A roof inspection in Mesquite gives you written findings with photos instead of a verbal opinion in the driveway: shingle condition, flashing, decking as visible, ventilation, and storm evidence. Ours are free, with no obligation attached.
Book a roof inspection in Mesquite after any significant hail or wind event, before buying or selling a home, when a ceiling stain appears, or as routine due diligence once a roof passes its first decade under DFW sun. We go over the whole roof, document what we find with photos, and give you a written estimate at no charge if anything needs work. “Your roof is fine” is a result we deliver regularly. We never waive deductibles, which Texas law forbids, and we are not a public adjuster.
Reading a Mesquite Roof’s Age and Storm History
Age is the first thing we note on a Mesquite roof. The median home here was built in 1983, 41 percent of housing predates 1980, and just 6 percent is from 2010 or later, so many houses have been re-roofed before. Knowing which layer of history you are looking at matters when separating ordinary wear from new damage, and it shapes what we tell you about remaining life.
Then comes storm history. Hail of an inch or larger has fallen within 7 miles of Mesquite on 23 days since 2006, with golf-ball-size stones on 7 of them and a top size of 2.5 inches on June 2, 2017. A roof that has lived through that record deserves a close look even when nothing is leaking. We inspect homes across Dallas County, including nearby Balch Springs and Sunnyvale.
FROM OUR CREWS
The crews you'd actually get.
Real Cedar Crest crews on DFW roofs. Every project photo below is from our own jobs.
Deck to dry-in
Fresh decking checked and papered in before shingles.
Deck to dry-in
Fresh decking checked and papered in before shingles.
Tear-off in progress
Old shingles coming off and the decking checked as each section opens.
PUBLIC RECORD
The hail and housing record in Mesquite
Before you plan roof inspection in Mesquite, it helps to know what the public record says about local hail and the age of the homes.
23
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
7
Golf-ball-size hail days
2.5 in.
Largest stone on record
1983
Median year homes built
Hail near Mesquite
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 23 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Mesquite. On 7 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 11 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 2.5 inches (tennis ball size) on June 2, 2017. The most recent report: 1.5-inch hail on June 2, 2026.
June 2, 2017: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
June 12, 2023: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
June 13, 2023: 1.75-inch hail (golf ball size)
June 1, 2019: 1.75-inch hail (golf ball size)
April 30, 2011: 1.75-inch hail (golf ball size)
How old Mesquite homes are
The median home in Mesquite was built in 1983, and 41% of the city's 53,953 housing units predate 1980. Many of these houses are likely on their second roof or nearing the point where they need one.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 7 miles of Mesquite); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about roof inspection in Mesquite
What does a roof inspection cost in Mesquite?
Nothing. Inspections are free, documented with photos, and delivered as written findings. No obligation follows.
Do I need to be home for the inspection?
For the exterior and roof, no. Attic access needs someone home. We schedule around you either way and walk you through what we found.
Can you inspect a roof before I buy a house in Mesquite?
Yes. A roof-specific pre-purchase inspection tells you actual remaining life and any storm history the disclosure may not capture. It is cheap leverage in a home purchase.
Do mature trees around our Mesquite home affect the roof?
Constantly. Canopy debris loads gutters and valleys, branches abrade shingles in every wind event, and shade-side slopes hold moisture longer. Trimming to clearance and keeping drainage clear are the two cheapest roof-life extensions in established neighborhoods.
How often does hail hit Mesquite?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 23 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Mesquite, including 7 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 11 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.5-inch hail on June 2, 2026.
How old are most homes in Mesquite?
The median home in Mesquite was built in 1983, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 41% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 6% were built in 2010 or later. Most homes here are well past the life of their original roof.
