SmartHomes Roofing & Remodeling LLC
Verified · RCAT Licensed — RCAT industry license confirmed; Texas has no state roofing license✅ Independently Verified
RCAT Licensed — Texas has no state roofing license; RCAT (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) is the industry licensing program (exam, experience and annual education). We confirmed this contractor's license against the official RCAT registry. Don't take our word for it — check the registry yourself.
- License # 03-0542
- Status RCAT Licensed
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Houston, Texas — based at 11011 Richmond Avenue, HOUSTON, TX 77042.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair.
- RCAT license #03-0542 — Texas has no state roofing license; RCAT is the industry licensing program.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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Looking up SmartHomes Roofing & Remodeling LLC in Texas
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.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Open 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.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Registry last checked October 2026. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Storm history for Houston and Harris County
For Harris County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 133 hail entries. On 36 of those days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Stones of 1.75 inches or more were reported on 11 days, and the biggest stone came in at 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 104 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 1 hail report within 25 miles of Houston.
April is the peak month with 29 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 72 percent. 5 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
39 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
Measured per square mile, Harris County ranks 48 of 174 Texas counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 95.1 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | April |
| Hail events since 2017 | 133 |
| Reports in April to July | 72% |
| Hail reports, all years | 169 |
| Hail density rank in state | 48 of 174 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.5 |
The single largest day was April 19, 2015: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Korville.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 28 | 2 |
| 2024 | 28 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
Median year built in Houston is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,462 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $253,400. Before 1980, 48.3 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 1,023,112 |
| Single-family share | 47.9% |
| Owner-occupied | 42% |
| Median home value | $253,400 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 48.3% |
Replacement costs in Houston
Local pricing in Houston sits roughly 7 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,510 to $14,415. The county holds 301 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 66.1 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $13,020 to $22,320 | $420 | $17,670 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020 to $24,180 | $740 | $18,600 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810 to $27,900 | $400 | $21,855 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950 to $25,110 | $430 | $19,530 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320 to $37,200 | $400 | $29,760 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 to $10,695 | $490 | $8,602 |
The numbers behind this listing
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 03-0542 |
| License status on file | RCAT Licensed |
Asked about roofing in Houston
- What time of year does Houston get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 72 percent of entries come between April and July, April leading at 29 percent.
- Has Harris County had large hail?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.5 inches, roughly a tennis ball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 11 days.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Houston?
- Expect $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Houston; the midpoint is $10,462.
- Can I confirm SmartHomes Roofing & Remodeling LLC is licensed?
- The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What is the typical house age in Houston?
- Median year built is 1981, which gives 45 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- How much hail does Harris County see?
- 133 entries since 2017, 36 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is April.
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