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About
Total Roofing & Exteriors is a family business that traces back to 2002, when Vince Yezak founded it in the Houston area. It is now run by his son-in-law, Chris Russell, and operates from 4780 FM 332 in Brenham, Texas. The company is a GAF Certified Contractor and has been BBB Accredited with an A+ rating since December 2003.
Its own site lists new roof installation, roof repairs, window and siding replacement, patio covers and gutters among its services, and displays customer reviews explicitly sourced from Google.
Note that the company's BBB profile still lists a Magnolia, Texas address and a 713 area code phone number tied to its original Houston-area registration. The phone number and street address confirmed for the current Brenham location instead come from the company's own website, Yelp, GAF's contractor locator and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, which all agree with each other and with the phone number given for this listing.
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.
CompanyTotal Roofing & Exteriors
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
Not checked for BrenhamTexas has no state roofing licence, and city rules differ: some require contractor registration, some run a voluntary registry, some neither. Ask this company and your local permit office.
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 ContractorCompany-reported — ask to see the certificate
Earned from Total Roofing & Exteriors's insurance verification, live Google rating, and standing in Brenham. Every badge links back to this profile so anyone can confirm it, and it updates automatically if the underlying status changes.
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Frequently asked
Does Texas require Total Roofing & Exteriors to hold a state roofing license?
No. Texas has no statewide roofing license. Trust is based on general liability insurance, voluntary credentials such as Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) status and manufacturer certifications like GAF, and any local registration that applies.
Is Total Roofing & Exteriors listed with RCAT as a Member or a Licensed Roofing Contractor?
A search of the RCAT directory did not return a record for Total Roofing & Exteriors under that name. Ask the company directly about its RCAT status.
What does GAF Certified Contractor status mean?
It is a manufacturer-awarded status tied to licensing, insurance and training standards set by GAF, not by the state of Texas. It can extend certain GAF material and workmanship warranties on qualifying installations.
Why does hail matter for a roof in Washington County?
Texas hailstorms are common statewide, and Washington County sees its share of severe weather events. Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles hold up better against hail impacts and can sometimes qualify for an insurance premium discount.
Will my homeowners insurance cover a hail-damaged roof?
Most Texas homeowners policies cover sudden hail damage, but deductibles (sometimes a separate wind/hail deductible) and depreciation schedules vary by policy. Get a written inspection report and photos before filing a claim.
Does WPI-8 or TWIA windstorm certification apply in Brenham?
No. WPI-8 and Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) certification apply only to the 14 first-tier Gulf Coast counties. Brenham is well inland, so this program does not apply here.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Brenham?
Texas has no statewide building code, so permitting rules are set city by city and county by county. Check with the City of Brenham, or Washington County if the property is outside city limits, before work starts.
Why does the BBB address for Total Roofing & Exteriors say Magnolia instead of Brenham?
The company's BBB file appears to still carry its original Houston-area registration details from when founder Vince Yezak started the business in 2002. Multiple independent sources, including the company's own site, Yelp, GAF's locator, and the local chamber of commerce, confirm the current operating address as 4780 FM 332, Brenham, TX.
How long has Total Roofing & Exteriors been in business?
BBB records show the business started May 12, 2002, giving it over two decades of operating history under the same family.
What should I ask Total Roofing & Exteriors before signing a contract?
Ask for a certificate of current general liability insurance, confirmation of GAF certification status for your specific project, a written scope of work, and references from recent local jobs.
