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Roofing in Garland, Texas

Hail belt

Garland, Texas sits in one of the country's most hail-prone regions. This hub aggregates Garland's roofing permit and contractor-registration requirements and impact-resistant material options — every fact linked to its sourced directory record.

Roofing permits & building code in Garland

Roofing permit and contractor-licensing rules in Garland are set locally by City of Garland - Building Inspection. Texas has no mandatory statewide roofing license, so requirements are set at the local level — always confirm the current requirements with the authority before starting work.

Roofing permit
Required
Contractor registration
Required
Adopted building code
Garland's Building Inspection "Current Model Codes" page lists the 2015 International Building Code, 2015 International Residential Code, 2015 International Fire Code, 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, 2015 International Plumbing Code, 2015 International Mechanical Code, 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, and 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, all effective September 19, 2016. The Re-Roofing page separately states "Per the 2015 edition of the International residential Code all roofs are allowed up to two layers of shingles."
Registration details
  • license: The Re-Roofing page states "The City of Garland requires the roofer to register as a General Contractor, providing proof of insurance with the City of Garland listed as the certificate holder." The Building Permit page states "All work must be completed by State-licensed (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Irrigators) and City-registered (General, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Irrigators, Signs, and Fences) contractors."
Permit process
The Re-Roofing page states "Permits are required when the value of the roof repairs are $2,000 or greater," with a standard re-roofing permit fee of $175 ($140 plus a $35 processing fee). Applicants must provide an executed roofing contract or insurance adjuster's scope of work; pitch changes require detailed plans showing the proposed change, and material changes require manufacturer specifications, with metal roofing required to be 26 gauge or better.

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Impact-resistant roofing materials for Garland hail

Garland, Texas sits in one of the country's most hail-prone regions. For hail exposure, the highest impact rating a roof covering can earn is UL 2218 Class 4. These cataloged material categories reach Class 4:

Class 4 impact-resistant materials

Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingle Corrugated Metal Panel Metal Shingle Rubber (Polymer) Shingle Standing-Seam Metal Roof Stone-Coated Steel Synthetic Shake Synthetic Slate Synthetic Tile

Browse every option on the Class 4 impact-resistant materials hub, and read the Class 4 impact-resistant shingles buyer's guide. Many insurers offer premium credits for a documented Class 4 roof — confirm terms with your carrier.

Local permitting authority

City of Garland - Building Inspectioncity

Roofing guides

Class 4 Impact-Resistant ShinglesGuide Asphalt vs. Metal vs. TileGuide Wind & Fire RatingsGuide

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