Commercial roof replacement in Richardson starts with a question residential never asks: tear-off, or recover? The answer lives in a moisture survey and core samples, and we show you the evidence behind the recommendation.
Occupied buildings in Richardson can stay open through a roof replacement when the job is engineered properly. That means staging, phasing by roof section, dead-load management, and tenant coordination, all planned before the first cut. We scope the work with photos, put the estimate in writing at no charge, and walk you through the phasing so building operations are not left guessing. We never waive deductibles, since Texas law forbids it, and we are not a public adjuster.
Planning a Richardson Commercial Re-Roof With Hail in Mind
A new commercial roof in Richardson will face hail. Since 2006 the area within 6 miles of the city has recorded 36 days of hail an inch or larger, 12 days at golf-ball size or above, and a 3.0-inch peak on April 20, 2023. Hail has appeared in 14 of the last 20 years. Those numbers argue for choosing a system and detailing that hold up to impact, and for photographing the finished roof so there is a clean record from the day the job closes out. The neighborhoods around many Richardson commercial properties are established, with a median year built of 1986 and 44 percent of housing units built before 1980, which is a reminder that the storms here have been testing roofs for a long time. Our replacement crews also serve nearby Garland and Addison in Dallas County and beyond.
PUBLIC RECORD
The hail and housing record in Richardson
Before you plan commercial roof replacement in Richardson, it helps to know what the public record says about local hail and the age of the homes.
36
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Richardson
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on April 20, 2023. The most recent report: 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
April 20, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 11, 2016: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
June 13, 2012: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 6, 2018: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Richardson homes are
The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, and 44% of the city's 47,960 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 6 miles of Richardson); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
We don't waive deductibles; nobody legally can. Texas law requires
homeowners to pay their insurance deductible (Tex. Ins. Code ch. 707). If a roofer offers
to "cover" or "absorb" yours, walk away. It puts your claim at risk and may be a felony
for the contractor.
We document damage, provide repair and replacement estimates, and meet your
adjuster on-site to answer construction questions. We are not a public adjuster
and do not interpret your insurance policy or negotiate claim value on your behalf.
Common questions about commercial roof replacement in Richardson
How disruptive is a commercial roof replacement in Richardson?
Planned properly, far less than owners fear. Phasing, staging, and tenant coordination are engineered before work starts, so most buildings stay fully operational.
Tear-off or recover: which is right for my building?
Only a moisture survey can say. Recover costs less upfront when conditions allow, but recovering over trapped moisture buys a short-lived roof and a bigger bill later.
How long does a commercial replacement take?
It scales with roof size, system, and phasing requirements: the assessment produces a real timeline for your building rather than a generic one.
Do mature trees around our Richardson 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 Richardson?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Richardson?
The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 44% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 21% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
