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American Contracting U.S.A., Inc. has operated as a commercial roofing and general contracting company in the Rio Grande Valley since 1997, according to its own website and matching BBB business-start records. The company is based at 1606 S Reynolds in Rio Hondo, Texas, and has been a BBB Accredited Business (A+ rating) since October 8, 1987.
The company works with institutional clients such as school districts, cities, and counties, and lists itself as HUB Certified with a Choice Partners JOC contract. It installs single-ply TPO and EPDM membrane systems, modified bitumen, built-up roofing, and standing seam metal, and its site lists applicator certifications with Carlisle SynTec, Firestone, Johns Manville, GAF, and Siplast.
Serving Rio Hondo, Cameron County, Texas and 4 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.
CompanyAmerican Contracting USA
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
Not checked for Rio HondoTexas 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.
Coastal windstorm TDI WPI-8 ready (Gulf Coast windstorm work; confirm the WPI-8 certificate per job)
RegionRio Hondo
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.
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Frequently asked
Does Texas require a state license for roofing contractors?
No. Texas has no statewide roofing license. Trust is based on verified insurance, RCAT status, and manufacturer or industry certifications rather than any state license.
What is RCAT and why does it matter?
RCAT offers plain membership as well as a separately earned Licensed Roofing Contractor credential. Ask any roofer which status applies to them.
Is Cameron County subject to coastal windstorm rules?
Yes. Cameron County, including Rio Hondo, is a first-tier TWIA county, so commercial roofing work here may need to meet WPI-8 windstorm certification for wind and hurricane insurance coverage.
What roofing systems does American Contracting USA install?
According to the company's own site, it installs TPO and EPDM single-ply membranes, modified bitumen, built-up roofing, and standing seam metal, and holds applicator certifications with Carlisle SynTec, Firestone, Johns Manville, GAF, and Siplast.
Does Rio Hondo require a roofing permit?
Texas has no statewide building code, so permitting is set locally. Confirm permit requirements with the applicable city or county office before work begins.
What should I ask before hiring a commercial roofing contractor?
Ask for proof of current liability insurance, manufacturer applicator certifications for the specific membrane or system being installed, and references from similar-sized projects.
Is American Contracting USA BBB accredited?
Yes. The BBB profile shows an A+ rating and accreditation since October 8, 1987.
Does American Contracting USA work with government or institutional clients?
Yes, the company lists itself as HUB Certified with a Choice Partners JOC contract and describes work for school districts, cities, and counties.
How long has American Contracting USA been in business?
Since 1997, according to both the company's own site and its BBB profile business-start date of July 5, 1997.
Should property owners get multiple bids for a commercial reroof?
Yes. Comparing bids and checking manufacturer certifications and BBB history helps ensure the membrane system installed matches what was specified and warrantied.
