Commercial Roof Inspection in Richardson, TX

A commercial roof inspection is the document every repair, restore or replace decision should start from. For a Richardson building, it also becomes the baseline that your maintenance records and insurance file are built on. We walk the roof, record conditions with photos, and hand you a written report you can act on, and any estimate that follows is free and written. We never waive deductibles, which Texas law prohibits, and we are not a public adjuster, so claim value stays between you and your carrier.

Why Richardson Building Owners Need a Current Roof Baseline

Storm frequency is the strongest argument for inspecting on a schedule here. Hail an inch or larger has been logged within 6 miles of Richardson on 36 days since 2006, in 14 of the last 20 years, with 12 days of golf-ball-size stones or bigger. The largest reached 3.0 inches on April 20, 2023. Without a dated inspection on file, it is hard to show which damage came from which storm, and that gap tends to surface at the worst possible moment in a claim. Age matters as well: 44 percent of Richardson housing units were built before 1980 and only 21 percent in 2010 or later, so much of the surrounding roof inventory has been through several cycles of repair. Our inspection crews cover Dallas County and also work in Garland and Murphy.

The hail and housing record in Richardson

Before you plan commercial roof inspection in Richardson, it helps to know what the public record says about local hail and the age of the homes.

Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006

Golf-ball-size hail days

3 in.

Largest stone on record

1986

Median year homes built

Hail near Richardson

NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on April 20, 2023. The most recent report: 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.

April 20, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)

April 11, 2016: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)

June 13, 2012: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)

September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)

April 6, 2018: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)

How old Richardson homes are

The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, and 44% of the city's 47,960 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 6 miles of Richardson); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.

Common questions about commercial roof inspection in Richardson

What does a commercial assessment include in Richardson?

Membrane and seam condition, flashings and penetrations, drainage, evidence of moisture, and remaining service life, all documented with photos and delivered in writing.

How long does an assessment take?

Most single-building assessments are completed in one visit; the written findings follow promptly.

Do you assess before a property purchase?

Yes. A roof-specific assessment before acquisition tells you the asset's real condition and the capital planning picture the listing may not.

Do mature trees around our Richardson home affect the roof?

Constantly. Canopy debris loads gutters and valleys, branches abrade shingles in every wind event, and shade-side slopes hold moisture longer. Trimming to clearance and keeping drainage clear are the two cheapest roof-life extensions in established neighborhoods.

How often does hail hit Richardson?

NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 36 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Richardson, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.

How old are most homes in Richardson?

The median home in Richardson was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 44% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 21% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.

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Commercial Roof Inspection in Richardson