Rafter J's Roofing
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+1 325-939-1257- Roofing Contractor serving San Angelo, Texas — based at 405 N Jefferson St, San Angelo, TX 76901.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
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Looking up Rafter J's 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.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm record for San Angelo, Tom Green County
Add up the hail entries NOAA filed for Tom Green County since 2017 and you get 183. On 39 of those days, stones reached 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 14 days. The top size reported was 4 inches, about the size of a grapefruit. The most recent golf-ball day on file is in 2026.
Reports cluster in May (66 percent of the total); April through July carry 93 percent. 7 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 110 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of San Angelo.
Among 174 Texas counties with enough reports to compare, Tom Green County ranks 27 by density: 141.5 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Rafter J's Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 7 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 4 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 39 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 14 |
| Reports, all years | 218 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 183 |
The biggest day on file is May 21, 2020: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near San Angelo.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15 | 2 |
| 2022 | 18 | 4 |
| 2024 | 40 | 4 |
Who lives under these roofs
San Angelo's median year built is 1977, which makes the typical home 49 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,462 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $179,300. Pre-1980 construction makes up 54.9 percent of homes in San Angelo.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 63.3% |
| Single-family homes | 75.2% |
| Typical year built | 1977 |
| Total housing units | 43,877 |
| Typical household income | $64,146 |
Roof prices in San Angelo
Prices in San Angelo run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. For Texas, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,030 a year.
| Material | Lifespan | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $420 | $17,670 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $430 | $19,530 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $490 | $8,602 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $400 | $21,855 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $560 | $11,160 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $740 | $18,600 |
Asked about roofing in San Angelo
- How old are homes in San Angelo?
- The median home was built in 1977, so it is 49 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Is hail common around San Angelo?
- From 2017 the county has 183 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 39 of those days, mostly in May.
- How do I check Rafter J's Roofing's license?
- The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How big does hail get near San Angelo?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 4 inches, close to a grapefruit. 14 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What should I budget for a new roof near San Angelo?
- Budget $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,462 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- What time of year does San Angelo get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 93 percent of reports come between April and July, May first at 66 percent.
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