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About
Chella Roofing (Chella, LLC) is a roofing contractor based at 5606 Amesdale Dr in Texarkana, Texas, serving the wider Ark-La-Tex region across Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The company was started by owner Gary Surprise on September 5, 2016, and is also known in BBB records as Chella Construction and Chella Roofing Co.
The company handles commercial and residential roofing including metal, asphalt shingle, TPO, EPDM and PVC systems, along with roof inspections, installation, maintenance, repairs and gutter services. Chella, LLC has been a BBB Accredited Business with an A rating since April 2023.
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.
CompanyChella Roofing
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
Not checked for TexarkanaTexas 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 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 Houston's own published registered-roofer list is years out of date, so it isn't cited here at all — confirm registration by contacting the city directly.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.
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Frequently asked
Does Texas require roofing contractors to hold a state license?
No. Texas has no statewide roofing license. There is no state licensing board for roofers, so trust is built on insurance, local registration where it applies, and a company's track record rather than a state credential.
Is Chella Roofing insured?
Ask Chella Roofing to provide a current certificate of general liability insurance before any work begins. This directory verifies insurance separately from the information in this listing, so homeowners should always confirm coverage directly with the contractor.
What should I ask a roofing contractor before signing a contract?
Ask for proof of insurance, a written scope of work and price, start and completion dates, warranty terms for both materials and workmanship, and whether the company will help manage an insurance claim if the job involves storm damage.
Does homeowners insurance cover hail damage roof repair in Texarkana?
Most Texas homeowners policies cover sudden hail damage, though the payout depends on the policy's roof-age schedule and deductible. A licensed insurance adjuster, or the roofing contractor doing the inspection, can confirm what a specific policy covers.
What is a Class 4 impact-resistant shingle, and is it worth considering?
Class 4 shingles are rated to resist cracking under simulated hail impact and can qualify homeowners for an insurance premium discount in hail-prone parts of Texas. Ask Chella Roofing whether Class 4 products are available for a given project.
How long does a typical roof replacement take?
A straightforward residential roof replacement usually takes one to three days depending on the roof's size, the material chosen, and the weather, though storm-damaged or larger commercial jobs can take longer.
Does Texarkana require a permit for roof work?
Permitting rules in Texas are set city by city and county by county rather than by the state. Homeowners should confirm current permit requirements with the City of Texarkana, or ask their contractor whether they pull the permit as part of the job.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
Plain RCAT Membership means a company pays dues to the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas. The separate RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL/RRL/CRL) is earned individually and is not the same thing. Chella Roofing was not found in an RCAT directory search as of this listing.
What services does Chella Roofing offer?
The company installs, inspects, maintains and repairs commercial and residential roofs in metal, asphalt shingle, TPO, EPDM and PVC systems, and also provides gutter services.
How can I verify a Texas roofer's credentials before hiring?
Since Texas does not license roofers at the state level, check for BBB accreditation and rating, ask for proof of general liability insurance, request local references or recent addresses worked on, and confirm how long the company has operated under its current name.
