V.L. Garza Roofing & Remodeling, Inc.
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+1 956-717-0490- Roofing Contractor serving Laredo, Texas — based at 4504 Tilden Ave, Laredo, TX 78041.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
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Looking up V.L. Garza Roofing & Remodeling, Inc. in Texas
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.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm history for Laredo, Webb County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 40 hail reports in Webb County. Hail of coin size or bigger was reported on 14 different days. 10 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 2.75 inches, about a baseball. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the data in 2024.
The same record has 1 tornado, with EF0 the highest rating.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, V.L. Garza Roofing & Remodeling, Inc. included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 96 mph in the record.
Per square mile, Webb County ranks 172 of 174 Texas counties we compare, in the lower third, at 15.1 reports per 1,000 square miles. Hail still happens here; it is just less frequent than in the busiest counties.
84 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 63 percent. 9 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top gust, mph | 96 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 10 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 84% |
| Density rank in state | 172 of 174 |
| Peak month | May |
| Hail reports, all years | 51 |
The biggest day on file is May 17, 2016: a 3.25-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Pescadito.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 13 | 2 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Laredo were built before 1996, which is an age of 30 years or more. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 1 cycles fit into that span. Before 1980, 24.2 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 70.7% |
| Median home value | $182,400 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 63.3% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 24.2% |
| Median household income | $63,264 |
What a new roof costs in Laredo
Prices in Laredo run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. Census County Business Patterns counts 9 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 77.8 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Texas is $46,030 a year.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | 50-70 yrs | $29,760 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810-$27,900 | 40-70 yrs | $21,855 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020-$22,320 | 35-50 yrs | $17,670 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | 15-25 yrs | $11,160 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510-$10,695 | 15-20 yrs | $8,602 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370-$14,415 | 25-30 yrs | $11,392 |
Questions about roofing in Laredo
- What should I budget for a new roof near Laredo?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,510 to $14,415 in Laredo, and the middle of that range is $10,462. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Webb County?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, roughly a baseball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 10 days.
- Is the license for V.L. Garza Roofing & Remodeling, Inc. on a state list?
- 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 old are homes in Laredo?
- Median year built is 1996, which gives 30 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- When is hail season in Laredo?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 84 percent of entries come between April and July, May leading at 63 percent.
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