A composite June callout in Wylie where a 152-degree attic forced a real conversation about ventilation, radiant barriers, and summer prep.
How Should a Plano Homeowner Compare Three Quotes for the Same Hail-Damaged Roof?
A homeowner off Coit Road in Plano had three signed estimates for the same hail-damaged roof and could not tell which one to pick. Reading the contracts is what made the decision.
What Causes a Small Chimney Leak After a June Storm and When Is It Roof Repair in Plano, TX?
A Plano homeowner spots a brown ring near the chimney after a June thunderstorm. Where flashing fails first in Texas heat.
Should an Allen Homeowner With a 16-Year-Old Roof Step Up to Class 4 Shingles After a Hailstorm?
A composite Allen, TX homeowner with a 16-year-old roof works through the real math on Class 3 vs Class 4 shingles after a spring hailstorm.
How Did One Homeowner Pick a Roofer in Allen, TX After June Hail?
After a June hailstorm in Allen, a homeowner had three contractors on her doorstep. The one she chose shaped how her insurance claim closed.
Their New McKinney Roof Was Already Leaking. The Contractor Blamed the Shingles. The Real Problem Was the Gutters.
DS Written by Don Scott Co-Founder & Managing Member, Fireman’s Roofing · Career firefighter, McKinney TX · Meet the team → Derek and his wife spent $14,000 on a new roof for their McKinney home after a hail storm damaged the old one. It was a quality job. They had no complaints about the contractor […]
Do Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles Lower Insurance Premiums in Texas?
BB Written by Blake Bearden Co-Founder, Fireman’s Roofing · Career firefighter, McKinney TX · Meet the team → Quick Summary: Yes — Class 4 impact-resistant shingles can meaningfully reduce homeowner’s insurance premiums in Texas, often by 15–30% depending on your insurer and ZIP code. With North Texas seeing hail multiple times per year, the premium […]
How Does a Hail Damage Roof Contractor in McKinney, TX Handle Insurance Claims?
BB Written by Blake Bearden Co-Founder, Fireman’s Roofing · Career firefighter, McKinney TX · Meet the team → Quick Summary: A hail damage roof contractor in McKinney, TX can guide you through the full insurance claim process — from the initial inspection to final payment — while making sure storm damage is documented correctly so […]
What Goes Into Quality Siding Installation in McKinney, TX?
DS Written by Don Scott Co-Founder & Managing Member, Fireman’s Roofing · Career firefighter, McKinney TX · Meet the team → Quick Summary: North Texas UV intensity, heat, and spring hail narrow the list of siding materials that hold up without constant maintenance Fiber cement outperforms vinyl on south- and west-facing walls in the DFW […]
The Texas Hail Insurance Claim Deadline: How Long You Actually Have to File
This post is about the legal deadline — the Texas one-year filing window on hail claims, when the clock actually starts, and how “discovery” changes it. For a step-by-step timeline of what happens between filing and payout, see our hail claim timeline guide. Every Texas homeowner with hail damage asks the same question in the […]