Skyview Commercial Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving McAllen, Texas — based at 1302 E Tamarack Ave, McAllen, TX 78501.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Skyview Commercial Roofing 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.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm history for McAllen and Hidalgo County
From 2017, NOAA has filed 56 hail entries in Hidalgo County. Hail of coin size or larger came down on 12 different days. Golf-ball size or more appeared on 8 days, and the largest stone came in at 3 inches, close to a teacup. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 96 mph.
By density Hidalgo County sits in the lower third of Texas: 132 of 174 counties, 41.7 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Skyview Commercial Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of McAllen.
May is the peak month with 55 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 85 percent. 7 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 8 |
| Hail density rank in state | 132 of 174 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| Reports in April to July | 85% |
| Peak gust, mph | 96 |
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
The largest single day in the record is May 8, 2025: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Shayland.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 18 | 2.75 |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in McAllen was built in 1993, so the typical house is 33 years old. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 1 cycles at 25 years apiece. Pre-1980 construction makes up 25.8 percent of homes in McAllen.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,165 |
| Single-family homes | 69.3% |
| Median home value | $173,800 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 25.8% |
| Housing units | 54,461 |
Replacement costs in McAllen
Prices in McAllen run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Texas at $46,030. Census County Business Patterns counts 21 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 61.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810-$27,900 | $400 | $21,855 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | $500 | $29,760 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320-$37,200 | $400 | $29,760 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | $560 | $11,160 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370-$14,415 | $410 | $11,392 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020-$22,320 | $420 | $17,670 |
Common questions, McAllen
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- Is McAllen an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1993, so it is 33 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Hidalgo County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3 inches, close to a teacup, with 8 golf-ball days.
- How do I check Skyview Commercial Roofing's license?
- The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Does McAllen get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 56 hail reports for Hidalgo County since 2017, on 12 days with stones of 1 inch or more. May is the busiest month.
- What time of year does McAllen get hail?
- 85 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May holds 55 percent.
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