The Bearded Roofer

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The Bearded Roofer General Contractor serving DFW, OKC, Durant, Tyler, Wichita Falls, Waco, and everywhere in between. Insured In Tx & Oklahoma
(OK LIC. # 80007090)

We specialize in roofing and storm restoration across North Texas and Oklahoma. https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/mckinney/profile/roofing-contractors/barkleys-llc-0875-91136894

10/11/2026

Everybody likes a good-looking roof. I’m more concerned with how it looks inside your house after the next storm. 👀

The details you don’t see are the ones that matter most.

That’s a wrap! Not a bad little Saturday job! 😎Barkleys
09/27/2026

That’s a wrap! Not a bad little Saturday job! 😎
Barkleys

It’s finally go time for this one! It’s been 3-4 yrs in the making with this job. Homeowners called me out shortly after...
09/25/2026

It’s finally go time for this one!

It’s been 3-4 yrs in the making with this job. Homeowners called me out shortly after they purchased the home and they had a giant deductible and no hail…

They fixed it and sat patiently for a storm, well, it finally happened and this 20 yr old roof is getting changed tomorrow! Best part about it, if they hadn’t listened to my advice they would have a $20,000 deductible to pay..

It’s only 5,000 now, AND THEY GET EVERYTHING ELSE PAID FOR BY THE INSURANCE.

Folks, do yourselves a favor and pay attention to your policies. It will save you THOUSANDS !

09/25/2026

The 100’s are hopefully gone for the yeah and now it’s time to give the 🐳’s some attention!😉

Barkleys

This one makes me emotional even writing this post.It’s not every day you get a call from a homeowner who is completely ...
09/23/2026

This one makes me emotional even writing this post.

It’s not every day you get a call from a homeowner who is completely defeated because they feel like everyone they trusted during their insurance claim let them down.

But that’s exactly what happened with this family when they called me in November 2025.

They had already been through a contractor, an appraiser, and a PA — and from what I saw when I got involved, the property simply had not been documented the way it needed to be from a construction standpoint.

There were missed items.
There was poor documentation.
And there was a major disconnect between the actual condition of the property and what had been accounted for.

The homeowners ultimately canceled the old claim and filed a new claim based on a different date of loss.

When I became involved, I approached it the same way I approach every customer’s property:

I treat it like it’s my own house.

If something is damaged and belongs in the construction scope, I’m going to document it.

And I mean everything.

I’ll document the roof system, gutters, flashing, accessories, fasteners, measurements, installation requirements — even down to the nails if that’s what it takes.

Why?

Because I want the construction documentation to be so thorough that there are no unanswered questions and no easy back door to ignore legitimate damage or necessary work.

My job isn’t to determine coverage or negotiate someone’s insurance policy.

My job is to document the construction side correctly, explain what is damaged, and show what is actually required to restore the property properly.

Then came another denial.

The homeowners demanded that a second adjuster come inspect the property.

Four weeks later, the claim was approved.

All done, right?

Wrong.

There was still a difference of more than $28,000 between what had initially been accounted for and the construction work needed on the property.

At one point, approximately $8,000 in damage had been recognized.

But the property had documented damage involving the:

• Roof
• Gutters
• Garage door
• Fence
• Window screens

Those items don’t suddenly disappear just because they weren’t included the first time around.

This is exactly why homeowners need to pay attention to who they choose as their insurance carrier and who they choose as their contractor.

Your insurance company is the expert on your policy and coverage.

Your contractor should be the expert on construction, damage documentation, building requirements, proper installation, and the actual cost to restore the property.

And cutting corners because somebody gave you the cheapest number can become extremely expensive later.

Cheap documentation.
Cheap workmanship.
Missed damage.
Improper repairs.

Eventually, somebody pays for it — and too often, it’s the homeowner.

If I wouldn’t accept it on my own house, I’m not going to accept it on yours.

Choose wisely. Ask questions. Hire people who actually document their work.

Because when the job is handled correctly from the beginning, your chances of getting your home properly restored improve dramatically.

This is one of those projects I’ll remember for a long time.

What do we mean when we say we’ve never missed a closing?This.This roof had to be finished before closing the next day.S...
09/13/2026

What do we mean when we say we’ve never missed a closing?

This.

This roof had to be finished before closing the next day.

So when daylight ran out, we didn’t.

The lights came on, the crew kept moving, and we stayed on it until the job was finished.

When a homeowner, buyer, seller, Realtor, lender, and title company all have a closing depending on us, “we’ll finish tomorrow” isn’t always an option.

There are a lot of moving pieces in a real estate transaction. Our responsibility is simple:

The roof will not be the reason your closing gets delayed.

That’s what we mean when we say:

We’ve never missed a closing.

Bare Naked Decking makes us 😈Super proud of you Josh Cortez for making this happen!Homeowners have been denied twice on ...
09/08/2026

Bare Naked Decking makes us 😈

Super proud of you Josh Cortez for making this happen!

Homeowners have been denied twice on this 23 yr old 🐳

He documented everything on this job precisely, and State Farm had no other option but to grant full approval:

Gutters & Full Replacement of this roofing system.

Barkleys

General contractors and roofers are construction experts.I don’t tell an insurance company how to interpret its policy, ...
08/28/2026

General contractors and roofers are construction experts.

I don’t tell an insurance company how to interpret its policy, and an insurance company shouldn’t be telling a contractor whether a roofing system is physically repairable.

I don’t speak policy. They don’t speak construction.

My job is to inspect the roof, evaluate the materials, test repairability, and document whether a proper repair can actually be performed without damaging the surrounding roofing system.

Their job is to determine what the policy covers.

Those are two completely different roles.

A roof isn’t repairable simply because someone behind a desk says it is.

If the proposed repair can’t actually be completed using proper construction practices without causing additional damage, then it isn’t a viable repair.

Policy questions belong with the insurance company.
Construction questions belong with the contractor.

It’s that simple.
Barkleys

That’s all she wrote for this one.
08/14/2026

That’s all she wrote for this one.

08/11/2026

Homeowners… I know you’re tired of seeing roofing crap. Out of all the redundant roofing posts you scroll past, READ THIS ONE AND SAVE IT.

ASK QUESTIONS before you auto-renew your homeowners policy.

It could save you THOUSANDS.

No, seriously. Stop what you’re doing and go look at your policy.

You might be paying $4,000–$5,000 a year in premiums, but if you see wording like:

ROOF PROGRAM SCHEDULE
LIMITED ROOF SETTLEMENT
ACTUAL CASH VALUE (ACV)
ROOF PAYMENT SCHEDULE

…you need to understand what that actually means.

If you have a hail or wind claim, you’re already responsible for your 2–3% deductible.

Now add non-recoverable depreciation based on the age of your roof.

That means you could be paying THOUSANDS out of pocket ON TOP OF your deductible to replace your roof.

In the example pictured below, filing a claim would leave the homeowner paying roughly $4,000 MORE out of pocket than the CASH PRICE of replacing the roof.

Think about that.

They’ve been paying thousands every year for insurance, and when they finally need the roof replaced, the claim can cost them more out of pocket than simply buying the roof themselves.

If that doesn’t make sense, read it again until it does.

Before you renew, ask your agent one simple question:

“If my roof gets totaled by hail tomorrow, is my roof covered at replacement cost, or will depreciation be withheld and NOT recoverable?”

Know what you’re paying for BEFORE you need it.

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