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Barr Residential Roofing Services works out of 2250 Oak Street in Abilene, Taylor County, and focuses on residential roof replacement and repair across Abilene, Sweetwater and the wider Big Country. The company's team page says the business started in 2014 and names Cody Kelley, Jacob Pruitt and Mark Hart among the founding partners, with Eric Silva joining as a partner in 2019. The BBB profile lists Cody Kelley as partner and records a business start date of January 2014.
Texas issues no state roofing licence, so the meaningful credentials here come from the trade association and the manufacturer side. Barr stands out because it holds RCAT's separately earned Licensed Roofing Contractor credential rather than plain membership. The RCAT directory lists it with Commercial and Residential Roofing Licence number 03-0352 and Cody Kelley CRRL as the qualifier, member since 2017. The company is also BBB accredited with an A+ rating, accredited since February 2017, and lists membership in the Abilene Area Roofing Contractors Association.
Materials include composition shingles, metal (standing seam and R-Panel), tile, cedar shakes and stone coated steel. The company's pitch is built around simplifying the roofing process and walking homeowners through insurance claims, which matters in a part of West Texas where most roof replacements follow a hail or wind event.
Highlights
Holds RCAT's separately earned Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL #03-0352), which is a step above ordinary RCAT membership.
BBB accredited with an A+ rating since February 2017, and in business in Abilene since 2014.
Partner led shop: the RCAT qualifier, Cody Kelley, is also listed as an owner on the BBB profile.
Installs composition shingle, metal, stone coated steel, tile and cedar shake rather than a single product line.
Insurance claim support is built into the sales process, which is the norm for hail driven West Texas replacements.
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.
CompanyBarr Residential 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 Cody Kelley CRRL
City/county registration
Not checked for AbileneTexas 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.
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #03-0352 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, CRRL, Commercial and Residential Roofing Licence #03-0352 (qualifier Cody Kelley)Verify on RCAT ↗
BBB Accredited Business, A+ rating, accredited since 2017Verify on BBB ↗
Abilene Area Roofing Contractors Association memberCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
Big Country Home Builders Association memberCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
Google reviews
4.9
Rated by 224 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Gale Armstrong· 8 months ago
★★★★★
Cody was so easy to work with. He was very professional and provided a quality service. He installed a new roof on my house and was the general contractor for other insurance repairs. He kept me informed throughout the whole process and the work was done very quickly. The roof installation was great and his employees were easy to deal with too. Cody is very conscientious, and I would highly recommend Barr Roofing.
Crissy Bassett· a month ago
★★★★★
I have worked with Cody for a few years helping my State Farm customers get a roof and roofer they can trust. Now that I have had the privilege of being a Barr customer, I can say without a doubt there is no better. Great communication, great pricing, FAST and professional crew, and of course a beautiful final product! Thank you for making a stressful project a breeze! #TrustBarr
Tim Miller· 2 months ago
★★★★★
Very thorough and upfront communication made dealing with Barr Roofing very exceptional!! I appreciate Cody and his crew with their attention to detail during tear down and clean up!! Professional work and would recommend them to anyone!!
Nathan Healy· 5 months ago
★★★★★
Barr did great work! I specifically worked with Cody. He was very clear with the pricing - nothing was confusing or hidden. He communicated very well. He was always available if I had questions or needed anything. They accidentally cracked a sky light during the roof install and he immediately had a new one ordered to replace and make it right. Great company and Cody is a great guy!
Steven Robertson· a month ago
★★★★★
Tony and his guys did an outstanding job on replacing our roof. My wife said they were respectful and hardworking. Like to say thank you very much to them for taking care of us. I will be recommending and using them for any and all roofing needs.
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Frequently asked
Does Barr Residential Roofing hold a Texas state roofing licence?
There is no such thing in Texas. The state does not license roofing contractors, so no Texas roofer has a state licence number. The credentials that do exist are voluntary: RCAT's Licensed Roofing Contractor programme, manufacturer certifications, BBB accreditation, and any local registration. Barr holds the RCAT credential, which is unusual and worth noting.
Is Barr an RCAT Member or an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
Licensed. The RCAT directory lists Barr Residential Roofing with a Commercial and Residential Roofing Licence, number 03-0352, and Cody Kelley CRRL as the qualifier, member since 2017. The CRRL credential is earned separately from dues paying membership and involves testing and continuing education, so it is a stronger signal than membership alone.
How long has Barr Residential Roofing been in business?
The company's own team page says the business was started in 2014, and the BBB profile records a business start date of 1 January 2014. As of 2023 the partners described having over 65 years of combined roofing experience between them.
Where does Barr work?
The company's site names Abilene, Sweetwater and the entire Big Country. It does not publish a city by city list beyond that, so confirm your address is inside its route before booking.
What roofing materials does Barr install?
Composition (asphalt) shingles, metal including standing seam and R-Panel, tile, cedar shakes and stone coated steel roofing systems.
Is Barr BBB accredited?
Yes. The BBB profile shows accreditation since 22 February 2017 with an A+ rating, a business start date of 1 January 2014, and Cody Kelley listed as partner. The profile records the company as an LLC with 16 employees.
Does Barr do commercial roofing?
The company presents itself as residential, and its name and published services centre on homes: roof replacement, roof repair and insurance claim help. The RCAT credential it holds is the combined Commercial and Residential licence, so ask directly if you have a commercial building rather than assuming from the credential alone.
Abilene gets hail. Should I be asking about Class 4 shingles?
Yes. Taylor County sits in the broad Texas hail belt, and impact resistant Class 4 shingles are the standard defence. Many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for a Class 4 roof, so check with your carrier before you choose a product. Ask any contractor to write the exact shingle and its impact rating into the contract.
How does the insurance claim process usually work on a Texas hail roof?
You file with your carrier, an adjuster inspects, and the carrier issues a scope and a payment based on replacement cost less depreciation and your deductible. A contractor can meet the adjuster and point out damage, but under Texas law the contractor cannot act as your public adjuster or negotiate the claim on your behalf, and cannot waive or absorb your deductible. Barr advertises help navigating the claim, so ask specifically what that includes.
What should I check before signing a roofing contract in Abilene?
Get a certificate of insurance sent directly from the insurer covering general liability and workers compensation. Get a written scope naming shingle, underlayment, flashing, decking allowance and ventilation. Confirm the workmanship warranty length and who honours it. Confirm who pulls the permit, because Texas has no statewide building code enforcement and permitting is handled by the City of Abilene or Taylor County. And verify the RCAT credential yourself on the RCAT directory rather than taking a logo at face value.
