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Roofing Contractors in Austin, TX
NOAA recorded 90 reports of hail 1 inch or larger in Travis County in the five years through June 2026, and FEMA rates its hail risk Very High. The median home in Austin was built in 1994.
Compare the 103 roofing contractors ARCO lists in Austin on their public records: half have been in business 9 years or more and 40 hold a roofing manufacturer certification.
A listing isn't an endorsement. ARCO accredited contractors are marked.
- Contractors in the registry
- 103
- Median years in business
- 9
- Average customer rating
- 4.8 / 5
Profiles with contact details on file
Half have been in business at least this long; 67 with recorded dates
Mean of 48 contractor ratings; unrated profiles excluded
All 103 roofing contractors in Austin
Accredited first, then customer rating and years in business.
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Roofing conditions in Austin
Homes in Austin
- Median year built
- 1994
- Built before 1980
- 28.3%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 43.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year.
Severe weather reported in Travis County
- Hail 1 inch or larger
- 90 reports
- Thunderstorm wind 58 mph or higher
- 41 reports
- Tornadoes
- 3 reports
Most recent large hail: May 9, 2026 (1-inch)
Reported to NOAA, July 2021 through June 2026. Counts are reports, so they also reflect how many people live nearby; most wind speeds are estimated. Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database.
Natural hazard risk in Travis County
- Hail
- Very High
- Strong wind
- Relatively High
- Tornado
- Very High
- Hurricane
- Relatively Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively Moderate
FEMA National Risk Index ratings compare this county with other U.S. counties. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index dataset API or downloadable datasets but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s). National Risk Index v1.20.0 (December 2025), retrieved October 15, 2026.
Roof replacement permits in Austin
Depends on the job
Replacing shingles or other roof covering without affecting the roof structure is usually exempt. A permit is needed in the Wildland-Urban Interface when half or more of the roof is replaced, and for replacing more than 128 square feet of roof decking.
Roofers must register with the city. When a permit is needed, the roofer (or a homeowner acting as contractor) must be registered with the City of Austin as a general contractor.
City of Austin Development Services: Work Exempt from Permits
Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
Texas rules that apply
No state roofing license
Texas does not license roofing contractors, so there is no state license number to check. Local registration, insurance and a verifiable business history matter more here.
Texas Legislature, 2025 committee analysis
Verified October 2026
Roofers can't waive your insurance deductible
Under Texas law a roofer may not waive, absorb or rebate your deductible. Insurance-funded contracts of $1,000 or more must include a deductible notice, and a roofer can't act as your public adjuster.
Verified October 2026
Hiring a roofer in Austin: common questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Austin?
It depends on the job. Replacing shingles or other roof covering without affecting the roof structure is usually exempt. A permit is needed in the Wildland-Urban Interface when half or more of the roof is replaced, and for replacing more than 128 square feet of roof decking. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
Do roofers need a license in Texas?
Texas does not license roofing contractors, so there is no state license number to check. Local registration, insurance and a verifiable business history matter more here. Source: Texas Legislature, 2025 committee analysis, verified October 2026.
How often is large hail reported around Austin?
NOAA received 90 reports of hail 1 inch or larger in Travis County from July 2021 through June 2026. The most recent was on May 9, 2026 (1-inch hail). Counts are reports, so they also reflect how many people live in the area.
How old are homes in Austin?
The median home in Austin was built in 1994, and 28.3% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year).
How long have Austin roofing companies been in business?
Half of the 67 Austin contractors with a recorded founding date have been in business 9 years or more. 31 have at least 10 years of history and 17 have at least 20. The longest-running is Texas Fifth Wall Roofing Systems, at 53 years. Founding dates come from state filings or the Better Business Bureau.
Which roofing manufacturer certifications do Austin roofers hold?
40 of the 103 Austin contractors ARCO lists hold at least one: GAF (20), Owens Corning (17), CertainTeed (11), Malarkey (11), IKO (7), TAMKO (3), and Atlas (2). Manufacturer programs can extend warranty coverage, so ask which program and warranty apply to your roof.
How do Austin roofers rate with customers?
48 of the 103 contractors have public customer ratings, with a median of 5.0 out of 5. 14 have 100 or more reviews. Ratings are combined across review sites and weighted by review count.