Industrial roofs in Richardson carry process heat, exhaust chemistry, and equipment loads that ordinary commercial specs never see.
Industrial roofing in Richardson starts with what the plant underneath is doing. Membrane chemistry has to match what the process throws at the roof, penetrations around process equipment need careful management, and the work sequence has to respect production schedules. Downtime costs more than roofing, so planning is the real product we deliver.
Our assessments are free and documented with photos, estimates come in writing, and deductibles are never waived because Texas law forbids it. We are a roofing contractor, not a public adjuster.
What Richardson Hail Means for Manufacturing Roofs
Hail an inch or larger has hit within 6 miles of Richardson on 36 days since 2006, and 12 of those days produced golf-ball-size hail or larger. The biggest measured 3.0 inches on April 20, 2023. On a manufacturing roof, impact damage around process penetrations and equipment curbs is where water finds its way in, and a leak over a production line is expensive. Because qualifying hail has occurred in 14 of the last 20 years, we recommend post-storm inspections timed around shutdown windows so repairs never compete with output.
Across Dallas County, Richardson’s building stock skews established, with 44 percent of housing built before 1980. The same crews cover manufacturing facilities in Garland and Plano.
PUBLIC RECORD
The Richardson storm record for commercial property owners
Commercial roofs in Richardson face the same storms as the homes around them. Here is the documented hail history for the area.
36
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
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: industrial / manufacturing roofing in Richardson
Can roof work happen without stopping our Richardson production line?
Usually. Sectioned phasing, off-shift work windows, and protection planning around sensitive equipment are standard industrial practice.
What membrane handles chemical exhaust?
Depends on the chemistry. PVC resists many oils and chemicals that degrade TPO; process specifics drive the spec, which is what the assessment documents.
Our Richardson building's roof has a long repair history. Where do we start?
With the documented assessment and moisture survey. Buildings with layered repair history need the evidence layer most, because what's wet underneath decides whether the next dollar goes to repair, restoration, or replacement.
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.