Roofing questions, answered straight

No. SummitCrest Roofing is a free referral service. We connect you with up to three independent local roofing professionals, and you work directly with the pro you choose. We do not employ roofers, own trucks, hold licenses, or perform roofing work ourselves.

Tell us what is happening — the symptom, when it started, and your location. We share your details with up to three independent local roofing professionals who can contact you about the job. You compare, hire, and pay the pro directly; using SummitCrest Roofing costs you nothing.

Pros quote the job themselves — we never set prices or quote sight unseen. Cost factors a pro considers include the roof's size and pitch, the material you choose, the condition of the decking and flashing, access, and timing, since emergency tarping and storm-season scheduling can affect availability.

Asphalt shingles typically last 15–30 years depending on the product, installation quality, ventilation, and weather exposure. Texas hail and heat can shorten that range. Metal roofs typically last much longer — often several decades. A professional inspection tells you where your specific roof stands.

Document the storm's date, photograph any visible damage from the ground, and check inside for new ceiling stains. If water is coming in, contain the interior damage and get a tarp over the leak. Then schedule a professional inspection — hail bruising is hard to see from the ground.

Policies vary — check your own. Sudden, accidental damage like hail or wind is typically the kind of thing homeowners policies cover, while age and wear-and-tear are typically excluded. Get a professional inspection first so you know the extent of the damage before you call your insurer.

It comes down to age plus spread. A localized problem on an otherwise healthy, mid-life roof is usually a repair. Widespread wear, repeated leaks in different spots, or a roof past its typical lifespan usually makes replacement the better long-term value. A roofer's inspection gives you a straight answer for your roof.

We don't recommend it. Steep, wet, or damaged roofs are dangerous, and walking on shingles can damage them — especially in heat. Do a ground-level walkaround with binoculars, check the attic after rain, and let a professional do the on-roof inspection.

Most DFW cities require permits for full roof replacements; minor repairs are often exempt. Requirements vary by city, and the pro you hire typically handles the permit paperwork as part of the job — confirm this before work starts so inspections and insurance coverage stay valid.

We connect homeowners with independent roofing professionals across Dallas–Fort Worth, TX — from Dallas and Fort Worth to Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, Denton, and the surrounding suburbs. Enter your ZIP on any location page to check coverage in your area.