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About
Longhorn Roofing is an Austin roofing contractor based at 708 Navigator Drive in far north Austin, inside Williamson County. The business has been trading since 1985, when it was founded by Eddie Latham, and it has been owned and run by Tom Green since 2008. The Better Business Bureau lists it under the alternate name Latham Enterprises Inc, records a business start date of 1985 and an incorporation date of 1990, and has accredited it since June 1989 with an A+ rating.
The company works on residential and commercial roofs and names composition shingle and metal as its two specialities. Its metal panels are formed from 24 gauge Galvalume coated steel, and the site says panels are made on site. Other listed work covers full roof replacement, roof repair, flashing repair, storm and hail damage repair, cool roof shingles, and roof and attic ventilation. Coverage runs across Austin, Travis County, Hays County and Williamson County.
Owens Corning lists Longhorn Roofing in its own contractor directory at the same Navigator Drive address and the same phone number, at Preferred Contractor level, so that credential is independently confirmed. The company also describes itself as a GAF authorized installer and a CertainTeed Shingle Master. Neither of those appears in the relevant manufacturer directory listing for Austin, so they are recorded here as stated by the company. This firm is a separate business from Longhorn Commercial Roofing LLC of Cleburne.
Highlights
Trading in Austin since 1985 and BBB accredited since 1989, with an A+ rating.
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, confirmed on Owens Corning's own contractor directory at this company's Navigator Drive address and phone number.
Forms its own 24 gauge Galvalume coated steel metal roofing panels on site.
Owner Tom Green has run the business since 2008 and is involved directly in quotes and crew scheduling.
Covers the Austin metro across Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, from Georgetown and Round Rock down to Buda, Kyle and Dripping Springs.
Serving Austin, Williamson County, Texas and 14 more areas 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.
CompanyLonghorn Roofing
InsuranceNot verified by us (we hold no certificate for this company — ask them for a current COI before signing)
City/county registration
Required in Austin Permit office ↗Contractor Registration via Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) - Building and Trade Contractor Services. Registration is required here to pull a roofing permit; we have not confirmed this company's own status, so check it before you sign.
Status Current in the RCAT directory (no published licence number for this record)
RCAT member ID673 (member since 2021)
Licence boardRCAT, Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (Texas issues no state roofing licence; RCAT runs the licensing programme)
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
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor (verified on the Owens Corning contractor directory)Verify on Owens Corning ↗
BBB Accredited Business, A+ rating, accredited since 1989Verify on BBB ↗
GAF authorized installer (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
CertainTeed Shingle Master (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
Angie's List Super Service Award 2013 (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
Google reviews
4.8
Rated by 144 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Samuel Harper· 6 months ago
★★★★★
I cannot begin to tell you how pleased I am with Longhorn roofing. Not only is the roof that they delivered incredibly beautiful, but they really went above and beyond to deliver a quality product and quality service. And I managed to get class 4 shingles at a price that many other roofers were offering class 3 shingles at. Joe has also been incredibly responsive and has been excellent to work with, and the construction crew were all top-notch professionals. I am so overjoyed at how they were able to take my old failing roof and deliver something amazing!!!
Thomas Welch· 2 years ago
★★★★★
Longhorn roofing has , once again, done an excellent job of reroofing our home as well as some of my friends! Professional and reasonably priced. I highly recommend! 5 stars!
Nina Phelan· 2 years ago
★★★★★
I am so happy with our new roof! Longhorn Roofing did an amazing job from start to finish. Communication was great, the workers were efficient and professional, and the job was 100% complete in two days. The new roof really updated the look of our home. Happy customer!
Clif Taylor· 2 years ago
★★★★★
We took several bids and only felt comfortable with Longhorn Roofing. Tom Green took time and went over the process with my wife and I. Most were storm chasers. Longhorn did everything they promised. We have new roof and we are satisfied.
Dan Golding· 6 months ago
★★★★★
Absolute experts. Super high quality work with attention to detail. They resolved every issue that came up. Highly recommend Longhorn Roofing.
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Frequently asked
Does Texas issue a state roofing licence, and is Longhorn Roofing state licensed?
Texas does not license roofing contractors at state level, so no roofer in Texas holds a state roofing licence. What you can check instead is general liability and workers compensation insurance, membership or credentials with the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas, city or county registration where it is required, and third party records such as the Better Business Bureau. Longhorn Roofing holds a BBB accredited A+ file dating back to 1989.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas has two separate things. Membership means the company pays dues and belongs to the association. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is earned separately through RCAT's own examination and requirements. They are not equivalent, and a company can be a member without holding the credential. Ask any contractor which one they hold and check the RCAT directory yourself.
Which manufacturer certification can I actually verify for this company?
Owens Corning lists Longhorn Roofing in its own contractor directory as a Preferred Contractor, at the same address and phone number as the company publishes. The GAF and CertainTeed credentials the company describes on its website could not be found in those manufacturers' own contractor directories for Austin, so they are shown here as stated by the company. If a manufacturer backed warranty matters to you, ask for the certification number and check it on the manufacturer's own site before signing.
Why does hail matter so much for an Austin roof?
Central Texas sits at the southern end of what insurers call Hail Alley, and hail is the single largest driver of roof claims in the region. Damage is often not visible from the ground, which is why an inspection after a significant storm is worth doing even if the roof looks fine. Storm and hail damage repair is one of the services Longhorn Roofing lists.
Are impact resistant Class 4 shingles worth it around Austin?
Class 4 is the top rating in the UL 2218 steel ball impact test, and many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for a Class 4 roof. The discount varies by carrier and is not automatic, so confirm it with your insurer before you choose the product. Ask your roofer to price a Class 4 option alongside a standard architectural shingle so you can compare the cost against the likely saving.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Austin or Round Rock?
Texas has no statewide building code for this, so permitting and inspection rules are set city by city and county by county. Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown each run their own process, and requirements differ for a like for like reroof compared with a structural change or a material change. Your contractor should tell you which jurisdiction your address falls under and who is pulling the permit.
What does the company do on metal roofs?
Longhorn Roofing lists metal roofing as one of its two specialities and says it uses 24 gauge Galvalume coated steel panels, formed on site. Metal is a common Central Texas choice for its longevity and its performance in heat, and it is often paired with a lighter finish to cut attic temperatures.
What are cool roof shingles and why are they offered here?
Cool roof shingles use reflective granules to bounce more solar energy away from the roof surface, which lowers attic temperature and can reduce cooling load through a long Austin summer. Longhorn Roofing lists cool roof shingles and roof and attic ventilation as services. Ventilation and shingle choice work together, so treat them as one decision rather than two.
What should I ask before signing a roofing contract in Texas?
Ask for a certificate of insurance sent directly from the insurer, covering both general liability and workers compensation. Ask who is pulling the permit and which city or county is inspecting. Ask for the workmanship warranty in writing and separately for the manufacturer warranty, since they are different things. Ask whether the crew is employed or subcontracted. And never let a deposit be tied to an insurance claim you have not yet settled.
Is this the same business as Longhorn Commercial Roofing?
No. Longhorn Roofing is the Austin residential and commercial firm at 708 Navigator Drive that trades at austinlonghornroofing.com. Longhorn Commercial Roofing LLC is a separate company based in Cleburne with its own website and its own GAF listing. They share part of a name and nothing else, so make sure you are contacting the right one.
