The Roof Co.
- Roofing Contractor serving Waco, Texas — based at 3605 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up The Roof Co. 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.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Hail record for Waco, McLennan County
NOAA's storm database holds 123 hail entries for McLennan County since 2017. Hail of coin size or larger came down on 32 separate days. The rough of it: 13 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 4.5-inch stone about the size of a softball. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Scaled by 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, The Roof Co. included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
Within 25 miles of Waco, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
Reports cluster in April (47 percent of the total); April through July account for 84 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | April |
| Density rank in state | 33 of 174 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 123 |
| Largest stone, inches | 4.5 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 84% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 32 |
The biggest day on file is April 26, 2023: a 4.5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Waco.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 22 | 3 |
| 2023 | 23 | 4.5 |
| 2025 | 14 | 1.75 |
Housing around Waco
Half the homes in Waco predate 1977; the typical house is about 49 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Against a median home value of $199,600, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $51,468 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 53.9% |
| Median home value | $199,600 |
| Owner-occupied share | 48.9% |
| Median year built | 1977 |
Roof prices in Waco
Local pricing in Waco sits roughly 7 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,510 to $14,415. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. 28 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 53.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 to $10,695 | $490 | $8,602 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320 to $37,200 | $500 | $29,760 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950 to $25,110 | $430 | $19,530 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810 to $27,900 | $400 | $21,855 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020 to $24,180 | $740 | $18,600 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440 to $14,880 | $560 | $11,160 |
Common questions, Waco
- What is the biggest hail on record for McLennan County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 4.5 inches, comparable to a softball, with 13 golf-ball days.
- 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.
- How often does hail hit Waco?
- From 2017 the county has 123 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 32 of those days, most often in April.
- Is the license for The Roof Co. on a state list?
- Use the steps above with the Texas registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How old are homes in Waco?
- Median year built is 1977, which gives 49 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Which months bring hail to McLennan County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 84 percent of entries come between April and July, April leading at 47 percent.
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