Aransas County
Rockport, 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 Rockport homeowners.
Updated September 20, 2026
Rockport At A Glance
What homeowners in Rockport should know
In Rockport, 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 the Rockport 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.
Wind & Hurricane Country
Rockport’s roofing risk is hurricane and tropical wind, not hail. The town took Hurricane Harvey’s eyewall in 2017. Documentation after any major wind event protects your position before any contractor conversation. Rockport is the Aransas County seat on the Coastal Bend, a town that took the eye of Hurricane Harvey at landfall in 2017 and remains highly hurricane-exposed.
Wind & Storm Exposure
The strongest verified gust in Rockport in NOAA’s record measured 90 mph on January 9, 2011. 27 thunderstorm wind reports sit within 10 miles of Rockport since 1996.
HOA & Material Considerations
Aransas County is inside the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) coastal zone, where wind-rated installation and a windstorm certificate (WPI-8) matter as much as the shingle. Confirm HOA material rules and windstorm requirements before work begins.
Common Roofing Issues
Tropical wind produces lifted and creased shingles, displaced flashing, exposed decking, and wind-driven water intrusion, conditions a documented inspection captures before the next storm makes them worse.
Rockport Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Rockport’s verified NOAA record since 2018 is quieter than the corridor average: 1 inch hail in Rockport on May 9, 2019 leads the log, with 1 hail report overall, 5 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports inside the 10 mile window. Peak months: May. Across Aransas County as a whole, NOAA logged 5 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 2.5 inches, plus 9 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 3 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
Rockport sits in Aransas County, on the Texas Coastal Bend. 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 Rockport
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Rockport, 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 3 |
| Largest stone recorded | 2.50 in · June 5, 2017 |
| Busiest year | 2017 · 4 events |
| Most common months | May and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 78 mph · January 9, 2011 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 70 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | none of 1 in or larger on file |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Aransas County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Rockport 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 Rockport, 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 Rockport, from the National Weather Service archive. 8 reports from 2006 to 2025, 3 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 2017. 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 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 9 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2.50 in · June 5 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 15 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 13 |
| 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 Rockport 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.
Wind & Storm History
Documented storm exposure in Rockport
Wind & Hurricane Frequency
NOAA logs 27 verified thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Rockport since 1996; the busiest year was 1999 with 3 reports. Hurricane season runs June through November on this coast.
What To Document
Lifted or creased shingles, moved flashing, exposed decking, debris hits, and water getting in after a storm.
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 Rockport and Fulton (Aransas County) vary by elevation, exposure to the bays, 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 Texas Coastal Bend that Rockport sits on. Roof condition changes with every season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
May 15 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Rockport on May 15, 2012, a golf ball size stone.
June 5 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Holiday Beach on June 5, 2017, a tennis ball size stone.
June 5 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Holiday Beach on June 5, 2017, a golf ball size stone.
June 5 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Lamar on June 5, 2017, a ping pong ball 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 Damaging wind has been reported 1 time in the same period, most recently 59 mph on May 10, 2026. 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 Rockport
Local ground truth for Rockport properties
Rockport sits in Aransas County in the Houston and Gulf Coast region, home to roughly 11,069 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). Gulf moisture and hurricane-season wind set the roofing risk profile here.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Rockport are likely to be
When the houses went up
Rockport has 6,816 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1989. 63 percent were built before 2000 and 52 percent before 1990; 20 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 | 88 | 1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1,243 | 18% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,177 | 17% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 754 | 11% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 1,230 | 18% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 1,265 | 19% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 665 | 10% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 160 | 2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 152 | 2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 82 | 1% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Rockport 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 Rockport
Everything we cover in Rockport
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Rockport 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 Rockport
Every service below is available to Rockport homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full property capability in Rockport, 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 the Coastal Bend, roofing installation is done by subcontractor crews under The Roof Shepherd’s direction, with The Roof Shepherd documenting and managing the work so the standard stays consistent.
Gulf Coast Extended
How service works in Rockport
Who runs the inspection
Rockport sits in our extended network. Education, guidance, and documentation are led by David Rodrigues, based in Round Rock, Texas, and roofing work is set up and run by The Roof Shepherd, with subcontractor crews under our direction. We will always tell you straight what we can and cannot do at this distance. 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 Rockport homes
What roofs face in this market
Rockport sits in Aransas County, population 11,069. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 12 hail reports within ten miles of Rockport from 2000 to 2026, 3 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 2.5 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2017 was the busiest year in that record, with 4 reports. Activity concentrates in May and March. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 78 mph on January 9, 2011.
The largest hail recorded near Rockport, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| June 5, 2017 | 2.5″ |
| May 23, 2017 | 1.5″ |
| May 15, 2012 | 1.75″ |
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.
Rockport sits in Texas windstorm territory. Aransas County is one of the fourteen seacoast counties inside the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association area, and that changes what a roof has to prove. Work here generally requires a Texas Department of Insurance WPI-8 certificate, issued after inspection, confirming the installation meets windstorm building requirements. Without it, windstorm coverage on the structure can be affected. It is not paperwork you discover after the job; the inspection has to be scheduled into the work.
Permits are a Rockport 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 Aransas 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 Rockport official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Rockport 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.
Exterior & Painting
What Rockport homeowners should know about exterior work
Managed by The Roof Shepherd
For exterior repairs (siding, painting, epoxy, wood) in the Coastal Bend, The Roof Shepherd schedules local subcontractor crews as they have openings. We document exterior condition during the roof visit so the work starts from an accurate record.
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
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 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 and his team were the best contractors I have ever hired. His crew did an amazing job efficiently. Coordinating with him was very straightforward. He was extremely professional and respectful of my time. The pricing was competitive and he provided paperwork that awarded me a deduction from my insurance policy. I was extremely grateful to my friends who referred me to him.
Owner Response
Jaclyn, thank you for the kind words. I'm glad our crew completed your Austin roof installation efficiently and that coordinating the project was straightforward from start to finish. Clear communication and thorough project documentation are the standard on every job, and I'm glad they met your expectations. We're grateful to the friends who referred you, and grateful you chose The Roof Shepherd for your home.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Cities within our daily route
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these nearby Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Rockport, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Rockport FAQs
Common questions in Rockport
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Rockport?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Rockport, Fulton, and Aransas 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 Rockport?
Active leaks and post-storm documentation are prioritized. Send your address and a short description of the concern and we will follow up with a current estimate.
Is Rockport prone to hurricane and wind damage?
Yes. NOAA logs 27 verified thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Rockport since 1996, with a verified gust of 90 mph on January 9, 2011, 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 Rockport?
In hurricane country, installation matters as much as material. Aransas County is a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) county, so wind-rated shingles, correct nailing patterns, sound flashing, and a windstorm certificate (WPI-8) all matter. Ask your roofing guidance provider to document these details.
Does The Roof Shepherd offer painting or siding in Rockport?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd manages painting and siding work on the Coastal Bend 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 Rockport?
Use the Get Help form with your Rockport or Fulton address and a description of your concern. Submissions come straight to us and a person reads every one.
Does Rockport get hurricanes?
Yes. Rockport is in the Gulf Coast hurricane zone, with season running June 1 through November 30. Harvey (2017) made a direct Category 4 landfall here, and Celia (1970), Bret (1999), and Hanna (2020) all affected the area.
What is the biggest roofing risk in Rockport?
Hurricane and tropical wind, plus wind-driven rain, surge, and salt-air corrosion. Condition should be documented after any major storm.
When is storm season in Rockport?
Hurricane season runs June through November, with the highest risk in August and September. Spring can bring thunderstorm wind and occasional hail.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Rockport?
The Roof Shepherd serves Rockport 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 Rockport?
Roof replacement cost in Rockport 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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