04/28/2026
WISE and PARKER county — read this before the storms hit this afternoon.
The Storm Prediction Center has us at a Level 3 (Enhanced) risk today, peaking around 5 PM. Damaging winds, large hail, and the potential for strong tornadoes are on the table.
If your home was hit earlier this week, what you do in the next few hours matters.
Look at this photo. That tarp is laid directly over exposed rafters with no decking underneath. When the next round of wind hits, that tarp is gone. Rain pours straight into your attic, insulation, walls, and ceilings. Any drying progress gets erased, and you’re starting over with a bigger problem than you began with.
This is what happens when homeowners hire the first truck that pulls into the driveway.
Texas does not require a license to be a roofer. Anyone with a ladder and a magnetic sign can call themselves one. The vetting falls on you.
Before you sign anything or hand over a check:
• Verify general liability insurance by calling the carrier directly
• Get credentials and recent local references you can call
• Confirm a permit is pulled, in writing, before work starts
• Make sure the scope separates exterior repairs from interior restoration
That last point matters. When roofers take on the entire job, things get missed. With no power, humid conditions, and saturated materials, mold can take hold in as little as 24 hours. Drying a structure properly takes equipment, monitoring, and someone licensed for mold. That is a different trade.
Storm chasing Roofers should stay in their lane on the exterior. Licensed mitigation and mold pros handle the interior. Anyone telling you they do it all is either uninformed or hoping you are.
Proper emergency tarping installs temporary decking over the rafters first, then secures the tarp on top. That is the difference between buying time and setting yourself up for a second loss.
We are local, family owned, and Texas state licensed for mold. If you need an honest assessment before this next round moves in, reach out. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you who is.
Stay weather aware. Have a plan. Take shelter when warnings are issued.
