Concept prototype — all names, numbers, and balances are fictional sample data. Not a live product. For discussion only.
A membership program for North Texas homeowners

Your roof is insured. Your deductible isn't.

The way insurance pays for roofs has changed. Deductibles are now typically 2% of your home's insured value, and most policies depreciate your roof every year it ages. RoofReady closes that gap: 100% of what you pay into the program goes toward your deductible if you ever have to file — with a vetted local roofer watching your roof the whole time.

See what your insurance really pays How it works Our roofer standards
On a $500,000 home in Texas, a 2% deductible means
$10,000
out of your pocket before insurance pays anything

And if your roof is 8 years old at ~3%/yr depreciation, your payout may shrink by another
24%
The fine print nobody reads

What changed

Ten years ago, you paid a modest deductible and the roof was replaced. Today, three things in your policy decide what you actually get:

2% deductibles are the norm

Wind and hail deductibles in Texas are commonly set at a percentage of your dwelling coverage — not a flat number. As home values climb, so does what you owe first.

Your roof depreciates every year

Many policies now depreciate roofs at roughly 3% per year — some starting immediately, some after year 7 or 10. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles typically depreciate closer to 1% per year.

Miss a deadline, lose the claim

Claims have filing windows and proof requirements. Homeowners who can't document their roof's age — or who file even a week late — can see payouts cut or denied.

Try your own numbers

What would your insurance actually pay?

Slide the numbers to match your home. This is a simplified illustration — your policy controls the real answer.

Who pays for your $30,000 roof

Insurance pays$—
Depreciation held back (you absorb)$—
Your deductible (you pay)$—
Your total out of pocket$—
These are estimates, not a quote. Carriers differ — not every policy depreciates at 3% a year, and Class 4 rates may change as insurers gather more data. Your own policy, your carrier's adjuster, and the actual scope of damage decide the real numbers.
With an ACV policy, that depreciation is never paid back — it's simply gone from your payout.

Now add RoofReady

Members pay $100/month. If you ever need to file a claim, RoofReady puts 100% of what you've paid into the program toward your deductible — and along the way you get inspections on request and free labor on minor repairs.

Paid in after 5 years
$6,000
Your deductible (from calculator)
$10,000
Share of your deductible covered
60%

Plus inspections on request and labor-free minor repairs along the way — so your roof lasts longer and your claim is documented. Illustration only; the membership agreement controls.

How it works

From the day you join to the day you file

We inspect before you join

A designated roofer walks your roof and documents its condition with photos. That baseline protects you later — it's evidence of what your roof looked like before the storm. Roofs with existing damage aren't accepted until the damage is repaired.

Every dollar you pay counts

Your $100/month accrues toward your deductible — 100% of it, tracked to the penny in your portal. Nothing is skimmed off the top of what you're credited.

Your roofer keeps it maintained

Inspections whenever you ask, and minor repairs with free labor — you cover only materials, at prices capped by program guidelines and never marked up. Small problems get fixed before they become claims.

If damage happens, it gets documented

When a storm hits your area, your roofer mobilizes to members first. If he believes a claim is warranted, he tells you and files a damage report to the program portal — photos, measurements, findings. You file the claim; your roofer is not your adjuster.

Your contributions go to your deductible

If the claim is approved, 100% of what you've paid into the program goes toward your deductible. You still owe your deductible — this is your own accrued money covering it, not a discount, waiver, or rebate.

Straight answers

What this is — and isn't

Is this insurance?

No. RoofReady is not an insurance policy and doesn't replace your homeowner's insurance. It's a maintenance membership plus a savings fund that helps you handle the parts of a roof claim your insurance doesn't pay.

Does RoofReady pay or waive my deductible?

No — and be wary of anyone who offers to. In Texas it's illegal for a contractor to pay, waive, or absorb your insurance deductible. Your RoofReady fund is your own money, saved over time, that you use toward what you owe.

What if I cancel or move?

Your fund balance is yours. The membership agreement spells out how balances are held and returned. (Prototype note: final terms pending legal structuring.)

What if my roofer goes out of business?

Membership is with the program, not a single company. Multiple vetted roofers stand behind the service commitment, and funds are held by the program — not in any one roofer's account.

Who does the work?

Designated local roofers who are vetted, insured, and assigned by area — so your roofer knows your neighborhood and can mobilize crews after a major storm. See the standards every RoofReady roofer has to meet, below.

Who files the insurance claim — me or the roofer?

You do. Your roofer inspects, documents what he finds, and tells you if he believes a claim is warranted — but the claim is yours to file and your carrier's to adjust. A roofing contractor acting as your claims adjuster is a separate licensed activity in Texas, and RoofReady roofers don't do it.

What if my roof already has damage?

Then it needs to be repaired before you can join. Every applicant gets an initial inspection that documents existing condition. RoofReady is a maintenance program for roofs in sound condition — it isn't a way to get an already-damaged roof covered.

Who we let on your roof

Every RoofReady roofer has to clear this bar

After a hailstorm, your street fills with trucks you've never seen before. The roofer assigned to you was vetted long before the storm — and stays accountable to the program, not just to the sale.

Credentials — verified before joining, kept current
  • General liability insurance — current certificate on file.
  • Workers' compensation coverage — current, or a written explanation if exempt under Texas law.
  • Manufacturer training and installation standards — met for every product they install, so your shingle warranty stays intact.
  • Five years minimum in business — no storm-chasers who formed an LLC last month.
  • A permanent local office — a real address in the area they serve, not a truck and a phone number.
  • A+ Better Business Bureau rating, a clean business history, and any prior complaints resolved.
Commitments — what they owe you, in writing
  • Inspections free, on request — not just once a year if you want more.
  • Free labor on minor repairs. You pay materials only, at prices that can't be inflated and are capped by program guidelines.
  • Emergency response after hail — members in the hit area come first.
  • Your landscaping is protected and the site gets a thorough cleanup. No nails in the driveway for the next three years.
  • An initial inspection when you apply, documenting existing condition before you're accepted.
  • Honest reporting. If he sees claimable damage, he tells you and files the report — then steps back and lets you and your carrier handle the claim.
Member portal

Welcome back, Dana

Demo as:
Your roof fund
$1,300
13% of your est. deductible Goal: $9,700

Accruing monthly
$100 (100%)
Member since
May 2024
At this rate, fully funded in
14 yrs

100% of every payment is credited toward your deductible. The free inspections and labor-free repairs along the way protect the claim itself — the balance is only half the value.

Your roof

1408 Cedar Bend Dr, Frisco

Installed
2018
Age
8 years
Shingle type
Standard (Class 3)
Est. depreciation if claimed today
24%
Last inspection
Apr 14, 2026
Next inspection
Apr 2027 · scheduled free

Depreciation estimate assumes ~3%/yr (1%/yr for Class 4) from install; your policy controls the real figure.

Request service

Labor on covered minor repairs is free. Materials, if needed, are quoted before any work.

Your requests

Damage reports from your roofer

Documents

📄Initial inspection — condition at enrollmentView
📄Membership agreementView
📄Inspection report — Apr 2026 (with photos)View
📄Fund statement — Q2 2026View
Roofer dashboard

Collin County territory

Signed in as:Demo Roofing Co.
Active members
Open service requests
Inspections due (next 90 days)
Open damage reports
Member contributions accrued (program-held)

⛈ Storm response

A storm hits — who's in the path?
MemberAddressRoof ageShinglesFund balance

Service request queue

SubmittedMemberAddressRequestUrgencyStatus

Change a status here, then flip to the Customer Portal — the member sees the update. (One shared dataset, like the real thing would be.)

File a damage report

You document what you found and notify the member. The member files the claim — you are not their adjuster.

Your standing with the program

Kept current or your assignments pause.

General liability
Current · exp. Mar 2027
Workers' compensation
Current · exp. Jan 2027
Years in business
11 (min. 5)
Local office
McKinney, TX
BBB rating
A+
Open complaints
0
Manufacturer certifications
4 of 4 current

Damage reports filed

FiledMemberFindingsContributions accruedStatus

The contributions column is what the member has paid in — it's their money, applied to their deductible if the claim is approved. It is not a credit, discount, or rebate you extend to them.

Client roster

MemberCityRoofShinglesFund balanceLast inspectionNext due