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Owen Roofing

Brownsville
RCAT Member RCAT verifiedWPI-8Coastal windstorm (TDI WPI-8) ready
Residential roofingCommercial roofingRoof replacementRoof repair+6 more
4.7113 Google reviews
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About

Owen Roofing LLC is a family run roofing contractor at 2685 N Coria St, Suite C3 in Brownsville, Cameron County, led by owner Stuart Owen. The BBB records the business as started in August 1982 and accredited since August 2008 with an A plus rating, which makes it one of the longer established roofing companies in the Rio Grande Valley. The company describes itself as a father and two sons operation. Work spans residential and commercial. On the residential side that means shingle roof replacement, leak and storm damage repair, and free inspections. On the commercial side the company lists TPO, metal and large shingle systems, along with scheduled inspection and maintenance programmes. It also carries an Owens Corning contractor profile on Owens Corning's own site, and states that it holds Owens Corning Preferred Contractor status. Brownsville sits in Cameron County, one of the fourteen Texas first tier coastal counties, so windstorm construction standards are part of everyday roofing here. Owen Roofing advertises that its roofs are windstorm certified. Read that correctly: the roofer builds and documents the roof to the required standard, but the WPI-8 certificate itself is issued by the Texas Department of Insurance or by a licensed Texas professional engineer, never by the roofing contractor. Homeowners should confirm in writing, before work starts, who will file the paperwork and who will perform the inspection.

Highlights

In business in Brownsville since 1982 according to BBB records
BBB Accredited with an A plus rating since 2008
Family run, described as a father and two sons operation
Listed in the Owens Corning contractor directory
Advertises that its roofs are built to Texas windstorm standards, relevant in first tier coastal Cameron County

Services

Residential roofing
Commercial roofing
Roof replacement
Roof repair
Leak repair
Storm and hail damage restoration
Insurance claim assistance
Free roof inspections
Roof inspection and maintenance programmes
Painting

Location & service area

Serving Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas. 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.

CompanyOwen Roofing
InsuranceNot verified by us (we hold no certificate for this company — ask them for a current COI before signing)
RCAT statusMember Verify ↗
City/county registration Not checked for BrownsvilleTexas 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.
Status Current in the RCAT directory (no published licence number for this record)
RCAT member ID1591 (member since 2024)
Licence boardRCAT, Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (Texas issues no state roofing licence; RCAT runs the licensing programme)
Owens Corning Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Verify on Owens Corning ↗
BBB accreditation Accredited Verify on BBB ↗
Coastal windstorm TDI WPI-8 ready (Gulf Coast windstorm work; confirm the WPI-8 certificate per job)
RegionBrownsville

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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

Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network (company profile listed in the Owens Corning contractor directory; the company states Preferred Contractor status)Verify on Owens Corning ↗
BBB Accredited Business, A plus rating (accredited since 29 August 2008)Verify on BBB ↗

Google reviews

4.7
Rated by 113 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Liza· 3 years ago

Eduardo was very professional and courteous. Showed us the different colors we could choose and we made an excellent choice. The workers were always on time and cleaned up after every work day. Very nice and polite men. We definitely recommend Owen Roofing, the quality and pricing they offer is excellent. This was a great experience and we just LOVE our new roof. Have had many neighbors compliment how beautiful it turned out. ❤️❤️. Thank you Eduardo, Owens Roofing and his crew.

Dianna Harvill· 3 years ago

We finally bit the bullet on replacing our 21 year old roof. My husband was sending me photos at work throughout the process. Love working with SPI Chamber members, especially because I am the Marketing Director, but love it even more when two neighbors did the same thing with the same company. Owen Roofing Co is the best. And better yet, they put on the roof they just tore off when the house was built🤪 New roof on in 2-1/2 days and the yard cleaned up not only at the end of the project, but each day before the guys left. Super happy with my beautiful new roof. Makes the house look 100% better! Thank you to Stuart Owen and his amazing team for a JOB WELL DONE! See you in 20+ years, but I will highly recommend you between now and then!

Florie D· 4 months ago

Very professional and punctual responses from Eduardo and Orlando Owen. They explained the roofing options and expenses clearly, completed the roof replacement and other repairs promptly, and cleaned our yard of construction debris at the end of each day. We highly recommend Owen Roofing.

Gerardo Ruiz· 4 years ago

Owen roofing did a great job with my roof replacement. Crew arrived early around 8 am and work was completed by 5 pm. Crew cleaned all the debris and did a professional job on the roof. Crew was very professional and efficient. Stuart **** help out with the financing for this project. Financing was fast and easy. Overall I was very happy with this roof replacement project will highly recommend him to my family and friends and to anyone in need of a roof replacement. Great work Owen roofing. Satisfied customer.

vilma munguia· 2 months ago

Very satisfied with the experience, roofing, cleaning around the premises and great customer service, Eduardo Owen and his team very polite and professional. I have no complaints and highly recommend.

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Frequently asked

What is a WPI-8 certificate and why does it matter in Brownsville?
A WPI-8 is the Texas Department of Insurance certificate of compliance showing that a structure or a specific improvement such as a roof was built to the TDI windstorm building standards. Cameron County is one of the fourteen first tier coastal counties, so a WPI-8 is normally what makes a roof eligible for windstorm coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Who actually issues the WPI-8 certificate?
Not the roofer. A WPI-8 is issued by the Texas Department of Insurance after a TDI appointed qualified inspector inspects the work, or the work is certified by a licensed Texas professional engineer through the WPI-8-E route. A roofing contractor's job is to build to the standard and provide the documentation, product approvals and photographs the inspector or engineer needs. If a contractor tells you it issues the certificate itself, that is wrong.
Is Owen Roofing windstorm certified?
The company advertises that its roofs are windstorm certified by the state of Texas, including in its South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce listing, and third party reviews mention it supplying windstorm certification paperwork on request. That is the company's own statement rather than something we verified against a TDI record. Ask directly, in writing, whether your roof will be built and documented for a WPI-8 and who will perform the inspection.
When do I need a WPI-8 for a reroof?
Generally when you have or want TWIA windstorm coverage on the property and the roof is being replaced or substantially repaired. Timing matters: the inspection has to be arranged before or during the work in most cases, because some elements cannot be verified once the roof is finished. Raise it at the estimate stage, not after the crew leaves.
Does Texas issue a state roofing licence?
No. Texas has no state roofing licence and no state roofing regulator. What you can verify is insurance, voluntary credentials such as RCAT membership or a manufacturer certification, city registration, and the separate TDI windstorm inspection process for coastal counties.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
Plain membership of the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas comes with paying dues. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential, shown as CRRL, RRL or CRL, is earned separately through testing and continuing education. They are not the same and should not be described interchangeably.
How do I verify a Rio Grande Valley roofer's insurance?
Request a certificate of insurance covering general liability and workers compensation, and have the insurance agent send it to you directly rather than accepting a forwarded PDF. Confirm the coverage dates span your project. Workers compensation is the coverage that protects you if someone is injured on your property.
What roofing materials suit the coastal Rio Grande Valley?
Salt air, high UV and hurricane season all push toward corrosion resistant fasteners, well sealed flashing and properly rated fastening patterns. Metal and TPO are common on commercial buildings here, and on homes the fastening schedule and underlayment often matter more for windstorm compliance than the shingle brand itself.
What should be in a coastal roofing contract before I sign?
The full scope including decking, underlayment, fastening pattern and flashing, the specific product approvals being used for windstorm compliance, who arranges the WPI-8 inspection and who pays for it, the manufacturer warranty, a written workmanship warranty, the payment schedule, and how change orders are priced if damaged decking is found.
Can a roofer pay my insurance deductible after a storm?
No. Texas law makes it illegal for a contractor to pay, waive, rebate or absorb your insurance deductible, and illegal to advertise doing so. After a named storm the Valley draws in temporary crews, and a deductible offer is one of the clearest signals to stop and look elsewhere.