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About
E. Bolanz Roofing and Fence is a small owner-operated roofing and fencing contractor based at 206 S Lois Ln in Richardson, Texas, and registered as a general contractor with the City of Plano. The company's own listed name form is "E. Bolanz Roofing And Fence", which is slightly different from the "Roofing/Home Repair" wording the Plano register uses. The named principal is Evan Bolanz.
The Lois Lane address is a house in Richardson's Azalea Park neighborhood, so this is a home-based operation rather than a yard or storefront. That is common and legitimate for a one-crew residential roofer, and homeowners should read it as a small hands-on business rather than a large company. Neighbor recommendations describe the owner staying on site through the job to supervise the crew.
Work described by customers covers residential shingle roof tear-off and replacement plus finishing details such as painting roof penetrations to match the shingles, alongside fence building. The company has no website and no Google Business Profile that could be found, so the verifiable record is thin. Homeowners should ask directly for a certificate of general liability insurance and for local references before signing anything.
Highlights
Owner-operated, with Evan Bolanz named by customers as staying on site to supervise crews
Registered as a general contractor with the City of Plano
Roofing and fencing under one contractor, useful when hail damages both
Home-based Richardson operation, so overhead and pricing sit below the large storm-chasing outfits
Neighbor recommendations on Nextdoor emphasize finish detail and not overselling work
Serving Richardson, Dallas County, Texas and 2 more areas 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.
CompanyE. Bolanz Roofing and Fence
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 — Plano Check the register ↗Registered general contractor, City of Plano. Roofing companies register in Plano's general contractor category, which also covers concrete, demolition, fence, foundation, pool and sign work; it is a $100 annual registration renewed yearly, and the city's published requirements do not list proof of insurance or a bond. 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.
RegionRichardson
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.
Is E. Bolanz Roofing and Fence licensed by the state of Texas?
No, and neither is any other roofer. Texas has no state roofing license at all. What exists instead is city or county contractor registration, general liability insurance, and voluntary trade credentials. This company appears on the City of Plano registered general contractors list.
What does Plano registration actually prove?
It shows the company completed the city's contractor registration so it can pull permits and receive inspections in Plano. The published list carries only name, address and phone. It has no status column and no expiry date, so ask the company to confirm its registration is current.
Is this company an RCAT member?
A search of the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas member directory for "Bolanz" returned no record. RCAT membership is voluntary, so an absence is not a mark against a contractor. It simply means there is no RCAT record to check.
The address is a house. Should that worry me?
Not by itself. 206 S Lois Ln is a residential street in Richardson, which means this is a home office. A one-crew residential roofer working from home is a normal, real business. What matters is current insurance, references you can call, and a written scope of work.
What insurance should I ask to see?
Ask for a current certificate of general liability insurance sent to you directly by the insurance agent, not a photocopy handed over by the salesperson. If the company uses employees rather than subcontractors, ask about workers compensation as well.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Plano or Richardson?
Texas has no statewide building code, so permitting is set city by city. Both Plano and Richardson require permits for roof replacement, and the permit must be pulled by a contractor registered with that city. Confirm who is pulling the permit before work starts.
Why does hail matter so much for a Richardson or Plano roof?
This part of North Texas sits in what the insurance industry calls Hail Alley. Hail, not wind-driven rain, is the dominant cause of roof claims here, and a single spring storm can total roofs across an entire subdivision.
What are Class 4 impact-resistant shingles and are they worth it?
Class 4 is the top rating in the UL 2218 steel-ball impact test. The shingles cost more up front, but many Texas insurers give a premium discount for them, and they hold up better through repeat hail seasons. Ask your insurer what discount applies before you choose.
Should I let a roofer handle my hail insurance claim?
A roofer can meet your adjuster on site and point out damage, which is legitimate and useful. A roofer cannot negotiate or adjust the claim on your behalf unless licensed as a public adjuster. Be wary of anyone offering to waive or absorb your deductible, which is illegal in Texas.
What should I ask before signing with any small roofing contractor?
Ask for the certificate of insurance from the agent, the workmanship warranty in writing and how long it runs, which manufacturer warranty applies, who supervises the crew day to day, and two or three local references from the last year. Get the full scope, including decking, underlayment and flashing, in writing before you sign.
