Fort Bend County
Richmond, 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 Richmond homeowners.
Updated August 5, 2026
Richmond At A Glance
What homeowners in Richmond should know
In Richmond, 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 Richmond’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.
Wind & Hurricane Country
Richmond’s roofing risk is wind, hurricane, and derecho more than hail. Documentation after any major wind event protects your position before any contractor conversation. Richmond is the Fort Bend County seat on the Brazos River southwest of Houston, where Gulf hurricanes, river flooding, and wind shape roof exposure.
Wind & Storm Exposure
The strongest verified gust at Sugarland in NOAA’s record measured 77 mph on March 15, 2024. 47 thunderstorm wind reports sit within 10 miles of Richmond since 1996.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Fort Bend County neighborhoods carry HOA architectural review requirements on shingle color and material. In hurricane country, wind-rated installation matters as much as the product. Confirm HOA rules before selecting materials.
Common Roofing Issues
Wind exposure produces lifted and creased shingles, displaced flashing, exposed decking, and post-storm water intrusion, conditions a documented inspection captures before the next storm makes them worse.
Richmond Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Richmond’s verified NOAA record since 2018 is quieter than the corridor average: 1 inch hail at Richmond on April 5, 2023 leads the log, with 10 hail reports overall, 11 thunderstorm wind events and 0 tornado reports inside the 10 mile window. Peak months: April and March. Across Fort Bend County as a whole, NOAA logged 24 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 2.75 inches, plus 34 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 11 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
Richmond sits in Fort Bend County, within the Houston and Gulf Coast region. 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.
Wind & Storm History
Documented storm exposure in Richmond
Wind & Hurricane Frequency
NOAA logs 62 verified thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Richmond since 1996; the busiest year was 2010 with 9 reports. Hurricane season runs June through November on this coast.
What To Document
Lifted or creased shingles, displaced flashing, exposed decking, debris impact, and post-storm water intrusion.
What the storm record means locally
After a major hurricane or derecho, 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 Richmond (Fort Bend 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.
What the record confirms
Verified storm record for the Houston and Gulf Coast region Richmond sits in. Roof condition changes with every season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
March 30 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Sugarland on March 30, 2002, a golf ball size stone.
April 16 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Richmond on April 16, 2015, a golf ball size stone.
Hurricane Harvey
A Category 4 landfall that stalled and dropped up to 60 inches of rain, the wettest tropical cyclone in U.S. history, with damage estimated near 125 billion dollars.
Hurricane Beryl
A July 8 landfall with a 97 mph gust knocked out power to about 2.2 million customers and stripped shingles across the metro.
September 3 81 mph gust
NOAA verifies a 81 mph thunderstorm gust at Clodine on September 3, 2009.
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 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Richmond, 1 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 1.5 inches on April 30, 2026, about 9.0 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 2 times in the same period, most recently 67 mph on February 14, 2026. 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 Richmond
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Richmond, 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 | 51 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 6 |
| Largest stone recorded | 2.50 in · May 9, 2019 |
| Busiest year | 2015 · 7 events |
| Most common months | March and April |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 70 mph · September 3, 2009 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Fort Bend County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Richmond 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 Richmond homes
What roofs face in this market
Richmond sits in Fort Bend County, population 11,627. The NOAA Storm Events archive logs 51 hail events within ten miles of Richmond since 2000, 6 of them at a size generally associated with roof damage. The largest stone on record measured 2.5 inches. 2015 was the busiest year, with 7 recorded events. Activity concentrates in March and April. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 70 mph on September 3, 2009.
The largest hail recorded near Richmond, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 16, 2015 | 1.75″ |
| March 15, 2024 | 1.75″ |
| March 30, 2002 | 1.75″ |
| May 9, 2019 | 2.5″ |
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 Richmond 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 Fort Bend 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: NWS forecast for Richmond 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 Richmond
Local ground truth for Richmond properties
Richmond sits in Fort Bend County in the Houston and Gulf Coast region, home to roughly 11,627 residents. Gulf moisture and hurricane-season wind set the roofing risk profile here.
Roofer Near Richmond
Everything we cover in Richmond
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving Richmond 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 Richmond
Every service below is available to Richmond homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full property capability in Richmond, 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 the Houston and Gulf Coast region, roofing installation is fulfilled through our credentialed installation partner, with The Roof Shepherd documenting and coordinating the work so the standard stays consistent.
Houston Zone
How service works in Richmond
Who runs the inspection
Every Richmond 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 Houston region, so The Roof Shepherd can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Richmond. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Google Reviews
What Texas homeowners say
I recently got a roof installed and my trim painted with this company. The process was simple — David helped me pick out colors for the roof, and I had no idea there were so many to choose from. I appreciate David and his crew for taking care of my home and respecting my property by making sure everything was masked and cleaned up by the end of the process. These guys were on time, efficient, took care of everything I asked for, kept me updated throughout, and took care of the small details I was picky about. I would highly recommend!
Owner Response
Sloan, I really appreciate you taking the time to share this. It was a pleasure helping with your roof installation, trim painting, and the color-selection process. I’m glad the process felt simple and that the crew respected your property with proper masking, cleanup, and communication throughout the project. Those details matter, especially when we are working on someone’s home. Thank you again for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof and painting work.
David did an excellent job replacing our roof and gutters. I was very impressed with how clean they left the yard. They used good quality underlayment, unlike the previous roofer. Great communication. Our insurance adjuster knew who he was and it helped for a very smooth claim process. Highly recommend!
Owner Response
Dr. Liboiron, thank you for the thoughtful review. It was a privilege to help with your roof replacement and gutter installation in Pflugerville, Texas. I’m glad the communication, cleanup, underlayment selection, and overall installation process stood out to you. We try to treat every roofing project with clear documentation, quality materials, and a clean jobsite from start to finish. I also appreciate you mentioning how smooth the process felt. That kind of trust matters, especially when a homeowner is navigating a roof replacement and coordinating details along the way. Thank you again for allowing me to serve your family.
Great experience with David and his roofing company. They found the source of the leak, and got it fixed within a couple of hours. Professional, honest, and easy to work with. I'd definitely recommend them.
Owner Response
Tufan, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I’m glad we were able to quickly identify the source of the roof leak and complete the repair within a couple of hours.
Roof leaks can be deceptive, so finding the actual entry point and correcting the underlying issue is always the priority rather than simply treating the visible symptom. I appreciate you trusting us with your roof repair in Round Rock, Texas, and especially appreciate your comments about our professionalism, honesty and communication.
Thank you again for the recommendation and for giving The Roof Shepherd the opportunity to help protect your home.
Exterior & Painting
What Richmond homeowners should know about exterior work
Coordinated through vetted partners
exterior repairs (siding, painting, epoxy, wood) in the Houston and Gulf Coast region 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.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Cities within our daily route
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these Houston and Gulf Coast communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Richmond, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Richmond FAQs
Common questions in Richmond
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Richmond?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Richmond and Fort Bend 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond prone to hurricane and wind damage?
Yes. NOAA logs 62 verified thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Richmond since 1996, with a verified gust of 81 mph on September 3, 2009, and this coast carries hurricane exposure every season. Documenting roof and flashing conditions after wind events protects your position whether or not repairs follow.
What roofing holds up best in Richmond?
In hurricane country, installation matters as much as material, wind-rated shingles, correct nailing patterns, and sound flashing resist uplift. Ask your roofing guidance provider to document these details.
Does The Roof Shepherd offer painting or siding in Richmond?
Those services are coordinated through vetted local partners in the Houston and Gulf Coast region 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 Richmond?
Use the Get Help form with your Richmond address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does Richmond get hurricanes?
Yes. Richmond is in the Gulf Coast hurricane zone, with season running June 1 through November 30. Harvey in 2017, Ike in 2008, and Beryl in 2024 all affected the region.
What is the biggest roofing risk in Richmond?
Wind and wind driven rain from tropical systems, plus spring hail. Both lift and bruise shingles, so condition should be documented after any major storm.
When is storm season in Richmond?
Hurricane season runs June through November, and spring, March through May, brings the heaviest hail and thunderstorm wind.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Richmond?
The Roof Shepherd serves Richmond 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 Richmond?
Roof replacement cost in Richmond 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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