Dallas County
Rowlett, 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 Rowlett homeowners.
Updated October 11, 2026
Read This First
The short version
- From its Round Rock base, The Roof Shepherd works in Rowlett and across Dallas County in North Texas.
- From 2000 to 2026 the NOAA record shows 197 hail events inside a ten mile ring around Rowlett, topped by a 5.25 inch stone on April 11, 2016.
- Before anyone talks repair or a new roof, the roof's condition is written down, so the choice rests on evidence.
- Permit rules here are local, not statewide. Inside city limits the city sets them; outside them the county does, and that can mean no permit at all.
- Should you go ahead, one company runs the job end to end: contract, materials, crew, walkthrough and written warranty.
To book a documented inspection in Rowlett, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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Rowlett At A Glance
What homeowners in Rowlett should know
Permits, hail and the first documented visit: what a homeowner in Dallas County should know first.
In Rowlett, 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 Rowlett’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
Rowlett sits in North Texas, which records the most hailstorms in Texas in a typical year, the state logged 878 major hail events in 2024. A written record after a storm protects your position before any repair decision. Rowlett is a large, established Dallas County city northeast of Dallas, with a mature housing stock in the heart of North Texas hail country.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 201 verified hail reports within 10 miles of Rowlett since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2011, with 24 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Dallas 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.
Rowlett Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around Rowlett in Dallas County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
Rowlett’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 2.25 inch hail in Garland on September 24, 2023, 2 inch hail in Rockwall on June 11, 2023, and 2 inch hail in Rockwall on June 11, 2023. 29 thunderstorm wind events and 5 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: April and May. Across Dallas County as a whole, NOAA logged 196 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 4 inches, plus 140 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 12 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
Rowlett sits in Dallas County, within North Texas. Every service we list is available here and anywhere else in Texas, and The Roof Shepherd team does the work from start to finish.
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 Rowlett
The archive counts 197 hail events near Rowlett; the biggest stone was 5.25 inches, on April 11, 2016.
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around Rowlett, 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. To see the days radar recorded hail near your own address, use our hail history lookup.
| Hail events on record | 197 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 49 |
| Largest stone recorded | 5.25 in · April 11, 2016 |
| Busiest year | 2011 · 24 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 83 mph · May 28, 2024 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 237 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 5 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 2.00 in on April 27, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Dallas County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the Rowlett 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 Rowlett, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near Rowlett, one row each, with the latest year at the top.
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 Rowlett, from the National Weather Service archive. 132 reports from 2006 to 2025, 37 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 | 12 | 0 | 1.50 in · March 25 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 1.50 in · May 28 |
| 2023 | 21 | 10 | 2.25 in · June 11 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1.75 in · March 14 |
| 2021 | 10 | 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 · July 5 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1.50 in · June 9 |
| 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2.00 in · April 6 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2.50 in · June 2 |
| 2016 | 14 | 9 | 5.25 in · April 11 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 10 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | 1.25 in · April 27 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2012 | 7 | 3 | 3.50 in · April 3 |
| 2011 | 19 | 6 | 2.00 in · April 14 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1.75 in · July 19 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in · February 5 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1.25 in · April 24 |
| 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 Rowlett 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 Rowlett
Hail verified around Rowlett, Dallas County, and the case for a dated record before any repair decision.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 80 hail events within 10 miles of Rowlett since 2018, 35 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 2.25 inches on September 24, 2023. Since 2018, hail here peaks in April and May.
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. A written record of visible conditions before any repair decision protects your position, whether you file a claim or not. The Roof Shepherd documents first. Decisions come after.
Neighborhood Exposure
Neighborhoods across Rowlett 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.
How these figures are corroborated
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region Rowlett sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
April 23 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Murphy on April 23, 2021, a hen egg size stone.
April 6 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Wylie on April 6, 2018, a hen egg size stone.
April 5 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Garland on April 5, 2005, a ping pong ball size stone.
May 28 ping pong ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.5 inch hail in Garland on May 28, 1996, a ping pong ball size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 31 hail reports within 10 miles of Rowlett, 14 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2 inches on April 27, 2026, about 1.3 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 3 times in the same period, most recently 60 mph on June 8, 2025. These are NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary reports covering September 9, 2024 to October 8, 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 Rowlett
Local ground truth for Rowlett properties
Rowlett sits in Dallas County in North Texas, home to roughly 68,123 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 80 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.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in Rowlett are likely to be
When Rowlett houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
Rowlett has 22,511 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1997. 58 percent were built before 2000 and 31 percent before 1990; 22 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 | 378 | 2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4,557 | 20% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 4,467 | 20% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 6,213 | 28% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 4,655 | 21% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 1,819 | 8% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 278 | 1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 98 | 0% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 25 | 0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21 | 0% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, Rowlett 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 Rowlett
Everything we cover in Rowlett
In Rowlett, as everywhere in Texas, you can get any of our services: roofing, painting, gutters and more.
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing contractor serving Rowlett 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 Rowlett
Every service below is available to Rowlett homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in Rowlett, 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, and your options, before you decide on any repair or 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 team does the roofing work, so the standard stays the same.
Dallas Zone
How service works in Rowlett
Who inspects a roof in Rowlett, and how the job is managed and crewed if you decide to go ahead.
Who runs the inspection
Every Rowlett 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 across the DFW metroplex from start to finish, so we can fully manage essentially any roofing job in Rowlett. 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 Rowlett homes
Roofing in Dallas County: the hail count, the biggest stones by date, and why permits are a local matter.
What roofs face in this market
Rowlett sits in Dallas County, population 68,123. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 197 hail reports within ten miles of Rowlett from 2000 to 2026, 49 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 5.25 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2011 was the busiest year in that record, with 24 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 Rowlett, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2016 | 5.25″ |
| April 3, 2012 | 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 Rowlett 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 Dallas 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 Rowlett official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for Rowlett 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 Rowlett, TX homeowners should know about exterior work
Have the roof documented before exterior work, since fascia rot, loose gutters and trim damage often show up.
Local Paint & Exterior Note
Rowlett is a northeast Dallas suburb on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard, built largely from the 1990s into the 2000s. Lake exposure and wind make north and lake-facing elevations, gutters, and roof edges worth a close, documented look.
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.
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.
The Roof Shepherd LLC, came to my rescued in time when I was struggling to find help with my damaged roof. My home insurance at the time refused to provide help or pay for the damage to my roof at the time unless I pay the substantial amount they requested up front of ($28,500). I felt so lost, confused and helpless worrying on how to pay this and keep my home safe and prevent the roof from worse leaks due to bad weather and heavy rain our area was receiving at the time. Three months in praying asking God for help. On May 10th 2026, Saturday morning my doorbell rang. When I open the door I was met with a brighter smile of a man whom introduced himself as David Rodriguez and he wanted to speak with me about my roof. And that's when this beautiful blessed "Roof Shepherd" enter my heart ❤️, and my home. I praise God for His blessings and prayers answered. David the "Roof Shepherd" stuck with me and promise me that he will help me with my problems. He pray with, walked me through every difficult steps I needed to go through. From May 10th through November 7th we finally received the financial help I needed. I had also asked David to help me search for a new home insurance and yes, he came through that for me as well. God answered my prayers in time when I needed help and I could not thank Him enough. I thank you David for your service, you've never given up on me when I was struggling along the way. It was a long depressed and difficult 6 months but you were still there for me till end. I'm very proud to say, I now have a beautiful strong Roof on my house, and a reasonable well managed Home/Auto insurance. Yes I will and do recommend "The Roof Shepherd" 💯 to anyone and everyone who are struggling and are experiencing the same problem and difficult I've gone through with my Roof and home insurance. Please open your mind and give them a chance. They will answer all your questions and help you find the answers and solutions they see fit and helpful for you. They are very professional with their work. The whole staff are very friendly well manner respectful and hard working people . Thank you David "Roof Shepherd LLC" God bless you, your family and your work
Owner Response
Noela, thank you for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review. It truly means a lot. This was not a quick or simple situation, and I know it took months of patience, coordination, decision-making, and trust to finally get your roof completed. I'm grateful you allowed me to walk with you through the process, explain the roofing system, discuss your options clearly, and help you make informed decisions for your home. I'm especially thankful that your Copperas Cove, Texas roof is now completed and that your home is better protected moving forward. You and your family were patient through a difficult season, and I'm glad The Roof Shepherd LLC could be part of helping bring this project to the finish line. Thank you again for trusting me, for your prayers, and for your kind words. God bless you and your family.
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.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Nearby cities we also serve
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Rowlett, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
Field Videos
From the field near Rowlett
Real inspections and real conditions, documented, from Rowlett and the DFW metro around it.
Field videos from real roofs, each with a short note on what the inspection or the work showed.
Dallas Hail Roof Evidence
After roughly 2.5 inch hail in Dallas, the combined evidence to look for: granules in gutters, dents in soft metals, and impact marks on shingles.
Watch on YouTubeFrisco Texas storms and your roof
Filmed next to Stonebriar in Frisco, how North Texas weather affects roofs and why an inspection helps avoid surprises.
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Common questions in Rowlett
Does The Roof Shepherd work in Rowlett?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across Rowlett and Dallas County. Beyond inspection and documentation, The Roof Shepherd provides full roofing, from first look through installation, on one consistent documentation standard, with our crew doing the work from start to finish.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in Rowlett?
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 Rowlett in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 80 hail events within 10 miles of Rowlett since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 5.25 inches on April 11, 2016. Rowlett 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 Rowlett?
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 Rowlett?
Yes. Painting (epoxy and concrete coatings included), siding, drywall, gutters and wood work are available in Rowlett, the same as every service we list, anywhere in Texas. The Roof Shepherd team does the work from start to finish. We document exterior condition during the roof visit so the work starts from an accurate record.
How do I get started in Rowlett?
Use the Get Help form with your Rowlett address and a description of your concern. Submissions come straight to us and a person reads every one.
Does Rowlett get a lot of hail?
Yes. Rowlett 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 Rowlett?
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 Rowlett?
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 Rowlett?
The Roof Shepherd serves Rowlett 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 Rowlett?
Roof replacement cost in Rowlett 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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