Sierra Vista Roofing: Residential and Commercial Roofing Services
- Roofing Contractor serving Brownsville, Texas — based at 1420 Dr Hugh Emerson Rd #5, Brownsville, TX 78526.
- Work covered: roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check Sierra Vista Roofing: Residential and Commercial Roofing Services on 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.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Storm history for Brownsville, Cameron County
Count the hail entries NOAA logged for Cameron County since 2017 and you reach 30. On 6 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or larger. Golf-ball size or more were reported on 4 days, and the largest stone measured 3.01 inches, near a teacup. The newest golf-ball day in the record dates to 2026.
8 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 88 percent from April to July, 50 percent in April. 8 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Per square mile, Cameron County ranks 163 of 174 Texas counties we compare, in the lower third, at 26.6 reports per 1,000 square miles. Hail still happens here; it is just less frequent than in the busiest counties.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Sierra Vista Roofing: Residential and Commercial Roofing Services included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 89 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Biggest stone, inches | 3.01 |
| Peak gust, mph | 89 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 6 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Density rank in state | 163 of 174 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 30 |
The largest single day in the record is April 2, 2017: a 3.01-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Rio Hondo.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 8 | 3.01 |
The homes under these roofs
Median year built in Brownsville is 1993, a typical house age of 33 years. 30.6 percent of homes in Brownsville were built before 1980. 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 9 percent of the median home value of $122,400.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 63,750 |
| Typical home value | $122,400 |
| Owner-occupied | 59.9% |
| Detached and attached houses | 70.8% |
| Built before 1980 | 30.6% |
Roof prices in Brownsville
Local pricing in Brownsville sits roughly 7 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $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. The county holds 17 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 70.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $22,320-$37,200 | 50 to 100 years | $400 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510-$10,695 | 15 to 20 years | $490 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020-$24,180 | 20 to 30 years | $740 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | 15 to 25 years | $560 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370-$14,415 | 25 to 30 years | $410 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950-$25,110 | 40 to 50 years | $430 |
Brownsville roofing questions
- What is the typical house age in Brownsville?
- 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.
- How do I check Sierra Vista Roofing: Residential and Commercial Roofing Services's license?
- Search the Texas record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Brownsville?
- Expect $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Brownsville; the midpoint is $10,462.
- When is hail season in Brownsville?
- 88 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 50 percent.
- 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.
- Does Brownsville get a lot of hail?
- Since 2017 the county has 30 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 6 of those days, most often in April.
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