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About
Premier Roofing and Drywall is an owner operated roofing business run by John M. Galvan from 14216 Auberry Drive in Helotes, inside Bexar County, serving San Antonio and the surrounding area. The BBB and the RCAT directory both record the business as starting on 4 November 2013, and the BBB lists it as a sole proprietorship. Although the record had no website on file, the company does run one at premierroofingtx.org, confirmed by the matching phone number and owner name on the BBB profile.
Services cover roof inspections, roof installation and replacement, roof repair, storm and wind damage work, gutter installation in 5 inch and 6 inch K style, gutter guards, and drywall repair and texture. The site pushes Class 3 and Class 4 impact resistant shingle upgrades and points out that insurers commonly discount premiums for them. Free inspections with photo documentation are offered, and the company works with insurance carriers on estimates.
The business is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, accredited since 1 October 2021. Galvan says he has been in roofing since he was fourteen, learning from his father Tony Galvan, and that he also holds a Texas property adjuster licence and a HAAG inspector certification, which the company says helps it walk homeowners through the claims process. Its stated position is no high pressure sales.
Highlights
Owner operated: the BBB lists it as a sole proprietorship, and the company says there are no layers of staff between the homeowner and the owner
BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, accredited since October 2021
Owner states he works as a licensed Texas property adjuster, which is unusual background for a roofing claim
Pushes Class 3 and Class 4 impact resistant shingle upgrades and the insurance discounts that go with them
Holds RCAT's separately earned residential Licensed Roofing Contractor credential, not just association membership
Serving San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas and 1 more area 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.
CompanyPremier Roofing and Drywall
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 John Galvan RRL
City/county registration
Registered — San Antonio #LIC-RBC-LIC21-17201311Check the registry ↗City Residential Building Cntr. Registration current to 10/7/2027.
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #01-0672 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 John Galvan RRL)Verify on RCAT ↗
BBB Accredited Business, A+ rating, accredited since 2021Verify on BBB ↗
HAAG Certified inspector, stated by the companyCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
Texas property adjuster licence held by the owner, stated by the companyCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
Google reviews
4.9
Rated by 210 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Emilio Postel· 7 months ago
★★★★★
Premier Roofing and Contracting did an excellent job on my roof replacement. The price was very fair, and the communication was clear from start to finish. The crew was on time every day, worked efficiently, and was truly professional. I felt confident recommending them to anyone looking for a roofer near me. Very happy with the overall experience.
Mark Molina· 5 months ago
★★★★★
Premier Roofing and Contracting made the whole process smooth and stress‑free. The price was very fair and transparent, and they kept me informed with clear communication from start to finish. The crew arrived right on time, worked efficiently, and completed the roof repair much faster than I expected. Their professionalism was evident in every detail, and they left the site clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable roofing contractors. The updates with the drone footage was really cool.
Chris White· 3 months ago
★★★★★
I loved everything they did. Premier Roofing and Contracting handled my roof repair with great efficiency and kept me updated at every step. The roof inspection was thorough and the team arrived on time every day. I highly recommend them as a reliable roofing contractor.
Mark Zitlin· 3 months ago
★★★★★
Premier Roofing and Contracting was a pleasure to work with. Thad was very friendly, kind, knowledgeable and a clear communicator. He took aerial photos of my roof and was able to determine that I had damage to my chimney. He showed up on time, worked efficiently, was very professional, and there was no charge for the evaluation. Premier is now my go to roofers and I highly recommend them for any residential roofing needs.
J Skaggs· a month ago
★★★★★
Premier Roofing provided very personal service. Thaddaeus was very helpful dealing with insurance and provided good information and real-time updates. The recommendations, roofing method, and work was good quality. I highly recommend!
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Frequently asked
Is this the same company as Premier Roofing and Contracting in San Antonio?
No. They are two entirely separate San Antonio area businesses that happen to share the first two words of their names. Premier Roofing and Drywall is a sole proprietorship based in Helotes, owned by John M. Galvan, with its own phone number, BBB file and RCAT record. Premier Roofing and Contracting is a larger multi-office company on Stone Oak Parkway with a different owner, entity, phone number, BBB file and RCAT record. No shared ownership, address, domain or phone was found between them.
Does Texas require a state roofing licence?
No. Texas has no state roofing licence, so nobody here is "state licensed" as a roofer. What can actually be checked is current general liability and workers compensation insurance, city registration where it applies, RCAT status, and the BBB record.
What does RCAT Licensed mean, and how is it different from RCAT Member?
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas runs two separate things. Membership means a company pays dues. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is earned separately through testing and experience requirements and is issued to a named individual. This company holds the residential Licensed Roofing Contractor credential.
How should a homeowner verify insurance on a small owner run roofing business?
Ask for a certificate of insurance covering general liability and, if the business uses any labour beyond the owner, workers compensation, and have the agent email it to you directly. Check the policy dates cover your install week and that the named insured matches the name on your contract.
What are Class 3 and Class 4 impact resistant shingles?
They are ratings from the UL 2218 steel ball impact test, with Class 4 the highest. In hail exposed parts of Texas most homeowners insurers offer a premium discount for a Class 4 roof. Ask your own carrier what the discount would be before you choose, because the amount varies and it decides whether the upgrade pays for itself.
How bad is hail around San Antonio?
Bexar County and the Hill Country north of it take damaging hail regularly, and San Antonio has had several severe events. Hail damage on shingles often does not leak straight away; it bruises the mat and strips granules, shortening the roof's life, which is why an inspection after a storm is worth doing even when the ceiling is dry.
Why would a roofer also do drywall?
The two trades meet after a roof leak. When water gets through a roof it usually shows up as stained or sagging ceiling drywall inside, so a contractor who does both can repair the roof and then patch and re-texture the ceiling. The BBB lists this business under both roofing contractors and drywall contractors.
Does the company handle insurance claims?
The company states it provides free inspections with photo documentation of damage and works with insurance carriers on estimates, and the owner states he holds a Texas property adjuster licence. The claim itself always stays between the homeowner and the insurer, so read your own policy on deductible, recoverable depreciation and any cosmetic damage exclusion.
Who issues the roofing permit in Helotes or San Antonio?
Texas has no statewide building code enforcement, so permitting is set locally. The City of San Antonio handles permits through its Development Services Department, while Helotes and other Bexar County suburbs set their own requirements and fees. Confirm in writing who pulls the permit and books the inspection.
What should a homeowner ask before signing?
Get the shingle product line and impact class, the underlayment, the decking replacement price per sheet, the ventilation plan, the workmanship warranty length and the payment schedule written into the contract. Ask whether the crew is in-house or subcontracted, ask for local references, and be cautious of any agreement that only becomes binding once an insurance claim is approved unless you have read the cancellation terms.
