Boerne is one of the most-targeted markets in Texas for out-of-state storm chasers. Drive down Main Street the week after any significant hail event and you'll see at least a dozen out-of-state license plates parked at trucks marked "roofing." Most will be gone by next year. Some will take your insurance check and disappear before the roof is done.

Picking the right Boerne roofer matters more here than in most cities. Here's how to do it.

1. Demand a local address, not a P.O. box

Boerne is small enough that an actual local roofer has a real address. Ask for it. Drive by. If the "office" is a P.O. box, a UPS Store mailbox, or a generic Houston/Dallas/Austin street address with no Boerne presence, that's a storm chaser. They will not be here in two years when your roof needs warranty service.

RoadRunner Roofing is headquartered in Boerne — Kendall County, 78006. Real address, real BBB profile, real Greater Boerne Chamber membership.

2. Verify the BBB profile is real and Boerne-based

Anyone can pay BBB for an accreditation, but the profile address must match the local market. A BBB A+ rating for a company based out of Dallas doesn't help you in Boerne. Look for the BBB listing at the local Boerne/San Antonio chapter, with the actual physical address.

3. RCAT membership is a real credential

The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) is the largest state trade association. Membership requires ongoing education, ethics compliance, and adherence to industry standards. Storm chasers don't typically bother. Ask if your Boerne roofer is RCAT.

4. Get the manufacturer certifications

Asphalt shingle manufacturers (Atlas, IKO, CertainTeed) certify contractors after training, inspection cycles, and warranty performance. Manufacturer-certified contractors can offer extended system warranties uncertified roofers cannot. Ask what manufacturers your prospective roofer is certified with — and verify it on the manufacturer's website.

5. Watch the deductible conversation carefully

If a Boerne roofer offers to "eat" your insurance deductible, walk away immediately. It's illegal in Texas under HB 2102 and a felony for the contractor. Any roofer who offers it is breaking the law and almost certainly cutting other corners too.

6. Demand an itemized written quote

A real Boerne roofer will give you a written, line-itemized quote covering materials, labor, decking allowance, ventilation, flashing, underlayment, and warranty terms. Storm chasers give you a single number on a one-page contract designed to lock you in fast. The fine print is where you get hurt.

7. Ask about HOA pre-submission

If you're in Cordillera Ranch, Tapatio Springs, Anaqua Springs, or any other Boerne HOA, your shingle color and profile probably need ARC approval. A local Boerne roofer will already know which shingles your HOA approves. A storm chaser won't, and you'll be paying to redo it.

8. Ask about Boerne-specific concerns

A real local roofer can talk fluently about limestone-dust staining on north-facing slopes, the Hill Country hail track between Comfort and Bulverde, wildfire defensible-space considerations west of town, and the right ventilation strategy for a Boerne climate. A storm chaser will give you the same pitch they used in Oklahoma three weeks ago.

9. Look at the truck

This is unscientific but accurate. A real local roofer keeps their trucks looking decent. Magnetic logos that don't stay on, mismatched plates, no DOT numbers on commercial vehicles — those are warning signs.

10. Ask "what's the wrong call here?"

A real roofer will tell you when you don't need a roof. We've turned away dozens of Boerne replacements that should have been $400 repairs. A storm chaser will never tell you that. Their entire business model depends on every conversation ending in a contract.

The honest pitch

RoadRunner Roofing launched in October 2025 out of an LLC that's been in the Texas trades since 2022. We're family-owned, BBB A+ accredited, RCAT members, Greater Boerne Chamber members, and manufacturer-certified with Atlas, IKO, and CertainTeed. The owner picks up the phone most days. If you want a Boerne roofer who's going to be here in 10 years to honor a warranty, that's us.