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About
Roof Direct San Antonio is a residential roof replacement company run from 18527 Fourmile Creek in far north San Antonio, in the 78259 ZIP that covers the Stone Oak side of Bexar County. Owner Daniel Cabrera founded the business in 2009 and still works as the lead estimator. The company says it has kept the same installation crews since it started, and it describes itself as a direct to homeowner operation rather than one that sends a commissioned salesperson to the kitchen table.
The pricing model is the company's main talking point. Homeowners enter an address and get a satellite measured estimate showing four Owens Corning shingle tiers (Supreme, OakRidge, Duration and Duration Storm) with per square pricing published up front, rather than waiting for an in home appointment. Work is limited to residential replacement, storm and hail damage assessment, insurance claim documentation and roof inspections, not general remodeling.
Bexar County is inland Texas, so the risk that drives most roof replacements here is hail rather than coastal wind. That is relevant to the shingle tiers on offer: Duration is Class 3 impact rated and Duration Storm is Class 4, the top impact rating, which many Texas insurers discount premiums for. Texas has no state roofing license, so the checks that matter are current general liability and workers compensation certificates, City of San Antonio contractor registration and a permitted, inspected job. This company is unrelated to The Roofer Direct LLC, a separate Georgia based company that also markets into San Antonio.
Highlights
Owner operated since 2009 by founder Daniel Cabrera, who also does the estimating
Publishes per square pricing and produces a satellite measured estimate without an in home sales visit
Works only on residential roof replacement rather than a wide remodeling menu
Offers Class 4 impact rated Duration Storm shingles, which matters in a hail exposed inland county
States the same installation crews have worked with the company since it was founded
Serving San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas and 8 more areas shown on the map.
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.
CompanyRoof Direct San Antonio
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-LIC26-16900245Check the registry ↗City Home Improvement Cntr. Registration current to 3/11/2028.
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
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor (company stated on roofdirectsa.com; no matching company profile was found in the Owens Corning contractor locator, so treat this as company stated rather than independently verified)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
City of San Antonio Home Improvement Contractor registration (company states HIC-26-00245, valid to 11 March 2028)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
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Frequently asked
Is Roof Direct San Antonio licensed by the State of Texas?
No, and neither is any other Texas roofer. Texas does not issue a state roofing licence. What exists locally is City of San Antonio contractor registration, which every roofer must hold before the city will issue a permit. The company states it holds a City of San Antonio Home Improvement Contractor registration. Ask to see the current registration and the permit for your own job.
Is the company listed with the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas?
We searched the RCAT member directory and did not find a record for this company. RCAT membership is voluntary, so an absence is not a mark against a roofer. It simply means there is no RCAT record to lean on, and you should verify insurance and city registration directly instead.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
They are not the same thing. A Member is a company that pays association dues. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is earned separately through RCAT's examination programme and sits with a named individual. A company can be a Member without anyone holding the credential, so ask which one a roofer means.
How should I check a San Antonio roofer's insurance?
Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you directly by the insurance agent, not a PDF forwarded by the salesperson. You want general liability and, if the crew is employed rather than subcontracted, workers compensation. Check that the policy dates cover the week your roof is actually being torn off.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in San Antonio?
Yes. The City of San Antonio requires a permit to re-cover or fully replace a roof, and the contractor must be registered with the city to pull it. Working without one can bring a citation against the contractor and the homeowner. Confirm the permit number before the tear off starts.
What are Class 4 impact resistant shingles and are they worth it in Bexar County?
Class 4 is the top rating in the UL 2218 steel ball impact test. Bexar County sits at the southern edge of Texas hail country and takes damaging storms most springs, so a Class 4 shingle is a reasonable upgrade here. Many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for one. Ask your carrier what the discount is before you decide, since it changes the payback period.
How does the satellite estimate work?
The company uses aerial and satellite imagery to measure the roof's area, pitch and complexity, then prices four Owens Corning shingle tiers against those measurements. It removes the in home appointment from the front of the process. Expect the final number to be confirmed once someone has physically looked at the decking and penetrations.
Should I file a hail claim or pay out of pocket?
It depends on your deductible and the extent of the damage. Texas wind and hail deductibles are often a percentage of the dwelling value rather than a flat figure, so check yours before assuming a claim is worthwhile. A roofer can document damage for the adjuster, but the roofer cannot negotiate the claim on your behalf. That is a public adjuster's role and is separately licensed in Texas.
What should I ask before signing a roofing contract in San Antonio?
Get the total price in writing with the shingle line named, the underlayment specified, the ventilation plan described and the deck replacement rate per sheet stated. Ask who carries the workmanship warranty and for how long. Ask whether the crew is employed or subcontracted. Avoid contracts that make you sign over your insurance proceeds.
Does this company do commercial or flat roofing?
Everything published on the company's own site describes residential roof replacement using Owens Corning asphalt shingle systems. We found no commercial, metal, tile or flat roofing offering. If you need one of those, ask directly rather than assuming.
