Dallas County
University Park, 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 University Park homeowners.
Updated October 12, 2026
Read This First
The short version
- From its Round Rock base, The Roof Shepherd works in University Park and across Dallas County in North Texas.
- From 2000 to 2026 the NOAA record shows 198 hail events inside a ten mile ring around University Park, topped by a 4.50 inch stone on April 5, 2003.
- 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 University Park, call or text 512-575-5052 or send the Get Help form.
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University Park At A Glance
What homeowners in University Park should know
Permits, hail and the first documented visit: what a homeowner in Dallas County should know first.
In University Park, 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 University Park’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
University Park 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. University Park is the Dallas County seat and the anchor of North Texas, a dense metro where Hail Alley storms reach a vast, high-value housing stock.
Hail & Storm Exposure
NOAA’s 30 year record holds 225 verified hail reports within 10 miles of University Park since 1996, inside the North Texas hail alley. The busiest single year in that record was 2012, with 30 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.
University Park Snapshot
Weather history & local facts
Recorded hail and wind around University Park in Dallas County, set beside a few facts about the town.
Hail and wind on record here
University Park’s verified NOAA record since 2018 includes 1.75 inch hail in Dallas on June 13, 2023, 1.75 inch hail in Eagle Ford on May 27, 2024, and 1.5 inch hail in (Dal)Love Fld Dallas on June 1, 2019. 48 thunderstorm wind events and 7 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
University Park 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 University Park
The archive counts 198 hail events near University Park; the biggest stone was 4.50 inches, on April 5, 2003.
Reading the public storm record
Every figure below is the public storm record for a 10-mile radius around University Park, 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 | 198 |
|---|---|
| Reached 1.75 in or larger | 45 |
| Largest stone recorded | 4.50 in · April 5, 2003 |
| Busiest year | 2012 · 30 events |
| Most common months | April and May |
| Strongest gust in the archive | 78 mph · May 8, 2014 |
| Radar hail days, 1 in or larger | 254 days · 2000-2026 · largest signature 4.00 in |
| Preliminary reports, last 12 months | 2 reports of 1 in or larger · largest 1.75 in on April 27, 2026 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database · Dallas County · 2000-2026 · within 10 miles of the University Park 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 University Park, 2006 to 2025
Twenty seasons of hail of one inch or more near University Park, 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 University Park, from the National Weather Service archive. 107 reports from 2006 to 2025, 36 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 2012. 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 | 4 | 1 | 1.75 in · March 25 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1.75 in · May 27 |
| 2023 | 15 | 4 | 2.25 in · September 24 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1.00 in · March 14 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | 2.00 in · April 9 |
Show all 20 years (2006 to 2025)
| Year | Reports 1 in+ | 1.75 in+ | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · August 16 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 1.50 in · June 1 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 3.00 in · June 6 |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2.50 in · June 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | none reported |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | below 1 in |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1.25 in · March 9 |
| 2012 | 22 | 13 | 2.75 in · June 13 |
| 2011 | 19 | 7 | 4.25 in · May 24 |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · May 20 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in · July 8 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · February 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in · April 13 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1.00 in · May 29 |
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2006 through 2025 within 10 miles of the University Park 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 University Park
Hail verified around University Park, Dallas County, and the case for a dated record before any repair decision.
Hail Frequency
NOAA storm records log 71 hail events within 10 miles of University Park since 2018, 27 of them inside the city’s immediate 6 mile ring. The largest verified stone measured 1.75 inches on June 13, 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 University Park 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
A verified record of the hail and wind events that shaped University Park roofs. Condition changes over time, which is why the homeowner should own the documentation.
Verified Storm Record
April 9 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Cockrell Hill on April 9, 2021, a hen egg size stone.
June 13 baseball size hail
NOAA verifies 2.75 inch hail in Highland Park on June 13, 2012, a baseball size stone.
April 13 golf ball size hail
NOAA verifies 1.75 inch hail in Dallas on April 13, 2007, a golf ball size stone.
April 30 hen egg size hail
NOAA verifies 2 inch hail in Dallas on April 30, 2004, a hen egg size stone.
Sources behind these numbers
Live NOAA record Since September 2024, NOAA has logged 13 hail reports within 10 miles of University Park, 5 of them inside 6 miles. The largest measured 1.75 inches on April 27, 2026, about 9.8 miles away. Damaging wind has been reported 7 times in the same period, most recently 64 mph on May 19, 2026. 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 University Park
Local ground truth for University Park properties
University Park sits in Dallas County in North Texas, home to roughly 25,268 residents (Census Bureau estimate, 2024). NOAA storm records log 71 hail events within ten miles since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5″ on April 5, 2003.
Roof age, by the census
How old the roofs in University Park are likely to be
When University Park houses went up, per the Census, and so roughly when their original roofs were put on.
When the houses went up
University Park has 7,600 housing units in the Census Bureau's latest five-year estimate. The median home was built in 1987. 67 percent were built before 2000 and 54 percent before 1990; 15 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 | 177 | 2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 977 | 13% |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 1,374 | 18% |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 984 | 13% |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 1,090 | 14% |
Show all ten brackets (1939 or earlier to 2020 or later)
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 306 | 4% |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 99 | 1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 539 | 7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 542 | 7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1,512 | 20% |
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates, tables B25034 and B25035, University Park 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 University Park
Everything we cover in University Park
In University Park, 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 University Park 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.
How a visit is scheduled
Every service below is available to University Park homeowners, as it is anywhere in Texas.
All services
Documentation First
Full property capability in University Park, 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 University Park
Who inspects a roof in University Park, and how the job is managed and crewed if you decide to go ahead.
Who runs the inspection
Every University Park 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 University Park. 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 University Park 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
University Park sits in Dallas County, population 25,268. Counting hail reports of every size, the NOAA Storm Events archive logs 198 hail reports within ten miles of University Park from 2000 to 2026, 45 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 4.5 inches. Counting reports of every size, 2012 was the busiest year in that record, with 30 reports. Activity concentrates in April and May. The strongest recorded wind gust nearby reached 78 mph on May 8, 2014.
The largest hail recorded near University Park, by date:
| Date | Largest stone |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2018 | 3.0″ |
| May 24, 2011 | 4.25″ |
| April 5, 2003 | 4.5″ |
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 University Park 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 University Park official site for permit and inspection rules; NWS forecast for University Park 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 University Park, 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
University Park’s Park Cities streets are lined with 1920s to 1940s Tudor and Colonial Revival homes, many in hand-laid brick with steep gables and tall chimneys. On homes this age, painted wood trim, soffits, and dormers deserve close attention, and any home built before 1978 should be handled with lead-safe practices whenever older paint is disturbed.
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, David, did a great job on our roof repair. He was able to upgrade our shingles to a better class. Very polite and professional.
Owner Response
George, thank you for the kind review. I appreciate you trusting me with your roof replacement in Copperas Cove, Texas, and I’m glad we were able to help upgrade your shingles to a better class for your home. Clear communication, professional guidance, and making sure the homeowner understands the roofing options are always important to me. I appreciate the opportunity to help.
The Roof Shepherd did an amazing job — the company and, more importantly, the crew were fast and reliable. They had our roof and vents done in a timely manner after the recent storms. We upgraded after all the hail and high winds we’ve had over the last few years, and to our surprise it brought a discount on our insurance as well. The house looks great. It was the easiest choice on home maintenance we have ever made. Hands down, I would choose them again and would recommend them to anyone.
Owner Response
Valerie, thank you so much for the kind review and for trusting The Roof Shepherd with your roof and ventilation work. I’m glad we were able to help after the recent storms and get everything handled in a timely way. Upgrading to an impact-rated roofing system can make a real difference, especially after years of hail and high winds, and it’s great to hear the insurance discount was a helpful surprise as well. I also appreciate you recognizing the crew: fast, reliable, and respectful work matters, and I’m grateful they represented the company well on your home. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve your family.
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 University Park, 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 in University Park
Real inspections and real conditions, documented on site in University Park.
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.
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Common questions in University Park
Does The Roof Shepherd work in University Park?
Yes. The Roof Shepherd provides roof inspection, storm documentation, and homeowner guidance across University Park and Dallas County, plus full roofing managed by The Roof Shepherd, from inspection through installation, on one consistent documentation standard.
How quickly can I get a roof inspection in University Park?
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 University Park in a hail-prone area?
NOAA records log 71 hail events within 10 miles of University Park since 2018. The largest stone in the full NOAA archive, 2000 to 2026, measured 4.5 inches on April 5, 2003. University Park 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 University Park?
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 University Park?
Yes. Painting (epoxy and concrete coatings included), siding, drywall, gutters and wood work are available in University Park, 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 University Park?
Use the Get Help form with your University Park address and a description of your concern. Submissions come straight to us and a person reads every one.
Does University Park get a lot of hail?
Yes. The University Park and Fort Worth area sits in one of the most active hail corridors in the country, with the heaviest hail risk from March through June. Hail bruises shingles and shortens roof life, often without obvious damage from the ground.
What is the biggest roofing risk in University Park?
Hail and wind. North Texas spring storms bring large hail and, less often, tornadoes. The October 20 2019 EF3 tornado near Love Field damaged about 3,000 homes and remains the costliest tornado event in Texas history.
When is severe weather season in University Park?
Spring, roughly March through June, is the peak for hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes, when Gulf moisture meets dry plains air. A second smaller tornado window can occur in the fall.
Who is a trusted roofer near me in University Park?
The Roof Shepherd serves University Park 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 University Park?
Roof replacement cost in University Park 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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