Concrete tile delivers tile aesthetics and longevity at a friendlier price than clay, the pragmatic tile choice for most McKinney homes designed to carry it.
Concrete tile resists impact better than clay, comes in profiles that mimic barrel tile, slate and shake, and costs meaningfully less. Weight is its design constraint: it is the heaviest common residential roofing, and it demands a structure rated for it. Where the framing supports it, concrete tile delivers strong value per decade on a McKinney home. We put every concrete tile estimate in writing at no charge, and our inspections include photo documentation. Texas law does not permit a roofer to waive your deductible, and we do not; we are also not a public adjuster.
Concrete Tile Weight and McKinney Framing
Before recommending concrete tile in McKinney, we confirm the structure is rated for it, and that check matters on a housing stock this varied: 52 percent of homes date from 1980 to 2009, 40 percent from 2010 or later, and 8 percent from before 1980. Hail is the other factor. The largest stone recorded near McKinney measured 4.5 inches on March 24, 2019, and big stones can crack concrete tile, so after a storm we inspect from the attic side as well as the surface. Concrete’s better impact resistance than clay is a real advantage with 39 inch-plus hail days within 8 miles since 2006. Crews that handle McKinney tile also serve Fairview and Lowry Crossing in Collin County.
THE SYSTEM
Concrete Tile Roofing, up close.
Clay tile. S-profile courses with proper headlap and mortared caps, good for decades of Texas service.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Concrete Tile Roofing in McKinney
How a roof system holds up in McKinney depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
39
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
18
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.5 in.
Largest stone on record
2007
Median year homes built
Hail near McKinney
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 39 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of McKinney. On 18 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 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-inch hail on March 29, 2025.
March 24, 2019: 4.5-inch hail (softball size)
May 28, 2024: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
April 21, 2017: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
May 19, 2023: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
June 15, 2023: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old McKinney homes are
The median home in McKinney was built in 2007. A large share of the city's 77,617 housing units are now old enough that original roofs are coming due, while 40% were built in 2010 or later.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 8 miles of McKinney); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about concrete tile roofing in McKinney
Is concrete tile too heavy for my McKinney house?
That is a structural question with a real answer. Homes designed for tile carry it fine; converting a shingle-framed home to tile requires an engineering check first. We do not skip that step.
Does concrete tile fade?
Surface color mellows over the decades, and most owners consider aged concrete tile handsome. Unlike coatings on metal or asphalt, there is no film to peel; the color change is gradual and even.
Is upgrading from builder-grade shingles worth it in McKinney?
Usually at the first replacement or claim: Class 4 impact-rated systems earn many Texas carriers' premium discounts, and newer communities' HOA standards generally approve them easily. The math works hardest on homes facing decades of DFW hail.
How often does hail hit McKinney?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 39 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of McKinney, including 18 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1-inch hail on March 29, 2025.
How old are most homes in McKinney?
The median home in McKinney was built in 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 8% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 40% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here still have their original builder-installed roof.
