A New Roof for Your Midlothian Home
Most Midlothian roofs are reaching the middle of their life, and many have taken big hail. Here is how to decide on replacement and get it done right.
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Reasons Midlothian owners replace
Storm damage across the roof
Hail on many slopes is often better handled with a full replacement than a patchwork of repairs.
First roof wearing out
Builder-grade shingles from the original construction begin to lose granules and curl.
Repeated leaks
When fixes keep landing in new places, the roof is worn as a whole.
Planning ahead
Before adding solar or selling, some owners replace on their own schedule instead of after a leak.
What Midlothian's data says
About 80% of homes in Midlothian are owner occupied. Owners who stay tend to choose a roof for the long haul rather than the lowest bid. Half of the homes were built before 2007 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024), so many original roofs are now around 19 years old.
Weather is the other side. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 19 hail reports of 1.75 inches or larger within 10 miles of Midlothian from 2015 through 2024. The largest was 4.0 inches on June 12, 2023, and large hail fell in 2015, 2017, 2021, 2023 and 2024. A roof that went through several of those years may be weaker than its age suggests.
That combination is why material choice matters here. A roof that resists impact better may save a round of repairs after the next storm.
Material options worth comparing
Architectural asphalt shingles from Owens Corning or GAF, the most common choice for homes here.
Impact-resistant shingles rated Class 4 under UL 2218, built to resist hail better than standard ones.
Metal roofing, which handles wind and hail well but can dent.
Stone-coated steel, which combines a metal base with a textured surface.
Tile, for homes designed to carry its weight.
How a GemSco replacement goes
Inspection
Roof, attic, ventilation and gutters are checked and photographed.
Written estimate
Material, underlayment, flashing, vents and decking repairs listed line by line. Our guide on how to compare roofing estimates after storm damage helps you read it.
Selection
Choose the product and color with the house in view.
Installation
Tear-off, deck check, new underlayment and flashing, then the new roof. See what happens during a professional roof replacement.
Walkthrough
We check the roof, gutters and yard with you before closing the job.
Parts of the job that are easy to overlook
Shingles are what you see, but the parts under them decide how long the roof lasts. Underlayment is the water barrier if wind drives rain under a shingle; our post on why roof underlayment matters explains it. Attic ventilation keeps heat from cooking the shingles from below, which matters under a Texas summer sun.
Ask how the estimate handles decking. On a first roof, the boards are often fine, but any soft spots found at tear-off need replacing. A clear unit price for that work avoids surprises halfway through the job.
Paying for it
If the replacement follows storm damage, your insurer decides what the policy covers. GemSco documents the roof and provides a written estimate; see our roof insurance claims page. For the rest, roof financing is available, and we offer discounts for military, first responders and seniors. GemSco is family owned, an elite contractor for Owens Corning and GAF, with 20+ years of experience. Learn more about our roof replacement service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my 19-year-old roof due for replacement?
Not always. Age is a guide, not a deadline. Shingle condition, storm history, ventilation and decking decide it. A roof that has taken large hail may need replacing sooner, while a well-vented roof with no storm damage may still have years left. An inspection gives you the answer.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof here?
Many owners prefer mild, dry stretches outside the spring storm season, but a roof can be replaced most of the year. Our post on the best time of year to replace a roof in Texas covers the trade-offs.
Do I need to be home during the replacement?
You do not have to be there the whole time, but you should be reachable. Plan for noise and for keeping pets and cars clear of the work area. We walk through the plan with you before the crew arrives.
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