Roof/ReRoofing Permits – Georgetown Building Inspections

A permit is required for a new roof within the City Limits of Georgetown. A new roof covering shall not be installed without first removing existing roof coverings when any of the following conditions occur:

When the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or deteriorated to the point of being unacceptable as a base for additional roofing
When the existing roof covering is wood shake, slate, clay, or cement tile. When the existing roof has two or more layers of any type of roofing
In some cases, the roof framing and supporting of loading may need to be examined prior to re-roofing
When the roof is completed request a final inspection online at www.mgoconnect.org

References are located in the 2021 International Residential Building Code Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies

Permitting Process

Contractors must register with the City of Georgetown. Click here to register
A contractor must create an account at www.mgoconnect.org
Apply online for a re-roof permit at www.mgoconnect.org or www.mgoconnect.org . All permit applications must submitted online.
http://www.mgoconnect.orgOnce the application is accepted and processed, a notification is sent to the applicant to pay online at www.mgoconnect.org. The permit cost is $60.00
Once the roof is installed, request a roof final inspection online at www.mgoconnect.org

Turn Around Time to Process a Re-roof Permit:

The estimated time to process a roofing permit is ten to fifteen business days due to volume of permit applications being submitted.

List of Active Roofing Contractors

Find a list of registered roofing contractors here: Active Roofing Contractors as of 9.26.2023

mgoconnect.org directions

Directions to apply online for a permit via www.mgoconnect.org

All permits are required to be submitted online at www.mgoconnect.org.

You are required to create an account at www.mgoconnect.org. Once the account is created, then you will receive a call from 1-866-957-3764 to activate the account. Please answer the call and press 1 to activate. If you miss the phone call, you can redial 1-866-957-3764 and press 1. Please let the customer service agent know that you need to verify your phone number on the mgoconnect account you created. You will select Texas as the state and Georgetown as the jurisdiction. You will use the reroof permit application.

Avoiding Scams

The Texas Department of Insurance has these tips to help residents avoid roofing scams:

Get written estimates on company letterhead with clear contact information.
Get more than one bid to gauge which ones are too high or too good to be true.
Check references and phone numbers.
Beware of those who only have out-of-town references or solicit door to door.
Don’t pay in full upfront and don’t make a final payment until the job is done.
Never sign a contract with blanks on it.
Never sign anything before allowing a contractor on your roof to estimate repairs.
Do not sign a contract that says, “Homeowner agrees to the listed repairs for the value of the insurance proceeds.” This means that you’ve agreed to give the contractor every penny you get from the insurance company.
Make sure to get a list of the types of materials that will be used, and check as work is done to make sure the materials and quality are what you expect.
Beware of contractors who offer to waive or absorb the homeowner’s deductible. It is illegal for contractors or roofers to offer to waive a deductible or promise a rebate for all or part of a deductible. Under House Bill 2102 effective Sept. 1, violators could get up to a $2,000 fine and up to six months in jail. If a contractor offers to waive a deductible, report it to the Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-621-0508.

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to replace the roof decking?

No, roof decking replacement is not required if there is no damage to the decking. If the roof decking is damaged, the you must indicate in the reroof permit application decking will be replaced. An additional inspection will be required before the roof decking is covered.

Are ice barriers required?

No.

Is drip edge required?

Yes, per section R905.2.8.5 of 2021 IRC.

Are metal roofs allowed?

As long as they are installed per 2021 IRC ***or 2021 IBC for Commercial

Are Roofing Company Signs allowed to be placed in the yard?

One 2 foot by 2 foot sign is allowed to be placed in the front yard during construction. The sign must be located on private property and out of the Right of Way. A rule of thumb: At least ten feet from the curb. The sign must be removed immediately after construction.

How can I tell if an an address is inside the city limits?

Click here to go to the address checker tool

Can you please tell me what underlayment requirements you are enforcing in roof valleys (i.e. rolled 3-foot wide or ice and water shield material) in Georgetown for re-roofing? Also are you enforcing starter row shingles on eave and rake like drip or just eave?

The City of Georgetown has adopted the 2021 IRC and all installations must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. All roof installations must be to the 2021 IRC.

Per Section R905.2.5.2 : Valley linings shall be installed in accordance with the manufactures instructions. See code for the following types permitted.

Per section R905.2.8.5 Drip Edge shall be provided at eaves and rake edge of shingle roofs.

***If your address is in the Old Town Overlay or Downtown Overlay, you may need a Certificate of Appropriateness if you are changing materials.***

How long does it take to get a Re-Roofing Permit?

Due to an influx of re-roofing permit requests, re-roofing permits may take ten to fifteen business days or longer to process. A permit is valid for 180 days once the permit is issued. Inspections must be requested and completed within 180 days.

Does the City require a Solicitor's Permit?

Yes. Solicitors Permits are issued by the Police Department. Please click here to contact the Police Department.

Who is responsible for getting an inspection of permitted work?

The contractor shall coordinate work and inspections and is responsible for fulfilling the requirements of his contractor’s license when involved in any building construction work.

However, the current property owner (and future owner) is ultimately responsible to ensure that the permitting and inspections were completed on his/her property. Even if a permitted project is abandoned by a contractor or the contractor is terminated by the property owner, the property owner remains the responsible party in meeting the requirements of receiving final approval.

What are the requirements for commercial building roof replacements?

Please see 2021 IBC