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About
AVCO Roofing is a Texas roofing contractor founded in Tyler in 2007. This record is its Dallas-Fort Worth branch. RCAT lists the office at 610 N Glenville Dr in Richardson under general manager Ronnie Lollar, with its own metroplex phone line separate from the East Texas number. The company's current contact page and its DFW Better Business Bureau profile now show the metroplex office at 1225 W College Ave Suite 504 in Carrollton, so the Richardson address looks like the branch's earlier location.
The company works residential, commercial and multi-family properties. Services listed on its own site are roof repair, roof replacement, new construction roofing, roof inspections, leak investigation, maintenance, storm damage restoration, gutter installation and insurance claim assistance. Commercial systems named include TPO, PVC, EPDM, metal, modified bitumen in torch applied and self adhered forms, steep slope shingle systems and roof coatings. All roof replacements carry a five year labour warranty according to the company.
AVCO was founded by Donnie Parkinson and has been owned since 2014 by Heath Hicks. It is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating, an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and a GAF GoldElite Commercial Contractor, and its site also displays CertainTeed, TAMKO Pro and Gerard certified roofer badges. Texas issues no state roofing licence, so these voluntary credentials and the RCAT listing are the relevant trust signals.
Highlights
Dallas-Fort Worth branch of a Tyler company trading since 2007, with its own metroplex phone line and its own Google listing
GAF GoldElite Commercial Contractor, which supports the GAF Diamond Pledge NDL guarantee on qualifying commercial systems
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor
BBB Accredited Business since May 2017 with an A+ rating
Five year labour warranty stated on all roof replacements
Serving Richardson, Dallas County, Texas and 4 more areas 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.
CompanyAVCO Roofing
InsuranceNot verified by us (we hold no certificate for this company — ask them for a current COI before signing)
City/county registration
Not checked for RichardsonTexas 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 #03-0306 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.
CertainTeed (badge displayed on company site)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
TAMKO Pro Certified (badge displayed on company site)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
Gerard Certified Roofer (badge displayed on company site)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
Google reviews
5
Rated by 39 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Eric Curtis· 3 years ago
★★★★★
I had a great experience with Avco throughout the entire process. Dave was great to work with. He thoroughly explained all options, was responsive, communicated well. His crew was great too. They replaced my roof, repaired some areas that were rotten, and left the property super clean. Great job guys. I will definitely use them again.
Joey Middleton· 2 years ago
★★★★★
Our roof experienced hail and wind damage from recent storms. Nate was great. Very easy to work with. He took time to explain observations, next steps, and any of my questions. He met on site with the adjuster and kept me updated as work was scheduled, performed, and completed. The roof looks great, and I’m confident work was done with integrity. Thanks Nate and team AFCO.
Lee Ann Bonner· 2 years ago
★★★★★
Nate & Avco Nate did an excellent job with helping me get the paperwork started and kept me informed on everything. I would recommend him to friends to do their roof from Avco. Thank you so much.
Shannon Hurst· 3 years ago
★★★★★
We have had our roof completed by Avco 3 times now (hail in Texas) and they have done a great job. Nate, our project manager, explained things to us in clear language. I’d recommend Avco.
Mari Yamamoto· 2 years ago
★★★★★
Ray is so honest! I recommend anyone to him that is looking for a roof!
He came and checked us out and said we are good! He will always have our business
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Frequently asked
Does Texas require a state licence to roof a house?
No. Texas has no state roofing licence and no state roofing regulator, so the label 'licensed roofer' means nothing on its own here. What you can actually verify is a current certificate of insurance, a real physical address, voluntary credentials such as RCAT or manufacturer certification, and any registration your city requires.
What is AVCO Roofing's RCAT status?
AVCO appears in the RCAT directory under multiple registrations, and the Richardson record carries Commercial and Residential Roofing License 03-0306, with the Tyler registrations showing Commercial License 02-0306 and Residential License 01-0305 under Heath Hicks RRL. AVCO also appears in RCAT's filtered Licensed Contractor results, which points to the earned Licensed Roofing Contractor credential rather than plain dues paying membership.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
A Member pays dues to the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas and gets a directory listing. A Licensed Roofing Contractor has separately passed RCAT's exam and keeps up continuing education, and shows a licence number plus a CRRL, RRL or CRL designation. Neither is a state licence, because Texas does not issue one.
Is this Richardson office a separate company from AVCO in Tyler?
No. It is the Dallas-Fort Worth branch of the same business, AVCO Roofing, which is headquartered in Tyler and owned by Heath Hicks. The branch runs its own metroplex phone line and has its own Google listing, but the warranties, credentials and ownership are company wide.
How do I confirm AVCO Roofing is insured?
Ask for a current certificate of insurance covering general liability and workers compensation and have the insurance agent send it to you directly. Check the policy dates cover your installation window and that the named insured matches the entity on your contract.
Richardson is in Hail Alley. Are Class 4 impact-resistant shingles worth it?
Dallas County sees frequent damaging hail, and hail is the main reason roofs get replaced across North Texas. UL 2218 Class 4 shingles are tested to survive impacts that crack standard shingles, and most Texas carriers give a premium discount for them. Get the discount amount from your insurer in writing before you decide, because that is what determines the payback.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Richardson?
Texas has no statewide building code enforcement for reroofing, so permits and inspections are set city by city. Check with the City of Richardson building inspection department, or with Carrollton, Dallas or whichever jurisdiction your property sits in, before work starts, and make the contractor responsible in writing for pulling any required permit.
Does WPI-8 windstorm certification apply in Dallas County?
No. WPI-8 is a Texas Department of Insurance windstorm certificate for structures in the 14 first tier Gulf Coast counties and parts of Harris County, tied to TWIA coverage. Richardson is inland, so WPI-8 does not apply. Hail and wind claims run through your standard homeowners policy instead.
What commercial roofing systems does AVCO install?
Its commercial page names single ply TPO, PVC and EPDM, metal, modified bitumen in torch applied and self adhered forms, steep slope shingle systems for pitched replacements, and roof coatings as an alternative to a full tear off. It is a GAF GoldElite Commercial Contractor, which supports the GAF Diamond Pledge NDL guarantee on qualifying systems.
What should I ask before signing a roofing contract in Texas?
Ask for the certificate of insurance direct from the agent, the exact legal entity and address on the contract, the product line being installed, both the manufacturer warranty and the separate workmanship warranty with its term, who pulls the permit, the payment schedule, and whether crews are employees or subcontractors. Texas law bars a roofer from paying or waiving your insurance deductible, so treat any such offer as a warning sign.
