Is this your company?Claim your free listing to edit your profile, add photos, and put the verified badge on your own site.Claim this listing
About
Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal is a family owned Texas roofing contractor that traces its start to 1961, when founder James McKinney and partner James Parker opened J&J Roofing in New Orleans. The company relocated to Austin in 1969, and both the company site and its Better Business Bureau profile date the business itself to 1970. It took the Ja-Mar name in 1985 and was acquired by David L. Phillips through DL Phillips Construction in 2005. Corporate headquarters sit on 1.6 acres at 16712 S IH 35 Frontage Rd in Buda, south of Austin, where the company runs a 3,600 square foot sheet metal shop alongside the office.
The Corpus Christi operation is one of the company's genuine branch offices. Ja-Mar publishes a Corpus Christi street address and a dedicated 361 area code phone number on its own contact page, and the Better Business Bureau profile lists a separate Corpus Christi address among the company's locations. The Corpus Christi branch offers the same range of work as the rest of the company, including residential and commercial roof construction, metal roofing and sheet metal fabrication, emergency roofing, inspections and gutters.
Corpus Christi sits in Nueces County, one of the 14 first tier coastal counties covered by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Roofing work in those counties is normally built to the Texas Department of Insurance windstorm building code so a WPI-8 certificate of compliance can be issued. Ja-Mar's own website does not use WPI-8, TWIA or windstorm certification language anywhere, so homeowners in Nueces County should raise the subject directly and get the answer in writing before signing.
Highlights
Family owned Texas roofing company dated to 1970, with roots in a 1961 New Orleans predecessor that moved to Austin in 1969.
Genuine Corpus Christi branch with its own street address on the company contact page and its own 361 area code phone line.
In house sheet metal shop at the Buda headquarters (3,600 square feet) supporting custom metal and architectural sheet metal work.
GAF Master Elite and 3-Star President's Club contractor, plus GAF Master Commercial Roofing Contractor for low slope work.
BBB Accredited since 2005, with President David L. Phillips serving on the RCAT board.
Serving Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas and 1 more area 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.
CompanyJa-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal
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 David Phillips CRRL
City/county registration
Required in Corpus Christi Check the registry ↗Contractor Registration Program (base registration, IB016) plus STAR Contractor Program (voluntary Bronze/Silver/Gold rating tiers). Registration is required here to pull a roofing permit; we have not confirmed this company's own status, so check it before you sign.
Coastal windstorm TDI WPI-8 ready (Gulf Coast windstorm work; confirm the WPI-8 certificate per job)
RegionCorpus Christi
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #03-0309 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.
Rated by 14 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Gabriel Lametrie· 2 months ago
★★★★★
Highly recommend this company for your sheet metal and roofing needs! Was very clear on my current water intrusion issue and how to approve it. Waited til materials arrived and accomplished everything with in a day! Reasonably priced, and very respectful of my property. Would use them again for sure!
Tina Yaeger· 7 months ago
★★★★★
Ja-Mar did an excellent job on our roof replacement. The crew was on time every day and took great care of our property. They even covered my plants and did a fine job cleaning up afterwards. We were very pleased with the color and overall appearance of the finished job. We are happy to refer and use Ja-Mar in the future.
Cameron Hall· 2 months ago
★★★★★
Wow! Lane with Ja-Mar is truly a one of a kind employee working for an equally great company. Lane was very professional, timely, and thorough with his work. Lane took the time to explain what he was doing and why and even gave us a few tips he’s picked up throughout his experience. I would highly recommend Ja-Mar and specifically Lane to anyone in need of their services. Thank you!!
Steve Yaeger· 7 months ago
★★★★★
If professionalism and expertise are as important to you as they are to me, then Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheetmetal is the clear choice. Trust isn't just given, it's earned, and Ja-Mar is definitely a trusted name in roofing, answering the same phone for over 55 years! If you'd like more proof, read the reviews and check out the project photos on their website. Whether it's the roof on my little home or the LBJ Library, Ja-Mar Roofing and Sheetmetal is going to get it done right, and you can count on that.
Lee Erickson· 5 months ago
★★★★★
Lane is great, quick quote and excellent workmanship on some roof repairs I needed done. I highly recommend calling him for roofing needs.
Earned from Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal's insurance verification, live Google rating, and standing in Corpus Christi. Every badge links back to this profile so anyone can confirm it, and it updates automatically if the underlying status changes.
Own this company? Claim your listing to add these verified badges to your own website.
Frequently asked
Is Ja-Mar Roofing licensed by the State of Texas?
No, because Texas does not issue a state roofing licence at all. There is no state roofing licensing board in Texas, so no roofer here can be state licensed. What Ja-Mar does hold is the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas Licensed Roofing Contractor credential, which is a voluntary industry credential, not a government one. Judge any Texas roofer on current general liability and workers compensation insurance first.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
They are two separate things and they are not equivalent. RCAT Membership simply means the company pays dues to the association. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is earned separately through testing and continuing education requirements. Ja-Mar carries the Licensed status in the RCAT directory. Always check which one a contractor actually holds rather than accepting a general claim of being RCAT approved.
Is the Corpus Christi office a real local office or just a registration?
It is a real branch. Ja-Mar publishes a Corpus Christi street address on its own contact page along with a dedicated 361 area code phone number, and the Better Business Bureau lists a Corpus Christi location among the company's addresses. The company is headquartered in Buda near Austin, so the Corpus Christi office is a branch of a Central Texas company rather than an independent local firm.
What is a WPI-8 and does my Corpus Christi roof need one?
A WPI-8 is a Certificate of Compliance for Windstorm Construction. It applies in the 14 first tier Texas coastal counties, and Nueces County is one of them. If you want or need Texas Windstorm Insurance Association wind and hail coverage on the structure, new or altered roofing work generally has to be documented as meeting the Texas Department of Insurance windstorm building code. Without that documentation, TWIA coverage on the work can be refused.
Who actually issues the WPI-8 certificate?
Not the roofer. The roofing contractor's job is to build the roof to the windstorm code using approved products and fastening patterns. The certificate itself is issued by the Texas Department of Insurance after a TDI inspection, or a Texas licensed professional engineer submits an engineer certification (the WPI-8-E route) attesting the work complies. If a Corpus Christi roofer tells you they issue WPI-8 certificates themselves, that is a red flag.
When does the paperwork have to start on a WPI-8 job?
Before the work begins, if you are going the TDI inspection route. The application for a certificate of compliance is filed ahead of construction so TDI can inspect at the right stages. If you go the engineer route instead, you need the licensed professional engineer engaged early enough to observe and certify the work. Retrofitting the paperwork after a roof is already installed is difficult and sometimes impossible, so settle this before signing.
Does Ja-Mar advertise WPI-8 or windstorm certification work in Corpus Christi?
Not on its website. A review of jamarroofing.com, including the Corpus Christi page and an on site search for windstorm content, found no mention of WPI-8, TWIA or coastal windstorm certification. That is not evidence they cannot do it, only that they do not publish it. Ask the Corpus Christi office directly whether they build to the TDI windstorm code and how the certificate will be obtained on your job.
How do I verify a roofer's insurance before work starts?
Ask for a certificate of insurance sent to you directly by the insurance agency, not a copy forwarded by the contractor. It should show general liability and workers compensation, name the agency and policy numbers, and be current on the dates. Call the agency listed and confirm the policy is active. In Texas, where there is no state roofing licence, insurance verification is the single most important check a homeowner can make.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Corpus Christi?
Texas has no statewide building code enforcement, so permitting is handled city by city and county by county. Corpus Christi runs its own development services and permitting process, and coastal wind requirements add a further layer. Ask your contractor in writing who pulls the permit, what inspections are required, and how the windstorm documentation ties into it. A roofer who says a permit is unnecessary should be questioned.
What should I ask before signing a roofing contract in Texas?
Get the full scope in writing, including deck repair pricing, underlayment type, fastening pattern, ventilation, flashing details and cleanup. Ask who the on site supervisor is and whether crews are employees or subcontractors. Confirm the manufacturer warranty tier and the separate workmanship warranty length. Confirm insurance and permit responsibility. Never pay in full up front, and never sign a document that assigns your insurance claim rights to the contractor without reading it carefully.
