Commercial roof replacement in Plano starts with a question residential never asks: tear-off, or recover? The answer lives in a moisture survey and core samples, and we show you the evidence behind the recommendation.
Replacing a commercial roof in Plano does not have to shut the building down. Occupied buildings stay operational through replacement when the job is engineered properly: staging, phasing by roof section, dead-load management, and tenant coordination, all planned before the first cut. The planning starts with a photo-documented inspection and a free written estimate. If insurance is paying for part of the work, we follow Texas law, which means we never waive a deductible and we never act as a public adjuster.
Choosing a replacement system for Plano’s hail exposure
A new roof in Plano should be selected with the local hail record in mind. The area within 8 miles of the city has recorded 18 days of golf-ball size hail or larger since 2006, and the biggest stone on record reached 4.5 inches on March 24, 2019. Hail of an inch or more showed up in 15 of the last twenty years. For a building owner, those numbers make impact performance one of the main questions when comparing membrane options, alongside drainage, insulation and how the system will be maintained. We walk through that comparison with you before the phasing plan is set, so the system matches the building and its use. Replacement projects across Collin County run with the same crews and planning process, including work in Richardson and Allen.
PUBLIC RECORD
The hail and housing record in Plano
Before you plan commercial roof replacement in Plano, it helps to know what the public record says about local hail and the age of the homes.
43
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
18
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.5 in.
Largest stone on record
1993
Median year homes built
Hail near Plano
Hail is a regular event around Plano. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 43 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of the city, and on 18 of those days the stones reached golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 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: 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
March 24, 2019: 4.5-inch hail (softball size)
June 13, 2012: 3.25-inch hail (teacup size)
June 11, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 20, 2023: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 19, 2023: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
How old Plano homes are
The median home in Plano was built in 1993, and 18% of the city's 117,686 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 8 miles of Plano); 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 commercial roof replacement in Plano
How disruptive is a commercial roof replacement in Plano?
Planned properly, far less than owners fear. Phasing, staging, and tenant coordination are engineered before work starts, so most buildings stay fully operational.
Tear-off or recover: which is right for my building?
Only a moisture survey can say. Recover costs less upfront when conditions allow, but recovering over trapped moisture buys a short-lived roof and a bigger bill later.
How long does a commercial replacement take?
It scales with roof size, system, and phasing requirements: the assessment produces a real timeline for your building rather than a generic one.
How fast can you get to Plano for this work?
Scheduled windows run reliably. Crews route the ring on planned days rather than same-hour dispatch, with genuine emergencies jumping the queue regardless of geography. You'll get honest timing on the first call.
How often does hail hit Plano?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 43 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Plano, including 18 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.75-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Plano?
The median home in Plano was built in 1993, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 18% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 14% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
