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About
Empire Roofing is a large commercial and industrial roofing contractor founded in Fort Worth in 1982 by Ronnie and Sandra McGlothlin. It grew from a crew of eight into one of the biggest commercial roofers in Texas, and since July 2021 it has operated as Empire Roofing, a Tecta America Company, part of the national Tecta America commercial roofing group. The corporate headquarters remains in Fort Worth, with branch offices across Texas and in several other states.
The San Antonio branch at 4260 Dividend Drive serves the greater San Antonio area, including Cibolo and Live Oak. Crews inspect, install and repair low-slope and metal commercial systems (TPO, EPDM, PVC, modified bitumen, built-up asphalt and gravel, standing seam metal), backed by preventative maintenance programs, an in-house metal shop, a waterproofing division and 24/7 emergency leak response.
Homeowners should note that Empire Roofing is not a residential shingle company. Its work is for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, and its client list includes national names such as American Airlines and CBRE.
Highlights
Commercial and industrial roofing specialist founded in 1982
Part of the national Tecta America roofing group since 2021
Local San Antonio branch office with its own address and phone
24/7 emergency leak response and preventative maintenance programs
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.
CompanyEmpire 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 Ronnie McGlothlin CRRL
City/county registration
Required in San Antonio Check the registry ↗Home Improvement Contractor Registration / Contractor Connect Program. 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 ID505 (member since 2020)
Licence boardRCAT, Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (Texas issues no state roofing licence; RCAT runs the licensing programme)
RegionSan Antonio
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #03-0019 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.
NRCA memberCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
ISNetworld member contractorCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
Polyglass registered contractorCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
Google reviews
3.5
Rated by 17 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Jessenia E· a year ago
★☆☆☆☆
I wouldn’t trust a company who’s drivers drive right through a railroad track with it’s levers down.
Alexandra Mejia· 2 years ago
★☆☆☆☆
Company drives reckless, jumping over the solid merging lines almost causing a collision and proceeding to skip back and forth between lanes off hwy 1604 alamo ranch .
Michael Wurdack· a year ago
★☆☆☆☆
I would never hire a company that drives like these clowns
Mar Ram· a year ago
★★★★★
Great company to work, I highly recommend this company
HonkyMoto· 3 years ago
★★★★★
These guys do a great job roofing in hvac curbs for us!!
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Frequently asked
Does Empire Roofing in San Antonio do residential roofing for homeowners?
No. Empire Roofing is a commercial and industrial roofing contractor serving offices, retail, warehouses and institutional buildings. Homeowners needing a shingle roof should look for a residential roofing company instead.
Is Empire Roofing licensed by the State of Texas?
Texas has no state roofing license for any contractor. Empire Roofing holds the voluntary RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor credential, which is earned through testing and vetting, and trust otherwise rests on verified insurance and any city registration requirements.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
An RCAT Member simply pays association dues. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential is separately earned through an exam and background review. This San Antonio registration carries the Licensed credential.
Is the San Antonio office a real local branch?
Yes. Empire Roofing lists its own San Antonio street address (4260 Dividend Drive) and a local phone, (210) 692-7700, on its locations page, and the branch has its own Yelp, Nextdoor and manufacturer listings. Company headquarters is in Fort Worth.
What commercial roof systems does Empire Roofing install?
TPO, EPDM and PVC single-ply membranes, modified bitumen, built-up asphalt and gravel, standing seam metal, and roof coatings, plus waterproofing and building envelope work.
Who owns Empire Roofing?
Ronnie and Sandra McGlothlin founded the company in 1982. Tecta America, a national commercial roofing group, acquired it in July 2021, and it now operates as Empire Roofing, a Tecta America Company.
Does Empire Roofing offer emergency leak repair in San Antonio?
Yes. The company advertises 24/7 emergency leak response for commercial buildings through its branch offices.
Can Empire Roofing help after a hailstorm in San Antonio?
Yes. Central Texas sees damaging hail, and Empire handles storm-related commercial roof repairs, replacements and due diligence inspections. For commercial buildings the equivalent of Class 4 shingles is an impact-rated membrane or metal assembly, which the company installs.
Do I need a permit for commercial roof work in San Antonio?
Texas has no statewide building code, so permitting is handled city by city. Commercial reroofing in San Antonio generally requires a city permit, which the contractor should pull as part of the job.
What should a property manager ask before signing a roofing contract?
Ask for current certificates of general liability and workers compensation insurance, the exact manufacturer warranty being offered, a written scope and schedule, local commercial references, and details of any maintenance program.
