Roofing in Friendswood, Texas
Roof repair, roof replacement and storm damage help for Friendswood homes, about 15 minutes from our Pearland office.
NHRS Roofing serves Friendswood homeowners from our office at 2517 E Broadway St in Pearland, about 7.5 miles and 15 minutes away. We handle roof repair, full roof replacement, hail and storm damage, and a free inspection when you are not sure what the roof needs. Call 281-489-1717, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Friendswood Sits in Two Counties, So Check Your Parcel First
Friendswood lies in both Galveston County and Harris County, and that line matters for a new roof. Galveston County is one of the Texas first tier coastal counties in the Texas Department of Insurance windstorm program. TDI says that to qualify for wind and hail insurance through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA), re-roofs and roof repairs in those areas must be built and inspected to TDI's building specifications. Harris County is not on that list, apart from a few cities east of State Highway 146.
So start with your county. Your appraisal district record or property tax statement shows it. If your home is on the Galveston County side, ask how the new roof will be inspected and certified before work begins, and check whether your property already has a windstorm certificate on the TDI certificate search. The rule itself is on the TDI windstorm program page.
What the City Fee Schedule Lists for a Re-Roof
The City of Friendswood's permit fee schedule includes a line for a re-roof, at $50.00. That tells you the city expects to be involved when a roof is replaced. It does not spell out every rule, so call the city permit office before work starts and ask what it needs for your address.
Source: City of Friendswood permit fee schedule (PDF). Fees change; confirm the current amount with the city.
Whoever does your roof, make sure you know who is pulling the permit and that the final inspection is done before you make the last payment.
Early 1990s Homes and Roofs Past Their Prime
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median year built for homes in Friendswood's ZIP 77546 at 1992. Half the homes in the ZIP are older and half are newer, so it is a guide to the area, not to your house.
| ZIP | Median year built | An original roof would be about |
|---|---|---|
| 77546 | 1992 | 34 years old |
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates, table B25035.
A home built in the early 1990s is usually on its second roof by now, and a roof put on in the 2000s or early 2010s may be getting close to the end of its life after Gulf Coast heat and storms. West Ranch, The Forest of Friendswood and the other established subdivisions all fall in this window. If your roof has never been checked, a free roof inspection tells you whether it needs a repair, a replacement or nothing yet.
No Friendswood Hail Report on April 30, 2026: What That Does and Does Not Mean
Late on April 30 into May 1, 2026, storms dropped hail across the south side of the Houston area. The National Weather Service storm report log lists no report for Friendswood itself. The nearest reports were 1.00 to 1.25 inch hail around Pearland and in southeast Harris County, a few miles to the north and northwest.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center, storm reports for April 30, 2026.
A missing report is not proof that no hail fell. Reports come from spotters and the public, and plenty of streets have no one reporting. If you saw hail that night, or you see dented gutters, dinged vents or granules piling up at the downspouts, have the roof looked at. Our storm and hail damage page explains what we check.
Friendswood Roofs and Subdivision Rules
Many Friendswood neighborhoods have deed restrictions that cover what a roof can look like: the material, the style and the color range. Some HOAs need written approval before work starts. We did not find published roofing guidelines for Friendswood subdivisions online, so read your deed restrictions or ask your HOA before you choose shingles. If you want to see how detailed these rules can get, our Pearland roofing page walks through one Shadow Creek Ranch village's recorded roofing guidelines.
If you are choosing shingles, our shingle roofing page explains the difference between architectural, 3-tab and impact-resistant shingles. For the full list of home services, see residential roofing. Next door, we also serve League City and, of course, Pearland.
Friendswood Roofing Questions
Which county is my Friendswood house in, and does it matter for my roof?
Friendswood lies in both Galveston and Harris counties. It matters because Galveston County is in the Texas windstorm inspection program and most of Harris County is not. Your appraisal district record shows your county. If it is Galveston, ask how the new roof will be inspected and certified.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Friendswood?
The City of Friendswood permit fee schedule lists a Re-Roof fee of $50.00, so plan on the city being involved. Confirm the current requirement with the city permit office before work starts, so you have the answer for your address.
How old is a typical Friendswood roof?
The Census Bureau puts the median year built for homes in ZIP 77546 at 1992. A house from that era is likely on its second roof, or still on an original one well past its prime. Only an inspection tells you about your own roof.
Was there hail in Friendswood on April 30, 2026?
The National Weather Service storm report log for that night lists no report for Friendswood itself. The nearest reports were 1.00 to 1.25 inch hail around Pearland and southeast Harris County. No report does not prove no hail fell, so look at your roof if you are unsure.
Does my HOA need to approve a new roof?
Many Friendswood subdivisions have deed restrictions that cover roofing material and color, and some need approval before work starts. We did not find a published roofing guideline for Friendswood subdivisions, so read your own deed restrictions or ask your HOA first.
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