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Bret Foster Roofing, Inc. is a family owned residential and commercial roofing contractor based at 9310 Blarney Stone Way in Forney, Kaufman County. BBB records show the business was started and incorporated on January 10, 2003, with Bret Foster as president and owner and Lisa Foster listed as director. The company works out of Forney and covers the wider Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex.
The work mix is straightforward: reroofing, roof repairs and maintenance, new construction and remodeling roofs, attic and roof ventilation, roof inspections, skylight and chimney flashing work, and built up tar and gravel or modified bitumen systems on commercial buildings. The company's own contact page describes it as an insurance claims friendly hail specialist, which fits its position on the eastern edge of the North Texas hail belt.
On shingles the company lists GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning and Tamko composition products with warranties in the 20 to 50 year range, plus wood shingles and synthetic wood and slate look alternatives from Inspire, DaVinci and Lamarite. It appears in the Owens Corning contractor directory as a Preferred Contractor and in the GAF contractor locator for Forney. Its BBB profile carries an A+ rating, though the profile currently shows the business as not BBB accredited even though the company and the Forney Chamber listing describe it as accredited.
Highlights
Family owned and incorporated in Forney in 2003, with the owner still named on the BBB profile
Verified Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and listed in the GAF contractor locator
Describes itself as a hail specialist and works directly with insurance adjusters on claims
Handles both residential shingle work and commercial built up and modified bitumen systems
Carries an A+ BBB rating with a file open since 2003
Services
Roof replacement and reroofing
Roof repair and maintenance
Roof inspections and estimates
Storm and hail damage insurance claim work
Attic and roof ventilation (ridge vents, turbines, power and solar vents, soffit intake)
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.
CompanyBret Foster Roofing
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 Bret Foster
City/county registration
Registered — Dallas Check the register ↗Contractor Certificate of Registration (Dallas City Code Chapter 52), registration 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.
Status Current in the RCAT directory (no published licence number for this record)
RCAT member ID381 (member since 2016)
Licence boardRCAT, Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (Texas issues no state roofing licence; RCAT runs the licensing programme)
BBB ratingA+ rating Verify on BBB ↗(rated by BBB but not a BBB Accredited Business; accreditation is optional and paid for, so not holding it is not a mark against a company)
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
RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor (held by Bret Foster)Verify on RCAT ↗
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor (verified on the Owens Corning contractor directory)Verify on Owens Corning ↗
Listed in the GAF contractor locator for Forney, TexasVerify on GAF ↗
CertainTeed ShingleMaster (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
BBB A+ rating (BBB profile currently shows the business as not accredited)Verify on BBB ↗
North Texas Roofing Contractors Association member (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
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Frequently asked
Is Bret Foster Roofing licensed by the State of Texas?
Texas does not issue a state roofing licence, so no roofer in Texas can be state licensed for roofing. What you can check instead is the company's RCAT standing, its general liability and workers compensation certificates, and its BBB file. This company holds the RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor credential in the record we hold, and its BBB profile carries an A+ rating.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas has two separate things. Membership means the company pays dues and belongs to the association. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is earned separately through testing and insurance requirements. They are not the same and should never be treated as interchangeable.
Where is the company based and how far does it travel?
The office address on file with the BBB is 9310 Blarney Stone Way, Forney, TX 75126, in Kaufman County. The company's own pages say it serves the DFW Metroplex, so Forney, Terrell, Mesquite, Rockwall and the eastern Dallas suburbs are the natural core of that area.
Does Bret Foster Roofing handle hail damage insurance claims?
Yes. The contact page on the company's site states that insurance claims are welcome and describes the firm as a hail specialist, and it says it will work with your adjuster. Kaufman County sits on the eastern side of the North Texas hail corridor, so hail claims are a routine part of the work here.
Are Class 4 impact resistant shingles worth it in Kaufman County?
For most North Texas homeowners they are worth pricing out. A Class 4 shingle passes the UL 2218 steel ball impact test and many Texas insurers give a premium discount for one. The discount varies by carrier, so ask your agent what the credit would be on your policy before you decide, and ask the roofer to quote a Class 4 option alongside the standard shingle.
What roofing materials does the company install?
Its services page lists composition shingles from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning and Tamko with warranties from 20 to 50 years, plus wood shingles and synthetic wood and slate look products from Inspire, DaVinci and Lamarite. On commercial buildings it lists built up tar and gravel and modified or cold process systems.
Does it do more than just replace the shingles?
Yes. The published services include roof repair and maintenance, roof inspections, reflashing chimneys and skylights, and ventilation work using ridge vents, wind turbines, power vents, solar vents and soffit intake vents. Balanced intake and exhaust ventilation matters in Texas attic heat and affects shingle warranties.
Who pulls the permit for a roof replacement?
Texas has no statewide building code administration, so permitting and inspection rules are set city by city and county by county. In Forney and the surrounding municipalities a reroof usually needs a permit pulled by the contractor. Ask in writing who is pulling it and confirm the final inspection is scheduled before you make the last payment.
What should I ask before signing a roofing contract in Texas?
Ask for current general liability and workers compensation certificates sent directly from the insurer, a written scope that names the exact shingle line and colour, who pays the deductible (the homeowner must, by Texas law), the workmanship warranty length in writing, who pulls the permit, and how change orders are handled if decking damage shows up after tear off.
When can I reach them?
The BBB profile lists office hours of Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, and the phone number on both the company site and the BBB profile is (972) 564-4480. Note that the company website currently has an invalid security certificate, so your browser may warn you when you try to load it over https.
