It’s not just a name.
A person doesn’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. My grandmother taught me that, and it’s how we run this company.
I started out as the son of a teacher and a Baptist preacher. My grandparents also worked in education, and early on they started buying and fixing up rent houses. That’s where I learned that maintenance is cheaper than repair.
It’s also where I saw, firsthand, people trying to cheat my grandparents. My grandmother would listen to them, nod, agree and smile. Then, after they went out the door, my grandparents would sit me down and explain why it was wrong, what really needed to be done, and what they’d recommend instead.
From them, I learned to look a man in the eye and stand up when you shake his hand. I learned that what you say and what you do are the same thing, or at least they should be. I learned that integrity is not situational, and that integrity does not mind inspection. I learned that honesty is its own reward, and that going the extra mile and doing it right the first time is the only way to do it. And I learned that if a transaction isn’t in the best interest of both the client and the company, it’s not a transaction we should conduct.
Later I went to work for a large roofing company here in Texas. It was a great experience. But there came a time when my level of integrity, and my heart for people, meant we had to go our separate ways.
Before opening our own shop, I did a lot of research into roofing, roofing components and roofing systems. I was shocked at the lack of education and integrity I found in this industry. So I went deeper. I learned not just how to repair a roof, but how to fix the reasons the repair was needed in the first place, including the shortcomings that builders and architects design, build and sell to homeowners every day.
There wasn’t a roofing license available in Texas, so I became a licensed insurance adjuster. That gave me the chance to see roofing from the other side of the table: the good, the bad and the ugly. I learned what would fly and what wouldn’t. Most valuable of all, I saw many roofing claims denied because of improper installation.
I talked with homeowners, adjusters, inspectors and contractors, and I took everything they taught me and built a system, a process and a product that, in my opinion, is what should be the norm.
I remember going through the training from the roofing manufacturers and learning about so much technology. It just never trickled down to the homeowner. People have busy lives, and they aren’t that fascinated with roofs. And most roofers were too busy chasing the dollar to ever do the research, the training or the education. That was the gap I saw. And that’s the space we grew into.
My superpower is simple: I surround myself with people who know more than I do, and I learn from their experience. Today our team brings nearly 50 years of combined experience to every roof.
How we got our name
One day I was talking with an 88-year-old client. Another company had a name very similar to ours, and she asked me what my goal was for the company. I told her: to be the best roofing company, living, dead or yet to be born.
She looked me dead in the eyes and asked, “What do you think would make you the very best?”
I said integrity, transparency and workmanship.
She said, “If you put that name out there, you’re going to have to prove it. Otherwise, it sounds like arrogance. And there are going to be a lot of challengers.”
I said, “I hope so. That’s how we clean up this industry.”
You see, most roofers just replace what they see. There isn’t even a state license for roofing in Texas. So we came up with the name: The Best Damn Roofing Company in Texas.
It’s not just a name. It’s a challenge we have to live up to every day, and it isn’t easy. But when you decide that’s your goal, whatever it takes, and you build a track record of doing it, it gets easier with time. It also sets a standard for everyone on our team, a very clear line.
Growing up, I was told that if you’re going to do something, be the very best. Do it better than anyone living, dead or yet to be born. I think of it more as a journey than a destination. We challenge ourselves daily. The sign on the side of our truck is as much a promise to our customers as it is a challenge for me and every member of our team.
It’s not easy being the best. But that is our goal, and we’ll prove it on your roof.
Customer Solution Specialist
We’re not the roofer for everyone
We turn down jobs we can’t do right: when a problem from a prior installation, the foundation or framing that isn’t up to code would hurt a new roof, when someone wants us to cut corners, or when the only question is matching the lowest price. If your ventilation or insulation isn’t up to par, we’ll tell you, because it would cut the life of your new roof.
We are for you if…
You want straight talk, the facts, and the best, at a fair price. You want someone who will tell you when you don’t need a roof, or shouldn’t file a claim. And you want it done right the first time.
Small by design
Family-owned. Texas-born and Houston-raised. Every roof we take on gets designed, not just installed, so we only take on as many as we can do right.
Nobody would have known. I would have.
Joshua lives across the street from me, and he’s in the construction industry. He knows a lot of roofers, so it was an honor when he chose us. His roof wasn’t a big one. But when we tore it off, the decking was full of small holes. Not one or two. Hole after hole after hole.
We replaced every single one, and we didn’t charge him a penny extra. That job cost us money. We could have roofed right over those holes, and he probably never would have known.
The problem is, I would have.
“I am very picky, and do not hand out compliments unless they are heartfelt: TBR is the best of the best and I highly recommend them for your roofing needs!”
What our homeowners say
“In these days and times, it was a pleasure hiring a company whose values and standards are high. They were very transparent in the condition of my roof and what needed to be done.”
“[He] made me feel comfortable and he assured me that nothing would be done unless he talked it over with me.”
“I must say that I am a happy customer of The Best [Damn] Roofing Company in Texas!”
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