Roofing is our primary trade. American Prime General Construction is a veteran-led roofing and general contractor that self-performs roofing and exterior work and carries storm jobs through to complete reconstruction. We work McKinney from our office at 2100 N Greenville Ave, Ste 106 in Richardson.
McKinney is the most storm-exposed city we serve in north Collin County: NOAA records 81 qualifying severe-weather reports inside the city limits from 2011 to 2026, including 2.75 in. hail in 2017 and 75 mph winds in 2025. With a median year built of 2007, about half the housing stock is past the point where a builder-grade shingle shrugs that off. If you have just found dents in your gutters, the next step is a documented inspection tied to a storm date.
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Roofing and Storm Restoration Services in McKinney
- Roofing inspections, repair, and replacement
- Hail and wind damage restoration
- Gutter, fascia and soffit repair and replacement
- Tornado damage reconstruction
- Fire-damage build-back and water-damage build-back
- Mitigation and remediation partner coordination
- Construction estimates and documentation
McKinney’s storm record, by date
Eighty-one qualifying events plot inside the city limits in the 2011–2026 NOAA record. These matter most for a roof.
| Date | Event | Measurement (NOAA) | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2017 | Hail, baseball size | 2.75 in. | $20,000 (event 693874) |
| March 24, 2019 | Hail, tennis ball size | 2.50 in. | $50,000 (event 813156) |
| March 4, 2025 | Wind, damage near Kentucky and McCauley | 75 mph | $10,000 (event 1248462) |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Wind, trees down at Virginia and Lake Forest | 58 mph | event 1290266 |
Wind figures are NOAA measurements. McKinney gets repeat two-inch-plus hail rather than one memorable storm, and 2025 was a wind year; wind damage concentrates at ridges, rakes, edges and flashings, not in the field. One caution: NOAA files several reports plotting inside McKinney under the names Allen or Fairview, including the 4.50 in. hail of March 24, 2019 (event 813149), so we check each narrative against the address before tying a claim to a storm.
Why McKinney roofs age the way they do
McKinney has 77,617 housing units, 54,718 single-unit detached (ACS 2020–2024, B25024), and a median year built of 2007 (B25035). The spread sets the city apart: 25,753 units built 2000–2009, 26,956 built 2010–2019 and 11,568 in the 1990s (B25034).
- 2000–2009 is the replacement core. Seventeen to 26 years old, and many are already on a second covering from the 2010s hail cycle, so the question is the quality of that install.
- 2010–2019 is the claim band. At 7 to 16 years old these roofs are not worn out; when they fail it is storm exposure, so the argument with a carrier is about causation, not age.
Older McKinney adds original wood fascia and decking that often needs partial replacement at tear-off. The Census median is a structure age, not a roof age, so we date the covering during the inspection.
Fascia, soffit, drip edge and gutters: the roof edge in McKinney
More McKinney homeowners call us about fascia and gutters than about field shingles, and that is rational. Gutters, drip edge and fascia wrap are thin, unsupported metal: a 1.00 in. stone that only bruises a shingle dents a gutter face, and the 75 mph wind NOAA measured here on March 4, 2025 (event 1248462) is what lifts a rake edge. Bent edge metal is often the clearest dated evidence on a property, because it has no other reason to be deformed.
What the code requires at the edge
- Drip edge is not optional. It is required at eaves and rakes, lapped not less than 2 inches, with a vertical leg of at least 1½ inches extending ¼ inch below the sheathing and fastening at not more than 12 inches on center (UpCodes, IRC R905.2.8.5).
- Sequence matters as much as presence. Underlayment goes over the drip edge at eaves; drip edge goes over underlayment at rakes. Reversed at the eave, water tracks behind the gutter and rots the fascia — the usual cause of soft fascia on older McKinney homes.
- Soffit vents are half the ventilation system. Minimum net free ventilating area is 1/150 of the vented space, reducible to 1/300 only where the upper-vent conditions are met (IRC R806.2), and eave vents must stay clear, with a 1-inch space between insulation and sheathing (IRC R806.3). Insulation pushed into the eave kills the intake, and the ridge vent then pulls conditioned air out of the house.
- Gutters must discharge sensibly. Roof drainage goes to the ground not less than 5 feet from foundation walls, or to an approved system (IRC R801.3). Short downspout extensions are a foundation problem on McKinney clay as much as a roofing one, and because a replacement strips the roof to the deck (UpCodes), tired edge metal is replaced, not reset.
That matters here, because McKinney publishes “Building Final only” for residential re-roofs (Roof Packet). No inspector sees your deck, drip edge sequence or eave baffles while they are exposed, so the burden sits with the contractor and the photo record. We scope the edge with the roof: gutters and downspouts, gutter apron and drip edge, wood fascia repair, aluminum fascia wrap, soffit and vent repair. If your claim is written for shingles only, read our page on gutter, fascia and soffit repair before signing the scope.
Roofing permits and inspections in McKinney
- A permit is required for every roofing project, filed through the Citizen Self Service portal as a Residential Reroof (Roof Packet; Home Repairs Permit Information). No small-repair exemption is published.
- The residential re-roof fee is a flat $200.00, in both the roof packet and the permit fee schedule. The schedule carries no adoption date or ordinance number, so confirm the current figure with the city.
- Building Final only, with no mid-roof, decking or nailing inspection.
- Licensed contractors must register before a permit issues, via a Citizen Self Service account in the license holder’s name plus a per-project signature verification form. For general contractors the city states there is no fee and no form (Contractor Registration).
Which code edition applies — McKinney publishes two answers
The Building Inspections page states that the city “adopted the 2024 Codes on Oct 1, 2025” (Building Inspections), backed by Ordinance No. 2025-08-068, adopting the 2024 IBC and IRC at Sec. 122-25, effective October 1, 2025 (ordinance text). The roof packet, however, is still headed “Effective January 7, 2020” and says work “shall comply with the 2021 IRC.” Both are live and inconsistent, and we will not pick a winner: ask the plans examiner which edition governs your permit, since the 2024 handout flags a local change to R908.3 on self-adhering underlayment (Significant Changes).
Two phone numbers are published for permit staff: 469-617-4800 on the Building Inspections page, and 972-547-7400 in the roof packet and fee schedule. If one does not reach the right desk, try the other.
Neighborhoods we cover in McKinney
We work the whole city, east and west of Highway 5 and north across 380. Subdivision names are as recorded in the city GIS layer (McKinney GIS Subdivisions): Tanglewood, Enclave, Grand Traditions and Village at Stonebridge Ranch; Hemmingway and Estates at Craig Ranch West; Adriatica and Adriatica Villa, whose steep rooflines need hand scoping; Trinity Falls PU1 and PU2, served by the Trinity Falls Municipal Utility District (City of McKinney); Village of Eldorado and Eldorado Estates; and Auburn Hills, Wilmeth Ridge and High Pointe.
In Stonebridge Ranch, written approval from the board or architectural control committee is required before shingles are installed, and the submittal must state manufacturer, color and warranty. Composition roofing must be at least a 30-year architectural or dimensional shingle, no 3-tab is permitted, and primary, pastel, white or high-contrast colors will not be approved (Stonebridge Ranch Modification Design Guidelines). Material selection therefore precedes the permit, so we walk you through shingle options and impact ratings first.
One Richardson-Based Contractor for the Whole Recovery
Complex rooflines hide damage in penetrations, valleys and flashings, so our inspections cover the full system: decking, underlayment, valley metal, vent boots, ridge and edge metal, gutters, fascia and soffit.
We scope the construction damage, coordinate qualified mitigation and remediation professionals when specialized services are required, and manage the reconstruction through completion. See our storm restoration services and complete build-back work, or contact us. We are not a public insurance adjuster and we do not negotiate claims on your behalf.
We also serve nearby communities including Allen, Frisco, Melissa, and Prosper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in McKinney, and what does it cost?
Yes. The roof packet states that permits are required for all roofing projects and publishes no small-repair exemption. Two city publications put the residential re-roof fee at a flat $200.00: the roof packet and the permit fee schedule. The schedule carries no adoption date, so confirm the current amount with the city.
Which building code does McKinney use for a reroof?
McKinney publishes two answers. The Building Inspections page states the city adopted the 2024 codes on October 1, 2025, matching Ordinance No. 2025-08-068. The roof packet is still dated effective January 7, 2020 and cites the 2021 IRC. Ask the plans examiner which applies before ordering material.
What inspection does McKinney require after a reroof?
Building Final only, unless the permit says otherwise. There is no mid-roof, decking or nailing inspection, so nothing is checked while the deck and edge metal are exposed.
Do you repair fascia, soffit and gutters in McKinney, or only shingles?
We treat the edge as part of the roof: drip edge and gutter apron, gutters and downspouts, wood fascia repair, aluminum fascia wrap, soffit and vent repair. Code requires drip edge at eaves and rakes, lapped at least 2 inches and fastened not more than 12 inches on center.
Do you perform mitigation and remediation in McKinney?
Specialized mitigation and remediation work is performed by qualified service providers. APGC coordinates those services and manages the repair and build-back portions of the work.
Do you provide fire and water reconstruction in McKinney?
Yes. APGC provides complete interior and exterior reconstruction once the required mitigation or remediation work is complete.
Can you help document the construction scope?
Yes. We provide photographs, measurements, construction estimates, repair scopes and material specifications for the reconstruction work. We are not a public insurance adjuster and we do not negotiate claims on your behalf.
After a storm in McKinney: photograph the damage with dates, match it to a NOAA event, confirm which code edition governs your permit, and start the HOA submittal if your subdivision requires one. Begin with a roof inspection, or read about roof repair, roof replacement and wind damage restoration.
American Prime General Construction, 2100 N Greenville Ave Ste 106, Richardson, TX 75082. Phone 469-888-8326. Veteran-led, 5.0 average across 19 Google reviews. Fees and code details here were reviewed in September 2026 against City of McKinney publications.