Shepherd Commercial Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Tyler, Texas — based at 5221 S Broadway Ave #6C, Tyler, TX 75703.
- Services: roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Shepherd Commercial Roofing in Texas
Texas leaves roofing unlicensed at the state level, so the voluntary RCAT program (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) and its public contractor directory are the credential that exists Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm record for Tyler and Smith County
For Smith County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 104 hail reports. On 34 of these days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf-ball hail or larger came on 10 days. The top size logged was 2.75 inches, comparable to a baseball. The latest golf-ball day on file is in 2026.
Within 25 miles of Tyler, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
Counted per square mile, Smith County ranks 28 of 174 Texas counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 137.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
17 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Shepherd Commercial Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of reports in April to July | 72% |
| Hail events since 2017 | 104 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 34 |
| Top gust, mph | 100 |
| Hail density rank in state | 28 of 174 |
The single largest day was February 11, 2024: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Noonday.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12 | 1.75 |
| 2017 | 16 | 2.5 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Tyler predate 1978; the typical house is about 48 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 52.8 percent of homes in Tyler. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Set a typical $9,450 asphalt job beside the $216,400 median home value and the roof comes to 4 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $65,527 |
| Owner-occupied | 55.2% |
| Single-family homes | 66.8% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 52.8% |
| Typical year built | 1978 |
Roof prices in Tyler
The Tyler multiplier is below 1, about 16 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,880 to $13,020 for asphalt shingles. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Tyler, TX Metro Area is $45,700 a year. 40 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 75 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,720 - $13,440 | 15 to 25 years | $10,080 |
| Clay Tile | $20,160 - $33,600 | 50 to 100 years | $26,880 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,880 - $9,660 | 15 to 20 years | $7,770 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,160 - $33,600 | 50 to 70 years | $26,880 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,280 - $25,200 | 40 to 70 years | $19,740 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,760 - $21,840 | 20 to 30 years | $16,800 |
Questions about roofing in Tyler
- How big does hail get near Tyler?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.75 inches, comparable to a baseball, with 10 golf-ball days.
- How old are homes in Tyler?
- The median home was built in 1978, so it is 48 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What time of year does Tyler get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 72 percent of reports come between April and July, April leading at 34 percent.
- Does Tyler get a lot of hail?
- 104 reports since 2017, 34 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is April.
- How much is a roof replacement in Tyler?
- Count on $5,880 to $13,020 for a standard asphalt job in Tyler; the middle is $9,450.
- Is the license for Shepherd Commercial Roofing on a state list?
- The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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