Mark Gillmeister Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Temple, Texas — based at 402 Cottingham Dr, Temple, TX 76504.
- Services: roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Mark Gillmeister Roofing against 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.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Storm history for Temple, Bell County
NOAA's storm database holds 116 hail reports for Bell County since 2017. Hail of quarter size or larger was reported on 37 different days. Golf ball hail or larger came on 15 days. The top size logged was 5.68 inches, comparable to a softball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the record in 2024.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Mark Gillmeister Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Scaled by size, Bell County is number 32 of the 174 counties in Texas that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 133.0 reports per 1,000 square miles.
74 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 48 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
9 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 116 |
| Reports in April to July | 74% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 15 |
| Tornado reports on file | 9 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 37 |
| Hail reports, all years | 145 |
The single largest day was April 12, 2022: a 5.68-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Salado.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 | 4.25 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2.75 |
The housing stock in Temple
Median year built in Temple is 1990, a typical house age of 36 years. 36.5 percent of homes in Temple were built before 1980. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,462 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $220,300. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 1 cycles at 25 years apiece.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 52.9% |
| Detached and attached houses | 67.7% |
| Homes counted | 35,228 |
| Typical year built | 1990 |
| Median home value | $220,300 |
Replacement costs in Temple
Local pricing in Temple sits roughly 7 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,510 to $14,415. Census County Business Patterns counts 22 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 77.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Lifespan | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $400 | $29,760 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $500 | $29,760 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 yr | $410 | $11,392 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $560 | $11,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 yr | $400 | $21,855 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $430 | $19,530 |
Questions about roofing in Temple
- How much hail does Bell County see?
- From 2017 the county has 116 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 37 of those days, most often in April.
- 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 Temple?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 5.68 inches, about a softball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 15 days.
- What is a roof replacement price in Temple?
- 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.
- When is hail season in Temple?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 74 percent of entries come between April and July, April leading at 48 percent.
- How do I check Mark Gillmeister Roofing's license?
- 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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