Kaufman County, off US-80
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Forney, TX
Roof repairs, replacements and wind and hail inspections across Forney, from the old streets by downtown to the newer communities out toward the lake. We have roofed this side of Dallas since 1995. Free inspection, zero pressure.
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Certified GAF Installer
Two 10-Year Warranties
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Family-Owned Since 1995
Forney roofing
Just South Of The Lake From Us
Forney is about fifteen miles south of Rockwall by road, under half an hour, and Lake Ray Hubbard sits a few miles off its northwest edge. Our office in Rowlett is on the far shore of that same lake. We are near enough to get to you quickly after a storm and local enough to still be here when the warranty matters.
Forney was founded in 1871, the Legislature named it the Antique Capital of Texas, and for a long time it was a small town along US-80. That has changed fast. The census counted roughly 14,700 people in 2010, about 23,500 in 2020, and current estimates are over 41,000, much of it in master-planned communities like Devonshire, Gateway Parks, Windmill Farms and Travis Ranch, with plenty more building happening outside city limits.
Forney also knows what wind can do. On April 3, 2012, an EF-3 tornado tore through the Diamond Creek subdivision, according to the National Weather Service survey. Most storms are far less dramatic, but straight-line wind and hail do steady work on roofs out here. Our part is simple: get on the roof, record the condition with photos, and be honest about it.
Local conditions
What Forney Roofs Are Up Against
Forney sits on open, flat country east of Dallas, and that shapes how its roofs wear. Most of the trouble we find out here comes from wind as much as from hail, plus the quirks of homes built quickly in big batches.
- Wind with nothing to stop it. Flat land and young landscaping mean gusts reach the roof at full strength. Shingles lift along the edges and at the ridge first, the seal strip lets go, and whatever blows through next can peel them off.
- Creased tabs that look harmless. A shingle that has been lifted and dropped back down often has a crease across it. From the ground it looks flat. Up close it has lost its seal and will tear in the next strong blow.
- Hail on top of the wind. Hailstones crush the granule layer and fracture the mat underneath without leaving obvious holes. A roof that has been through both wind and hail can be weaker than either one suggests on its own.
- Fast-built neighbourhoods. Thousands of Forney homes went up in a short window, and rushed jobs show at pipe boots, wall flashing and valleys. Those small parts cause more leaks on younger roofs than the shingles do.
- Roofs from the first wave. The houses built in the early growth years are now old enough that their original shingles are near the end of a Texas lifespan, and many of them are coming due at once.
- Older homes near downtown. Around the historic center, many houses have been reroofed more than once. Extra layers and tired decking change what a replacement involves, so we check before quoting.
How the job runs
From First Call To Final Sweep
Every Forney job follows the same order, whether it starts with a storm, a stain on the ceiling, or shingles that have simply run out of years. Here it is, step by step.
1
Free Inspection
We climb up, check the edges, ridge and flashing, document it all with photos, and tell you plainly if you need a repair, a replacement, or neither.
2
Written Estimate
An itemized estimate in writing with your choice of shingle and colour. The number only changes if the tear-off exposes damage nobody could see beforehand.
3
Scheduling & Prep
Once a date is set, materials get ordered and we work out with you where the dumpster and delivery should go. If your community has an HOA, we help you get the colour approved before work starts.
4
Tear-Off & Install
The old roof comes off, we check the decking and replace any soft sections, then new underlayment, flashing and shingles go on, with the edges sealed and nailed for wind. Most homes take one or two days; if yours will run longer, you hear that before we start.
5
Cleanup & Walkthrough
Magnets go over the driveway, lawn and beds for loose nails. Then we stand on the finished job with you, answer your questions, and get your warranties registered.
Two kinds of storm damage
Was It The Wind, Or The Hail?
Forney roofs get both, and they leave different marks. Knowing which one hit your house tells us where to look first and what kind of repair makes sense.
If the damage was mostly from wind…
- Look for shingles in the yard, missing tabs, or dark patches on the roof where underlayment shows through.
- The edges, corners and ridge usually go first, since that is where wind gets underneath.
- Lifted shingles that dropped back can be creased and unsealed, so we check them by hand, not just by eye.
- Damage limited to one slope or edge is often a targeted repair rather than a full roof.
Usually a repair, if it is caught early.
If the damage was mostly from hail…
- The roof may look perfectly normal from the street, which is why hail damage gets missed.
- Granules collect in gutters and at downspout outlets, and soft metals like vents and gutters get dented.
- Bruised shingles are spread across whole slopes, so repair patches rarely make sense.
- When the damage covers the roof, replacement is usually the answer, and we explain why.
Usually a whole-roof conversation, done with evidence.
Plenty of roofs have had some of each. A free inspection sorts out what is really there, and if a straightforward repair will do the job, that is what we will recommend.
Had a windy spring in Forney?
Let us check the edges and the ridge before the next storm finds them. Free inspection, honest answer, no pressure.
After the storm
Working Through The Claim Alongside You
When wind or hail hits Kaufman County, most homeowners end up talking to an insurer, and it helps to know where a roofer fits in. We are roofers, not adjusters and not attorneys. We handle the roof side of things, the damage and the scope of work, and we leave your policy between you and your insurer.
- Documented inspection. We photograph lifted and creased shingles, missing tabs, hail bruising and dented metal, and record the storm date while it is still fresh.
- Contractor of record. Choose us as your contractor of record and the adjuster deals with us directly. We are on the roof with them, pointing out each piece of damage.
- Scope, not policy. We rely on code and the manufacturer's instructions to spell out a correct repair, and anything left out of the approved scope goes back as a supplement.
- No false hope. If what we find would not hold up as a claim, we say that plainly, before you file.
What We Hand The Adjuster
Facts on the roof, not guesses.
Dated photosStorm dateCode requirementsManufacturer specsWritten scopeSupplement where needed
Services we offer
Roofing Services Across Forney
Forney homeowners get the full range of our roofing work, from a single lifted shingle to a complete replacement.
Residential Roofing
Repair and replacement for Forney houses of every age, from the older homes near downtown to the newest phases in the master-planned communities.
Storm Damage
Wind and hail inspections at no charge, documented with dated photos, plus guidance through the insurance steps when a claim is warranted.
Roof Replacement
Stripped to the decking, bad boards replaced, a new roof installed, and both of our ten-year warranties included.
Roof Repair
Blown-off shingles replaced and resealed, flashing fixed, and leaks traced to where the water really gets in.
Emergency Roof Repair
Wind tore part of the roof off? We get a tarp on and dry the house in fast, so the rain stays out while the real repair is arranged.
Roof Maintenance
Twice-yearly checks plus a look after big storms, catching loose shingles early.
What Your Roof Comes With
10-Year GAF Systems Plus
Manufacturer coverage on the materials, transferable once, free, if you move.
10-Year Workmanship Warranty
Our promise on the installation, covering the work our crew did on your roof, not just the shingles.
A Price That Holds
The written price is the price, unless the tear-off reveals damage nobody could see beforehand.
Your local roofing team
Forney's Neighbourhood Roofers
We are family-owned and have been roofing in the Rockwall area since 1995. If you have spotted Roofus, the pig in a hard hat, on a truck along US-80, that was probably us. Thirty years in the same market keeps us honest; we would rather tell you your roof is fine than sell you one you do not need.
The office is in Rowlett, just across the lake, and Forney is a regular part of our week. We also work in Rockwall, Heath, Sunnyvale, Mesquite and McLendon-Chisholm. Not sure if we cover your street? Call and ask.
Everything is better with Bacon.
Reviews
What Bacon Roofing Customers Say
4.9
Based on 160+ Google reviews
John Bacon from Bacon Roofing was such a pleasure to work with. Very professional and no pressure. The crew was on time and did a beautiful job. Bacon Roofing does not cut any corners in installing a new roof.
Wilbur Nettleton
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These guys are top notch. In all our years of dealing with various contractors, I was expecting yet another terrible experience, especially with a huge price tag for a new roof. That was not the case with Bacon Roofing.
Dee Dee J.
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Our house was hit by a strong hail storm and I needed a new roof. I did not even hesitate to think of anyone else but John Bacon and his company to put my roof on my home.
Keith Burnam
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Common questions
Forney Roofing FAQs
How far are you from Forney, really?
Not far. Forney is roughly fifteen miles south of Rockwall and under half an hour from our Rowlett office, so it is a normal part of our week. After a big storm we give you an honest time frame.
Shingles blew off but nothing is leaking. Can it wait?
It should not wait long. Once a shingle is gone, the underlayment beneath it is all that keeps water out, and that layer is not designed to sit in the sun and rain for long. Neighbouring shingles have often lost their seal as well. A quick repair now usually costs much less than fixing a wet deck and ceiling later.
My subdivision was built recently. Why would the roof have problems?
Because fast building leaves small mistakes. When a whole community goes up quickly, details like pipe boots, wall flashing and the starter course at the edges are where shortcuts happen, and that is where most early leaks start. The shingles themselves are often fine; it is the finishing work that needs a second look.
Does the wind out here really make a difference?
Yes. Forney is open and flat, and many newer neighbourhoods have small trees that do little to break the gusts. Wind gets under the shingle edges, breaks the seal strip and lifts them, often without tearing them off. Those unsealed shingles are the ones that blow away next time. We check edges and ridges by hand during every inspection for exactly this reason.
Could hail have hurt my roof without me noticing?
Usually you will not see it from the yard. Hail breaks off the granules and cracks the shingle mat underneath, and the roof can look fine for a while after. Look for granules piling up at downspout outlets, dents in gutters and roof vents, and dented AC fins. If you see those, it is worth having the roof itself checked.
Will you help me with the insurance company?
We help you navigate the process. With us as contractor of record, your adjuster has one roofer to deal with, and we walk the roof with them, dated photos in hand. Our side is the scope of work, measured against code and what the manufacturer’s instructions require. We are roofers, not adjusters or attorneys, so we leave anything about your policy to your insurer.
Is there a catch with the free inspection?
No. We inspect at no cost and with no obligation, and a lot of our Forney visits end with us saying the roof is in good shape. If it needs work, you get it in writing and decide in your own time.
What other nearby areas do you serve?
Besides Forney, we work in Rockwall, Rowlett, Heath, Sunnyvale, Mesquite, McLendon-Chisholm, Fate, Royse City and Garland, and the smaller communities around them.
Contact Bacon Roofing
Book A Forney Roof Inspection
Let us know what you are dealing with, whether that is shingles on the lawn after a windstorm, a water stain overhead, or a roof that has reached its age. We will come out, look the roof over properly and put an estimate in writing, with no charge and no pressure. If rain is getting into the house today, pick up the phone instead.
Phone
Office
8126 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 13
Rowlett, TX 75088
Warranties
10-year GAF Systems Plus, plus a 10-year workmanship warranty.
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