Roofing is our primary trade. American Prime General Construction is a veteran-led roofing and general contractor serving Grapevine from Richardson.
Two things make a Grapevine re-roof different from one in a newer suburb. The city requires a full tear-off, and a house in a historic district needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before work starts, which can add a month or more. Grapevine also has the oldest housing stock of the cities we cover, median structure year 1993 (ACS 2020–2024, B25035).
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Roofing and Storm Restoration Services in Grapevine
- Roofing inspections, repair, and replacement
- Hail and wind damage restoration
- Tornado damage reconstruction
- Fire-damage build-back
- Water-damage build-back
- Mitigation and remediation partner coordination
- Construction estimates and documentation
Grapevine is a wind town more than a hail town
Of the 41 qualifying severe-weather events we confirm inside the city limits in NOAA’s Storm Events Database for 2011–2026, 26 are thunderstorm wind and 13 are hail — the most wind-weighted profile of the cities we cover. Grapevine also took two EF1 tornadoes on the same day, December 13, 2022.
| Date | Measurement | NOAA label | Recorded damage | NOAA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2022 | EF1 tornado, 3.11 mi path, 150 yd wide | Grapevine | not published | 1065994 |
| December 13, 2022 | EF1 tornado, 0.75 mi path, 100 yd wide | Grapevine | not published | 1065995 |
| April 3, 2012 | 2.75 in hail | Pleasant Glade | $10,000,000 | 368096 |
| March 13, 2019 | 68 kt gust, 78 mph | Grapevine | — | 809329 |
| March 13, 2019 | 68 kt gust, 78 mph | Grapevine | $25,000 | 808694 |
| May 28, 2024 | 67 kt gust, 77 mph | Grapevine | $100,000 | 1186759 |
| March 2, 2023 | 62 kt gust, 71 mph | Grapevine | — | 1088689 |
| March 4, 2025 | 61 kt gust, 70 mph | Grapevine | — | 1248441 |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.75 in hail | Grapevine | $320,000 | 306236 |
| June 13, 2012 | 1.25 in hail | Grapevine | $80,000 | 386447 |
The mph figures convert NOAA’s knot values. NOAA published no damage estimate for either tornado, so we do not invent one. Two labeling notes: several in-city rows, including the 2.75 inch April 2012 record, sit under PLEASANT GLADE, and one row NOAA labels SOUTHLAKE (record 576003, May 10, 2015, 50 kt) plots inside Grapevine. Filtering by city name under-counts what hit your street.
Wind reads differently than hail. Repeated 70 to 78 mph gusts crease shingles along ridges, hips and rakes, back out fasteners and pull edge metal loose, often with nothing visible from the driveway. On an older Grapevine roof that is the failure we look for first (wind damage, hail damage).
Older stock, and why the tear-off rule matters here
Grapevine’s 22,885 units skew older than any neighboring city we serve: 6,617 — 29% — date to the 1980s, plus 4,716 from the 1990s, 2,297 from the 1970s and 229 built before 1950. Roughly 40% of the city predates 1990 (ACS 2020–2024, B25034). Of 21,593 occupied units, 11,382 are owner-occupied and 10,211 are rented (B25003).
Older houses are likelier to be on a second or third covering, and that is where the tear-off requirement bites: everything comes off, so decking condition becomes visible and becomes part of the job. Soft sheathing around a failed pipe boot, brittle plank in the oldest homes and reused drip edge all surface once the shingles are gone. We price decking as a documented unit, not a mid-job change order.
Grapevine requires a full tear-off
The re-roofing handout is explicit: “Asphalt shingles shall not be placed over existing roof coverings” (Grapevine re-roofing requirements). There is no overlay option, whatever an out-of-town bid may suggest. The handout ties the work to 2021 IRC Section R908 and Chapter 9, and adds specifics worth knowing before you choose materials:
- Wood shakes and shingles must be a minimum Class C fire rating, with proof of rating submitted.
- Flashing must be installed per Chapter 9, and roof vents must be properly connected and flashed.
- As amended, R902.1 requires that “Class A, B, or C roofing shall be installed” on residential roofs, with a narrow exception for detached accessory structures of 120 square feet or less.
- The amended Table R301.2 sets the wind design criteria at 115 mph three-second gust (76 mph fastest mile) and lists ice barrier as “No.”
Hold that 115 mph figure next to the storm table: the confirmed 77 and 78 mph gusts sit below design wind speed, which is why nailing pattern and edge metal matter more than shingle brand. See shingle selection.
Historic districts: the Certificate of Appropriateness gate
Grapevine has a Historic Township District, five local historic districts and individually designated historic landmarks (Historic Preservation). If your property is in one, exterior work — including a re-roof — requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before the work is done (Certificate of Appropriateness guide).
The timeline is what homeowners miss. Staff can approve routine items administratively in a few days, but anything larger goes to the Historic Preservation Commission, which meets monthly, and applications are “due four (4) weeks in advance of the meeting” (Certificate of Appropriateness). A Commission-reviewed re-roof can therefore add four to eight weeks before a permit is even applied for, and after hail that gap is when temporary protection matters.
The city does not publish the five district names in one list on those pages, so we do not guess at them. If you are near Main Street or in the older core, confirm your status with Historic Preservation before ordering material.
Roofing permits, fees and inspections in Grapevine
A permit is required. The handout opens with “Permit is required,” and the city’s permit list includes “4. Re-roofing” (When Is A Permit Required). Skipping it is expensive: the city may charge double fees and issue citations, and missing the final inspection expires the permit and blocks the contractor from pulling new permits.
The city publishes three different figures for the same job
Grapevine currently publishes all three of the following, and we have not been able to reconcile them:
| Source | Figure |
|---|---|
| Re-roofing handout | $42.00 |
| Building Permit Fees, “Simple Alteration Permits” | $150.00 flat |
| Same fee table, line R3 “Alterations” (also in the codified Residential Code) | $1.00 per square foot of alteration area |
A per-square-foot reading of a large roof is a very different number from $42, so confirm the amount that applies to your address with Building Services at (817) 410-3165 or (817) 410-3166 before you budget. After-hours inspections and re-inspections are $50 each.
Codes, registration and inspections
Residential roofing falls under the 2021 IRC, adopted by Ordinance No. 2023-081 on November 21, 2023 (Code of Ordinances, Article V), with the 2021 IBC adopted by Ordinance No. 2023-016, passed March 21, 2023 (Ordinance No. 2023-016); the city’s code page lists the 2021 IBC as effective January 1, 2024 (Building Code Information).
Contractors register through the city’s MyGov portal for $75, while owner-occupants may pull their own permit without registering (Contractor Registration). For re-roofs the published sequence is a final inspection only, requested at (817) 410-3010 — no decking, mid-roof or nailing inspection appears in the handout, so we confirm the sequence when the permit is issued rather than assuming it.
Grapevine neighborhoods and HOA approval
Grapevine is less association-dominated than Southlake or Flower Mound, but many subdivisions still require written approval before a shingle changes color. Neighborhoods on the Texas HOA registry for Grapevine include Highland Terrace, Grapevine Meadow Park, Crestwood Hollow, Heatherwilde, Kimball Glen, Ferguson Place, The Oak Hill and Eastwoods (hoa.texas.gov). None of these publishes an approved shingle table we could verify, so we specify manufacturer, product and color in the submission and let the association respond in writing.
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Older rooflines mean reused flashing, aging penetrations and decking questions — where storm damage hides. Our inspections cover the full system: edge and valley metal, pipe boots, vents, fascia, soffit and gutters.
We scope the damage, coordinate qualified mitigation and remediation professionals when specialized services are required, and manage reconstruction through completion. We are not a public insurance adjuster and we do not negotiate claims on your behalf. See our storm restoration services, build-back work and financing. We also serve Southlake, Flower Mound, Carrollton and Lewisville.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have new shingles installed over my old ones in Grapevine?
No. The city’s re-roofing handout states that asphalt shingles shall not be placed over existing roof coverings, so a full tear-off is required. That also means decking condition becomes visible during the job, which is why we document and price sheathing replacement as a unit.
What does a roofing permit cost in Grapevine?
The city publishes more than one figure, and we will not pick one for you. The re-roofing handout lists $42.00, the building permit fee table lists a $150.00 flat fee for simple alteration permits, and the same table’s alterations line reads $1.00 per square foot of alteration area. Confirm which applies to your address with Building Services at (817) 410-3165 or (817) 410-3166.
My house is in a historic district. What changes?
You need a Certificate of Appropriateness before the work is done. Staff can approve routine items in a few days, but larger projects go to the Historic Preservation Commission, which meets monthly, and applications are due four weeks in advance of the meeting. Plan on four to eight additional weeks and confirm your status with Historic Preservation first.
What inspection does Grapevine require on a re-roof?
The published sequence is a final inspection only, requested at (817) 410-3010. No decking, mid-roof or nailing inspection appears in the city’s re-roofing handout, so we confirm the sequence when the permit is issued. Missing the final expires the permit and blocks the contractor from pulling new permits.
Is Grapevine’s storm damage mostly hail?
No, wind leads. Of the 41 events we confirm inside the city limits from 2011 to 2026, 26 are thunderstorm wind and 13 are hail, and two EF1 tornadoes touched down on December 13, 2022. NOAA recorded gusts of 78 mph in March 2019 and 77 mph in May 2024, and wind creasing is often invisible from the ground.
Do you perform mitigation and remediation in Grapevine?
Specialized mitigation and remediation work is performed by qualified service providers. APGC coordinates those services with the overall project and manages the repair and build-back portions of the work.
Do you provide fire and water reconstruction in Grapevine?
Yes. APGC provides complete interior and exterior reconstruction after the required mitigation or remediation work has been completed.
Can you help document the construction scope?
Yes. We provide photographs, measurements, construction estimates, repair scopes, material specifications, and technical explanations related to the reconstruction work. We do not act as a public insurance adjuster.
A Grapevine re-roof has two clocks: the association or Commission review, and the tear-off once decking is exposed. We inspect the full system, say whether it is a repair or a replacement, confirm the fee and review path with the city, and close the permit. Start with a free roof inspection.
American Prime General Construction — 2100 N Greenville Ave, Ste 106, Richardson, TX 75082. (469) 888-8326. Veteran-led.