McKinney, Texas

McKinney roofing companies Every job permitted.

McKinney requires a permit on every roofing job, and roofs with solar panels need an electrical permit too. Call any time and you will be put through to a local, owner-run roofing company.

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McKinney permits every roofing job

Some North Texas cities let a shingle-only replacement go without a permit. McKinney does not. The city's roofing guide says permits are required for all roofing projects, at a flat fee of $200, and the permit has to be posted where it is clearly visible from the street. If you drive past a McKinney house with a crew on the roof and no permit card in the window, that is worth noticing.

The same guide lists what the city expects on every re-roof:

Drip edge on all asphalt shingle roofs.
All old layers removed where the existing roof is water-soaked or too deteriorated to serve as a base.
Exhaust vents terminated properly, with dampers and screens, except dryer vents, which must not have screens because lint clogs them.
Listed termination caps on gas appliance flues, as the manufacturer requires.
Plumbing and gas vents re-attached and flashed correctly, checked at the final inspection.
All debris hauled away.

Solar panels change the job

More McKinney roofs carry solar panels every year, especially in newer neighborhoods like Craig Ranch, Stonebridge Ranch and the communities north of US-380. When a roof under panels needs replacing, the panels have to come off and go back on, and McKinney's guide is specific: if existing solar panels are removed and reinstalled, an electrical permit is required as well as the roofing permit.

That means two trades and two permits. Before you sign, ask the roofer who will remove and reinstall the panels, whether that company is a licensed electrical contractor, what happens to the panel warranty, and how the roof penetrations for the racking will be flashed. Get the price for the panel work in writing, separate from the roof.

Workers installing a membrane on a flat commercial roof — Roofs with panels or equipment on them need the extra trades lined up before work starts.

Hail, HOAs and choosing a McKinney roofer

Collin County gets its share of North Texas hail, and most McKinney neighborhoods have deed restrictions that control shingle color and style. Texas Property Code section 202.011 stops an HOA from banning impact-resistant shingles that look like the approved ones, so a Class 4 roof is always on the table.

A permit in the roofer's name, posted where the street can see it.
A written scope that matches the city's list: drip edge, vents, flue caps, flashing.
Recent McKinney addresses and a certificate of insurance; Texas does not license roofers. The city's guide points homeowners to the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association as one place to start.
Your deductible stays yours; Texas law bars a roofer from waiving it.

Crew installing new shingles on a suburban home — A McKinney re-roof ends with a final inspection of vents, flashing and cleanup.

See roof replacement and hail damage.

Common questions

Does every roofing job in McKinney need a permit?

Yes. McKinney's roofing guide says permits are required for all roofing projects, at a flat fee of $200, posted where they are visible from the street.

What does McKinney inspect on a new roof?

Shingles, flashing and moldings installed to the manufacturer's recommendations, plumbing and gas vents re-attached and flashed correctly, and all debris cleaned up.

Do I need another permit if my roof has solar panels?

Yes. If existing solar panels are removed and reinstalled, McKinney requires an electrical permit in addition to the roofing permit.

Why shouldn't my dryer vent have a screen?

Lint clogs screens and can create a fire risk. McKinney requires dampers and screens on other exhaust vents but not on dryer vents.

Which areas do you take calls from?

All of McKinney, including Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Tucker Hill, Trinity Falls, historic downtown and the neighborhoods along US-75 and US-380, plus Fairview and Allen.

McKinney roofing companies Every job permitted.

McKinney permits every roofing job

Solar panels change the job

Hail, HOAs and choosing a McKinney roofer

Common questions

Call a local roofer in McKinney