Firehouse Roofing
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RCAT Licensed — Texas has no state roofing license; RCAT (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) is the industry licensing program (exam, experience and annual education). We confirmed this contractor's license against the official RCAT registry. Don't take our word for it — check the registry yourself.
- License # 01-0471
- Status RCAT Licensed
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Tyler, Texas — based at 2515 W SW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair.
- RCAT license #01-0471 — Texas has no state roofing license; RCAT is the industry licensing program.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
How to check Firehouse Roofing on the Texas record
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.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Registry last checked October 2026. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Hail and wind history for Tyler and Smith County
Smith County, the county around Tyler, has 104 NOAA hail entries in the record since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 34 days. 10 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 2.75 inches, roughly a baseball. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The same record has 17 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 72 percent from April to July, 34 percent in April. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Among 174 Texas counties with enough reports to compare, Smith County ranks 28 by density: 137.9 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Firehouse Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 104 |
| Reports, all years | 131 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Tornado reports on file | 17 |
| Hail density rank in state | 28 of 174 |
| Reports in April to July | 72% |
The largest single day in the record is 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 |
| 2023 | 24 | 2.75 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Tyler's median year built is 1978, which makes the typical home 48 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,450 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $216,400. Pre-1980 construction makes up 52.8 percent of homes in Tyler. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1978 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1978 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 55.2% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 52.8% |
| Median home value | $216,400 |
| Typical household income | $65,527 |
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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Tyler, TX Metro Area at $45,700. The county holds 40 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 75 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,160 - $33,600 | 50-70 yrs | $26,880 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,760 - $20,160 | 35-50 yrs | $15,960 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,600 - $22,680 | 40-50 yrs | $17,640 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,720 - $13,440 | 15-25 yrs | $10,080 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,560 - $13,020 | 25-30 yrs | $10,290 |
| Clay Tile | $20,160 - $33,600 | 50-100 yrs | $26,880 |
Firehouse Roofing by the numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License number on file | 01-0471 |
| License status on file | RCAT Licensed |
Common questions, Tyler
- Which months bring hail to Smith County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 72 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 34 percent.
- How old are homes in Tyler?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1978. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- Can I confirm Firehouse Roofing is licensed?
- Follow the steps above with the Texas registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- 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.
- Has Smith County had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, roughly a baseball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 10 days.
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