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About
Rivas Construction & Roofing is a family owned, GAF Certified roofing contractor based in El Paso, serving a roughly 60 mile radius around the city. The company has been in business since 1988, according to its Better Business Bureau file, and is licensed, bonded and insured.
Beyond roofing, the company offers additional construction services including landscaping, home additions, rock walls and flooring.
Rivas Construction & Roofing is not a BBB Accredited Business but carries an A+ BBB rating, and multiple directory sources report a 4.7 star average from roughly 77 Google reviews.
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.
CompanyRivas Construction & 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
Required in El Paso Check the registry ↗Registration is required here to pull a roofing permit; we have not confirmed this company's own status, so check it before you sign.
BBB ratingA+ rating Verify on BBB ↗(rated by BBB but not a BBB Accredited Business; accreditation is optional and paid for, so not holding it is not a mark against a company)
RegionEl Paso
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 Houston's own published registered-roofer list is years out of date, so it isn't cited here at all — confirm registration by contacting the city directly.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 Certified Roofing ContractorCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
Google reviews
4.7
Rated by 77 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
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Frequently asked
Does Texas require Rivas Construction & Roofing to hold a state roofing license?
No. Texas has no statewide roofing license. Roofing contractors are not licensed by any Texas state agency, so trust comes from insurance coverage, manufacturer certifications and BBB standing, not a state license number.
How can a homeowner verify Rivas Construction & Roofing's insurance coverage?
Ask the contractor for a current certificate of insurance naming you or the job address, then confirm directly with the insurance carrier that the policy is active before work begins. The company describes itself as licensed, bonded and insured, but verify independently.
Does a roof replacement in El Paso require a permit?
Texas has no statewide building code, so permitting is set by each city and county. Check directly with the City of El Paso building and permits office for current roofing permit requirements before work starts.
What should a homeowner ask before signing a contract with Rivas Construction & Roofing?
Get a written, itemized estimate covering materials, scope of work, cleanup, timeline and warranty terms. Ask who pulls the permit, what happens if hidden decking damage is found, and get GAF and workmanship warranty terms in writing before signing.
How does a homeowner's insurance claim work for storm or wind damage?
Contact your insurance carrier to request an adjuster inspection, then get an independent contractor estimate to compare against the adjuster's scope. Rivas Construction & Roofing specializes in water and storm damage repair, but document damage yourself as well.
What roofing materials hold up best in El Paso's climate?
El Paso's intense sun, large daily temperature swings and occasional high winds and dust storms put a premium on UV-resistant shingles and materials rated for high heat. Ask any roofer which of their products are rated for this climate.
How long does a typical roof replacement take?
Most single-family residential roof replacements take one to three days depending on roof size, pitch, material and weather. Get a specific time estimate in writing for your project.
What warranty should a homeowner expect on a new roof from Rivas Construction & Roofing?
As a GAF Certified contractor, ask specifically what level of GAF material warranty applies, plus the company's own workmanship warranty covering installation defects. Get both warranty lengths in writing before work begins.
How do I know if my roof needs a repair or a full replacement?
A roofer should inspect the decking, flashing and overall roof age, not just visible shingle damage, before recommending a full replacement. Get a second opinion if a full tear-off is recommended for what looks like isolated, localized damage.
Is Rivas Construction & Roofing listed with the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT)?
A search of the RCAT member directory for this company returned no results as of this listing. RCAT membership and its separately-earned Licensed Roofing Contractor credential are voluntary, so an unlisted contractor is not automatically less qualified. Verify current insurance and licensing status directly with the company.
