A roof replacement in Plano starts with an honest question: does this roof actually need replacing, or will a repair do? Our free inspection answers that with photos and written findings. When replacement is the right call, we handle tear-off, decking checks, permit, and installation as one documented job.
Every roof replacement in Plano follows the same discipline we use everywhere: full tear-off rather than overlay, board-by-board decking inspection with photo documentation, proper underlayment and flashing, and the municipal permit and inspection where the city requires it. Most single-family asphalt replacements finish in one to two days once materials are staged. The estimate is free and in writing. On insurance-funded replacements, we never waive deductibles, which is illegal in Texas, and we are not a public adjuster.
Tear-off replacements for Plano’s hail-tested homes
The tear-off and decking check matter here because of what Plano roofs sit on. The median home was built in 1993, and 68 percent of homes date from 1980 to 2009, so decking on many houses has been through decades of heat and more than one roof. Removing everything down to the boards is the only way to see soft or damaged sections before the new system goes on. Hail is the other reason: the area within 8 miles of the city has recorded 18 days of golf-ball size hail or larger since 2006, with a top measurement of 4.5 inches on March 24, 2019. A replacement is the right moment to choose shingles and underlayment with that exposure in mind. We replace roofs across Collin County, including homes in Parker and Richardson.
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.
Underlayment going down
Synthetic underlayment sealed across the deck before the first course.
Tear-off in progress
Old shingles coming off and the decking checked as each section opens.
The finish line
A Cedar Crest asphalt roof, buttoned up and inspected.
PUBLIC RECORD
The hail and housing record in Plano
Before you plan roof replacement in Plano, it helps to know what the public record says about local hail and the age of the homes.
43
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
18
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.5 in.
Largest stone on record
1993
Median year homes built
Hail near Plano
Hail is a regular event around Plano. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 43 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of the city, and on 18 of those days the stones reached golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 4.5 inches (softball size) on March 24, 2019. The most recent report: 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
March 24, 2019: 4.5-inch hail (softball size)
June 13, 2012: 3.25-inch hail (teacup size)
June 11, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 20, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 19, 2023: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
How old Plano homes are
The median home in Plano was built in 1993, and 18% of the city's 117,686 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 8 miles of Plano); 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 roof replacement in Plano
How long does a roof replacement take in Plano?
Most single-family asphalt replacements finish in one to two days once materials are on site. Steep pitches, multiple tear-off layers, decking repairs, and weather extend that.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Plano?
Permit requirements are set by the city and vary across DFW. Where Plano requires one, we pull it and schedule the inspection as part of the job. It is never left to the homeowner.
Should I repair or replace my roof in Plano?
It depends on age, storm history, and how widespread the damage is. Our inspection is free and documented: if a repair genuinely solves it, that is what we recommend.
How fast can you get to Plano for this work?
Scheduled windows run reliably. Crews route the ring on planned days rather than same-hour dispatch, with genuine emergencies jumping the queue regardless of geography. You'll get honest timing on the first call.
How often does hail hit Plano?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 43 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Plano, including 18 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Plano?
The median home in Plano was built in 1993, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 18% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 14% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
