Service area · Jefferson County, TX
Roofing in Hamshire, TX
Hamshire is an unincorporated farming community in western Jefferson County, surrounded by rice fields and cattle land along Highway 124.
- Neighborhoods
- Hamshire, Fannett area, Highway 124 corridor
Roofs in Hamshire: what to know
Homes sit on rural acreage — brick and wood-frame houses, metal-roofed barns and shops, and manufactured homes. Open land means little protection from wind.
TWIA area, rural setting
Hamshire is in Jefferson County, so TWIA windstorm rules apply to new roofs even on rural properties.
Open-field wind exposure
With few trees to break the wind, roofs take the full force of storms coming off the coast. Metal roofs and high-wind shingles are popular.
Rita and Ike history
Western Jefferson County took strong winds from Rita in 2005 and Ike in 2008. Homes rebuilt after those storms are now reaching the age when shingles, pipe boots and flashing need attention.
Most common roofing calls in Hamshire
Also available in Hamshire: emergency roof tarping, free roof inspections, and every service on our full list of 30 roofing services.
Hamshire at a glance
- Neighborhoods
- Hamshire, Fannett area, Highway 124 corridor
- ZIP codes
- 77622
- County / state
- Jefferson County, Texas
Hamshire homeowners ask
How long does a roof inspection take on a Hamshire property?
A house roof usually takes under an hour. If you also want barns, shops or a manufactured home checked, allow extra time and mention each building when you book so the roofer can photograph every roof and list them separately on the estimate.
Who issues roof permits in Hamshire?
Hamshire is unincorporated Jefferson County, so there's no city permit, but TDI windstorm inspections still apply if you want TWIA coverage.
Are metal roofs popular in Hamshire?
Yes, for homes as well as barns and shops. Metal handles open-field wind well and qualifies for TWIA coverage when installed to an approved windstorm assembly with a WPI-8.