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About
Dorsey Construction Company, Inc. is a small family owned Dallas roofing contractor working out of the Lake Highlands area in the 75238 zip code. It trades publicly as Dorsey Construction Roofing, and its BBB file records the alternate names Dorsey Construction Roofing and William D. Dorsey, Inc. William D. "Billy" Dorsey is listed as president on both the BBB record and the RCAT directory record, and the company's Facebook page describes it as "Roofing Lake Highlands & DFW since 1996". Both the BBB file and the RCAT record put the local start date at 1 June 1996, with Texas incorporation following in September 1997.
The work described on its BBB profile is residential roofing and construction, insurance claim work, metal roofing, roof decks, tile roofing and roofing consultation. Its stated neighbourhood focus is Lake Highlands, Lakewood, Richardson, Garland, University Park and Highland Park, all inside or adjacent to Dallas County.
On credentials, this company appears in the RCAT directory as a Licensed Roofing Contractor, which is RCAT's separately earned credential rather than plain membership. Its BBB rating is A+, although the BBB profile notes it is not a BBB Accredited Business. Dallas County is inland, so windstorm and WPI-8 requirements do not apply; hail is the dominant risk in this market.
Highlights
Family owned and rooted in one Dallas neighbourhood, Lake Highlands, since 1996.
Listed in the RCAT directory under the Licensed Roofing Contractor credential rather than plain membership.
Carries an A+ BBB rating on a file open since 1998, although the business is not BBB Accredited.
Works in metal and tile as well as standard residential roofing, and offers roofing consultation.
Long standing single owner operation: William D. Dorsey has been president throughout.
Serving Dallas, Dallas County, Texas and 5 more areas shown on the map. View on Google Maps ›
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.
CompanyDorsey Construction Company
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 William D Dorsey CRRL
City/county registration
Required in Dallas Check the registry ↗Contractor Certificate of Registration (Dallas City Code Chapter 52). Registration is required here to pull a roofing permit; we have not confirmed this company's own status, so check it before you sign.
Status Active & current (listed with this licence number in RCAT’s directory)
RCAT member ID482 (member since 2017)
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)
RegionDallas
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #03-0303 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
RCAT (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) Licensed Roofing ContractorVerify on RCAT ↗
BBB A+ rating (profile notes the business is not BBB Accredited)Verify on BBB ↗
Google reviews
5
Rated by 3 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Elaina Davies· 3 months ago
★★★★★
Dorsey Construction does roofing like no other. The attention to detail is outstanding, and Billy goes above and beyond to make sure everything is done right. His roofs are beautiful, and you can truly tell his work apart from others. Not just the roof, but gutters, paint, and carpentry are all handled with care. If you want quality work and someone who takes pride in what they do, Billy is your guy. Well worth the wait.
Lynn Blake· 3 months ago
★★★★★
Best roofing contractor around. Billy is on site and very detailed oriented. You will definitely be able to see the difference between a Dorsey Construction roof and others!
Sanup V· 3 months ago
★★★★★
Billy is best as he knows how it is done ✅ and very professional, technical and perfectionist about the process and helping to get the goal achieved. Roofing is skillset not everyone has it what Billy does
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Frequently asked
Is Dorsey Construction Company licensed by the State of Texas?
Texas does not license roofing contractors at state level, so no Dallas roofer holds a state roofing licence. The meaningful checks are insurance, association standing and any city registration. This company is listed in the RCAT directory under RCAT's Licensed Roofing Contractor credential and holds an A+ BBB rating. Ask for a certificate of general liability and workers compensation insurance sent to you directly by the insurer.
What does RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor actually mean?
RCAT is the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas. Plain membership means a company pays dues and belongs. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is a separate, earned designation that requires going through RCAT's own qualification and continuing education process. This company is recorded on this listing as Licensed, which is the stronger of the two. It is still an association credential, not a government licence.
Does Dallas County need WPI-8 or windstorm certification?
No. WPI-8 certificates and TWIA windstorm coverage apply only to the 14 first tier Gulf Coast counties. Dallas County is far inland. The risk that shapes roofing decisions in Dallas is hail, along with severe spring thunderstorms and straight line wind.
Is a Class 4 impact resistant roof worth the money in Dallas?
Dallas sits in the heart of Texas hail alley and is one of the most hail damaged metro areas in the country. Class 4 impact resistant shingles are tested to survive a steel ball impact without fracturing, and Texas insurers commonly offer a meaningful premium discount for them. Ask your carrier for the discount figure in writing, then weigh it against the upgrade cost over the roof's expected life.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Dallas?
There is no statewide Texas building code enforcement, so this is city by city. The City of Dallas requires a roofing permit for reroof work, and Richardson, Garland, University Park and Highland Park each run their own permitting and inspection process with their own fees. Confirm in writing who is pulling the permit before the tear off starts.
What kind of roofing work does this company do?
Its BBB profile describes residential roofing and construction services, insurance claim work, metal roofing, roof decks, roofing consultation and tile roofing. It is a small neighbourhood operation rather than a large volume storm chaser, so ask directly whether your specific system and roof size fit its normal scope.
How do I tell this company apart from other Dorsey roofing firms in Texas?
There is more than one roofing business in North Texas trading under the Dorsey surname, and they are not the same company. This one is Dorsey Construction Company, Inc., based in Dallas 75238 in Dallas County, president William D. Dorsey, reachable on (214) 549-1584. It is a separate corporation from Dorsey's Unlimited Construction of Kennedale in Tarrant County. Check the city, the phone number and the corporate name on any paperwork.
What should I ask a Dallas roofer before signing a contract?
Ask for insurance certificates sent directly by the insurance agency, a written scope naming the shingle line, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and drip edge, a per sheet price for replacing rotten decking, the length and terms of the workmanship warranty, the manufacturer warranty on the product, who pulls the permit, and the payment schedule. Never pay the full amount up front.
Can a roofer handle my hail insurance claim for me?
A roofing contractor can inspect your roof, photograph and document the damage and meet your adjuster on the roof. Under Texas law they cannot act as your public adjuster or negotiate the settlement on your behalf unless separately licensed to do so, and they cannot legally offer to pay, absorb or rebate your deductible. Be wary of anyone who suggests otherwise.
How often should a Dallas roof be inspected?
Once a year is a sensible baseline, plus a check after any significant hail or wind event. Hail damage is frequently invisible from the ground, and most Texas policies impose a time limit for filing a storm claim, so a prompt post storm inspection protects your position. Keep photographs and dated inspection reports on file.
