Built-up roofing, or tar and gravel, is the century-old system still protecting Westworth Village buildings that were roofed before single-ply existed, and still a legitimate choice for the right structure.
BUR builds a roof in redundant layers: alternating bitumen and reinforcing felts topped with gravel that shields the assembly from UV and traffic. Existing BUR in Westworth Village often earns maintenance and restoration over replacement, since the mass and redundancy that made it heavy also made it durable.
We install and service built-up roofing (bur) across Westworth Village and the surrounding DFW communities. That includes free written estimates, documented inspections, and honest guidance on whether this system actually fits your home and budget.
The Westworth Village specifics
What Built-Up Roofing (BUR) costs and returns in Westworth Village depends on the houses it goes onto. Much of the housing here has already been through a roof cycle or two; the mature trees, settled framing, and decking that has absorbed decades of North Texas heat say as much. That inventory rewards the boring commercial virtues: documented seams, maintained drains, and a membrane matched to the building’s actual use.
The permit runs through Westworth Village’s building department; we handle the filing and the inspection scheduling as part of the job. When the next core drops through Tarrant County, single-ply shows bruise fractures that a chalk circle will not catch. Instrument surveys find what walking the roof misses. Because Fort Worth, Arlington, and Mansfield share our dispatch routes, examples of this exact system nearby are easy to arrange. We put the whole thing in writing (findings, grade, price, warranty) before you commit to anything.
THE SYSTEM
Built-Up Roofing (BUR), up close.
Flat / low-slope membrane. Single-ply and built-up systems chosen by what the roof actually does all day.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Built-Up Roofing (BUR) in Westworth Village
How a roof system holds up in Westworth Village depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
26
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
8
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1976
Median year homes built
Hail near Westworth Village
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 26 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 4 miles of Westworth Village. On 8 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 13 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on October 10, 2019. The most recent report: 2.5-inch hail on April 25, 2026.
October 10, 2019: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 25, 2026: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
March 17, 2016: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
March 16, 2023: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 19, 2020: 1.75-inch hail (golf ball size)
How old Westworth Village homes are
The median home in Westworth Village was built in 1976, and 52% of the city's 1,187 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 4 miles of Westworth Village); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about built-up roofing (bur) in Westworth Village
My Westworth Village building has tar-and-gravel. Replace it?
Not automatically. Sound BUR restores and maintains well; its redundancy is real. A moisture survey tells you whether the assembly beneath the gravel is dry, and that answer decides.
Why did BUR fall out of fashion?
Weight, installation labor, and odor during application. Single-ply installs faster and lighter. Neither of those points makes an existing sound BUR roof bad.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Westworth Village?
Not automatically. A roof on its second or third cycle is a chance to rethink: Class 4 asphalt for the insurance math, metal or premium systems where the home and horizon justify them. We quote the honest options against your actual house.
How often does hail hit Westworth Village?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 26 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 4 miles of Westworth Village, including 8 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 13 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 2.5-inch hail on April 25, 2026.
How old are most homes in Westworth Village?
The median home in Westworth Village was built in 1976, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 52% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 12% were built in 2010 or later. Most homes here are well past the life of their original roof.
