A roof replacement in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth roof replacement we do starts with a full tear-off rather than an overlay, followed by a board-by-board decking inspection documented with photos. New underlayment and flashing go in properly, and the municipal permit and inspection are handled where the city requires them. Most single-family asphalt replacements finish in one to two days once materials are staged. Estimates are free and written, we never waive deductibles because Texas law prohibits it, and we are not public adjusters.
Tear-Off Replacements for Fort Worth Homes
Tear-off matters more in an older city. With 34 percent of Fort Worth homes built before 1980, many roofs have decking that has sat under several layers of shingles over the years, and the only way to know its condition is to strip it and look. Even the median home, built in 1994, has reached an age where the decking deserves a close check.
Material choice should reflect the hail record. Within 14 miles of the city, hail an inch or larger has fallen on 98 days since 2006, and the largest stone reached 4.25 inches on May 24, 2011. Our replacement crews serve all of Fort Worth in Tarrant County and also work in Blue Mound and Westworth Village.
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.
Hands on the roof
A real Cedar Crest crew on a real DFW job. Every project photo is our own.
New roof day
A completed replacement in North Texas light.
Curb view
How the finished roof reads from the street.
PUBLIC RECORD
The hail and housing record in Fort Worth
Before you plan roof replacement in Fort Worth, it helps to know what the public record says about local hail and the age of the homes.
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.
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 Fort Worth
How long does a roof replacement take in Fort Worth?
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 Fort Worth?
Permit requirements are set by the city and vary across DFW. Where Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth?
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.
Does this work differ across Fort Worth neighborhoods?
Meaningfully. Deck age, prior re-roof quality, and permit specifics vary block to block in a city this varied. The written findings reflect your actual roof, not a citywide template.
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.
