True Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Longview, Texas — based at 600 S Fredonia St, Longview, TX 75602.
- Work covered: roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check True Roofing on the Texas record
Texas has no state roofing license. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) runs a voluntary industry licensing program with a public contractor directory Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm history for Longview, Gregg County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 43 hail entries for Gregg County since 2017. On 14 of those days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or more. Golf-ball size or larger were reported on 2 days, and the biggest stone measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. 2024 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Within 25 miles of Longview, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
Counted per square mile, Gregg County ranks 18 of 174 Texas counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 181.2 reports per 1,000 square miles.
NOAA also lists 8 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Reports cluster in April (56 percent of the total); April through July carry 64 percent. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 105 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 64% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 14 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Reports, all years | 50 |
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
| Busiest month | April |
The largest single day in the record is February 11, 2024: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Longview.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1.25 |
Housing around Longview
Half the homes in Longview were built before 1978; the typical house is about 48 years old. Before 1980, 54.8 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,462 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $182,700.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,700 |
| Built before 1980 | 54.8% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 53.4% |
| Housing units | 36,393 |
| Single-family homes | 63.8% |
Replacement costs in Longview
Prices in Longview 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Longview, TX Metro Area at $39,460.
| Material | Installed range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $13,020-$22,320 | $420 | $17,670 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950-$25,110 | $430 | $19,530 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020-$24,180 | $740 | $18,600 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370-$14,415 | $410 | $11,392 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320-$37,200 | $400 | $29,760 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | $500 | $29,760 |
Asked about roofing in Longview
- What time of year does Longview get hail?
- 64 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 56 percent.
- Where can I look up the license for True Roofing?
- The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How big does hail get near Longview?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What is the typical house age in Longview?
- Median year built is 1978, which gives 48 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What is a roof replacement price in Longview?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,510 to $14,415 in Longview, and the middle of that range is $10,462. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
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