An end-to-end homeowner guide to roof replacement in McKinney, TX.
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.
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.
Do Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles Lower Insurance Premiums in Texas?
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 savings typically offset the cost difference within 5–8 years. In North Texas, hail isn’t an occasional event — […]
Do You Need Permits for a Full Roof Replacement in Allen vs a Repair (What Triggers It)?
Summary Introduction We work roofs in Allen, McKinney, and across Collin County weekly. Permit questions come up on almost every project. In the City of Allen, the line between a “repair” and a “replacement” isn’t just vocabulary. It determines whether a building permit, mid-roof inspection, and final sign-off are required, and it affects your schedule […]
What Does a Roof Replacement Cost in Allen, TX?
Summary Installed costs in Allen range roughly $350–$1,400 per square by material and complexity. Typical 2,200 sq ft architectural shingle replacements land around $10k–$18k in normal conditions. Hail season, permits, inspections, and HOA rules can add time and cost. Insurance won’t cover deductibles or elective upgrades; waivers are illegal in Texas. Major drivers: tear-off vs […]
Their McKinney Home Was Hit by Hail. They Thought They Couldn’t Afford a New Roof. They Were Wrong.
The hailstorm came through McKinney on a Tuesday night in April. By Wednesday morning, Mark and Lisa Carruthers were in their backyard looking at shingle granules blanketing the patio like black sand. “We knew it was bad,” Mark says. “But when the insurance adjuster said we owed $4,800 out-of-pocket on top of what insurance covered, […]
What Are the Warning Signs My Roof Needs Replacing?
Summary Introduction We work rooftops across Allen, the DFW Metroplex, and North Texas, and we see the same pattern every year: roofs don’t fail all at once. They give small, repeatable warnings. In our firefighter-founded, licensed general contractor practice, those warnings are clearest right before storm season and right after extreme weather swings. Allen TX […]
How Much Does It Cost to Install an Asphalt Shingle Roof in Texas?
Summary Introduction In McKinney and the broader North Texas market, asphalt shingle pricing isn’t “one number fits all.” Roofs here take heat, UV, high winds, and hail; that weather profile drives product choices and installation details that directly affect cost. As contractors who work these neighborhoods daily, we price jobs based on what we actually […]
How Long Does a Typical Roof Replacement Take in McKinney, TX?
Summary Most asphalt shingle roofs in McKinney finish in 1–2 days when weather cooperates Weather, permits, material choice, and roof complexity drive the timeline Hidden decking damage and city inspections are the most common slowdowns Metal and tile take longer than asphalt; steep, cut-up roofs add time North Texas storms and heat often push schedules […]