Roofing in Richardson, TX: repair first when the photos allow

Forty-year-old homes, and what that means overhead

Richardson is one of the older cities in our service area. The median home was built in 1986, per Census ACS 2020-2024 data. That house turns 40 this year.

A shingle roof from 1986 has almost surely been replaced. A typical home that age is likely on its second or third roof. What you have overhead depends on when the last one went on.

The city has 118,731 residents and a median home value of $431,400. Owners live in 50.7% of homes. Many of the rest are rentals, and landlords can book an inspection too.

The usual first call is a leak

On older homes, roof trouble tends to show up as a stain on a ceiling. That does not mean the roof is finished. It means something needs a close look.

A Richardson roofer should start with the cause. We photograph every slope, plus flashing, vents, pipe boots, ridge caps and any soft decking. Then we show you which photo explains the leak.

When a repair is enough

If the damage sits in one area and the surrounding shingles are sound, we quote a roof repair. Repairs are a free estimate, written down before any work.

When it is time to replace

If wear shows across every slope, patching one spot only buys a little time. Then we quote a roof replacement and show you why. Any item we cannot back with a photo comes off the quote.

Richardson's 25% permit line

Richardson draws a clear line for roofing permits. The city requires a permit when the work is above 25% of the roof area. That rule is on the city's roof repair and replacement page.

So a small repair usually falls under the line. A full replacement is always above it. We measure the work area, and we pull the permit when it is required.

Richardson also requires contractors to register with the city. We have not verified the registration fee on a city source. We confirm it with the city before work starts.

April 28, 2026: hail in Richardson

The latest storm season reached this city. On April 28, 2026, the National Weather Service logged 28 preliminary large-hail reports across North Texas. Richardson was a named location, along with Rowlett and Rockwall.

Richardson lies mostly in Dallas County, with a part in Collin County. Dallas County logged 28 reports of hail 1 inch or larger in 2026, through September 27. Collin County logged 4 in the same period.

Over the longer run, Dallas County had 189 such reports from 2015 through September 2026. April was the busiest month, with 62.

If your home was under that April storm, an inspection costs nothing. We inspect and document storm damage with photos and measurements. More detail is on our hail and storm damage page.

Insurance on an older roof

Two insurance points matter for Richardson's housing age.

First, roofs about 15 to 20 years old may be limited to actual cash value on some policies. If your roof is in that range, ask your agent how a claim would be paid.

Second, many North Texas policies carry a 2% wind and hail deductible. On a $431,400 dwelling limit, 2% is $8,628. Texas law requires you to pay your deductible, and we give you an invoice and receipt showing it was paid.

A replacement is also the time to look at Class 4 shingles. Each insurer sets its own discount for them. Our roof replacement cost guide shows the published ranges.

Richardson fence rules

Older neighborhoods often have older fences. We repair and replace them.

Richardson's fence page sets these rules:

• A permit is required for any fence 2.5 feet or taller.
• Backyard fences can be up to 8 feet.
• Front-yard fences are limited to 3 feet and must be decorative.

That permit rule is broader than in some nearby cities. In Carrollton, the trigger is length, not height. Our fence page lists materials and price ranges.

Christmas lights

From October to January, we install Christmas lights in Richardson. It is plug-in installation using your existing outdoor outlets.

Richardson areas we serve

We serve the whole city, including Canyon Creek, Richardson Heights, Duck Creek and Cottonwood Heights. We also serve Plano to the north and Dallas to the south.

Richardson is in our Collin County and North Dallas market. Palomino Roofing & Exteriors is owner-led by Victor. Call (214) 974-3591 or book a free inspection to get photos of your roof.