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About
Bentley Sheet Metal & Roofing is a long-running San Antonio roofing and sheet metal contractor. Better Business Bureau records list the company at 5482 W Old US Highway 90 in San Antonio (78227), give a date of incorporation of June 4, 1963, and name Ted Bentley as owner. Third-party contractor directories describe the same business as serving the San Antonio area since 1963 and list roof repair, roof replacement and sheet metal work as its trades.
The company keeps a very small online footprint. It has no live website that could be verified, and no Google Business Profile could be found for it. Homeowners who want to reach the company should call the number listed on its BBB profile, (210) 434-4184. The BBB assigns the business an A+ rating, but the same profile states it is not a BBB Accredited Business, which are two different things.
Bexar County sits at the southern edge of Texas hail country, so most residential roof work in San Antonio is driven by hail and wind claims rather than coastal windstorm rules. Because Texas has no statewide roofing license, homeowners should ask any contractor here for a current certificate of general liability and workers compensation insurance, confirm the City of San Antonio permit will be pulled, and get the scope in writing before work starts.
Highlights
Operating in San Antonio since 1963, per a BBB date of incorporation of June 4, 1963.
Combines roofing with in-house sheet metal work, the two trades listed on its BBB profile.
Holds an A+ BBB rating, though the BBB profile states the business is not BBB Accredited.
No public website or Google Business Profile could be found, so contact is by phone at (210) 434-4184.
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.
CompanyBentley Sheetmetal & Roofing Co
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 Ted Bentley CRRL
City/county registration
Required in San Antonio Check the registry ↗Home Improvement Contractor Registration / Contractor Connect Program. Registration is required here to pull a roofing permit; we have not confirmed this company's own status, so check it before you sign.
Status Active & current (listed with this licence number in RCAT’s directory)
RCAT member ID363 (member since 2017)
Licence boardRCAT, Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (Texas issues no state roofing licence; RCAT runs the licensing programme)
RegionSan Antonio
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #03-0028 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 Ted Bentley CRRL)Verify on RCAT ↗
Google reviews
4.6
Rated by 8 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
VANESSA· 4 years ago
★★★★★
Wow they were so kind I felt like I was talking to someone I knew forever. You can really tell they take care of their employees and can't wait to start working.
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Frequently asked
Does Texas license roofing contractors at the state level?
No. Texas has no state roofing license and no state roofing regulator. Anything a contractor tells you about being licensed refers to a voluntary credential, a city or county registration, or an insurance requirement, not a state permission to work.
What does the RCAT status on this listing actually mean?
RCAT is the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas. It has two separate things: plain membership, which is paid dues, and a separately earned Licensed Roofing Contractor credential. This listing reflects the status RCAT shows. Ask any contractor which of the two they hold.
How do I verify a San Antonio roofer's insurance?
Ask for a certificate of insurance sent directly from the agent or carrier, not a PDF forwarded by the salesperson. It should show current general liability and, ideally, workers compensation. Call the agent listed on the certificate to confirm the policy is still active on your job dates.
Is hail a real risk in Bexar County?
Yes. San Antonio sits at the southern end of the Texas hail corridor and takes damaging hail events in most spring seasons. Hail, not coastal windstorm, is the dominant driver of residential roof replacement in Bexar County.
What are Class 4 impact-resistant shingles?
Class 4 is the top rating in the UL 2218 steel-ball impact test. A Class 4 shingle resists bruising and granule loss from hail better than a standard shingle. In hail-prone parts of Texas they are a common upgrade on a replacement roof.
Will a Class 4 roof lower my homeowners insurance in Texas?
Many Texas carriers offer an impact-resistant roof discount, but the amount and the qualifying product list vary by carrier. Ask your own insurer what discount they give and which shingles qualify before you choose a product.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in San Antonio?
Texas has no statewide building code enforcement, so permitting is set city by city. The City of San Antonio requires permits for roofing work. Confirm in writing that your contractor will pull the permit under their own name and that inspection is included.
What should I ask before signing a roofing contract?
Ask for the full written scope, the shingle brand and product line, the underlayment and ventilation details, who pulls the permit, the workmanship warranty length, the payment schedule, and whether any deposit is required before materials are delivered.
Is it normal for a roofer to handle my insurance claim?
A contractor can meet your adjuster and document damage, but under Texas law a roofing contractor may not act as your public insurance adjuster on the same job. If someone offers to negotiate the claim for you, that is a warning sign.
Should I be worried that a roofer has no website?
Not automatically. Some long-established commercial and sheet metal shops never built one because their work comes from general contractors and repeat customers. Verify them the same way regardless: current insurance certificate, BBB or association record, references from local jobs, and a written contract.
