, 2011 | 2.0″ |
| April 21, 2017 | 2.5″ |
| March 25, 2025 | 2.25″ |
| May 2, 1998 | 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.
Permits are a Murphy 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 Collin 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 Murphy official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Murphy 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 Murphy
Local ground truth for Murphy properties
Murphy sits in Collin County in North Texas. NOAA storm records log 112 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5.25″ on April 11, 2016.
Roofer Near Murphy
Everything we cover in Murphy
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving Murphy 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 Murphy
Every service below is available to Murphy homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full property capability in Murphy, 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 Murphy
Who runs the inspection
Every Murphy 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 Murphy. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Google Reviews
What Texas homeowners say
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.
Excellent work. I appreciate David and the crew making repairs needed on the roof and also taking the time to explain and walk me through everything.
Owner Response
J. S., thank you for taking the time to share this. I appreciate you trusting the crew and me with the tile roof repair in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. I’m glad we were able to make the needed roof repairs and walk you through what we found. Clear explanations and communication are a big part of how I try to handle every repair, especially on tile roofs where the details matter. Thank you again 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.
Field Videos
From the field across the DFW metro.
Real inspections, real conditions, real documentation, relevant to Murphy, TX and the surrounding DFW metro.
Central Texas Hail Roof Evidence
After roughly 2.5 inch hail in Central Texas, the combined evidence to look for: granules in gutters, dents in soft metals, and impact marks on shingles.
Watch on YouTubeCentral Texas storms and your roof
Filmed near Stonebriar in Central Texas, how local weather affects roofs and why an inspection helps avoid surprises.
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What Murphy, TX homeowners should know about exterior work
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Murphy is an affluent Collin County suburb built largely in the 1990s and 2000s with brick homes on well-kept lots. Exterior attention centers on painted trim, soffits, and caulk joints under the strong North Texas sun.
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 Murphy, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Murphy FAQs
Common questions in Murphy
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Murphy?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Murphy 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 Murphy?
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 Murphy in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 112 hail events within 10 miles of Murphy since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5.25 inches on April 11, 2016. Murphy 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 Murphy?
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 Murphy?
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 Murphy?
Use the Get Help form with your Murphy address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does Murphy get a lot of hail?
Yes. Murphy 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 Murphy?
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 Murphy?
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 Murphy?
The Roof Shepherd serves Murphy 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 Murphy?
Roof replacement cost in Murphy 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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