Akins Xteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Abilene, Texas — based at 6733 Horse Head Crossing, Abilene, TX 79606.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Akins Xteriors 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.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm history for Abilene and Taylor County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 104 hail entries for Taylor County since 2017. Quarter-size stones or bigger appear on 35 days. 18 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 3 inches, about a teacup. The newest golf-ball day on file dates to 2026.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 96 mph.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Akins Xteriors, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Within 25 miles of Abilene, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
89 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 40 percent. 8 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 35 |
| Tornadoes on file | 6 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 104 |
| Peak gust, mph | 96 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3 |
| Hail reports, all years | 158 |
The biggest day on file is June 12, 2014: a 4.5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Abilene Elmdale Arpt.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 | 4.5 |
| 2015 | 18 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Abilene was built in 1974, so the typical house is 52 years old. Before 1980, 57 percent of the housing stock went up. 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 been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 55.6% |
| Median home value | $178,900 |
| Typical year built | 1974 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 57% |
| Detached and attached houses | 72.4% |
Roof prices 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. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Texas is $46,030 a year. Census County Business Patterns counts 17 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 76.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,740-$9,430 | $430 | $7,585 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,480-$21,320 | $660 | $16,400 |
| Clay Tile | $19,680-$32,800 | $350 | $26,240 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,680-$32,800 | $440 | $26,240 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,380-$12,710 | $370 | $10,045 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,560-$13,120 | $490 | $9,840 |
Asked about roofing in Abilene
- What should I budget for a new roof near Abilene?
- Plan on $5,740 to $12,710 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,225 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Which months bring hail to Taylor County?
- 89 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and May holds 40 percent.
- Is hail common around Abilene?
- Since 2017 the county has 104 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 35 of those days, most often in May.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Taylor County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, near a teacup. 18 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What is the typical house age in Abilene?
- Median year built is 1974, which gives 52 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
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