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About
Fortenberry Roofing is a family roofing company based at 801 Hall Ave in Littlefield (Lamb County), founded in 1995 by Michael Fortenberry. From this small South Plains town it covers a wide stretch of West Texas and eastern New Mexico, listing more than 40 communities in its service area, from Lubbock, Plainview, and Hereford to Clovis and Portales across the state line.
The company handles both residential and commercial work: roof repair, replacement, and inspections in asphalt shingle, metal, flat, and concrete tile systems, plus roof coatings, seamless aluminum gutters, gutter guards, attic insulation with radiant barriers, skylights, and ridge vent ventilation. It advertises 24/7 emergency service, which matters in a region where spring hailstorms are the main threat to roofs.
Fortenberry Roofing has been BBB accredited since 2012 and holds an A+ BBB rating. It appears in GAF's commercial contractor directory (in business since 1995 per that listing), and its affiliations page lists membership in the National Roofing Contractors Association, the National Association of Home Builders, and the Lubbock Area Roofing Contractors Association, along with an authorized Klaus Roofing Systems dealer designation.
Highlights
Same family ownership since its 1995 founding in Littlefield
Covers 40+ towns across the Texas South Plains and eastern New Mexico
BBB accredited since 2012 with an A+ rating
Handles residential and commercial work, including flat roof coatings
Serving Littlefield, Lamb County, Texas and 4 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.
CompanyFortenberry Roofing
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 Michael Fortenberry CRRL
City/county registration
Not checked for LittlefieldTexas 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 #03-0142 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 Michael Fortenberry CRRL)Verify on RCAT ↗
BBB Accredited Business (A+, accredited since 2012)Verify on BBB ↗
Listed in GAF's commercial contractor directoryVerify on GAF ↗
GAF Gold Elite Commercial Roofing Contractor (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
GAF Certified Contractor (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
Authorized Klaus Roofing Systems dealerCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
Certified installer of Topps roof coating products (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
NRCA, NAHB, and Lubbock Area Roofing Contractors Association member (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
Earned from Fortenberry Roofing's insurance verification, live Google rating, and standing in Littlefield. Every badge links back to this profile so anyone can confirm it, and it updates automatically if the underlying status changes.
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Frequently asked
Does Texas require a state license for roofers?
No. Texas has no state roofing license, so any Texas roofer claiming to be state licensed deserves a follow-up question. What homeowners can check instead is verifiable liability insurance, voluntary industry credentials such as the RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor program, and registration in cities that require it.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
Plain membership in the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas means the company pays dues and participates in the trade group. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential is separate and must be earned through testing and vetting. They are not the same thing, so ask which one a contractor actually holds.
How big a problem is hail around Littlefield and Lubbock?
The South Plains sits squarely in Hail Alley, and spring supercells routinely drop damaging hail across Lamb, Hockley, and Lubbock counties. Hail is the leading cause of roof insurance claims in this region, so periodic inspections after storm season are worth the trouble.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth it in West Texas?
Often yes. Class 4 impact-rated shingles are tested against 2-inch steel ball impacts and hold up better in hail. Many Texas insurers offer premium discounts for Class 4 roofs, though some policies pay only cosmetic-damage-excluded claims on them, so read the endorsement before you buy.
Should I file an insurance claim every time it hails?
No. Get a roof inspection first and see whether damage plausibly exceeds your deductible. Filing claims that end in no payment can still count against your claims history. A written inspection report with photos gives you and your insurer something concrete to work from.
Can a roofer legally cover my insurance deductible in Texas?
No. Since 2019, Texas law makes it illegal for a contractor to waive, absorb, or rebate a homeowner's insurance deductible, and insurers can require proof you paid it. Treat any deductible-waiving offer as a red flag.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in this area?
It depends on the city. Texas has no statewide residential code enforcement, so permitting is decided town by town. Larger cities like Lubbock have formal permit processes while some small Panhandle towns do not. A local roofer should know each town's rules; you can confirm with city hall.
Does Fortenberry Roofing do commercial roofs?
Yes. The company appears in GAF's commercial contractor directory and offers commercial roofing and roof coating work alongside its residential services, including flat and low-slope systems.
Does Fortenberry Roofing work outside Texas?
Yes. Besides its West Texas service area it lists eastern New Mexico communities including Clovis, Portales, Texico, and Cannon AFB, and its site states a New Mexico contractor license number.
What should I ask any roofer before signing a contract?
Ask for a certificate of liability insurance sent directly from the insurer, local references you can call, a written scope with specific materials and warranty terms, and a payment schedule that never demands full payment upfront. Be extra careful with out-of-town canvassers after a hailstorm.
