Wortham Construction Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Waco, Texas — based at 345 Owen Ln Ste 144A, Waco, TX 76710.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Looking up Wortham Construction Roofing in Texas
the state of Texas does not license roofers; the voluntary industry program run by the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) publishes its licensed contractors in a public directory Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Hail record for Waco and McLennan County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 123 hail entries for McLennan County since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or larger fall on 32 days. The worst of it: 13 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 4.5-inch stone near a softball. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Adjusted for size, McLennan County is number 33 of the 174 counties in Texas that we compare, which is in the top third at 129.2 reports per 1,000 square miles.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Wortham Construction Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
April is the peak month with 47 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 84 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Waco over the past 90 days.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Density rank in state | 33 of 174 |
| Top gust, mph | 81 |
| Largest stone, inches | 4.5 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 13 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 123 |
| Busiest month | April |
The single largest day was April 26, 2023: a 4.5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Waco.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 11 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1.75 |
| 2021 | 11 | 2 |
Housing around Waco
The median home in Waco was built in 1977, so the typical house is 49 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Pre-1980 construction makes up 53.9 percent of homes in Waco. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,462 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $199,600.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1977 |
| Owner-occupied | 48.9% |
| Single-family share | 61.6% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 53.9% |
| Typical home value | $199,600 |
Replacement costs in Waco
Prices in Waco run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. Census County Business Patterns counts 28 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 53.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time.
| Material | Typical life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $560 | $11,160 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $490 | $8,602 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $400 | $21,855 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $430 | $19,530 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $740 | $18,600 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $500 | $29,760 |
Waco roofing questions
- What is the biggest hail on record for McLennan County?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 4.5 inches, about a softball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 13 days.
- How old are homes in Waco?
- The median home was built in 1977, so it is 49 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- What time of year does Waco get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 84 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 47 percent.
- How much is a roof replacement in Waco?
- Expect $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Waco; the middle is $10,462.
- Where can I look up the license for Wortham Construction Roofing?
- Look up the Texas record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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