Why Murphy Roofs Need Regular Inspections

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 131 hail reports within 10 miles of Murphy from 2015 through 2024. Hail of 1.75 inches or larger fell in 7 of those 10 years. That is a high rate for any roof. The largest stone on record, 5.25 inches, fell on April 11, 2016.

Half of the homes in Murphy were built before 2005 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many of those roofs have now seen two decades of Texas summers plus repeated storms. A yearly inspection, plus one after any major hail event, keeps you ahead of problems instead of reacting to them.

There is a practical reason too. When storms come this often, the line between old and new damage blurs. A baseline inspection with photos, repeated each year, gives you a clear record of what the roof looked like before each event. That record is useful for repairs, for a sale, and for any conversation with your insurance company.

A useful inspection report does not just say good or bad. It shows each problem in a photo, says where on the roof it is, and explains whether it needs action now, can wait, or only needs watching.

If the roof needs work, the estimate should be in writing and list the materials and scope. If it does not, you should hear that plainly too. An inspection that always ends in a full replacement pitch is a red flag. Our list of questions to ask before hiring a roofing contractor helps you judge any company.