Updated June 2026 • DFW Roofing Pros

After every North Texas hailstorm, thousands of door-knockers appear in Tarrant County neighborhoods — some legitimate, many not. Texas has no statewide roofing license, which means literally anyone with a truck and a ladder can call themselves a roofer. Here’s how to protect yourself.

The 8-Point Vetting Checklist

1. Local, physical presence. A DFW address and a phone number that still answers next year. Ask how long they’ve worked in Tarrant County specifically.
2. Proof of insurance — verify it. Ask for the certificate of general liability AND workers’ comp, then call the carrier to confirm it’s active. If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, you can be liable.
3. Manufacturer certifications. GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed certify contractors who install to spec — certification also unlocks stronger warranties for you.
4. Written, itemized quotes. Materials by name, scope line by line, total price. “We’ll work with whatever insurance gives” is not a quote.
5. Workmanship warranty in writing. Manufacturer warranties cover shingles; only a workmanship warranty covers installation errors — the cause of most roof failures.
6. Real local references. Recent jobs in your area you can drive past, plus reviews spread over years (not 40 reviews in one month).
7. Permits pulled by the contractor. Most Tarrant County cities require re-roof permits. A contractor who asks you to pull your own permit is dodging accountability.
8. Reasonable payment terms. Modest deposit, balance on completion. Never pay in full up front.

Red Flags That Should End the Conversation

• “We’ll cover your deductible.” Illegal in Texas (HB 2102). This is the #1 storm-chaser tell.
• Pressure to sign today. Legitimate contractors’ quotes are good for weeks.
• Asking you to sign an Assignment of Benefits or open-ended contingency before any inspection or written scope.
• Out-of-state plates and a just-registered LLC. Fine for them; risky for your 25-year roof.
• Cash-only or full payment up front.
• No physical address — just a cell number and a magnetic truck sign.

Questions to Ask Any Roofer

• Who actually installs my roof — your crew or a sub? Who supervises?
• What’s your nailing pattern and will you install to manufacturer spec? (6 nails per shingle in high-wind areas.)
• What happens if you find rotted decking? (Get the per-sheet price in writing.)
• How do you protect landscaping and clean up nails?
• When exactly does my workmanship warranty start and what voids it?

Where We Fit

DFW Roofing Pros quotes everything in writing, documents every inspection with photos, and serves Burleson, Weatherford, Benbrook, and all of Tarrant County. Put us through the checklist above — that’s exactly how you should shop for any roofer, including us. Call (817) 646-0070 or request a free inspection.