Roofing Built To Last
- Roofing Contractor serving Harlingen, Texas — based at 16458 US-83 BUS #2, Harlingen, TX 78552.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair.
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Checking Roofing Built To Last 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.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Hail and wind history for Harlingen and Cameron County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 30 hail reports for Cameron County since 2017. Quarter-size stones or larger showed up on 6 days. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 4 days. The top size reported was 3.01 inches, close to a teacup. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the data in 2026.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 89 mph in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Roofing Built To Last, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
NOAA also lists 8 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Counted per area, Cameron County falls at 163 of 174 Texas counties, lower third, with 26.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Harlingen over the past 90 days.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 88% |
| Hail reports, all years | 34 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 6 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 30 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Tornado reports on file | 8 |
The biggest day on file is April 2, 2017: a 3.01-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Rio Hondo.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 3.01 |
| 2023 | 15 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1.25 |
The housing stock in Harlingen
The median home in Harlingen was built in 1987, so the typical house is 39 years old. 37.8 percent of homes in Harlingen were built before 1980. Against a median home value of $125,700, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 8 percent of the house. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $125,700 |
| Median build year | 1987 |
| Owner-occupied | 57.4% |
| Median household income | $55,891 |
| Built before 1980 | 37.8% |
Budgeting a roof in Harlingen
Local pricing in Harlingen 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 17 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 70.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For Texas, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,030 a year.
| Material | Price range | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,950 - $25,110 | $430 | $19,530 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020 - $22,320 | $420 | $17,670 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 - $10,695 | $490 | $8,602 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020 - $24,180 | $740 | $18,600 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810 - $27,900 | $400 | $21,855 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440 - $14,880 | $560 | $11,160 |
Common questions, Harlingen
- When is hail season in Harlingen?
- 88 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 50 percent.
- How often does hail hit Harlingen?
- 30 reports since 2017, 6 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is April.
- How do I check Roofing Built To Last's license?
- Search the Texas record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Cameron County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3.01 inches, comparable to a teacup, with 4 golf-ball 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.
- How much is a roof replacement in Harlingen?
- Expect $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Harlingen; the middle is $10,462.
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