Denton County
The Colony, 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 The Colony homeowners.
Updated August 5, 2026
The Colony At A Glance
What homeowners in The Colony should know
In The Colony, 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 Colony’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.
Hail Alley
The Colony 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. The Colony is a fast-growing Denton County city on the north edge of the Metroplex, with suburban rooftops in North Texas hail country.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 312 verified hail reports within 10 miles of The Colony since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2024, with 39 reports inside the ring.
HOA & Material Considerations
Many Denton County neighborhoods carry HOA architectural review requirements 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 exposure means bruised shingles, granule loss, and soft-metal damage to vents and flashing, conditions a documented inspection captures before the next storm makes them worse.
The Colony Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Hail and wind on record here
The Colony’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 3.5 inch hail in Carney on June 11, 2023, 3 inch hail in Carney on June 11, 2023, and 2.75 inch hail in Hebron on June 6, 2018. 52 thunderstorm wind events and 2 tornado reports sit inside the same 10 mile window. Peak hail months here: March and May. Across Denton County as a whole, NOAA logged 373 hail events from 2016 through 2025, with hail to 5.9 inches, plus 139 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 10 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
The Colony sits in Denton County, within North Texas. 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.
Hail History
Documented storm exposure in The Colony
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 141 hail events within 10 miles of The Colony since 2018, 66 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 3.5 inches on June 11, 2023. Local activity peaks in March 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. 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 The Colony (Denton 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.
How these figures are corroborated
Verified hail and wind events across the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex, the region The Colony sits in. Roof condition changes with every storm season, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
December 30 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Frisco on December 30, 2002, a golf ball size stone.
April 3 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Carney on April 3, 2014, a hen egg size stone.
March 26 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Lake Dallas on March 26, 2017, a baseball size stone.
March 14 tennis ball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.5 inch hail in Navo on March 14, 2024, a tennis ball size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since August 2024, NOAA has logged 18 hail reports within 10 miles of The Colony, 9 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 2 inches on June 2, 2026, about 2.9 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 8 times in the same period, most recently 65 mph on June 8, 2025. 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 The Colony
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around The Colony, 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 | 289 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 85 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.50 in · May 6, 2001 |
| Busiest year | 2024 · 39 events |
| Most common months | April and March |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 83 mph · May 28, 2024 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Denton County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the The Colony 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 The Colony homes
What roofs face in this market
The Colony sits in Denton County, population 44,534. The NOAA Storm Events archive logs 289 hail events within ten miles of The Colony since 2000, 85 of them at a size generally associated with roof damage. The largest stone on record measured 4.5 inches. 2024 was the busiest year, with 39 recorded events. Activity concentrates in April and March. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 83 mph on May 28, 2024.
The largest hail recorded near The Colony, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2014 | 2.0″ |
| December 30, 2002 | 1.75″ |
| March 14, 2024 | 2.5″ |
| March 26, 2017 | 2.75″ |
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.
Permits are a The Colony 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 Denton 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 The Colony official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for The Colony 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 The Colony
Local ground truth for The Colony properties
The Colony sits in Denton County in North Texas, home to roughly 44,534 residents. NOAA storm records log 141 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5″ on May 6, 2001.
Roofer Near The Colony
Everything we cover in The Colony
What we cover in this city
The Roof Shepherd is a documentation-first roofing guide serving The Colony 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 The Colony
Every service below is available to The Colony homeowners, delivered with the same documentation standard.
Roofing
Storm and insurance documentation
Painting, exterior and interior
Documentation First
Full property capability in The Colony, 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 North Texas, roofing installation is fulfilled through our credentialed installation partner, with The Roof Shepherd documenting and coordinating the work so the standard stays consistent.
Dallas Zone
How service works in The Colony
Who runs the inspection
Every The Colony 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 DFW metroplex, so The Roof Shepherd can fully manage essentially any roofing job in The Colony. Every partner credential is detailed on our trusted partners page.
Google Reviews
What Texas homeowners say
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.
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.
David and his crew did a fantastic job inspecting our home. When they did the inspection in the attic they found subpar work done by the home builder which, if it had not been discovered, would have cost us well over $10K to correct. Roof joists were two feet short and not attached to anything — just left hanging, with no joist brackets. In time our roof would have collapsed. Thank you, Roof Shepherd.
Owner Response
Andrew, thank you for trusting us with your home in Round Rock. I’m grateful we were able to take the time to look beyond the surface of the roof and evaluate the attic, ventilation, and structural conditions affecting the roof system. A roof can look prematurely aged for reasons that aren’t always visible from the outside. In this case, the attic inspection and documentation helped identify serious underlying concerns before they became a much larger and more expensive problem. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. This is exactly why The Roof Shepherd focuses on careful inspection, clear documentation, and helping homeowners understand what is really going on with their roof before making major decisions. Thank you again for the opportunity to help.
Field Videos
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Local Paint & Exterior Note
The Colony sits along Lake Lewisville in Denton County, with homes built mostly from the 1980s into the 2000s. Exterior paint on trim and fascia is the recurring upkeep, and lake-facing and shaded elevations invite mildew.
Sequence Matters
Exterior painting and repair work should follow, not precede, roofing documentation. 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.
Nearby
Nearby areas we serve
Cities within our daily route
The Roof Shepherd also documents and serves these North Texas communities. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of The Colony, and each hail figure is the count of NOAA-verified hail events within 10 miles of that city since 2018:
The Colony FAQs
Common questions in The Colony
Does The Roof Shepherd work in The Colony?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across The Colony and Denton 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 The Colony?
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 The Colony in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 141 hail events within 10 miles of The Colony since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5 inches on May 6, 2001. The Colony 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 The Colony?
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 The Colony?
Those services are coordinated through vetted local partners in North Texas 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 The Colony?
Use the Get Help form with your The Colony address and a description of your concern. Submissions are reviewed the same day during business hours.
Does The Colony get a lot of hail?
Yes. The Colony 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 The Colony?
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 The Colony?
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 The Colony?
The Roof Shepherd serves The Colony 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 The Colony?
Roof replacement cost in The Colony 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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