A roof replacement in Richardson 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.
Replacements in Richardson follow the same discipline everywhere we work: full tear-off rather than overlay, board-by-board decking inspection with photo documentation, proper underlayment and flashing, and 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. We never waive deductibles, as that is illegal in Texas, and we are not a public adjuster.
Tear-Off Matters on Richardson’s Older Homes
Tearing off to the deck is especially useful here. With 44 percent of Richardson housing units built before 1980 and a median year built of 1986, many homes have been through multiple roof cycles, and the only way to judge the decking is to see it. Board-by-board inspection catches soft or damaged sections before the new roof goes down, instead of hiding them under another layer. The new roof then has to handle Richardson hail: 36 days with stones an inch or larger within 6 miles since 2006, hail in 14 of the last 20 years, and a 3.0-inch storm on April 20, 2023. That record makes impact resistance worth discussing when you choose shingles, and we lay out the options in the written estimate. Replacement work in Dallas County also takes our crews to Murphy and Garland.
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.
Closed up and cleaned
A finished architectural asphalt system with the site cleared.
Tear-off in progress
Old shingles coming off and the decking checked as each section opens.
New roof day
A completed replacement in North Texas light.
PUBLIC RECORD
The hail and housing record in Richardson
Before you plan roof replacement in Richardson, it helps to know what the public record says about local hail and the age of the homes.
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.
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 Richardson
How long does a roof replacement take in Richardson?
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 Richardson?
Permit requirements are set by the city and vary across DFW. Where Richardson 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 Richardson?
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.
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.
