Ellis County's Heritage Roofer Since 1954

Serving Waxahachie, Midlothian, Red Oak, and the growing Ellis County corridor with three generations of honest craftsmanship and a 20-year written guarantee.

2Cities Served
5+ZIP Codes
220,000Residents
952 square milesSquare Miles

Ellis County sits at the southern edge of the DFW metroplex, with approximately 220,000 residents and the historic county seat of Waxahachie at its center. Home to a mix of historic Victorian neighborhoods, rural ranchland, and a rapidly growing northern corridor along Interstate 35 East, Ellis County combines small-town Texas character with steady metroplex-driven growth. HonestRoof.com has served Ellis County homeowners for decades, working on everything from the historic gingerbread homes of downtown Waxahachie to the recent-construction subdivisions of Midlothian and Red Oak. Our Arlington headquarters places our crews within a comfortable drive of every Ellis County address, and our written estimates and 20-year leak-free guarantee apply equally whether your home is in the historic district of Waxahachie or a brand-new Midlothian subdivision.

Why HonestRoof In Ellis County

Built For Ellis County's Realities.

Comfortable With Historic Homes

Waxahachie's historic district contains some of the finest Victorian and Craftsman homes in Texas. Working on these homes requires care, the right materials, and respect for original architectural detail. We have done it many times.

Modern Subdivision Expertise Too

The growing northern Ellis County corridor in Midlothian and Red Oak features modern architectural-shingle subdivisions with HOA color requirements. We handle the submission process and color matching just as carefully as we do in the inner DFW counties.

Direct Drive From Arlington HQ

Our Arlington shop is a straightforward drive south to Waxahachie via I-20 and I-35 East, or directly south to Midlothian via SH-67. Same-day Ellis County inspections are part of our normal routine.

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Geography

Inside Ellis County

Ellis County covers approximately 952 square miles in the southern DFW metroplex. It is bordered by Dallas County to the north, Kaufman and Henderson Counties to the east, Navarro County to the south, and Hill and Johnson Counties to the west. Interstate 35 East cuts north-to-south through the western half of the county, connecting Waxahachie and the northern Ellis County cities directly to Dallas and the broader metroplex. Bardwell Lake provides recreational waterfront in the southeastern portion of the county.

Storm Reality

Weather In Ellis County

Ellis County is part of the same severe-weather pattern as the rest of North Texas. The DFW area averages 10 to 20 significant hail events each year, with peak season running March through June. Hailstones routinely reach golf-ball size or larger, and straight-line winds frequently exceed 60 to 80 miles per hour during severe storms. The southern portion of the county, including Waxahachie and Ennis, sometimes sees slightly different storm tracks than the inner DFW counties, but the overall hail and wind exposure remains consistent across the county.

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Homes In Ellis County

Ellis County's housing inventory ranges from historic Victorian and Craftsman homes in central Waxahachie (one of the most architecturally significant historic districts in Texas) through mid-century ranch homes in central Ennis and Red Oak, into recent-construction master-planned subdivisions in Midlothian and the northern Ellis County corridor. Each era has its own roofing characteristics. Historic Waxahachie homes often need careful attention to architectural detail and may use synthetic slate or premium architectural composition. Mid-century ranch homes typically need ventilation upgrades during a replacement. Newer Midlothian subdivisions feature architectural shingles with HOA color requirements.

Permits & Insurance

We Handle The Paperwork.

Cities in Ellis County, including Waxahachie, Midlothian, Red Oak, and Ennis, generally require a permit for full roof replacements. Permit fees and inspection requirements vary by city. Historic district homes in Waxahachie may have additional review requirements. We pull and pay for the appropriate permit on every job we install. We carry full general liability and workers compensation insurance with certificates available on request.

Common Questions

Ellis County Roofing FAQ

Yes. We have worked on Victorian, Craftsman, and other historic-style homes in Waxahachie's historic district. These projects sometimes require additional historic-review approval through the city, and they often benefit from architectural composition shingles or synthetic slate that respect the original aesthetic. We will discuss material options that fit both your home and your district's review requirements.

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