Few places are harder on roofs than Dallas. The Dallas Fort Worth area is one of the most hail prone metro areas in the country, spring brings high winds and tornadoes, and summer heat bakes shingles. Many Dallas roofs are replaced after storms rather than old age.
Sifixit is a free referral service. Call the number on this page and you will be connected with an independent roofing provider that serves the Dallas area, where one is available for your ZIP code. Calling costs nothing and you are never obliged to hire anyone.
Roofing challenges in Dallas
Hail
Hail storms regularly damage roofs across the Dallas Fort Worth area, often without leaks showing right away.
Tornadoes and high winds
In October 2019, a tornado struck north Dallas, tearing off roofs and damaging thousands of homes and buildings.
Heat
Long stretches of triple digit heat age shingles and dry out sealants.
Storm chasers
After big storms, out of town crews go door to door. Check every roofer’s license, insurance and local address.
Areas across Dallas
Sifixit connects callers across the city of Dallas, including neighborhoods such as Uptown, Oak Lawn, Lakewood, Lake Highlands, Preston Hollow, Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove, and in nearby cities such as Irving, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson, Plano, Carrollton and Grand Prairie.
Sifixit does not have an office or staff in Dallas. Providers you speak to are independent local businesses, and availability depends on your ZIP code and the job.
Permits and local rules
Cleanup itself does not usually need a permit, but the repairs that follow often do. Inside the city of Dallas, larger drywall, electrical and plumbing repairs can require permits from the City of Dallas Development Services Department. Homes in other cities, such as Irving, Garland or Plano, follow the rules of that city or county.
Texas regulates mold work through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. If smoke or firefighting water leads to mold, larger remediation jobs must be done by a licensed company.
Seasonal risks in Dallas
Never climb onto a roof during wind, rain or ice. After a storm, watch for fallen power lines and call 911 if anyone is in danger.
- Spring: hail, high winds and tornadoes.
- Summer: heat speeds up roof wear.
- Fall: storms can return.
- Winter: ice storms can bring down branches onto roofs.
Be prepared
- Have your roof inspected after any hail storm
- Trim branches over the roof
- Photograph your roof each year for insurance records
- Know your wind and hail deductible
- Check any roofer’s license, insurance and local address before signing
Learn more before you call
Our main roofing guide explains the warning signs, what affects the cost, what you can safely handle yourself and the questions to ask before you hire. It applies in Dallas just as it does everywhere else.
Dallas questions
Is it legal for a roofer to pay my deductible in Texas?
No. Texas law makes it illegal for a contractor to offer to pay, waive or rebate your insurance deductible. Be wary of any roofer who offers.
How do I know if hail damaged my roof?
Look for dents on gutters, vents and air conditioners, and granules in the gutters. A roofer can confirm damage to the shingles up close.
Do I need a permit for a new roof in Dallas?
Roof replacements inside the city usually need a permit from the City of Dallas Development Services Department.
Does Sifixit have an office in Dallas?
No. Sifixit is a referral service. Providers you speak to are independent local businesses that serve the Dallas area.
Sifixit is a free referral service and does not provide home services. Calls may be answered by a partner call center or connected directly to independent local providers, who are solely responsible for their work, pricing, licensing and insurance.