Restaurant roofs in Fort Worth live downstream of grease exhaust, the exposure that quietly destroys standard membranes around every kitchen vent.
Restaurant roofing starts at the grease stack. PVC membranes resist the oils that degrade TPO and EPDM, containment details around exhaust vents extend system life, and scheduling respects service hours. Health-inspection sensitivity means the work stays clean and contained, always, with debris kept well away from food prep areas.
Owners get a written estimate free of charge and an inspection documented with photos. We never waive deductibles because Texas law forbids it, and we are not a public adjuster.
Fort Worth Restaurant Roofs Between Hail and Grease
A restaurant roof in Fort Worth takes damage from two directions: grease from below the vents and hail from above. Within 14 miles of the city, hail an inch or larger has hit on 98 days since 2006, including every one of the last 20 years, and 36 of those days brought golf ball size stones or larger. The largest reached 4.25 inches on May 24, 2011. After a storm we check vent containment details along with the open field, since both have to be sound for the membrane to last. Repairs are timed before or after service so the kitchen keeps running and the dining room never hears the crew. Kitchens across Tarrant County, including those in Blue Mound and River Oaks, are served by the same crews.
PUBLIC RECORD
The Fort Worth storm record for commercial property owners
Commercial roofs in Fort Worth face the same storms as the homes around them. Here is the documented hail history for the area.
98
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
36
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.25 in.
Largest stone on record
1994
Median year homes built
Hail near Fort Worth
Hail is a regular event around Fort Worth. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 98 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 14 miles of the city, and on 36 of those days the stones reached golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 20 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 4.25 inches (grapefruit size) on May 24, 2011. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on May 25, 2026.
May 24, 2011: 4.25-inch hail (grapefruit size)
June 1, 2025: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
March 16, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 28, 2021: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
March 24, 2021: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
How old Fort Worth homes are
The median home in Fort Worth was built in 1994, and 34% of the city's 373,948 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 14 miles of Fort Worth); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions: restaurant roofing in Fort Worth
Why do restaurant roofs fail early in Fort Worth?
Grease. Kitchen exhaust deposits oils that break down standard membranes around vents. PVC systems and proper containment details are the fix.
Can you work around our service hours?
Yes. Mornings before prep, closed days, and sectioned phasing keep kitchens serving while the roof gets right.
Do you handle buildings in central Fort Worth with access constraints?
Yes. Staging, crane windows, and access logistics are part of urban commercial work, and the phasing plan accounts for them explicitly rather than discovering them on day one.
How often does hail hit Fort Worth?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 98 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 14 miles of Fort Worth, including 36 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 20 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1-inch hail on May 25, 2026.
How old are most homes in Fort Worth?
The median home in Fort Worth was built in 1994, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 34% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 23% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
