Williamson County
Round Rock, Texas Roofing & Property Protection
Round Rock is The Roof Shepherd’s home base. Documentation before decisions. The Roof Shepherd serves Round Rock with documented field inspection, condition records, and homeowner education, no contractor pressure.
Updated September 15, 2026
Round Rock At A Glance
What homeowners in Round Rock should know
Round Rock’s published guidance says a standard residential re-roof does not need a permit. The building code the city adopted by ordinance does not exempt roofing. Those two do not agree, so we treat it as an open question rather than a settled one and confirm it with the city for your address before work begins. Either way the adopted code applies: drip edge is enforced, and a permit is required if the roof structure is modified. Texas has no statewide roofing license, so confirm specifics with Round Rock’s Building Inspections 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.
Growth & Construction
Round Rock sits within Williamson County, an area that has seen ongoing residential growth across Central Texas. New construction and resale inspections both benefit from a documented condition review before any roofing decision. Round Rock is a fast-growing Williamson County suburb north of Austin, with a large stock of suburban rooftops in the heart of the Central Texas hail corridor.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 231 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Round Rock since 1996, squarely on the I-35 hail corridor. The busiest single year in that record was 2023, with 47 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Williamson County neighborhoods have an HOA with rules on shingle color, material type and anything visible from the street. Confirm requirements with your HOA before selecting materials.
Common Roofing Issues
Williamson County’s rapid growth means a large share of roofs are 15 to 25 years old, precisely the age range where granule loss, pipe boot failures, and ventilation issues compound.
Round Rock Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
Round Rock’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 4 inch hail in Round Rock on September 24, 2023, 2.5 inch hail at Three Pt on April 15, 2021, and 2.5 inch hail at Georgetown on April 22, 2025. 27 thunderstorm wind events and 3 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and September. Across Williamson County as a whole, NOAA logged 203 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4 inches, plus 54 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 12 tornado reports.
Worth Knowing
Round Rock takes its name from a flat-topped rock outcrop in Brushy Creek, once a low-water crossing marker on the Chisholm Trail.
Local Note
Round Rock is the corporate headquarters of Dell Technologies, one of the largest employers in Williamson County.
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 Round Rock
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Round Rock, 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 | 219 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 71 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.00 in · May 14, 2008 |
| Busiest year | 2023 · 47 events |
| Most common months | April and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 70 mph · May 14, 2008 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 153 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 3 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 1.00 in on April 18, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Williamson County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Round Rock 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 Round Rock, 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 Round Rock, from the National Weather Service archive. 158 reports from 2006 to 2025, 62 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 | 19 | 2 | 2.50 in · April 22 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2.00 in · May 30 |
| 2023 | 44 | 21 | 4.00 in · September 24 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 30 |
| 2021 | 9 | 8 | 2.50 in · April 15 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 2.75 in · May 27 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1.75 in · October 15 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 13 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 1.50 in · May 11 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 25 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | 1.75 in · March 28 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 1.50 in · March 20 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1.50 in · July 9 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 in · April 11 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 28 | 18 | 3.50 in · March 25 |
| 2008 | 9 | 2 | 4.00 in · May 14 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2006 | 9 | 2 | 1.75 in · April 20 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the Round Rock 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.
Central Texas Storm Record
Documented storm exposure in Round Rock
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 110 hail events within 10 miles of Round Rock since 2018, 48 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 4 inches on September 24, 2023. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and September.
Largest Recorded
The September 24, 2023 hailstorm caused an NWS-estimated $600 million across Travis and Williamson counties; Georgetown saw verified 2.5 inch hail on April 22, 2025, a benchmark for what Central Texas storms can do.
How these figures are corroborated
After major hail events, 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
Active neighborhoods and communities in Round Rock: Forest Creek, Teravista, Behrens Ranch, Walsh Ranch, Paloma Lake, Siena, Sonoma, Mayfield Ranch, Brushy Creek, Stone Canyon, Round Rock West, Meadows at Chandler Creek. Housing stock spans every roofing era here, from mature roofs in Round Rock West to 1990s and 2000s systems in Forest Creek and Stone Canyon and newer construction at Paloma Lake and Siena. Teravista spans the Round Rock and Georgetown line. Names verified against City of Round Rock GIS records. Hail exposure changes with lot height, tree cover and open ground nearby. A record of your block beats an estimate for the whole area.
Sources behind these numbers
Hail data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center (SPC) filtered reports. Reports reflect spotter-confirmed events of 1″ or larger within 10 miles of city center. Not a formal risk assessment.
Verified Storm Record
Verified hail and wind history that defines Central Texas and the Hill Country, the region Round Rock sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
September 24 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4 inch hail in Round Rock on September 24, 2023, a softball size stone.
May 14 softball size hail
NOAA verifies 4 inch hail in Round Rock on May 14, 2008, a softball size stone.
May 20 teacup size hail
NOAA verifies 3.5 inch hail in Round Rock on May 20, 2001, a teacup size stone.
October 17 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Round Rock on October 17, 1996, a ping pong ball size stone.
Where these figures come from
Figures drawn from public NOAA, National Weather Service, 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 21 hail reports within 10 miles of Round Rock, 9 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2.5 inches on April 22, 2025, about 4.5 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 1 time in the same period, most recently 74 mph on May 19, 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 Round Rock
Local ground truth for Round Rock properties
Round Rock sits in Williamson County in Central Texas, home to roughly 135,359 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 110 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4″ on May 14, 2008.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Round Rock are likely to be
When the houses went up
Round Rock has 49,133 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 2001. 46 percent were built before 2000 and 25 percent before 1990; 26 percent have been built since 2010. A mixed stock. Roughly 46 in 100 homes carry a roof that could be original to a pre-2000 build, while 26 in 100 were built since 2010 and are on a first roof. Roof age is the first thing an inspection establishes, because the two groups have different questions.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later | 1,492 | 3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11,125 | 23% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 14,029 | 29% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 10,108 | 21% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 6,976 | 14% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 4,032 | 8% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 573 | 1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 418 | 1% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 270 | 1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 110 | 0% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Round Rock 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 Round Rock
Everything we cover in Round Rock
What documentation-first means here
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Round Rock homeowners from Round Rock, Texas. Every roof gets a documented condition record before any repair or replacement decision, so you decide from evidence, not sales pressure.
What we cover in this city
Services available in Round Rock
Every service below is available to Round Rock homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Home Base
How service works in Round Rock
Who runs the inspection
Round Rock is home base. David Rodrigues lives and works here, and he sets the inspection and documentation standard every job is held to. He is often on the roof himself and he is not on every one. When someone else is, the standard, the written record and the accountability are the same, because they are his. When a homeowner chooses to move forward with roofing work, The Roof Shepherd manages the project and subcontractor crews do the installation under our direction. How every job is managed is explained on our project delivery page.
Local Conditions
What is different about working on Round Rock homes
What roofs face in this market
Round Rock sits in Williamson County, population 135,359. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 219 hail reports within ten miles of Round Rock from 2000 to 2026, 71 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 4.0 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2023 was the busiest year in that record, with 47 reports. Activity concentrates in April and March. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 70 mph on May 14, 2008.
The largest hail recorded near Round Rock, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| September 24, 2023 | 4.0″ |
| May 14, 2008 | 4.0″ |
| May 20, 2001 | 3.5″ |
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 Round Rock 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 Williamson 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 Round Rock official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Round Rock 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.
The rules here
Roof permits and code in Round Rock
What the city's own documents say
The City of Round Rock says on its building page that it does not require a permit for a residential re-roof. The 2024 IRC the city adopted (Ordinance O-2025-335, effective January 1, 2026) does not exempt roofing work, so that is the city's practice rather than a settled exemption, and we say so instead of quoting "no permit" as final.
Structural changes need a remodel permit and commercial flat roofs need a permit. Roofing is not a listed contractor registration type. The code still applies: drip edge at eaves and rakes (IRC R905.2.8.5) is on the city's own page, and the two-layer limit is R908.3.1.1 in the 2024 edition.
Read at the city's ordinances, fee schedule and permit pages on August 28, 2026, re-checked at least yearly; the city's current document governs if it changes. The full table for thirteen Central Texas cities, with the three where the website and the ordinance disagree, is on our permits and codes by city page.
Round Rock Home Guide
What Round Rock 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.
Read this before anyone tells you no permit is needed
Round Rock’s published guidance says a standard residential re roof does not need a permit. The building code the city adopted by ordinance does not exempt roofing. Those two do not agree, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. Round Rock adopted the 2024 International Residential Code by Ordinance No. O-2025-335 on December 18, 2025, effective January 1, 2026, and that ordinance leaves Section R105 alone. R105.2 is the list of work exempt from a permit, ten categories of it, and roofing is not one of them. A contractor following the city’s own guidance is standing on the city’s administrative practice, which is a reasonable place to stand. But if the permit matters to you, for an insurance file, a sale or an appraisal, confirm it with the city for your address before the tear off and get the answer in writing.
Sources: City of Round Rock, Homeowner Projects (page as read 2026-09-15); City of Round Rock, Ordinance No. O-2025-335 adopting the 2024 codes (adopted 2025-12-18, effective 2026-01-01; ordinance as read 2026-09-13).
What does need one, including two that surprise people
Permits are required for remodels, additions and structural work, for accessory structures including sheds, pergolas, gazebos, outdoor kitchens and detached garages, for pools, spas and decks, and for solar panels, standby generators, new irrigation systems and complete demolition. Two catch people out. A shed needs a permit as an accessory structure even when it is under two hundred square feet and under fifteen feet tall, which is different from how some neighboring cities handle it. And a garage conversion is only allowed on a lot platted before 2002, with a three hundred dollar permit fee. Carports are limited to side and rear yards and cannot sit in a setback or an easement.
Sources: City of Round Rock, Homeowner Projects (page as read 2026-09-15).
The roofing detail worth checking on a finished roof
Round Rock names drip edge as a requirement and points to Section R905.2.8.5. That citation is good and it is current, because R905.2.8.5 is still the drip edge section in the 2024 code Round Rock adopted, and the adopting ordinance leaves R905 alone. One wrinkle: the city’s page labels it IBC, and R905 is a residential code section, so quote the section number and not the book name. On the commercial side a permit is required only for a flat roof replacement or a pitched roof where the decking is being replaced. Drip edge is cheap, it is fast, and it is the easiest thing for a homeowner to walk out and look at when a roof is called finished.
Sources: City of Round Rock, Homeowner Projects (page as read 2026-09-15); City of Round Rock, Other Building Permits (page as read 2026-09-15); City of Round Rock, Ordinance No. O-2025-335 adopting the 2024 codes (adopted 2025-12-18, effective 2026-01-01; ordinance as read 2026-09-13).
Solar, and who the city expects on the paperwork
A residential solar permit in Round Rock carries a one hundred and fifty dollar fee, and the city asks for one complete set of one line drawings stamped by an electrical engineer. Before the final inspection the city wants a torque letter carrying a master’s license number. Round Rock also runs contractor registration, and the general contractor along with the relevant subcontractors go on the application. That last part is worth knowing before you hire: if a company cannot be added to a city application, that tells you something.
Sources: City of Round Rock, Other Building Permits (page as read 2026-09-15); City of Round Rock, Homeowner Projects (page as read 2026-09-15).
Sequence Matters
Get the roof documented first. Painting and exterior repairs come after. 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.
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Homeowner Reviews
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.
David is one of a kind, he came out here to give me a quote and saved me so much headache and money. He has a teachers heart and is such a pleasant person to speak with. I appreciate his honesty.
Owner Response
Jameela, thank you so much for the thoughtful review. I’m grateful you trusted me to come out in Round Rock, Texas, look things over, and help you make an informed decision. Honesty, homeowner education, and saving people from unnecessary stress are a big part of what The Roof Shepherd is built on. I’m glad I could help save you some headache and money.
These guys helped us through a difficult insurance situation and made sure to walk us through things at every step. After final approval, the did the work, putting on a high-quality roof, in less than a day and left the area spotless. They did a wonderful job and I would certainly recommend them to others.
Owner Response
Jim, thank you for trusting me to serve as The Roof Shepherd throughout what became an almost 14-month appraisal and insurance process.
After at least four adjuster inspections and continued disagreement over the need for a full roof replacement, I remained committed to documenting the obvious hail damage, standing beside you, and helping you pursue the proper resolution. Situations like this are exactly why I take the “Shepherd” role seriously.
Once the replacement was approved, our installation team completed your Round Rock, Texas roof replacement in less than a day and left the property spotless. Your new system includes GAF Timberline UHDZ Class 4 shingles in Weathered Wood, a GAF Golden Pledge Limited Warranty, properly configured turbine ventilation, and all-metal roofing accessories rather than plastic components that can become vulnerable in the Texas heat.
I sincerely appreciate your patience throughout the process, your trust in me, and your recommendation. It was an honor to stand with you and help bring this project to the finish line.
—David, The Roof Shepherd
Round Rock FAQs
Common questions in Round Rock
Does The Roof Shepherd serve Round Rock regularly?
Round Rock is home-base market, fastest response times and full service availability for The Roof Shepherd. Round Rock is home base. The badge on this page shows how often we are in Round Rock.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Round Rock?
Scheduling depends on current deployment frequency to Round Rock and the nature of the request. Active leaks and post-storm documentation are prioritized. Contact us with your address and situation for a current estimate.
Does Williamson County have HOA restrictions on roofing materials?
Many neighborhoods in Williamson County have HOA architectural review requirements covering shingle color, material type, and visible modifications. Confirm requirements with your HOA before selecting materials, and ask us to document the approval process.
What roofing materials hold up best in Round Rock?
Architectural asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in Williamson County. Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are worth discussing given Central Texas hail exposure, particularly for homes carrying higher deductibles.
Is Round Rock in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 110 hail events within 10 miles of Round Rock since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4 inches on May 14, 2008. Round Rock sits in the I-35 corridor, one of the most hail-active zones in the United States. Documenting visible roof and gutter conditions after any significant storm is good practice.
How do I get started in Round Rock?
Use the Get Help form with your Round Rock address and a description of your concern. The Roof Shepherd reviews each submission and follows up with relevant context before any site visit.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in Round Rock?
The Roof Shepherd serves Round Rock 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 Round Rock?
Roof replacement cost in Round Rock 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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