Straight-line winds ahead of DFW storm fronts lift shingle edges, break sealant bonds, and tear tabs off entirely. Wind damage repair in Mesquite addresses both the visible damage and the broken seals you cannot see from the ground.
STORM TRIAGE
What do you need help with right now?
Pick the door that matches your situation. It routes you to the right person on the team, and every path starts with a free, documented look at the roof.
Texas law requires homeowners to pay their insurance deductible.
Cedar Crest does not waive or absorb deductibles. If anyone offers to, walk away.
It puts your claim at risk and may be illegal. We document damage, provide estimates,
and meet your adjuster on-site to answer construction questions. We are not a public
adjuster and do not interpret your policy or negotiate claim value.
A wind-lifted shingle that looks fine from the street has often lost the seal that keeps the next storm out. After significant gusts in Mesquite, missing tabs and lifted edges are worth a documented look, and wind is also a covered peril on most homeowner policies. We photograph what we find and put the repair in a free written estimate. We never waive deductibles, which Texas law prohibits, and we are not public adjusters, so coverage decisions stay between you and your insurer.
Wind, Hail and Older Shingles in Mesquite
Shingle seals weaken with age, and Mesquite has plenty of mature roofs. The median home was built in 1983 and only 6 percent of housing is from 2010 or later, so a strong gust has more older, brittle shingles to work on here than in a newer city. Lifted tabs that go unrepaired let wind-driven rain reach the underlayment on the next storm.
Wind often travels with hail in DFW storms. Within 7 miles of the city, 23 days since 2006 have produced hail of an inch or larger, and 7 of those reached golf-ball size. A roof that has taken hail and wind together needs both checked before anyone calls the damage minor. We repair wind damage across Dallas County, including nearby Forney and Seagoville.
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.
The honest before
Aging shingles that earned a replacement.
Deck to dry-in
Fresh decking checked and papered in before shingles.
Deck to dry-in
Fresh decking checked and papered in before shingles.
PUBLIC RECORD
The hail and housing record in Mesquite
Before you plan wind damage repair in Mesquite, it helps to know what the public record says about local hail and the age of the homes.
23
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
7
Golf-ball-size hail days
2.5 in.
Largest stone on record
1983
Median year homes built
Hail near Mesquite
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 23 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Mesquite. On 7 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 11 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 2.5 inches (tennis ball size) on June 2, 2017. The most recent report: 1.5-inch hail on June 2, 2026.
June 2, 2017: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
June 12, 2023: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
June 13, 2023: 1.75-inch hail (golf ball size)
June 1, 2019: 1.75-inch hail (golf ball size)
April 30, 2011: 1.75-inch hail (golf ball size)
How old Mesquite homes are
The median home in Mesquite was built in 1983, and 41% of the city's 53,953 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 7 miles of Mesquite); 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 wind damage repair in Mesquite
What wind speed damages a roof in Mesquite?
It depends on the shingle rating, age, and condition. Aging shingles lose the sealant bond that gives them wind resistance, so gusts a new roof shrugs off can strip an older one.
Is wind damage covered by insurance?
Wind is a covered peril on most homeowner policies. The same documentation logic as hail applies: inspect, document with photos, then decide about a claim with real information.
How do I spot wind damage from the ground?
Missing tabs, shingles in the yard, and lifted edges that catch afternoon shadow. The seal damage that matters needs an on-roof look, and ours is free.
Do mature trees around our Mesquite 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 Mesquite?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 23 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Mesquite, including 7 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 11 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.5-inch hail on June 2, 2026.
How old are most homes in Mesquite?
The median home in Mesquite was built in 1983, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 41% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 6% were built in 2010 or later. Most homes here are well past the life of their original roof.
