Collin County
Plano, 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 Plano homeowners.
Updated September 15, 2026
Plano At A Glance
What homeowners in Plano should know
In Plano, 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 Plano’s building department before work begins. The Roof Shepherd documents your roof’s condition and explains your options. If you decide to move forward, The Roof Shepherd manages the whole project, from the contract and materials to the crew, the final walkthrough, and your written workmanship warranty.
Hail Alley
Plano 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. Plano is a major Collin County city north of Dallas, home to corporate campuses and a large suburban housing stock in North Texas hail country.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 375 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Plano since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2011, with 34 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Collin County neighborhoods have an HOA with rules 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 leaves bruised shingles, lost granules and dented vents and flashing. A documented inspection records those before the next storm makes them worse.
Plano Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Plano’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3 inch hail in Plano on April 20, 2023, 2.25 inch hail at Allen on March 24, 2019, and 2 inch hail in Plano on April 6, 2018. 58 thunderstorm wind events and 1 tornado report sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: May and March. 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
Plano sits in Collin County, within North Texas. Roofing guidance and storm documentation are available region-wide, and The Roof Shepherd manages installation with subcontractor crews under our direction.
What the storm record means locally
Storm facts were checked against NOAA and National Weather Service records and local news from the time.
On record
What has actually fallen on Plano
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Plano, 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 | 355 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 104 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.50 in · March 24, 2019 |
| Busiest year | 2011 · 34 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 83 mph · May 28, 2024 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 221 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 3 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 2.00 in on June 2, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Collin County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Plano centroid. Counts are reported events, so they undercount: a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record.
Checked September 7, 2026 against two feeds that do not share the archive's bias: radar hail signatures from the NEXRAD hail detection algorithm (NOAA NCEI Severe Weather Data Inventory, same 10 mile radius, 2000-2026), counted as days with a signature of one inch or larger, and the Storm Prediction Center's preliminary reports for the last 12 months, which are unreviewed and never a competing total. A radar day and a reported event are different units and are not expected to match: the archive needs a witness and undercounts, radar needs none and can flag hail that melted before it landed. What fell on one roof is settled by a documented inspection, not by any of these counts.
Year by year
Hail in Plano, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons, one row each
One row per year, newest first. Each row counts the hail reports of one inch or larger within ten miles of Plano, from the National Weather Service archive. 244 reports from 2006 to 2025, 99 of them at or above the 1.75-inch severe threshold. Counting only stones of one inch or larger, the busiest year in this table was 2023. If you owned your roof through any of these dates, the row is the reason to know what it took.
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | 4 | 2.25 in · March 25 |
| 2024 | 22 | 3 | 2.00 in · September 25 |
| 2023 | 33 | 19 | 3.50 in · June 11 |
| 2022 | 15 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 16 |
| 2021 | 7 | 2 | 2.00 in · April 23 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · August 16 |
| 2019 | 25 | 16 | 4.50 in · March 24 |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 | 2.00 in · April 6 |
| 2017 | 25 | 15 | 2.50 in · April 21 |
| 2016 | 28 | 14 | 2.50 in · April 11 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2.00 in · April 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2012 | 20 | 9 | 3.25 in · June 13 |
| 2011 | 20 | 3 | 1.75 in · April 19 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 | 1.75 in · February 16 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in · April 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Plano centroid. Reports are observer-driven, so a stone that fell where nobody reported it is not in the record, and small towns are undercounted relative to cities. Full calendar years only; the current year is not shown until it is complete.
Hail History
Documented storm exposure in Plano
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 162 hail events within 10 miles of Plano since 2018, 54 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 3 inches on April 20, 2023. Since 2018, hail here peaks in May and March.
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 Plano differ in lot elevation, tree cover and roof age. A record of your block beats an estimate for the whole area. After any significant storm, a documented record of visible conditions protects your position.
Verified Storm Record
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region Plano sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
April 20 teacup size hail
NOAA verifies 3 inch hail in Plano on April 20, 2023, a teacup size stone.
April 6 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Plano on April 6, 2018, a hen egg size stone.
June 13 teacup size hail
NOAA verifies 3.25 inch hail at Parker on June 13, 2012, a teacup size stone.
April 3 half dollar size hail
NOAA verifies 1.25 inch hail in Plano on April 3, 2007, a half dollar size stone.
Where these figures come from
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 August 2024, NOAA has logged 36 hail reports within 10 miles of Plano, 8 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2.25 inches on March 25, 2025, about 8.0 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 5 times in the same period, most recently 60 mph on June 8, 2025. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering August 13, 2024 to September 11, 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 Plano
Local ground truth for Plano properties
Plano sits in Collin County in North Texas, home to roughly 293,286 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 162 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.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Plano are likely to be
When the houses went up
Plano has 116,440 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1993. 71 percent were built before 2000 and 41 percent before 1990; 13 percent have been built since 2010. Half or more of the homes here predate 2000. An original asphalt-shingle roof from that era is at or past the 20-to-30-year service life typically cited for asphalt shingles, and many will already be on a second roof, which is worth confirming from a permit or a receipt rather than assuming.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later | 1,488 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13,249 | 11% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 19,440 | 17% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 34,187 | 29% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 26,066 | 22% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 16,561 | 14% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 3,831 | 3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 916 | 1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 351 | 0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 351 | 0% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Plano city. ACS figures are estimates with published margins of error; shares are rounded to whole percents. Year built is the structure, not the roof: it says when the first roof went on, not whether it is still there.
Roofer Near Plano
Everything we cover in Plano
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Plano 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 Plano
Every service below is available to Plano homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full property capability in Plano, documented first
Documentation You Own
Every visit produces a dated photo and video record of your roof, flashing, decking lines and gutters. You get a written account of what is visible before you talk to any contractor or decide on a claim.
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, The Roof Shepherd manages the roofing work and subcontractor crews do the installation under our direction, so the standard stays the same.
Dallas Zone
How service works in Plano
Who runs the inspection
Every Plano project starts the same way. David Rodrigues, based in Round Rock, Texas, explains what he sees and writes it down first. When a homeowner chooses to move forward, The Roof Shepherd manages the roofing work and subcontractor crews working across the DFW metroplex do the installation under our direction, so we can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Plano. How every job is managed, and who does the hands-on work, is explained on our project delivery page.
Local Conditions
What is different about working on Plano homes
What roofs face in this market
Plano sits in Collin County, population 293,286. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 355 hail reports within ten miles of Plano from 2000 to 2026, 104 of them at or above the 1.75 inch severe threshold, the size generally associated with roof damage. The largest stone in that record measured 4.5 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2011 was the busiest year in that record, with 34 reports. Activity concentrates in April and May. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 83 mph on May 28, 2024.
The largest hail recorded near Plano, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| June 11, 2023 | 3.5″ |
| March 24, 2019 | 4.5″ |
| June 13, 2012 | 3.25″ |
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 Plano 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 Plano official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Plano 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.
Plano Home Guide
What Plano homeowners should know about exterior work
City rules, utility rules and local records that change how siding, paint, fences, solar and outside work get done here. Checked against the sources on each card; the source’s current version governs if it changes.
Roof permits, codes and contractor registration
Plano’s permit list names replacing a roof as work that needs a permit. An older city re-roof form says work not exceeding 25% of the roof does not, but that form was last revised in 2016 and cites the 2015 code, and Plano adopted the 2024 International Residential Code with Ordinance 2025-6-15, effective August 1, 2025, which carries no such exemption. Ask Plano Building Inspections before skipping a permit. The city’s roof final certification form calls for an attic check: vent piping, rafters in position, and water heater and furnace exhaust vents reinstalled properly. That ordinance also lists painting and similar finish work as exempt from permits. A new or replacement fence needs a permit, but repairs to no more than 25% of the fence area in a 12-month period do not, with an 8 foot maximum height and a 40 inch limit in the required front yard. General contractors, including roof and fence companies, register with the city every year.
Sources: City of Plano, Council agenda item, Ordinance 2025-6-15 (council meeting 2025-06-09; effective 2025-08-01); City of Plano, Ordinance 2025-6-15 (2024 IRC with local amendments) (ordinance 2025-6-15; read 2026-09-11); City of Plano, Residential Fence Permit requirements (Form FM624RY022) (form REV. 08/25/25; read 2026-09-11); City of Plano, Contractor Registration requirements (Form FM624MP058) (form REV. 01/16/20; read 2026-09-11); City of Plano, Re-Roof Residential Permit requirements (Form FM624RY003) (form REV. 09/16/16; read 2026-09-11); City of Plano, Certification of Final Roof Installation (Form FM624RY003a) (form REV. 11/07/19; read 2026-09-11); City of Plano, When is a permit required (Form FM624MP010) (form REV. 09/28/16; read 2026-09-12).
Haggard Park and Downtown heritage districts
Plano’s locally designated historic districts include Haggard Park and Downtown. All exterior building improvements in a Heritage District or on a Heritage Landmark are subject to Certificate of Appropriateness review. The Heritage Preservation Officer can approve repair or replacement of non-historic roofs, and of gutters and soffits to match existing, when the city’s criteria are met, and can approve solar on the rear or side of a building when it is not visible from public rights-of-way.
Sources: City of Plano, Designated Historic Sites and Districts (page as read 2026-09-11); City of Plano, Heritage Preservation Officer Delegation of Duties (updated 06-23-2020; read 2026-09-11).
Solar on Oncor’s lines
Oncor Electric Delivery runs the power lines across most of the Dallas and Fort Worth area. If Oncor delivers your power, it provides a Permission To Operate letter once a home solar system’s interconnection agreement is signed by all parties. Its 2025 residential requirements call for a visible, lockable, labeled AC disconnect between the Oncor meter and the solar system. They also say replacing solar equipment with a different manufacturer or model voids the interconnection agreement, and a new project is required. That matters when panels come off for a roof job.
Sources: Oncor, Thinking about solar (residential and small commercial) (page as read 2026-09-11); Oncor, New Residential Requirements 2025 (PDF) (revised 2025-05-01; read 2026-09-11); Oncor, service area map (read 2026-09-12).
Hard water, clay soil and heat
Plano buys treated surface water from the North Texas Municipal Water District, and the city’s 2023 water quality report lists total hardness from the district’s Wylie plant as high as 312 ppm, with a range of 82 to 312 ppm. Check the city’s current report for this year’s numbers. Hard water can leave mineral spots as it dries, which is worth knowing when you rinse windows and siding after pressure washing. Houston Black clay, a Blackland Prairie soil, has high shrink-swell potential and cracks 1/2 to 4 inches wide in dry periods, and the Blackland Prairie runs from north of Dallas south to San Antonio. Plano’s watering guidelines allow foundations to be watered for up to two hours any day with a hand-held or soaker hose. For Dallas/Fort Worth, the National Weather Service lists 1991 to 2020 normals of 37.01 inches of rain and 20.2 days a year at 100°F or hotter.
Sources: City of Plano, 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF) (2023 data; report posted 2024-06-01); USDA NRCS, Official Soil Series Description, Houston Black (revised 08/2017; read 2026-09-11); Texas Water Development Board, Texas State Soil: Houston Black (PDF) (no date printed; read 2026-09-11); City of Plano, Watering guidelines (released 2026-04-02); National Weather Service Fort Worth, DFW normals, means and extremes (1991 to 2020 normals; read 2026-09-11).
Sequence Matters
Get the roof documented first. Exterior work comes after. A roof visit often turns up fascia rot, pulled gutters and trim damage that change what the exterior job costs before any work begins.
Google Reviews
Homeowner Reviews
I happened to stumble across David while out walking my dogs and I am so glad I did! Godley had just been hit with a hail storm and needed someone to take a look at my roof to check for damage. David came the very next day to inspect. He showed me pictures of the damage and answered any questions I had. Thankfully the damage was not extensive that a roof replacement was needed but if indeed a replacement was needed I would’ve felt at ease with David completing the process. I especially liked his professionalism and knowledge. Should I ever need anyone for roofing services I will definitely be calling him!
Owner Response
Thank you, Dominique, for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof inspection after the hailstorm in Godley, Texas. I appreciate your kind words and am glad I could provide a thorough inspection and clearly explain what I found.
I also really enjoyed meeting your puppy during the visit. That was definitely a highlight of my day. If you ever have questions about your roof or need help after another storm, I will be glad to assist.
Dave was great — he went above and beyond what any company would do. There were major issues with my insurance company, and he was there every step of the way helping me get things done. Dave and his crew were great — they made sure my motorcycle was covered up properly during the work, and they cleaned up beautifully when they were done.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for this review and for trusting me and the crew with your home. I know this project had some difficult moments, especially with the insurance side of the process, and I’m grateful I was able to help with documentation, communication, and support along the way. It also means a lot that you noticed the care the crew took around your property and the cleanup after the roof was completed, because protecting the property matters just as much as the roof itself. I truly appreciate your kind words and your trust.
We just got into town after a long-distance move, and after looking at our new house we realized the builder paint was pretty bad. We wanted to get all the walls repainted fast before we moved in, and ended up getting connected with David. We’re super happy with everything — David and his crew were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and communicative the whole time, and the work came out great. David even noticed some other builder issues and had the crew fix them while they were there. Turnaround was lightning fast, and we didn’t have to change our move-in schedule at all.
Owner Response
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review. I know how stressful a long-distance move can be, especially when you’re trying to get settled and realize the home still needs work before move-in. I’m grateful you trusted us to help get the painting handled quickly, and I’m glad the crew were able to deliver quality work while keeping communication clear throughout the project. We also appreciate you noticing the extra details we addressed along the way — when we see issues that can reasonably be corrected while we’re already there, we try to do the right thing and help protect the home. Thank you again for trusting us, and we’d be honored to help with anything else you need in the future.
Plano FAQs
Common questions in Plano
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Plano?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Plano and Collin County. Beyond inspection and documentation, The Roof Shepherd provides full roofing, from first look through installation, on one consistent documentation standard, with subcontractor crews doing the hands-on work under our direction.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Plano?
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 Plano in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 162 hail events within 10 miles of Plano since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5 inches on March 24, 2019. Plano 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 Plano?
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 Plano?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd manages painting and siding work in North Texas with local subcontractor crews, scheduled as availability is confirmed. We document exterior condition during the roof visit so the work starts from an accurate record.
How do I get started in Plano?
Use the Get Help form with your Plano address and a description of your concern. Submissions come straight to us and a person reads every one.
Does Plano get a lot of hail?
Yes. Plano 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 Plano?
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 Plano?
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 Plano?
The Roof Shepherd serves Plano 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 Plano?
Roof replacement cost in Plano 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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