Since 2014 · GAF and Owens Corning Certified

Roofing in Austin, TX

Ruddy's Roofing comes down to Austin from our shop in Round Rock. Frank answers when you call, Jake comes out to look at the roof, and the visit costs you nothing.

Class A roofs in
the fire zones.
The owner
answers the phone.
Jake checks
the roof himself.
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with 97 reviews.

Congress Avenue in downtown Austin with the Texas State Capitol dome at the end of the street

Why Austin Roofs Take a Beating

Austin has seen hail up to 3 inches since 2000, and 45 percent of its homes were built before 1990. The median Austin home dates to 1994, so a lot of houses here have been through many hail seasons.

What We See Most Around Here

Older shingles worn bare after years of hail and summer sun.
Ridge caps the wind has pried up or carried off the peak.
Shingles down on the lawn or out in the street after a blow.
Granules rinsed into the gutters after a hail storm comes through.

What Happens When You Call

From Austin, call and Frank answers; Jake drives down to look and gives you a written price.

Worth a Call When You Notice

Ridge caps or shingles down in the yard.
Shingle grit pooled where a downspout empties.
A hail storm hit and the roof has not been checked.
Do not sign anything a door knocker hands you. It is a contingency agreement.

1Frank Takes the Call.
Call, and the owner answers. Or send a note through the form on our contact page.
2We Set the Visit.
Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 6 PM.
3Jake Is Thorough.
Jake gets on the roof, walks each slope, points out the hail damage, and marks a few hits in chalk.
4Your Price.
A written price when the roof needs work, and no money from you to start.

The rust red arch of the Pennybacker Bridge over Lake Austin with the Hill Country behind it

What Shapes Your Plan

In Austin's wildfire code zones, a roof covering has to be Class A rated. After that, size, pitch and shingle set the price.

After the Visit You Will Know

What your roof needs, if anything, and the cost, in writing. If it is in good shape, Jake says so, and you do not pay a thing for the visit.

Your Roof's Year in Austin

May has brought more of Austin's hail reports since 2000 than any other month, and April is close behind.

Fall

A 2.5-inch stone fell in Austin on September 24, 2023, so fall storms count too. Look for: granules washing into the gutters.

Winter

The Weather Service logged 6.6 inches of snow north of Austin in the 2021 winter storm. Look for: ridge caps lifted by a winter wind.

Spring

The biggest Austin hail since 2000 was a 3-inch stone on April 20, 2006, northwest of the city. Look for: shingles with dark, bruised spots.

Summer

Austin summers cook a roof day after day, and shingles can be up to 175 degrees, no matter the color.

Why Austin Homeowners Call Us

Austin homeowners who call us reach Frank, see Jake at the house, and get the main crew we have run since 2014.

The Owner, Not a Machine

Frank answers our phone himself. One homeowner reached us after a big roofer in town switched to an automated phone system and quit picking up.

Jake Handles It

Jake, Frank's son, is the one who looks at your roof and runs the job. He points out the hail damage and marks a few hits in chalk, so you see what he sees.

Here Since 2014

We do not follow the storms around. Our main crew does the work, and the man who leads it has been with us since 2014, when Frank started out.

From Our Google Reviews

Daniel

We were beyond impressed with Ruddy’s roofing! The job was done efficiently and with great care and we recommend them without reservation!

Austin, Up Close

Austin is the capital of Texas and the Travis County seat, on the Colorado River.

The clear green water of Barton Springs Pool in Austin with the lawn and trees along its bank

Wildfire Code Zones

More than half of Austin falls in one of three wildfire code zones. There, a roof covering must be Class A rated, and replacing half or more brings the whole roof to code.

A Capital Since 1839

The Republic of Texas founded Austin in 1839 as its permanent capital, on the hamlet of Waterloo, and named it for Stephen F. Austin.

An Older Housing Stock

About 45 percent of Austin's 483,071 homes were built before 1990, and the median home dates to 1994, per the Census Bureau.

Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Census Bureau, NWS Austin/San Antonio, Texas State Historical Association, Austin Fire Department. Checked September 24, 2026.

Austin Roofing Questions

Does Austin Require a Class A Roof?

Yes, in Austin's wildfire code zones, which cover more than half of the city. In those zones the roof covering must be Class A rated, with gaps fire-stopped or covered by an approved cap sheet. If you replace 50 percent or more of the roof, the whole roof has to meet the code.

How Did Austin Get Its Name?

Austin is named for Stephen F. Austin. The Republic of Texas founded it in 1839 as its permanent capital, on the hamlet of Waterloo. Frank answers the phone when you call, and Jake drives down to Austin to look at the roof at no charge to you.

How Big Was the 2023 Hail Storm in Austin?

The largest stones were 2.5 inches, reported in Austin on September 24, 2023. The biggest stone at Austin since 2000 was 3 inches, reported 10 miles northwest of the city on April 20, 2006. Call, and Frank answers the phone himself. Jake inspects the roof at no charge.

How Old Are Homes in Austin?

The median Austin home was built in 1994, per the Census Bureau. About 45 percent of the homes in the city went up before 1990, and 26 percent in 2010 or later. An older roof has taken more hail and more sun, so a free look after a storm is worth it.

When Does Austin Get the Most Hail?

May has brought the most Austin hail reports since 2000, per the federal storm record. April comes close behind, and March is next. Call Frank to set a time. Spring is when to watch the roof, and a look after any hail storm costs you nothing.

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