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About
Kangaroo Contractors is a McKinney based full service exterior and restoration contractor at 2334 N Ridge Rd in Collin County, reachable on (972) 974-5720. The Better Business Bureau lists the business as started on May 1, 1996 and incorporated on February 28, 2001 under the alternate name Kangaroo Building Services, Inc, with Ward Vestal as President and Leslie Vestal as Vice President. The company has been BBB accredited since January 26, 2004 and holds an A+ rating.
The kangaroo in the name comes from founder Ward Vestal's alma mater. He is an Austin College alumnus, whose mascot is the Kangaroo, and he started the business cleaning windows while in graduate school before moving into insurance restoration. His background includes rebuilding work for Hurricane Ike victims in Houston in 2008 and a stint as a State Farm insurance adjuster in Knoxville, Tennessee after a 2011 hail storm. He is a Haag Certified Roofing Inspector, and the company keeps former insurance adjusters on staff to guide homeowners through claims.
GAF lists the company in its own contractor directory as a GAF Master Elite roofer, and the company cites Master Elite number ME40933 along with the GAF Golden Pledge and System Plus warranty programs. Beyond roofing the company handles gutters, siding, windows, chimney and skylight repair, painting and interior repairs tied to insurance claims, serving McKinney and roughly twenty surrounding Collin County and North Texas communities. It is a separate business from KangaRoof of Round Rock despite the similar marsupial branding.
Highlights
GAF Master Elite status confirmed on GAF's own contractor directory, and the company publishes its Master Elite number ME40933.
In business since May 1996 under the same founder, with BBB accreditation dating back to January 2004 and an A+ rating.
Owner Ward Vestal is a Haag Certified Roofing Inspector and a former State Farm insurance adjuster, and the company keeps former adjusters on staff for claim work.
Full exterior scope beyond the roof: gutters, siding, windows, chimney and skylight repair, plus interior repairs tied to the same insurance claim.
Serves McKinney and about twenty surrounding Collin County and North Texas communities from a single local office.
Services
Roof installation and replacement
Roof repair
Roof inspections including drone inspections
Storm and hail damage restoration
Insurance claim assistance
Gutter installation, repair and cleaning
Siding repair and installation
Window repair and replacement
Chimney and skylight repair
Interior repairs tied to insurance claims (drywall, insulation, flooring)
Serving McKinney, Collin County, Texas and 9 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.
CompanyKangaroo Contractors
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 Ward Vestal RRL
City/county registration
Required in McKinney Permit office ↗Contractor Registration / CSS account (Building Inspections Department). Registration is required here to pull a roofing permit; we have not confirmed this company's own status, so check it before you sign.
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #01-0433 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
GAF Master Elite (verified on the GAF contractor directory; company cites ME40933)Verify on GAF ↗
Haag Certified Roofing Inspector (owner Ward Vestal)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
BBB Accredited, A+ rating (accredited January 26, 2004)Verify on BBB ↗
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Frequently asked
Is Kangaroo Contractors licensed by the State of Texas?
No Texas roofer is, because Texas does not issue a state roofing licence. What matters instead is current general liability and workers' compensation insurance, voluntary industry credentials such as RCAT, and city registration where the local jurisdiction requires it. Ask for a certificate of insurance sent directly from the insurer or agent rather than a forwarded copy.
What does the RCAT status on this listing mean?
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas separates two things. Plain membership means the company pays dues and belongs to the association. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is earned separately through requirements and testing. This company is carried at the Licensed level, which is the higher of the two, and it also states RCAT licensed status on its own site.
Why is hail such a big deal for roofs in McKinney?
Collin County sits in the heart of the North Texas hail corridor, and spring storms there regularly produce hail large enough to bruise or crack asphalt shingles. Hail is the most common reason McKinney homeowners file a roof claim. It is also why impact resistant shingles and prompt post storm inspections come up so often in this market.
Are Class 4 impact resistant shingles worth the extra cost in North Texas?
In a hail corridor they usually deserve a quote. Class 4 is the top rating in the UL 2218 steel ball impact test, and many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for a verified Class 4 roof. Check with your carrier first to see what the discount is worth, then ask the contractor for the product's Class 4 certificate in writing.
What does GAF Master Elite mean and how do I check it?
Master Elite is GAF's top residential contractor tier, requiring proof of insurance, a track record and ongoing training, and it unlocks GAF's strongest extended warranties such as the Golden Pledge. GAF states only a small percentage of roofers in North America hold it. The reliable check is to search the company on GAF's own contractor directory rather than trusting a badge on a website.
What is a Haag Certified Inspector?
Haag Engineering runs a certification for inspectors who assess storm damage to roofing, and it is widely recognised in the insurance claims world. A Haag certified inspector has been trained to distinguish genuine hail or wind damage from normal wear, blistering or manufacturing defects. That matters when a carrier and a contractor disagree about whether a roof is damaged.
Can a roofer in Texas pay or waive my insurance deductible?
No. Texas law makes it an offence for a contractor to pay, waive, rebate or absorb an insurance deductible on a property claim. You are required to pay your deductible. If a company advertises a free roof or offers to cover the deductible, treat it as a red flag rather than a bargain, because it exposes you as well as the contractor.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in McKinney?
Texas does not administer a single statewide building code, so permitting and inspection are set city by city and county by county. McKinney and the surrounding Collin County cities each publish their own requirements. Confirm with the local building department before work starts, and make sure the contract states who pulls the permit and who pays the fee.
How does a hail insurance claim usually work?
You report the damage to your carrier, an adjuster inspects, and the carrier issues a scope and an estimate based on replacement cost less depreciation and your deductible. The contractor builds to that scope, and supplements are filed if hidden damage appears once the old roof is off. Read the carrier's scope yourself, since it defines what is actually being paid for.
Is this the same company as KangaRoof in Round Rock?
No. They are unrelated businesses that happen to share marsupial branding. Kangaroo Contractors is the McKinney company founded by Ward Vestal in 1996 and named after Austin College's kangaroo mascot, on kangaroocontractors.com. KangaRoof in Round Rock is the Feller family company, formerly Feller Roofing, on callkangaroof.com. Different owners, entities, cities and brands.
