Owen Roofing Company
- Roofing Contractor serving Harlingen, Texas — based at 2685 N Coria St Suite C3, Brownsville, TX 78520.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking Owen Roofing Company against the Texas record
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.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- 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.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm history for Harlingen, Cameron County
From 2017, NOAA has filed 30 hail reports in Cameron County. On 6 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. The worst part: 4 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 3.01-inch stone about the size of a teacup. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Owen Roofing Company, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
88 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 50 percent. 8 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
By density Cameron County sits in the lower third of Texas: 163 of 174 counties, 26.6 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Harlingen.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 89 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 88% |
| Hail reports, all years | 34 |
| Density rank in state | 163 of 174 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 6 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 30 |
| 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.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 3.01 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0.88 |
| 2023 | 15 | 2 |
Who lives under these roofs
Median year built in Harlingen is 1987, a typical house age of 39 years. Before 1980, 37.8 percent of the housing stock went up. 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 |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 62.7% |
| Built before 1980 | 37.8% |
| Total housing units | 29,487 |
| Typical year built | 1987 |
| Typical household income | $55,891 |
What a new roof costs in Harlingen
Prices in Harlingen run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Texas at $46,030.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | 50 to 70 yr | $29,760 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020-$24,180 | 20 to 30 yr | $18,600 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370-$14,415 | 25 to 30 yr | $11,392 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320-$37,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $29,760 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | 15 to 25 yr | $11,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810-$27,900 | 40 to 70 yr | $21,855 |
Questions about roofing in Harlingen
- Which months bring hail to Cameron County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 88 percent of entries come between April and July, April first at 50 percent.
- Where can I look up the license for Owen Roofing Company?
- Look up the Texas record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How often does hail hit Harlingen?
- 30 reports since 2017, 6 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is April.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- What does a new roof cost in Harlingen?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,510 to $14,415 in Harlingen, and the middle of that range is $10,462. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- How old are homes in Harlingen?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1987. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
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