Barr Residential Roofing Services
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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 # 03-0352
- Status RCAT Licensed
- Roofing Contractor serving Abilene, Texas — based at 2250 Oak St, Abilene, TX 79602.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection.
- RCAT license #03-0352 — Texas has no state roofing license; RCAT is the industry licensing program.
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Checking Barr Residential Roofing Services against the Texas record
no state roofing license exists in Texas — instead, the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) maintains a voluntary industry licensing program and a public contractor directory Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- 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.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Hail and wind history for Abilene, Taylor County
Taylor County, the county around Abilene, has 104 NOAA hail entries in the record since 2017. On 35 of these days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or more. The rough part: 18 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 3-inch stone near a teacup. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the record in 2026.
Among 174 Texas counties with enough reports to compare, Taylor County ranks 22 by density: 171.9 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
6 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
Within 25 miles of Abilene, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Barr Residential Roofing Services or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 96 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 158 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 35 |
| Reports in April to July | 89% |
| Hail events since 2017 | 104 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 18 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
The record's top day is June 12, 2014: a 4.5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Abilene Elmdale Arpt.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 | 4.5 |
| 2016 | 20 | 2.5 |
| 2021 | 13 | 2 |
The housing stock in Abilene
Abilene's median year built is 1974, which makes the typical home 52 years old. 57 percent of homes in Abilene were built before 1980. Against a median home value of $178,900, a $9,225 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $62,720 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 57% |
| Total housing units | 52,729 |
| Median year built | 1974 |
| Detached and attached houses | 72.4% |
What a new roof costs in Abilene
The Abilene multiplier is below 1, about 18 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,740 to $12,710 for asphalt shingles. The county holds 17 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 76.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,940 to $24,600 | 40 to 70 years | $19,270 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,300 to $22,140 | 40 to 50 years | $17,220 |
| Clay Tile | $19,680 to $32,800 | 50 to 100 years | $26,240 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,480 to $19,680 | 35 to 50 years | $15,580 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,380 to $12,710 | 25 to 30 years | $10,045 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,480 to $21,320 | 20 to 30 years | $16,400 |
The numbers behind this listing
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 03-0352 |
| Status on file | RCAT Licensed |
Abilene roofing questions
- What should I budget for a new roof near Abilene?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,740 to $12,710 in Abilene, and the middle of that range is $9,225. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Which months bring hail to Taylor County?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 89 percent of entries come between April and July, May leading at 40 percent.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- Is Abilene an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1974, which gives 52 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Taylor County?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 3 inches, roughly a teacup; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 18 days.
- How do I check Barr Residential Roofing Services's license?
- Search the Texas record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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