Best roofers in Austin

No. Texas does not license roofers at the state level (unlike plumbers and electricians). The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) offers voluntary certification (RCAT-Certified), and Texas requires liability insurance and worker's comp at the contractor level. Without state licensing, insurance and reputation matter even more, verify both before hiring.

$11,000-$18,000 for a typical 2,000 sq ft home with mid-grade architectural shingles in Austin. Premium materials (designer shingles, metal, or tile) push that to $20,000-$40,000+. Insurance-claim replacements vary based on adjuster scope but should fall in similar ranges for the same materials.

If damage is from a named event (hail, wind, hurricane) within your policy's coverage window, file the claim. Texas insurers usually require claim filing within 1 year of the event. If damage is from age or normal wear, insurance won't cover it. Whatever you decide, get the assessment done by a roofer YOU chose, not one who knocked on your door.

After hail or wind events, out-of-state contractors flood Texas neighborhoods. They underbid, use cheap materials, often skip permits, vanish before warranty issues arise, and frequently demand AOB (assignment of insurance benefits). HomeClip filters them out by checking insurance, BBB record, and review sentiment over time, a roofer who appeared 6 months ago with no local history scores below an established local roofer.