A roof replacement in Allen 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 Allen roof replacement starts with a full tear-off rather than an overlay, followed by a board-by-board decking inspection with photo documentation. From there we install proper underlayment and flashing and handle the municipal permit and inspection where the city requires it. Most single-family asphalt replacements finish in one to two days once materials are staged. The estimate is free and written, and if insurance is involved, we never waive deductibles (Texas law prohibits it) and we are not a public adjuster.
Choosing a Replacement Roof for Allen
Much of Allen was built between 1980 and 2009, the period that accounts for 66 percent of its homes, and with a 2003 median year built, many of those roofs are due for a close look at replacement. The material choice deserves as much attention as the timing.
Hail an inch or larger has fallen within 6 miles of the city on 27 days since 2006, golf-ball hail on 12, and 4.5-inch stones on March 24, 2019. For a replacement in Allen, Class 4 impact-rated shingles are worth comparing against standard ones, since a new roof here will likely see several hail seasons over its life; hail of that size has appeared in 13 of the last 20 years. Our replacement crews also work in Collin County’s Lucas and Fairview.
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.
Deck to dry-in
Fresh decking checked and papered in before shingles.
Tear-off in progress
Old shingles coming off and the decking checked as each section opens.
Section by section
The crew working a plane at a time: staged, sequenced, tidy.
PUBLIC RECORD
The hail and housing record in Allen
Before you plan roof replacement in Allen, it helps to know what the public record says about local hail and the age of the homes.
27
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.5 in.
Largest stone on record
2003
Median year homes built
Hail near Allen
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 27 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Allen. On 12 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 4.5 inches (softball size) on March 24, 2019. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on March 29, 2025.
March 24, 2019: 4.5-inch hail (softball size)
June 13, 2012: 3.25-inch hail (teacup size)
May 19, 2023: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
April 21, 2017: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
March 25, 2025: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Allen homes are
The median home in Allen was built in 2003. A large share of the city's 39,094 housing units are now old enough that original roofs are coming due, while 27% were built in 2010 or later.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 6 miles of Allen); 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 Allen
How long does a roof replacement take in Allen?
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 Allen?
Permit requirements are set by the city and vary across DFW. Where Allen 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 Allen?
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.
Will this work void our builder's warranty in Allen?
Properly documented work doesn't, and our written findings and scopes are built to keep your builder-warranty file intact. What actually endangers coverage is undocumented storm patching, which we don't do.
How often does hail hit Allen?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 27 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Allen, including 12 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 1-inch hail on March 29, 2025.
How old are most homes in Allen?
The median home in Allen was built in 2003, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 7% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 27% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
