Silver Line Roofing

Looking up Silver Line Roofing 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.

1. Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
2. Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
3. The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
4. Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.

Hail and wind history for Longview and Gregg County

For Gregg County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 43 hail reports. Across 14 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or larger. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger were reported on 2 days, and the largest stone measured 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. The newest golf-ball day on file dates to 2024.

The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 105 mph.

8 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.

Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 64 percent from April to July, 56 percent in April. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.

In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Longview.

After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Silver Line Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.

The biggest day on file is February 11, 2024: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Longview.

Who lives under these roofs

Half the homes in Longview predate 1978; the typical house is about 48 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. Against a median home value of $182,700, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 6 percent of the house.

Budgeting a roof in Longview

Prices in Longview run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. 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. The county holds 19 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 47.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.

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Longview roofing questions

Where can I look up the license for Silver Line Roofing?

The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.

How often does hail hit Longview?

NOAA lists 43 hail reports for Gregg County since 2017, on 14 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the busiest month.

How old are homes in Longview?

Census data puts the typical build year at 1978. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.

Has Gregg County had large hail?

Stones since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, about a baseball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 2 days.

Should I call a roofer right after hail?

Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.

What does a new roof cost in Longview?

Budget $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,462 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.