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Tipton Windstorm Construction, LLC is a Kemah roofing and storm-damage contractor owned by Wes Tipton. Its BBB file shows the business started June 16, 2006, giving it roughly 20 years in the Galveston County coastal market. The company is a BBB Accredited Business rated A+.
As its name signals, the company positions itself around windstorm and insurance-claim work for hail, wind and storm damaged roofs, and it appears in Owens Corning's contractor directory. No company-operated website was found; its online presence is built on directory and review platform listings.
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.
CompanyTipton Windstorm Construction
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 KemahTexas 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)
RegionKemah
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 Houston's own published registered-roofer list is years out of date, so it isn't cited here at all — confirm registration by contacting the city directly.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
Is Tipton Windstorm Construction licensed by the State of Texas?
Texas issues no statewide roofing license. Trust here comes from insurance verification and BBB accreditation, not a government license, so ask for a current certificate of insurance.
Is this company an RCAT Member or an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
RCAT (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) has two distinct credentials, a dues-paying Membership and a separately earned Licensed Roofing Contractor designation. No RCAT status could be confirmed for this company; ask directly which, if either, applies.
Does Kemah fall under TWIA/WPI-8 windstorm rules?
Kemah is in Galveston County, one of the 14 first-tier Gulf Coast counties covered by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's WPI-8 inspection program, and this company's name and focus are built specifically around windstorm work. Ask about its specific experience preparing WPI-8 certificate documentation.
Does the company install impact-resistant Class 4 shingles?
Ask directly whether Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are offered, since many Texas insurers provide a premium credit for them, and this was not confirmed on the company's own materials.
What permits are required for a roof replacement in Kemah?
Texas has no statewide building code, so permitting is set locally. Confirm with the contractor whether a City of Kemah or Galveston County permit will be pulled.
What does 'Owens Corning' listing mean for this company?
The company has a contractor profile in Owens Corning's directory, indicating some level of manufacturer relationship, though the exact tier (such as Preferred) could not be confirmed from a page read directly, so ask the company to clarify.
Does the company handle insurance claims for storm damage?
Yes, insurance-claim assistance for wind, hail and storm damage is central to the company's stated focus.
What is the difference between a roof repair and a full replacement?
A repair addresses a specific issue such as a leak or damaged flashing. A full replacement removes the entire roof system down to the deck. Ask the contractor to explain their specific recommendation.
Does the company offer a workmanship warranty?
Ask for the specific warranty terms in writing, including duration and coverage, before signing a contract.
What should I ask before signing a roofing contract?
Get a written itemized estimate, confirm the exact material product, ask about the payment schedule, confirm who pulls the permit, and get warranty terms in writing.
