Emergency Roof Repair in Waco, Texas
Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 26 local roofers listed, 1 verified.
Short answer: For an active leak in Waco, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Waco: 29 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 1 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
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The first half hour of a roof emergency
Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.
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Minutes 0 to 5
Make the room safe
Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.
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Minutes 5 to 15
Catch the water, do not chase it
Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.
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Minutes 15 to 25
Photograph it and write down the time
Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both. In Texas, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 15 days (Tex. Ins. Code §542.055(a)(1)), so the clock starts when you report it.
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Minutes 25 to 30
Call, and ask four things
Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For Texas: No statewide roofing license; permit rules are set locally. 26 of the 26 roofers listed for Waco are based in town; 26 are within 25 miles.
Where the roofers who cover Waco are based
26 roofers are listed for Waco. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.
By distance from Waco
| Base town is | Roofers |
|---|---|
| Within 10 miles | 26 |
| 10 to 25 miles | 0 |
| 25 to 50 miles | 0 |
| Farther than 50 miles | 0 |
Closest base towns
| Town | Miles | Roofers |
|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | in town | 26 |
Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Waco's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.
After tornado-force wind near Waco, exposed decking is a true emergency: even a few hours of rain into an open roof multiplies damage tenfold, and structural fasteners need a professional eye before temporary coverings go on. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.
Waco in numbers
Public records for Waco and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #9of 209Waco ranks #9 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record.
- #38of 209Waco ranks #38 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more.
- #171of 209Waco ranks #171 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).
- #171of 209Waco ranks #171 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 11 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026* | 12 |
123 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 12.3 per represented full year. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 23.
2026 covers only January to June: NOAA's file ends there, so it is not counted as the worst year or in the yearly average.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*Costliest storm day on record
Apr 26, 2023
14 reports that day (10 hail, 2 wind, 2 tornado); reported property damage $7,352,000; county FIPS 48309, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Waco
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 9 |
| Apr | 65 |
| May | 37 |
| Jun | 13 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 5 |
Most hail reports come in April; the season runs March to June. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Waco
- 28 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 282 people; 54% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $49,000 a year (Waco, TX Metro Area).
Waco storm record: McLennan County
What the National Weather Service logged in McLennan County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1849Founded
- 469 ft (143 m)Elevation
- Waco tribeNamed after
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in McLennan County
- 711 to 1.74 in
- 241.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 102.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 4.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
105 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
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| April 26, 2023 | 4.5 in, about the size of a softball | 10 | Waco · $7 million damage |
| June 16, 2023 | 3.5 in, about the size of a teacup | 7 | Lorena |
| April 28, 2026 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 9 | West |
“Large hail up to 4.5 inches was reported 2 miles east of Waco. Numerous vehicles and buildings were damaged from the large hail that fell in and around Waco.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, April 26, 2023
Last big hail on record
April 28, 2026
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 15 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · April 26, 2024
It stayed on the ground for 3.68 miles and was up to 165 yards wide. A tornado developed north of Tours, just west of Berger Road. This tornado initially damaged trees and a shed, but strengthened as it crossed Czech Hall Road. The tornado hit a property on County Line Road causing EF-2 damage to a barn and a shop on the property.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
81 mph · April 8, 2021
Two neighboring properties were damaged by winds between Lorena and Moody. On one property, the porch of the home was damaged and a 30x40 metal barn with a steel frame was demolished. On the second property the roof was torn off a barndominium. Large trees were also damaged on both properties.
What it means for emergency roof repair
The storm record for McLennan County includes a 81-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF2 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
What it costs in Waco
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Waco labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,510 Typical $10,450 High
$14,415
That typical price is about 5.2% of the median Waco home value ($199,600).
Source: Census ACS (Waco city) · data as of 2019–2023What Waco's climate means for emergency roof repair
- After tornado-force wind in Waco, treat any exposed decking as urgent — overnight rain into an open roof multiplies the loss tenfold.
- A severe Waco hail event can puncture a roof outright; if you see daylight or active dripping, emergency patching can't wait on an insurance timeline.
Roofers in Waco, TX
26 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.
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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.