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AAV Roofing & Construction is a veteran and family owned roofing contractor working out of 9222 Culebra Rd, Suite 106 on the west side of San Antonio. The company explains on its own website that AAV stands for Army & Air Force Veterans, and its BBB profile names Robert E. Alvarez and Ramon (Ray) Alvarez as the owner operators. The BBB file records the business as starting on 6/1/2016 and the LLC as incorporated on 8/31/2022.
The roofing side of the business covers leak detection, roof repair, full replacement and new installation across asphalt shingle, metal and flat low slope commercial systems. Hail and storm damage work is a stated focus, and the company says it will work directly with a homeowner insurance carrier on appraising storm damaged roofs and guide the customer through the claim. Beyond roofing, AAV also lists painting, fencing, decks and patios, and general construction trades such as electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
AAV has been a BBB Accredited Business since 5/4/2022 and currently carries an A+ BBB rating. The company publishes an active military and veteran discount. Office hours are listed as Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with San Antonio as the service area named on its own pages. We found no manufacturer certification (GAF, Owens Corning or CertainTeed) claimed on the company website or on any manufacturer contractor locator.
Highlights
Veteran and family owned. The company states on its own site that AAV stands for Army & Air Force Veterans, and BBB names two Alvarez family owner operators.
BBB Accredited since 2022 with an A+ rating, and a BBB recorded business start date of 2016.
Handles hail and storm damage claims directly with the homeowner insurance carrier.
Works in shingle, metal and flat commercial systems rather than shingle only.
Publishes an active military and veteran discount.
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.
CompanyAAV Roofing & Construction
InsuranceNot verified by us (we hold no certificate for this company — ask them for a current COI before signing)
RCAT statusNot listed
City/county registration
Registered — San Antonio #LIC-HIC-LIC25-16900851Check the registry ↗City Home Improvement Cntr. Registration current to 9/29/2027.
RegionSan Antonio
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
BBB Accredited Business since 5/4/2022 (A+ rating)Verify on BBB ↗
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Frequently asked
Does Texas issue a state roofing license?
No. Texas has no statewide roofing licence, so nobody in the state can truthfully claim to be state licensed for roofing. What you can check instead is general liability and workers compensation insurance, any city or county contractor registration that applies, membership or credentials with a trade body such as RCAT, and manufacturer certifications.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
They are two different things. RCAT membership means a company pays dues to the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas. The RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is earned separately through testing and experience requirements. A member is not automatically licensed by RCAT, and the two should never be treated as equivalent.
Is AAV Roofing & Construction listed in the RCAT directory?
We searched the RCAT member directory and did not find a record for this company. That is not a mark against them, since plenty of established Texas roofers never join RCAT. It simply means RCAT is not one of the trust signals available for this company.
Why does hail matter so much for a San Antonio roof?
Bexar County sits at the southern edge of the Texas hail belt, and spring storm systems moving across Central Texas regularly drop hail large enough to bruise asphalt shingles, dent metal panels and damage soft metals such as vents and gutter faces. Hail damage is frequently the reason a San Antonio roof gets replaced rather than simple age.
What are Class 4 impact resistant shingles and are they worth it in San Antonio?
Class 4 is the top rating in the UL 2218 impact test. A Class 4 shingle is built to survive a steel ball strike without splitting. In hail exposed parts of Texas many insurers offer a premium discount for a Class 4 roof, so it is worth asking your carrier what discount applies before choosing a shingle, then asking the roofer to quote both options.
How does a hail insurance claim usually work on a roof?
Typically a roofer inspects and documents the damage, you file the claim with your carrier, the carrier sends an adjuster, and the roofer meets that adjuster on the roof to walk the damage. If the claim is approved the carrier issues a scope and payment based on your policy terms and deductible. AAV states it works directly with the insurance company on appraising storm damaged roofs.
What should I ask a San Antonio roofer before signing anything?
Ask for a current certificate of general liability insurance and workers compensation naming you as the certificate holder, ask who pulls the permit, ask whether the crew is employed or subcontracted, ask for the workmanship warranty in writing and how long the company has held that name, and ask for the total price with the deductible handled honestly rather than absorbed.
Does San Antonio require a permit to replace a roof?
Texas has no statewide building code, so permitting and inspection are handled city by city and county by county. In San Antonio roofing work is handled through the City of San Antonio development services process. Confirm with the contractor in writing that they will pull the required permit in their own name rather than asking you to pull it as the homeowner.
Is a manufacturer certification the same as being licensed?
No. Credentials such as GAF Master Elite, Owens Corning Preferred and CertainTeed SELECT are commercial programmes run by shingle manufacturers. They usually require insurance, a length of trading history and some training, and they unlock stronger warranties, but they are not a government licence. We found no manufacturer certification claimed by this company.
How can I check a roofer is really insured?
Do not accept a copy of a certificate handed over by the salesperson. Ask for the insurance agent name and policy number, then call the agency directly and ask them to confirm the policy is active and covers roofing operations. A certificate can be expired or cancelled and still look convincing on paper.
