Rio Roofing, Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Harlingen, Texas — based at 22452 US-77, Harlingen, TX 78552.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Rio Roofing, Inc. against the Texas record
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.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Hail record for Harlingen and Cameron County
From 2017, NOAA has filed 30 hail reports in Cameron County. On 6 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or larger. Golf-ball hail or larger came on 4 days. The top size logged was 3.01 inches, about the size of a teacup. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the data in 2026.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 89 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Harlingen.
88 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 50 percent. 8 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
NOAA also lists 8 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Per square mile, Cameron County ranks 163 of 174 Texas counties we compare, in the lower third, at 26.6 reports per 1,000 square miles. Hail still happens here; it is just less frequent than in the busiest counties.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 6 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3.01 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 88% |
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
| Hail reports, all years | 34 |
| Busiest month | April |
The record's top day is April 2, 2017: a 3.01-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Rio Hondo.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0.75 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
The housing stock in Harlingen
Median year built in Harlingen is 1987, a typical house age of 39 years. Against a median home value of $125,700, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 8 percent of the house. 37.8 percent of homes in Harlingen were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 29,487 |
| Single-family share | 62.7% |
| Typical household income | $55,891 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 37.8% |
| Owner-occupied | 57.4% |
Replacement costs in Harlingen
Prices in Harlingen 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. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Texas is $46,030 a year.
| Material | Installed range | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370-$14,415 | $410 | $11,392 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020-$24,180 | $740 | $18,600 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020-$22,320 | $420 | $17,670 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | $560 | $11,160 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950-$25,110 | $430 | $19,530 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320-$37,200 | $400 | $29,760 |
Questions about roofing in Harlingen
- How big does hail get near Harlingen?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3.01 inches, about the size of a teacup. 4 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Harlingen?
- Plan on $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.
- How much hail does Cameron County see?
- 30 entries since 2017, 6 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is April.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- How old are homes in Harlingen?
- Median year built is 1987, which gives 39 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Can I confirm Rio Roofing, Inc. is licensed?
- The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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