Storm damage in North Texas almost always starts at the roof. Wind breaks shingle seal bonds, hail fractures the shingle mat and dents the soft metals, and once the covering stops shedding water the damage moves into the decking, walls, insulation and interior finishes. American Prime General Construction is a veteran-led roofing contractor and general contractor, and roofing is our primary trade, so the roof is where every storm project begins.
From there we inspect and document the affected components, develop the reconstruction scope, coordinate qualified mitigation or remediation specialists when they are required, and self-perform and manage the full build-back through final walkthrough.
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Storm Restoration Services
- Hail damage inspections and reconstruction
- Wind damage repairs
- Tornado damage reconstruction
- Roofing repair and replacement
- Emergency-service coordination
- Water mitigation partner coordination
- Fire and smoke remediation partner coordination
- Interior and exterior reconstruction
- Construction estimates and documentation
- Code and manufacturer requirement research
- Complete project management
North Texas Storm Season and When Roofs Take the Hits
Our storm work follows a predictable annual rhythm. The National Weather Service treats hail of one inch in diameter or greater as severe, a threshold that replaced the older three-quarter-inch criterion in 2009, according to the SCIPP review of Storm Prediction Center hail data. That review also notes that northern Texas had the highest frequency of large hail in the country from 1986 to 2015, that stronger updrafts produce larger stones so the biggest hail tends to fall in late afternoon and evening, and that projected increases in large-hail conditions fall in springtime rather than midsummer.
Recent local history matches. The NWS Fort Worth summary of the April 24 to 29, 2026 outbreak documents supercells crossing the middle of the DFW Metroplex, hail up to softball size near Godley and Itasca, and six confirmed tornadoes. At the state scale, NOAA counted 126 billion-dollar severe storm events affecting Texas from 1980 to 2024, 66.3 percent of all billion-dollar disasters in the state. Practically, March through June is when most roofs here get hit, and when contractor capacity is tightest.
What a Storm-Damaged Roof Actually Looks Like
Storm damage is rarely a hole in the roof. The GAF technical bulletin TAB-R-108, Damage To Shingles Caused By Hail, describes the realistic damage set: granule loss at impact points, often with a surface depression; cracks radiating outward from impacts; exposed fiberglass mat where the surfacing has shattered away; and a fractured mat that “may or may not be immediately visible.” GAF also notes that storm damage may loosen the self-seal strip, creating the possibility of future blow-off, and that hidden mat damage can develop into cracks and tears later as the shingles wear.
A ground-level look is therefore not an inspection. We walk the slopes, hand-manipulate shingles to find soft spots and creases, check the soft metals where impacts print most clearly, and photograph what we find during a roof inspection.
Repair or Full Replacement: How the Decision Gets Made
The roof decides, not the calendar. A wind event that creased a dozen shingles on one elevation is a repair. Scattered mat fractures across every slope, widespread loss of seal, or a covering that can no longer be matched is a replacement.
| Condition observed | Typical path |
|---|---|
| Isolated blow-off or creasing on one slope, sound mat elsewhere | Targeted roof repair and seal restoration |
| Mat fractures and granule loss across multiple slopes | Full roof replacement |
| Deck damage, rot or delamination found after tear-off | Decking replacement before new covering |
| Discontinued or unmatched covering | Replacement with a currently available system |
Either way the installation has to meet the adopted residential code. Under the 2021 International Residential Code text published on UpCodes, Section R905.2, asphalt shingles must be fastened to solidly sheathed decks, are limited to slopes of 2:12 or greater with double underlayment from 2:12 up to 4:12, must comply with ASTM D3462, and require at least four fasteners per strip shingle with nails penetrating not less than three-quarters of an inch into the sheathing. Section R905.2.8.5 requires drip edge at eaves and rakes.
From Property Damage to Complete Reconstruction
Step 1: Inspect and Document
We inspect the affected building components, photograph the conditions, take measurements, and identify the trades and materials that may be required. On the roof that means slope-by-slope documentation of impact density, seal condition, flashing details, and the soft-metal evidence that establishes the event. Inside, it means moisture-affected finishes and any structure exposed by the damage.
Step 2: Develop the Construction Scope
We prepare a detailed repair and reconstruction scope based on observed conditions, required access, construction sequencing, applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, and the work necessary to restore the property. Scope development is where hidden costs get caught: staging for steep elevations, underlayment and attachment, flashing and drip edge, ventilation, and the order trades must follow.
Step 3: Coordinate Specialized Mitigation or Remediation
When specialized mitigation, drying, environmental, smoke, soot, mold, or remediation work is required, we coordinate with qualified companies that perform those services. Those specialists remain responsible for their own procedures, equipment, licensing, documentation, and clearance requirements. APGC does not perform mitigation, drying, abatement or cleanup. Our role is mitigation and remediation partner coordination: getting a licensed firm onsite without delay and holding the schedule together. See mitigation coordination.
Step 4: Confirm Build-Back Requirements
After demolition, mitigation, or remediation has revealed the full extent of damage, we update the reconstruction scope and identify additional repairs or trade requirements. Tear-off routinely exposes deteriorated decking or flashing details that were wrong before the storm. We re-document at this stage rather than assume, and revise the scope in writing.
Step 5: Perform the Reconstruction
APGC manages the complete build-back, including subcontractors, materials, schedules, inspections, quality control, and final finishes. We self-perform the roofing and exterior work and act as general contractor on the interior trades, which keeps the weather-critical details in one set of hands. See complete reconstruction and build-back.
Step 6: Complete and Document the Project
We perform a final walkthrough, address completion items, and provide the appropriate construction and project-closeout documentation: final photographs, the as-built scope, material information for the installed roof system, and the paperwork to register applicable warranties.
We serve property owners in Richardson and across the DFW Metroplex, including Plano. See our full service areas.
What Happens to the Rest of the Exterior Envelope
The same impacts and pressures work on every exposed surface, and the softest components tell the story most clearly.
- Gutters, downspouts and drip edge. Dents and displaced hangers are both damage and evidence. GAF directs inspectors to look for indentations on metal flashings, siding, chimney caps and skylight flashings when shingle evidence is ambiguous.
- Vents, turbines, pipe jacks and flashing. Bent or fractured components are replaced with the roof system, not reused.
- Siding, windows, screens and trim. Our siding and window work covers that scope.
- HVAC fins, fences and soffit. Often the clearest record of the storm’s direction.
When the envelope opens and water gets inside, the interior work becomes water damage reconstruction, and after a fire event fire damage reconstruction follows the same coordinate-then-rebuild sequence.
Roof System Ratings Worth Specifying on a Replacement
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association summary of shingle standards lists the ratings worth asking about: ASTM D7158 rates uplift resistance with Class H highest, ASTM D3161 is the fan-induced wind method with Class F highest, and UL 2218 rates impact resistance in four classes with Class 4 highest. ARMA notes these standards apply to shingles as manufactured, so real performance depends on correct installation.
Documentation, Insurance and the Line We Do Not Cross
We provide construction documentation, not claim advocacy. We are not a public insurance adjuster and we do not negotiate claims on your behalf. What we produce is the construction record: photographs, measurements, scopes, material specifications, code references and technical explanations of why the work is required. See insurance restoration documentation.
Reading your own policy is worth the hour. The Texas Department of Insurance explains that some policies pay replacement cost while others pay actual cash value, that some companies switch older roofs to actual cash value, and that replacement cost claims are commonly paid in two checks with the balance released after repairs start. TDI also advises asking whether the wind and hail deductible differs from the standard one, directs owners to file as soon as they can, and states that waiving a homeowners deductible is illegal under state law.
Storm Restoration Frequently Asked Questions
Does APGC perform water mitigation and fire remediation?
No. Specialized mitigation and remediation work is performed by qualified service providers who hold the licensing for it. APGC coordinates those services and manages the reconstruction and build-back portions of the project.
When does reconstruction begin?
Reconstruction generally begins after the required emergency work, demolition, cleaning, remediation, testing, and clearance activities have been completed or sufficiently defined. Roofing is often the exception, because drying the building in is what stops further damage.
Can APGC rebuild the entire interior?
Yes. APGC can manage the complete reconstruction of affected interior and exterior areas, including structural, roofing, mechanical-trade coordination, drywall, paint, flooring, cabinets, kitchens, bathrooms, and finish work.
Do you provide documentation for the insurance claim?
We provide construction estimates, photographs, measurements, scopes, material information, code documentation, and technical explanations related to the required repair and reconstruction work. We are not a public insurance adjuster and we do not negotiate claims on your behalf.
What areas does APGC serve?
American Prime General Construction is based in Richardson and serves Dallas, Plano, Garland, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, and surrounding DFW communities. Our office is at 2100 N Greenville Ave Ste 106, Richardson, TX 75082.
How soon after a storm should the roof be inspected?
As soon as it is safe to get on the roof. Early documentation records conditions before weathering and later storms blur the evidence, and GAF notes that mat damage can be latent and may not become outwardly visible for months or years.
Do I need a permit for storm repairs in my city?
Permit requirements, fees and contractor registration rules are set locally and vary between cities. Confirm current requirements with your city building department, and we will handle the applicable permitting and inspections for the scope we perform.
Will a repaired section match the rest of my roof?
Sometimes, and sometimes not. Granule color changes with weathering and product lines change over time, so a repair on an older roof can be sound but visibly different. When a reasonable match is not achievable, replacing the affected system is usually the better outcome.
Storm work rewards sequence and documentation. Start with the roof and let the scope follow the evidence. American Prime General Construction, 2100 N Greenville Ave Ste 106, Richardson, TX 75082, (469) 888-8326. See also roof repair and hail damage restoration.