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About
Goodwin Roofing is a small owner operated roofing business run by Walter Goodwin from 2450 Fieldcrest Drive in Rockwall, Texas, about 25 miles east of Plano across Rockwall County. The company is registered as a general contractor with the City of Plano, which is how it appears in this directory, but its base of operations is Rockwall rather than Plano.
The Better Business Bureau records the business as started on 21 February 2012 and lists Walter Goodwin as the owner. It has been BBB Accredited since 27 June 2016 and carries an A+ rating with that bureau. The BBB profile lists the trade categories as roofing contractors and gutters.
This is a one address, owner led operation with no company website in service. The domain goodwinroofingtx.com that appears in some directory listings no longer resolves, and the BBB profile points to the company's Facebook page instead. That is normal for a small trade business of this size and is not in itself a warning sign, but it does mean homeowners should ask for current certificates of general liability and workers compensation insurance in writing, and confirm city registration for the city where the work will be done.
Highlights
Owner operated: Walter Goodwin is the named principal and the point of contact
BBB Accredited since June 2016 with an A+ rating on that profile
Trading since February 2012 per the BBB business start date
Registered as a general contractor with the City of Plano as well as working its home market of Rockwall
Serving Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas and 1 more area 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.
CompanyGoodwin 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
Registered — Plano Check the register ↗Registered general contractor, City of Plano. Roofing companies register in Plano's general contractor category, which also covers concrete, demolition, fence, foundation, pool and sign work; it is a $100 annual registration renewed yearly, and the city's published requirements do not list proof of insurance or a bond. This company appears on the city's own list of registered contractors. The city publishes no certificate number or expiry date for this programme, so ask to see the registration itself before work starts.
RegionRockwall
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
BBB Accredited Business since 2016 (A+ rating)Verify on BBB ↗
Earned from Goodwin Roofing's insurance verification, live Google rating, and standing in Rockwall. 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
Where is Goodwin Roofing actually based?
Rockwall, Texas, in Rockwall County. The address on both the City of Plano register and the BBB profile is 2450 Fieldcrest Drive, Rockwall, TX 75032. It appears on the Plano list because the company is registered to pull permits there, not because it has a Plano office.
Is a home based roofing business a problem?
Not by itself. A small owner operated contractor working from a home address is a normal and legitimate business structure in this trade. What matters is current insurance, city registration, references and a written contract, not whether there is a shopfront.
Does Goodwin Roofing have a website?
Not a working one. The domain that appears in some directory listings no longer resolves, and the BBB profile points to the company's Facebook page. Contact is by phone at 972-977-2845.
Is Goodwin Roofing licensed by the State of Texas?
There is no such thing. Texas does not issue a state roofing licence. The verifiable trust signals are insurance certificates, registration with the city where the work is done, BBB accreditation, and voluntary credentials such as RCAT.
Does Goodwin Roofing appear in the RCAT directory?
A search of the RCAT member directory did not return a record for this company. That means not found via RCAT search. RCAT membership is voluntary and paid, and a separate Licensed Roofing Contractor credential exists on top of it, so absence from the directory is not a judgement on the work.
What does BBB Accredited actually mean here?
It means the business applied to the Better Business Bureau, met that bureau's standards and pays for accreditation. Goodwin Roofing has been accredited since 27 June 2016 and holds an A+ rating on its BBB profile. It is a private trade body rating, not a government approval.
Why is hail such a big deal in Rockwall and Collin County?
North Texas sits in the corridor commonly called Hail Alley, and hail is the leading cause of roof insurance claims here. A single storm can take out roofs across an entire neighbourhood, which is also why storm chasing outfits appear after every event.
Should I choose Class 4 impact resistant shingles?
They are the standard hail answer for steep slope roofs in this region and many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for a Class 4 rated product. Ask your own carrier what discount it gives before choosing, because it varies considerably between insurers.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Rockwall or Plano?
Texas has no statewide building code enforcement, so this is set locally. Both cities require a registered contractor and generally require a permit for a roof replacement. Confirm the requirement with the relevant city before work begins, and make sure the contractor, not you, is pulling it.
What should I ask before signing with any roofer after a hail storm?
Ask for a current certificate of general liability and workers compensation insurance naming the company, proof of registration with your city, a written scope with the exact product and colour, the manufacturer and workmanship warranty terms, and who the on site supervisor will be. Do not sign anything that gives the contractor authority over your insurance claim before you have read it.
