ARW Roofing and Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving McAllen, Texas — based at 5200 N McColl Rd #1, McAllen, TX 78504.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check ARW Roofing and Construction on the Texas record
no state roofing license exists in Texas — instead, the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) maintains a voluntary industry licensing program and a public contractor directory Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Hail record for McAllen, Hidalgo County
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 56 hail entries in Hidalgo County. On 12 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 8 days. The top size logged was 3 inches, close to a teacup. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 96 mph in the record.
Counted per area, Hidalgo County falls at 132 of 174 Texas counties, lower third, with 41.7 reports per 1,000 square miles.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of McAllen over the past 90 days.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask ARW Roofing and Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
85 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 55 percent. 7 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak gust, mph | 96 |
| Hail density rank in state | 132 of 174 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 12 |
| Reports in April to July | 85% |
| Hail reports, all years | 66 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 56 |
The biggest day on file is May 8, 2025: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Shayland.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 18 | 2.75 |
| 2024 | 12 | 2.75 |
Housing around McAllen
The median home in McAllen was built in 1993, so the typical house is 33 years old. That span covers about 1 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,462 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $173,800. Pre-1980 construction makes up 25.8 percent of homes in McAllen.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $173,800 |
| Median household income | $60,165 |
| Owner-occupied share | 59% |
| Housing units | 54,461 |
| Built before 1980 | 25.8% |
Replacement costs in McAllen
Local pricing in McAllen sits roughly 7 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,510 to $14,415. For Texas, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,030 a year. 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 | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370 to $14,415 | 25 to 30 years | $410 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950 to $25,110 | 40 to 50 years | $430 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 to $10,695 | 15 to 20 years | $490 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810 to $27,900 | 40 to 70 years | $400 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440 to $14,880 | 15 to 25 years | $560 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320 to $37,200 | 50 to 70 years | $500 |
Common questions, McAllen
- How much hail does Hidalgo County see?
- 56 entries since 2017, 12 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is May.
- How do I check ARW Roofing and Construction's license?
- Follow the steps above with the Texas registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- When is hail season in McAllen?
- Hail clusters in May (55 percent), and April through July add up to 85 percent of the record.
- How much is a roof replacement in McAllen?
- Expect $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in McAllen; the midpoint is $10,462.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Hidalgo County?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 3 inches, about a teacup; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 8 days.
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