Roof repair
Leaks, wind-lifted shingles, cracked pipe boots and hail bruising fixed at the source instead of patched over the symptom.
Richardson roofing, scoped before it is quoted.
JL Moore Roofing works on homes and small commercial buildings across Richardson and the north Dallas suburbs. Every job starts with a walk of the roof and the attic, a count of the layers, and a written note of what was found before any number gets talked about.
Services
What we do
Roof replacement
Full tear-off and re-roof with architectural shingle, decking checked board by board before the new layers go on.
Storm damage repair
Hail and wind assessments after a North Texas storm front, with dated photos an adjuster can actually use.
Inspection reports
A plain written report on the roof's condition and remaining life, useful for a sale, a purchase or a budget decision.
Asphalt shingle roofing
Shingle selection, nailing pattern and ventilation set up for the hail and wind this part of Texas actually sees.
Commercial roofing
Low-slope and flat roof repair and replacement for small offices, shops and light industrial buildings in the area.
Service Area
Richardson and nearby searches.
RichardsonPlanoGarlandSachseMurphyWylieAllenLake HighlandsFar North Dallas
About
About J. L. Moore Construction Roofing
JL Moore Roofing, operating under J. L. Moore Construction Roofing, works on roofs across Richardson and the towns around it: the older neighborhoods near the University of Texas at Dallas, the newer subdivisions east toward Sachse and Wylie, and the corridor of houses and small commercial buildings that runs along US-75 and the George Bush Turnpike. The approach does not change from job to job. Measure the roof, count the layers, check the decking, look at the attic, and write down what was found before talking about what to do next. Homeowners get a scope they can read and compare against any other quote. North Texas is hard on roofs in a specific way: hail several times most years, sideways rain from spring storm lines, and summer heat that ages a shingle faster than the calendar suggests. Every recommendation is built around those conditions rather than a generic national spec, and the crew tarps landscaping, protects the driveway, and leaves the yard the way it was found.
Questions
What people ask before booking
How long does an asphalt shingle roof last in the Dallas area?
A three-tab shingle is rated for around 20 years and an architectural shingle for 30 or more, but hail cuts both numbers down in this part of Texas. Most Richardson roofs take at least one hail hit worth documenting before the shingle reaches its rated age.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Richardson?
Yes. Richardson and the surrounding suburbs require a building permit for a full re-roof, and the inspector generally wants to see the decking and underlayment before the shingle covers them. The paperwork and the inspection appointment are handled as part of the job.
Can a new layer of shingle go over the old one?
Code allows a maximum of two layers in most of the suburbs covered here, but a second layer is rarely the right call. It hides decking problems, adds weight the framing was not built for, and can void a manufacturer warranty on the new shingle.
What does hail actually do to a shingle roof?
Hail bruises the mat under the granules without always breaking the surface, so a roof can look fine from the ground and still have lost years of life. A close inspection after any significant hail event, ideally with binoculars from the ground first and then a ladder, catches the damage before it becomes a leak.
How fast can a leak get looked at after a storm?
An active leak is triaged the same day or the next where possible, with a tarp or temporary flashing to stop the water while the roof dries out enough to repair properly.
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Lead Form
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Tell us the address, what the roof is doing and when it started. We come back within one working day.