Referred Roofing and Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Tyler, Texas — based at 240 S SW Loop 323 Ste B, Tyler, TX 75701.
- Work covered: emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Referred Roofing and Construction in Texas
Texas has no state roofing license. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) runs a voluntary industry licensing program with a public contractor directory Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Hail record for Tyler, Smith County
NOAA's storm database contains 104 hail reports for Smith County since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or larger span 34 days. Stones of 1.75 inches or more appeared on 10 days, and the largest stone measured 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. The latest golf-ball day on file dates to 2026.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Referred Roofing and Construction or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
17 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Tyler over the past 90 days.
Adjusted for size, Smith County is number 28 of the 174 counties in Texas that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 137.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 131 |
| Tornado reports on file | 17 |
| Top month | April |
| Hail density rank in state | 28 of 174 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 72% |
| Hail events since 2017 | 104 |
The record's top day is February 11, 2024: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Noonday.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 24 | 2.75 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2.75 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Tyler went up in 1978, so the typical house is 48 years old. 52.8 percent of homes in Tyler were built before 1980. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $65,527 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 55.2% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 52.8% |
| Single-family homes | 66.8% |
| Homes counted | 45,461 |
Roof prices in Tyler
Local pricing in Tyler sits roughly 16 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $5,880 to $13,020. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Tyler, TX Metro Area is $45,700 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $12,600-$22,680 | 40 to 50 years | $390 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,760-$21,840 | 20 to 30 years | $670 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,280-$25,200 | 40 to 70 years | $360 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,560-$13,020 | 25 to 30 years | $370 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,760-$20,160 | 35 to 50 years | $380 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,880-$9,660 | 15 to 20 years | $440 |
Tyler roofing questions
- What should I budget for a new roof near Tyler?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,880 to $13,020 in Tyler, and the middle of that range is $9,450. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- How big does hail get near Tyler?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, about a baseball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 10 days.
- How old are the roofs in Tyler?
- The median home was built in 1978, so it is 48 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- How do I check Referred Roofing and Construction's license?
- Follow the steps above with the Texas registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Is hail common around Tyler?
- NOAA lists 104 hail entries for Smith County since 2017, on 34 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the busiest month.
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