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About
Brazos Roofing International is a commercial roofing contractor at 225 South 13th Street in Waco, McLennan County. BBB records show the business starting in 1973 and incorporating in 1996, and the company describes itself as family owned across three generations. It was founded by JD Martin in Waco, with Adren Martin and Steve Smith joining in the early 1980s, and Austin and Dillon Smith now leading. Steve Smith is listed as president and JD Martin as director on the BBB record.
The company's stated focus is federal and commercial roofing, and it states it is set up for both commercial and residential work. Its history page describes projects across multiple US states along with work in Brazil, Guam, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The published messaging leans on quality craftsmanship, an explicit safety culture and treating employees like family rather than on a long service menu.
Its affiliations page lists the National Roofing Contractors Association, the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas, the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association, the Western States Roofing Contractors Association, IIBEC and Rotary International, plus manufacturer and supplier partners including IKO, Petersen Aluminum, Johns Manville, McElroy Metal and Beacon. The company is listed in the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce directory. Its BBB rating is A+, though it is not a BBB accredited business.
Highlights
Family owned and operated in Waco since 1973, now under third generation leadership.
Listed by RCAT under the Licensed Roofing Contractor credential rather than plain membership.
Work extends well past Central Texas, with projects in multiple US states and in Brazil, Guam, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Positions itself for federal and commercial roofing, a segment with tighter compliance and safety requirements than retail residential.
Holds an A+ BBB rating and is a member of the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce.
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.
CompanyBrazos Roofing International
Insurance Required by RCAT Licensed credential (liability and workers’ comp cover are conditions of this credential; ask for the current certificate)
RCAT status Licensed Roofing Contractor Verify ↗credential held by Steve Smith CRRL
City/county registration
Not checked for WacoTexas has no state roofing licence, and city rules differ: some require contractor registration, some run a voluntary registry, some neither. Ask this company and your local permit office.
Status Active & current (listed with this licence number in RCAT’s directory)
RCAT member ID380 (member since 2017)
Licence boardRCAT, Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (Texas issues no state roofing licence; RCAT runs the licensing programme)
RegionWaco
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #03-0107 or the company name.
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
NRCA memberCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
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Frequently asked
Where is Brazos Roofing International based?
At 225 South 13th Street, Waco, TX 76701, in McLennan County. Its published phone number is 254 752 3988 and its office hours are Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm.
Is Brazos Roofing International licensed by the State of Texas?
Texas does not issue a state roofing licence, so no Texas roofer holds one. Brazos does hold the RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor credential, which is a voluntary industry credential rather than a government licence. Verify current insurance separately before any work starts.
What is the difference between RCAT Member and RCAT Licensed?
An RCAT Member is a dues paying member of the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is separately earned through testing, an ethics commitment and continuing education. Brazos is listed under the Licensed credential.
What kind of roofing work does the company do?
Its own site describes it as licensed for commercial and residential roofing while emphasising federal and commercial work. BBB categorises it as commercial roofing. If you are a homeowner, ask directly whether your project fits their current book of work.
What manufacturers and associations does it work with?
Its affiliations page lists IKO, Petersen Aluminum, Johns Manville, McElroy Metal and Beacon on the product and supply side, and NRCA, RCAT, MRCA, WSRCA, IIBEC and Rotary International on the association side.
Does a Waco roof need WPI-8 windstorm certification?
No. McLennan County is inland Central Texas and is not one of the 14 TWIA first tier coastal counties, so WPI-8 windstorm certification does not apply. Hail and wind driven rain are the relevant risks here.
How does hail affect roofs in Central Texas?
Waco sits on the southern edge of Texas hail alley. Hail bruises asphalt shingles and membrane roofs, strips granules, dents metal panels and damages rooftop HVAC units. Much of that damage is not visible from the ground, so get an on roof inspection after a significant storm.
Is Brazos Roofing BBB accredited?
No. Its BBB profile shows an A+ rating but states it is not a BBB accredited business. Accreditation is a paid membership programme, so not holding it is not itself a mark against a company, and the letter rating is the more useful signal.
How long has the company been in business?
BBB records show the business starting on 1 January 1973 and incorporating in January 1996, giving it more than 50 years of trading. The company describes three generations of family leadership, beginning with founder JD Martin.
What should a Texas property owner check before signing a roofing contract?
Get certificates of general liability and workers compensation direct from the insurer, confirm who pulls the local permit and schedules inspection since Texas sets permitting city by city, get the scope in writing including tear off versus recover, confirm the manufacturer warranty tier and who inspects for it, and get the workmanship warranty in writing with its term.
