Safeguard Roofing and Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Odessa, Texas.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Safeguard Roofing and Construction 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.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- 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.
Hail and wind history for Odessa and Ector County
In Ector County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 146 hail reports. Across 43 of these days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or more. Golf-ball hail or larger came on 19 days. The top size logged was 5 inches, comparable to a softball. The most recent golf-ball day on file is in 2025.
3 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 120 mph.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Odessa over the past 90 days.
June is the peak month with 46 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 86 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Among 174 Texas counties with enough reports to compare, Ector County ranks 17 by density: 185.1 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 19 |
| Top month | June |
| Largest stone, inches | 5 |
| Peak gust, mph | 120 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 146 |
The biggest day on file is June 14, 2017: a 5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Odessa Ector Co Arpt.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 32 | 5 |
| 2023 | 16 | 2.5 |
| 2025 | 23 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Odessa were built before 1978; the typical house is about 48 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1978 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Before 1980, 53.5 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,225 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $208,000.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 59.2% |
| Median home value | $208,000 |
| Typical household income | $73,030 |
| Homes counted | 48,834 |
| Detached and attached houses | 66.3% |
What a new roof costs in Odessa
Prices in Odessa run about 18 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,740 to $12,710. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Texas at $46,030. 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 range | Typical life | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,740 - $9,430 | 15-20 yrs | $430 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,680 - $32,800 | 50-70 yrs | $440 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,480 - $21,320 | 20-30 yrs | $660 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,480 - $19,680 | 35-50 yrs | $370 |
| Clay Tile | $19,680 - $32,800 | 50-100 yrs | $350 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,300 - $22,140 | 40-50 yrs | $380 |
Asked about roofing in Odessa
- Can I confirm Safeguard Roofing and Construction is licensed?
- The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How old are homes in Odessa?
- 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 should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Ector County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 5 inches, roughly a softball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 19 days.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Odessa?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,740 to $12,710 in Odessa, 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 Ector County?
- Hail clusters in June (46 percent), and April through July total 86 percent of the record.
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