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About
Lion's Crown Roofing works out of 1526 Katy Gap Road, Suite 904 in Katy, and also lists a Houston office at 2800 Post Oak Boulevard. The company handles residential and commercial roofing, and its published service list covers roof repair, roof replacement, new roof installation, emergency roof response, gutter cleaning, siding repair, attic insulation and help with wind and hail damage insurance claims.
The company holds RCAT's Licensed Roofing Contractor credential rather than plain membership. RCAT's directory lists principal Andres Andonie with the CRRL designation (Certified Residential Roofing License), which is earned separately from association dues and is a step above simple RCAT membership. Owens Corning's own contractor directory carries a profile for the company as a Preferred Contractor, and the company also appears in GAF's commercial contractor directory. It has been BBB accredited since May 2024 and currently shows an A rating.
For materials, the company's Houston page lists architectural asphalt shingles, metal roofing, clay and concrete tile, and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles. Class 4 is worth asking about anywhere in Texas, since it is the top impact rating and many Texas insurers discount premiums for it. Coverage runs across the Houston area including Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Pearland, Conroe, Tomball and Richmond, with the company also advertising work in Austin and Dallas.
Highlights
Holds RCAT's Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL), which is earned separately and is a step above plain RCAT membership
Listed as an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor on Owens Corning's own contractor directory
BBB accredited since May 2024 with an A rating
Offers Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which can qualify Texas homeowners for an insurance premium discount
Publishes financing with $0 down and payment plans, alongside insurance claim assistance for wind and hail damage
Serving Katy, Harris County, Texas and 10 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.
CompanyLions Crown 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 Andres Andonie CRRL
City/county registration
Required in Katy Permit office ↗Contractor Registration (City of Katy Building/Permits Department). Registration is required here to pull a roofing permit; we have not confirmed this company's own status, so check it before you sign.
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #03-0729 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 Licensed Roofing Contractor (held by Andres Andonie CRRL)Verify on RCAT ↗
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor (profile carried on Owens Corning's own contractor directory)Verify on Owens Corning ↗
GAF certified contractor (stated by the company; the company does appear in GAF's commercial contractor directory, but GAF's page does not display a readable tier)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
TAMKO certified contractor (stated by the company, not verified at TAMKO's directory)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
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Frequently asked
Does Texas license roofing contractors?
No. There is no Texas state roofing licence and no state agency that issues one. Anyone can legally operate as a roofer in Texas without a state credential. What you can verify instead is insurance, voluntary RCAT credentials, manufacturer certifications, and any registration your own city requires.
What does this company's RCAT status mean?
RCAT's directory shows Lion's Crown Roofing under the Licensed Roofing Contractor credential, with principal Andres Andonie carrying the CRRL designation (Certified Residential Roofing License). That is different from, and harder to obtain than, plain RCAT membership, which only requires paying dues. Neither one is a government licence, but the CRRL involves testing and additional requirements, so it is the more meaningful of the two.
What is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor?
Preferred is a tier in Owens Corning's contractor network. Owens Corning requires proof of insurance and other criteria before listing a contractor at that level, and Preferred status unlocks enhanced Owens Corning system warranties that an uncertified installer cannot offer. Owens Corning also runs a higher Platinum Preferred tier. You can check any contractor's current status directly on Owens Corning's contractor locator.
Are Class 4 impact-resistant shingles worth it around Katy and Houston?
Often yes. Class 4 is the top rating under the UL 2218 impact test, and many Texas homeowners insurers offer a premium discount for a Class 4 roof. Hail reaches the greater Houston area less often than it does North Texas, but wind-driven debris and severe thunderstorms are routine. Ask your own insurer what discount applies before choosing, and make sure the rating is written into the contract.
How do I verify a Texas roofer's insurance?
Ask the roofer for the name of their insurance agent and have the agent send you a certificate of insurance directly. Confirm general liability is active and check whether workers compensation is carried. Texas does not require most private employers to carry workers compensation, so if a crew member is hurt on your roof and there is no policy, the exposure can land on your homeowners policy.
Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in the Houston area?
It depends on your jurisdiction. Texas has no statewide building code enforcement, so requirements are set locally. The City of Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, Conroe and unincorporated Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery county areas all handle roofing permits differently. Check with your own city or county permit office and put responsibility for pulling the permit in the contract.
Can a roofer negotiate my insurance claim for me in Texas?
No. Texas Insurance Code section 4102.163 prohibits a contractor from acting as a public adjuster or negotiating a claim on your behalf for property they are also contracted to repair. A roofer can document damage, attend the adjuster inspection and provide an estimate. If a company offers to negotiate the claim for you, or to waive or eat your deductible, both should stop the conversation, since deductible waiving is separately unlawful in Texas.
How long does the company say it has been in business?
Sources differ, so check directly. The company's website advertises more than 20 years of experience, which reads as the team's combined trade experience rather than the age of the business. RCAT's directory lists the company as established in February 2023, while the BBB profile records the business as started in March 2024 with accreditation from May 2024. If longevity matters to your decision, ask for the entity formation date and for references on jobs completed under this business name.
What should be written into a Texas roofing contract?
The shingle line, colour and impact rating, underlayment type, ventilation plan, a per-sheet price for replacing rotten decking, who pulls the permit, the cleanup and nail-sweep commitment, the workmanship warranty length, and the manufacturer warranty being registered. Also read the cancellation clause. Under Texas Business and Commerce Code chapter 27, an insurance-related roofing contract can generally be cancelled within a few days of learning the insurer denied all or part of the claim.
What is the difference between a repair and a full replacement?
A repair makes sense when damage is localised, the shingles still have meaningful life left and matching material is available. Replacement is usually the right call when the roof is near the end of its service life, when damage is spread across multiple slopes, or when an insurer has approved a full replacement. Ask for photographs of the actual damage and a written explanation of why the recommended option was chosen, and get a second opinion if a repair is dismissed without one.
