R.T. Lopez Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Edinburg, Texas.
- Work covered: roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking R.T. Lopez Roofing against 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.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm record for Edinburg, Hidalgo County
Count the hail entries NOAA recorded for Hidalgo County since 2017 and you get 56. Quarter-sized stones or larger were logged on 12 days. Golf-ball hail or larger came on 8 days. The top size reported was 3 inches, comparable to a teacup. The newest golf-ball day in the record falls in 2025.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 96 mph.
3 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF0.
Reports cluster in May (55 percent of the total); April through July carry 85 percent. 7 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Within 25 miles of Edinburg, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, R.T. Lopez Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 56 |
| Hail density rank in state | 132 of 174 |
| Top month | May |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| Peak gust, mph | 96 |
| Hail reports, all years | 66 |
The biggest day on file is May 8, 2025: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Shayland.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 18 | 2.75 |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 |
The homes under these roofs
Edinburg skews newer: the median home was built in 2003, a typical age of 23 years. Pre-1980 construction makes up 16.3 percent of homes in Edinburg. Against a median home value of $174,800, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 6 percent of the house. With that age, plenty of roofs have never been replaced; the first replacement is still ahead for them.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 2003 |
| Median household income | $57,789 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 16.3% |
| Owner-occupied share | 52.5% |
| Homes counted | 38,107 |
What a new roof costs in Edinburg
The Edinburg multiplier is below 1, about 7 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles. Census County Business Patterns counts 21 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 61.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Installed cost | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810 - $27,900 | 40 to 70 years | $21,855 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320 - $37,200 | 50 to 70 years | $29,760 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020 - $22,320 | 35 to 50 years | $17,670 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370 - $14,415 | 25 to 30 years | $11,392 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 - $10,695 | 15 to 20 years | $8,602 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950 - $25,110 | 40 to 50 years | $19,530 |
Asked about roofing in Edinburg
- What is a roof replacement price in Edinburg?
- Expect $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Edinburg; the middle is $10,462.
- What is the typical house age in Edinburg?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 2003. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- How big does hail get near Edinburg?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3 inches, close to a teacup, with 8 golf-ball days.
- What time of year does Edinburg get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 85 percent of reports come between April and July, May first at 55 percent.
- Can I confirm R.T. Lopez Roofing is licensed?
- The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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