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About
Osprey Shield, Inc. is a veteran owned and operated roofing contractor based at 2815 Countryside Trail in Keller, Tarrant County. The company works on residential, commercial and multi-family properties, and its directory listings describe more than 25 years of experience in the roofing industry with work concentrated in roof restoration, roof replacement and new construction.
A recurring theme across the company's listings is insurance work. Osprey Shield offers free roof inspections and property roof system valuations, and states that it has extensive experience dealing with insurance providers on storm damage claims. That matters in North Texas, where hail is the dominant cause of roof loss and most replacements run through a carrier rather than out of pocket.
The company keeps a very small web footprint. We could not find a company website or a Google Business Profile for Osprey Shield. What exists is a Keep It In Keller chamber listing, a Nextdoor business page with neighbour recommendations, a BuildZoom contractor record and a LinkedIn company page. Homeowners should expect to reach the company by phone at (469) 644-6104 rather than through an online booking form.
Highlights
Veteran owned and operated, based in Keller
Directory listings cite more than 25 years in the roofing industry
Free roof inspections for residential, commercial and multi-family properties
Experienced working storm damage claims with insurance carriers
Owner is active in Keller civic life, including the city's economic development board
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.
CompanyOsprey Shield
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 Brandon Tipps CRRL
City/county registration
Required in Keller Permit office ↗Contractor Registration (City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4 - Buildings). 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 ID733
Licence boardRCAT, Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (Texas issues no state roofing licence; RCAT runs the licensing programme)
RegionKeller
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #03-0423 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 Brandon Tipps CRRL)Verify on RCAT ↗
Google reviews
5
Rated by 2 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Matt Graham· 5 years ago
★★★★★
I rarely post a review but feel compelled given the high level of quality and service we received from Osprey. I highly recommend Brandon and team. From the initial estimate to final cleanup, Brandon exceeded my expectations in customer service and quality of product. Do yourself a favor and give him a call, you will not be disappointed.
Gabes Gadgets· 5 years ago
★★★★★
Great company to work with! Repaired our roof in no time flat and these guy absolutely know what they are doing! A++++
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Frequently asked
Does Texas issue a state roofing licence?
No. Texas has no state roofing licence and no state roofing regulator. Anyone can call themselves a roofer in Texas, so the things worth checking are insurance, voluntary trade credentials such as RCAT, and whatever registration your city requires. Do not accept the phrase state licensed at face value from any Texas roofer.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas offers plain membership, which a company gets by paying dues, and a separately earned credential called Licensed Roofing Contractor (the CRRL, RRL and CRL designations). The credential requires testing and continuing education. The two are not the same thing, and a company advertising RCAT should be able to tell you which one it holds.
How should I verify a Keller roofer's insurance?
Ask for a certificate of insurance showing both general liability and workers compensation, and ask that the certificate be sent to you directly by the insurance agent rather than forwarded by the contractor. Confirm the policy dates cover your installation window. Workers compensation matters most, because without it an injury on your roof can become your problem.
Does Keller require a permit for a roof replacement?
Texas has no statewide building code enforcement, so permitting and inspection are handled city by city. Keller and the surrounding Tarrant County cities each set their own rules for reroof permits and final inspections. Ask your contractor who pulls the permit, and confirm directly with the City of Keller before work starts.
Are Class 4 impact resistant shingles worth it in Tarrant County?
North Texas sits in what the industry calls Hail Alley, and Keller takes damaging hail regularly. Class 4 shingles are tested to resist impact better than standard shingles and many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for them. Ask your carrier what the discount is before you decide, since the payback depends on your policy.
What does a hail damage insurance claim usually involve?
A roofer inspects and documents the damage, you file with your carrier, the carrier sends an adjuster, and the two sides agree on scope and price. A good contractor will meet the adjuster on site. Be careful of anyone who offers to pay, waive or absorb your deductible, which is illegal in Texas.
What should I ask a roofer before signing anything?
Ask for the certificate of insurance, the manufacturer warranty and the separate workmanship warranty in writing, the full scope including decking, underlayment, flashing and ventilation, the payment schedule, who supervises the crew on site, and how change orders are handled if rotten decking turns up.
How long does a typical roof replacement take?
Most single family asphalt shingle replacements are done in one to three days once materials are on site. Weather, roof pitch, layers of old shingles and hidden decking damage are the usual reasons a job stretches. After a major hail event, scheduling backlogs are often the bigger delay.
Should I be wary of storm chasers after a hail event?
Yes. Large hail events in Tarrant County draw out of state crews who set up temporarily and leave. A workmanship warranty is only worth as much as the company standing behind it. Favour a contractor with a verifiable local address, local references and a track record you can check.
How do I check a roofer's reputation if it has no website?
A thin web presence is not by itself a red flag, especially for a small referral driven company. Look at chamber of commerce listings, Nextdoor recommendations from neighbours, BBB records and the RCAT directory, and ask for three recent local references with addresses you can drive past.
