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About
Scottie Ballantyne Roofing is a slate and clay tile roofing specialist working out of 2610 Oakland St in Garland, in Dallas County. The company's own site says it has been operating since 1965 and was founded by Duncan "Scottie" Ballantyne, a master slater trained in Scotland who brought traditional apprenticeship methods with him. His son, Duncan Ballantyne Jr., took over leadership in 1995. The BBB profile for the business lists the same 1965 start date and names Duncan Ballantyne as principal.
The scope here is unusually narrow, and deliberately so. The company describes itself as a custom roofer that handles slate and tile only, and the BBB profile records the same limitation ("slate and tile roofing only"). Work is carried out by trained in-house employees rather than subcontracted crews, and the company serves Dallas, Garland and the wider North Texas area.
On the brand question: the business trades publicly as Scottie Ballantyne Roofing Inc., which is the name in the site header, on the BBB profile, on Yelp and on the Facebook page. The shorter domain ballantyneroofing.com is simply the web address, not a separate brand. Texas has no state roofing licence, so homeowners should ask for a current certificate of general liability and workers compensation insurance directly from the carrier before any work starts.
Highlights
Slate and clay tile only, with no asphalt shingle or general storm work advertised
Family firm operating since 1965, second generation since 1995
Founded by a master slater trained in Scotland, using traditional apprenticeship training
Work performed by trained in-house employees rather than subcontracted crews
Keeps a historical tile inventory so repairs can be colour and profile matched
Serving Garland, Dallas 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.
CompanyScottie Ballantyne Roofing
InsuranceNot verified by us (we hold no certificate for this company — ask them for a current COI before signing)
City/county registration
Registered — Dallas Check the register ↗Contractor Certificate of Registration (Dallas City Code Chapter 52), registration type Roofing (RO). 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.
Status Current in the RCAT directory (no published licence number for this record)
RCAT member ID840 (member since 2017)
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.
Google reviews
5
Rated by 3 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Olessya Slivko· a year ago
★★★★★
His team did an excellent job on fixing our roof.
Scottie is great at explaining everything and making sure that all our concerns were addressed. Highly recommend his company
Kathleen Morrow· 5 years ago
★★★★★
Duncan is amazing providing a combination of knowledge and good customer communication skills. He explains what is needed and what is not critical. Very professional and very helpful.
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Frequently asked
Does Texas license roofing contractors?
No. Texas has no state roofing licence and no state roofing board, so nobody in Texas is "state-licensed" for roofing. Your real protection is checking insurance, checking the company's track record, and confirming any city or county registration that applies where you live.
What is RCAT, and what does the difference between Member and Licensed mean?
RCAT is the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas, a trade association. Plain membership means a company pays dues and belongs to the association. RCAT also runs a separately earned Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) that requires testing and continuing education. They are not the same thing, and a company that is a Member has not necessarily earned the Licensed credential.
Is Scottie Ballantyne Roofing BBB accredited?
No. The company has a BBB business profile in Garland, but the profile shows it is not a BBB Accredited Business. The profile does list a 1965 start date and names Duncan Ballantyne as principal, which lines up with what the company says about itself.
What kinds of roofs does this company actually work on?
Slate and clay tile only. Both the company's website and its BBB profile describe the scope as slate and tile roofing only. If you need an asphalt shingle replacement or a flat commercial roof, this is not the right fit.
How long does a slate or tile roof last?
The company's own FAQ states that slate and tile roofs typically last from 60 to 300 years depending on the materials used. That is far longer than the asphalt shingle roofs common across the rest of North Texas, which is why the up front cost is much higher.
Does hail damage slate or tile in North Texas?
The company states that most slate and tile roofs withstand hail up to 1 inch to 1.5 inches in diameter, and that when a piece does break, usually only the broken slate or tile needs replacing rather than the whole roof. North Texas sits in the state's main hail corridor, so an inspection after a significant storm is still worth doing.
What about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles?
Class 4 is the top UL 2218 impact rating for asphalt shingles, and many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for a Class 4 roof. That conversation applies to shingle roofs. Slate and clay tile are a different material category with their own impact behaviour, so ask your insurer specifically how it rates the material you have.
Do I need a permit for roof work in Garland or Dallas?
Texas has no statewide building code enforcement for residential roofing, so permitting and inspection rules are set city by city and county by county. Garland and Dallas each run their own permitting. Ask the contractor in writing who pulls the permit and who schedules the inspection.
How do I verify a Texas roofer's insurance?
Ask for a certificate of insurance for both general liability and workers compensation, and ask that it be sent to you directly by the insurance agent rather than handed over by the contractor. Confirm the policy is active on the dates your job will run, and confirm the named insured matches the company you are contracting with.
What should I ask before signing a roofing contract in Texas?
Get the full scope in writing, including tear off, decking replacement pricing, underlayment and flashing details. Ask who performs the work, employees or subcontractors. Ask for the manufacturer warranty and the separate workmanship warranty in writing. Avoid paying a large deposit up front, and never sign a contract that lets the roofer waive or absorb your insurance deductible, which is illegal in Texas.
