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About
Fidel Roofing is a roofing contractor based in Forney, which sits in Kaufman County on the eastern edge of the Dallas Fort Worth area rather than in Dallas County itself. Public records place the business at 10374 Linda Circle in Forney with a mailing address of P.O. Box 2790, Forney, TX 75126, and list a business phone of (972) 564-4818. The Better Business Bureau opened a file on the company in May 2017.
The company also appears on the Owens Corning contractor locator under the name Fidel's Roofing, shown there at the Owens Corning Preferred level. It holds a City of Dallas roofing contractor registration, which is how it enters this directory, so its working radius reaches west from Forney into Dallas and the eastern Dallas County suburbs as well as its home base in Kaufman County.
Fidel Roofing does not appear to publish a website, and no Google Business Profile was located for it. That is not unusual for an established referral-driven roofing crew, but it does mean homeowners have little to read before they call. Ask directly for the current certificate of general liability and workers compensation insurance, and get the scope, the shingle line and the warranty terms in writing before any work starts.
Highlights
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor profile on the manufacturer's own contractor locator
Forney based in Kaufman County, working west into Dallas rather than the other way around
Registered as a roofing contractor with the City of Dallas
Long-standing local presence, with a BBB file open since 2017
Serving Forney, Kaufman County, Texas and 1 more area shown on the map.
Insurance & credential verification
Texas does not issue a state roofing license, so we verify companies the way homeowners actually can: confirming insurance coverage, checking RCAT (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) status, and checking city or county registration where the local jurisdiction requires one. Every credential below links to the actual issuing organization's own public lookup — don't just take our checkmark for it. Always ask for a current certificate of insurance before signing any contract.
CompanyFidel Roofing
InsuranceNot verified by us (we hold no certificate for this company — ask them for a current COI before signing)
RCAT statusNot listed
City/county registration
Registered — Dallas Check the register ↗Contractor Certificate of Registration (Dallas City Code Ch. 52), type Roofing (RO). This company appears on the city's own list of registered contractors. The city publishes no certificate number or expiry date for this programme, so ask to see the registration itself before work starts.
RegionForney
Confirm this yourself: ask the company for their certificate of insurance (COI). Note that RCAT's Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is earned and held by a named individual at a company, not by the business itself, which is why we name that person above where we know it; Texas issues no company roofing license at all. RCAT and NTRCA status can be checked in their own public directories (RCAT, NTRCA) — use the "Licensed"/"Accredited" filter to see more than plain membership. GAF's contractor verification tool and Owens Corning's Texas locator confirm those tiers directly; CertainTeed doesn't offer a comparable self-serve lookup, so ask to see that certificate in person. BBB accreditation and rating are on bbb.org. Houston's own published registered-roofer list is years out of date, so it isn't cited here at all — confirm registration by contacting the city directly. Corpus Christi's STAR program has its own online contractor registry — for any other city or county registration claim, confirm directly with that jurisdiction's permit office.
Certifications
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor (listed on the Owens Corning contractor locator as Fidel's Roofing)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
No. Texas has no state roofing licence, so nobody roofing in Forney or Dallas can be state licensed. Trust is built instead from proof of insurance, city registration where the city requires it, manufacturer credentials and voluntary industry credentials such as RCAT's.
Is Fidel Roofing registered with the City of Dallas?
Yes. It appears on the City of Dallas registered roofing contractor list, which is a registration under the city code rather than a competency licence. Dallas publishes no licence number and no expiry date for these registrations.
What does Owens Corning Preferred actually mean?
Preferred is the entry tier of the Owens Corning contractor network. The contractor has been vetted for insurance and standing and can offer certain Owens Corning system warranties. It is not a government licence and it is not the same as the higher Platinum Preferred tier.
Is this company an RCAT member?
A search of the RCAT member directory did not return a record for this company. That means not found via RCAT search, which is different from being rejected or unlisted. RCAT membership is voluntary and many capable Texas roofers do not join.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
Member simply means the company pays dues. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (RRL, CRRL or CRL) is earned separately by an individual through testing and experience requirements. The two are not equivalent and should never be treated as interchangeable.
Why does hail matter so much for a Forney roof?
Kaufman County sits inside North Texas hail alley. Hail, not wind or coastal storm, is the dominant reason roofs get replaced here. Most re-roofs in this area start as a hail claim rather than as a planned replacement.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth it in Kaufman County?
Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are tested against a steel ball drop and hold up better to hail than standard architectural shingles. Many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for them. Ask your carrier what the discount is before you decide, since it varies a lot.
Who pulls the permit for my roof, Forney or Dallas?
Texas has no statewide building code, so permitting is decided city by city. A roof in Forney is permitted by the City of Forney and a roof inside Dallas city limits by the City of Dallas. Confirm in writing which party is pulling the permit.
What insurance should I ask a roofer to show me?
Ask for a current certificate of general liability insurance and, if the company has employees, workers compensation. Have the certificate emailed to you by the insurance agent rather than handed over as a photocopy, so you know it is still in force.
What should I settle before signing a roofing contract?
Get the shingle brand and line, the underlayment, the ventilation plan, who handles the permit, the warranty on labour as well as materials, the payment schedule and the cleanup terms. Be wary of any contract that asks for a large payment before materials arrive on site.
