Argyle's hail record
Argyle is on U.S. 377 about six miles southwest of Denton, settled by Peters Colony families in the 1850s and known then as Pilot Knob or Waintown. Census estimates show it growing from 4,399 residents in 2020 to about 6,372 in 2025, on a mix of acreage, estate lots and newer HOA neighborhoods. It's also one of the most hail-prone towns we serve. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 62 reports of hail 1.75 inches (golf-ball size) or larger within about 10 miles of Argyle from 2016 through the September 2026 update, one of the highest counts of any town we serve. Storms that hit the town itself:
- March 26, 2017: 2.75-inch hail in Argyle, about a mile from the center of town. NOAA's narrative for that night says amateur radio reported baseball-size hail, driven by severe thunderstorm winds, knocking out car windows in Argyle. Wind-driven hail hits the sides of a house too, so siding, windows and screens get checked along with the roof.
- June 11, 2023: 1.75-inch hail at the center of town, 3.5-inch hail near Bartonville about a mile and a half away, 3-inch hail near Smoots about two miles west, and 4.25-inch hail near Bartonville about five miles away.
- March 14, 2024: 2.5-inch hail in Argyle, about a mile from the center of town, and 2.75-inch hail near Bartonville.
- April 1, 2024: 3-inch hail near Smoots, under three miles west, 1.75-inch and 1.5-inch hail closer in, and 3-inch and 3.4-inch hail around Justin.
- More recently: 2-inch hail at the Roanoke-area airport on May 27, 2024, 1-inch hail at the center of town on May 6, 2025, and 1.5-inch hail near Smoots on November 24, 2025.
Hail that size can total a shingle roof, crack tile, split cedar and dent older metal panels.
Wind damage around Argyle
- August 27, 2020: NOAA lists several homes in the Robson Ranch community, about four miles away, with minor wind damage to roofs and trees. A retired National Weather Service employee reported 60+ mph winds in the same community on September 19, 2023.
- March 2, 2023: in Argyle, trees were knocked down blocking roads, and power poles were damaged or snapped.
- May 28, 2024: a member of the public measured an 86 mph gust west of Double Oak, about four miles east of Argyle.
- April 30, 2019: an EF-1 tornado formed in open pasture east-southeast of Justin, about six miles west, and crossed Denton Creek near FM 407 with winds estimated at 85 to 90 mph.
On Argyle acreage, wind finds the weak spots on barns, arena covers, shops and open-sided buildings first: loose panel edges, failed closures and old fasteners. We inspect every building on the property, not just the house, and we repair or replace metal panels in 24 or 26 gauge from our own roll formers. See metal roof repair and barn roofing.
Big roofs, more than one building
An Argyle storm call is often about a large, complex house roof plus a barn, shop, guest house or arena cover. Each building is documented separately in our photo report, slope by slope, so you and your adjuster can see what happened to each one. Many Argyle homes have tile, slate-look or designer roofs, and a storm replacement there is a chance to match or upgrade: we install tile, Enviroshake, designer shingles, standing seam and stone-coated steel, installed to manufacturer specs by certified installers.
After a storm: what to do first
- Stay off the roof. Wet, damaged roofs are slick, and hail damage is easy to miss from a ladder anyway.
- Take your own photos of dented gutters, vents, cars, patio furniture and any water inside, with the date.
- Write down the date of the storm. Your claim runs from the date of loss, not the day you noticed the leak.
- Be careful with door-knockers. Ask any roofer for proof that they're registered with your city where it requires registration, a local office you can drive to, and a written scope before you sign anything.
- Call us for a free inspection with a photo report. We answer storm and leak calls 24/7, so call (817) 733-9228 any time.
What our storm inspection covers
We get on the roof. Hail bruising rarely shows from the yard, and a quick look from a ladder at the gutter line misses most of it. On every roof we:
- Check every slope for bruised or fractured shingles and granule loss, and photograph each hit we find
- Look at the soft metals (vents, gutters, downspouts, flashing) for dents that show how big the hail was and which way it came from
- Check the ridge, hips and starter course, where wind damage usually starts
- Look for creased, lifted or missing shingles and loose metal trim after high wind
- Check flashings, pipe boots and every penetration
- Go into the attic and check the decking wherever we see leak stains
Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see. An inspection usually takes 15 to 45 minutes, and you only need to be home if there are leaks inside. If the roof is fine, we'll tell you so, and the report is yours to keep either way.
How a hail or wind claim works with us
- Stop the water. If the storm opened the roof, we tarp it or make a temporary repair. Tarping is priced by size, pitch and stories, and it's included in the claim when there is one. Keep your photos and receipts.
- Inspection and photo report. You see what we see before you decide anything.
- You decide whether to file. The claim is between you and your insurance company. If the damage is small next to your deductible, we'll say so.
- We meet your adjuster on the roof. We walk the slopes together and point out the damage we photographed, slope by slope.
- You get the insurer's scope. If it leaves out damage we documented, we give you the photos and measurements so you can ask your insurer to take another look. We don't negotiate with your insurer for you, and we never promise what an insurer will pay.
- The work. Our own crew does the repair or replacement, and we file the permit wherever the city requires one.
- Closeout. Many replacement-cost policies hold back part of the payment until the work is finished. We give you the final invoice and completion photos your insurer asks for.
If you file an insurance claim, we document the damage and meet your adjuster on the roof. Texas law requires you to pay your deductible, and a contractor may not waive, absorb or rebate it. We never will. In Texas you generally have 1 year from the date of loss to file; check your policy. We aren't public adjusters. We document the damage and build our scope from what we actually find.
Town of Argyle permits and contractor registration
The Town of Argyle's permits page says permits are required before the new construction, addition, alteration or repair of existing buildings and structures, and applications go through the town's online portal. What matters after a storm:
- Every contractor registers first, every year. Argyle requires all contractors to register with the town before performing services within town limits, at $125 the first year and $50 each renewal. The town's permit FAQ says registration needs a valid trade license or driver's license and a certificate of insurance with at least $500,000 in coverage, and the registration form says permits won't be issued if it isn't current.
- Registration isn't a reference. The town says so itself: registration "does not necessarily mean that a contractor is a reputable businessperson." It tells homeowners to check references, require proper permits and inspections, and notes you may choose to pay your contractor based on the town's inspection approvals.
- Confirm the scope. Argyle's list of permit examples doesn't spell out roofs, so we call Permits at (940) 464-7273 for your scope, file whatever the town requires, and give you a copy. A barn, shop or arena cover that has to be rebuilt larger is an accessory structure permit on its own.
- Current codes. Argyle has adopted the 2021 International Residential, Building and Existing Building Codes with local amendments.
- Timing. The town's portal says a permit becomes void if work doesn't start within 180 days or stops for 180 days.
A lot of land with an Argyle address is outside the town limits, and many Argyle neighborhoods have an HOA. Before we file anything, we check which jurisdiction your property is in and prepare the HOA packet with the product sheet, color and impact rating.
Replacing a storm-damaged roof in Argyle: your options
A storm replacement is the one time a lot of owners get to choose a better roof than the one the builder put on. Here's what we install:
| Option | Why owners pick it after a storm |
|---|---|
| Class 4 impact-rated shingles | The highest UL 2218 impact class, a familiar look most HOAs approve, and it may qualify for an insurer credit |
| Standing seam metal | Won't crack, curl or lose granules; hidden fasteners; 24 or 26 gauge panels formed on our own roll formers |
| Stone-coated steel and metal shingles | Steel underneath with a shake, shingle or tile look from the street |
| Designer shingles | Slate or shake looks on larger homes, Class 3 impact rating or better |
| R-panel or PBR | Shops, barns, carports and outbuildings that took hail or lost panels in the wind |
Every shingle roof we install is Class 3 impact-rated or better, with Class 4 available. No roof is hail-proof, and very large hail can dent steel, but metal usually keeps shedding water after storms that ruin shingles. More on metal in Argyle: metal roofing in Argyle and standing seam in Argyle.
Texas insurers must offer a premium credit for UL 2218 impact-rated roofs, but each company sets its own amount, and Class 4 earns the largest. We can't promise a discount; ask your insurer for their figure in writing. After a qualifying install we fill out TDI Form PC068 for you. See the Texas impact-resistant roof discount.
Replacement day
- Property protected: tarps over landscaping, and the driveway and pool covered as needed
- Tear-off down to the deck, with bad decking replaced and noted in your report
- Synthetic underlayment, ice and water protection in the valleys, and new flashings, vents and pipe boots
- The new roof installed by our own crew
- Magnet sweep for nails, final photos, and your workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job
When your shingle has been discontinued
On older roofs the original shingle is often discontinued, so a patch won't match. We can make a temporary repair to stop the leak and document the discontinued shingle with photos for your claim. Many newer policies exclude matching or replacement for discontinued shingles, so check your policy. We don't deal or negotiate with your insurer.
Who handles storm damage and roof replacement in Argyle?
Snow Roofing & Exteriors does. Here are the facts you can check before you let anyone on your roof:
- 75 years as a family roofing business, and 30 years in the business for owner Blake Snow, who is still on the roofs.
- Over $80 million in completed roofing projects, from small repairs to multi-million-dollar jobs.
- 5.0 stars on Google at all three offices: Bridgeport, Decatur and Rhome.
- Our own roll formers for standing seam and R-panel, in 24 or 26 gauge, with metal lead times that are typically 1 to 2 weeks.
- Our own crew, about 15 road miles (roughly 27 minutes) from Argyle at our Rhome office, doing the tear-off and the new roof.
- Snow Roofing & Exteriors is BBB A+ rated.
More reading: metal roofs and hail: what to expect. See also our Argyle roofing page, metal roofing in Argyle, standing seam in Argyle, and storm damage in nearby Flower Mound, Justin and Denton.
Residential warranty: a workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job, with manufacturer warranties up to lifetime. Manufacturer coverage depends on the product and brand, and on the project qualifying for that manufacturer's program. We put the exact warranty for your roof in writing.
Certified, with 30 years installing every major roofing brand, a family roofing business going back 75 years, and over $80 million in completed roofing projects. 5.0 stars on Google at all three of our offices.
Request a free inspection or call (817) 733-9228. Small repairs are welcome too.
