Levelland Roofing Services You Can Trust
Hockley County Hail Damage Experts & Full-Service Roofing Contractor
Your Trusted Roofing Partner in Levelland, Texas
Levelland, the Hockley County seat, is a thriving South Plains community of approximately 14,000 residents. Home to South Plains College and surrounded by cotton fields and oil operations, Levelland faces the same punishing weather patterns that challenge roofs across the South Plains region. 5 Star Commercial Roofing provides comprehensive roofing services throughout Levelland and Hockley County.
Located just 30 miles west of Lubbock on US-385, Levelland sits on the Llano Estacado at approximately 3,500 feet elevation. The city's agricultural economy revolves around cotton, grain sorghum, and sunflowers, with a growing oil and gas sector supporting the local community. South Plains College, established in 1957, draws students from across the region and creates demand for quality roofing on campus buildings, student housing, and faculty residences.
The South Plains prairie is wide open to severe weather systems that sweep across from the Rockies and the Gulf. Levelland regularly experiences hailstorms between March and September, with supercell thunderstorms producing golf ball to baseball-sized hail that can total a roof in minutes. Wind gusts exceeding 60 mph are common during spring storms, and the flat terrain offers no natural windbreaks. Summer temperatures routinely exceed 100 degrees, while winter brings occasional ice storms and sub-zero wind chills. These extreme conditions demand roofing materials and installation techniques specifically engineered for the South Plains climate.
Roofing Services in Levelland
We provide a full range of residential and commercial roofing services throughout Levelland and Hockley County. Select a service below for details.
Levelland Neighborhoods We Serve
From the historic downtown grid to residential areas near South Plains College, we provide roofing services throughout all of Levelland:
Downtown & Historic Core
- ✓ Courthouse Square area
- ✓ 8th & 9th Street corridors
- ✓ Historic numbered streets
- ✓ Downtown commercial district
College & Residential
- ✓ College Avenue / SPC area
- ✓ Brentwood
- ✓ Tanglewood
- ✓ Clubview
Greater Levelland
- ✓ East Levelland growth areas
- ✓ South Levelland
- ✓ All Hockley County
- ✓ FM 300 & US-385 properties
The College Avenue corridor near South Plains College is one of Levelland's most populated streets with over 170 properties. Whether you're in the historic downtown grid, the residential subdivisions on the city's south side, or anywhere in Hockley County, we serve your area.
Recent Hail Events in Hockley County
May 28, 2024 — Record-Breaking 5-Inch Hail
The largest hail ever recorded in Hockley County struck near Pettit on May 28, 2024—softball-sized stones measuring 5.00 inches. The same storm system produced 3-inch hail at Pep and 1.75-inch hail at Whitharral. This was part of a multi-cell outbreak across the South Plains.
June 7, 2014 — $10 Million in Damage
A severe hailstorm with 2.50-inch stones struck near Sundown in southern Hockley County, causing $10 million in property damage—the single largest damage event in the county's 25-year storm database.
June 30, 2017 — Multi-Hazard Event
A severe weather outbreak near Anton produced 2.75-inch hail alongside 80 mph straight-line winds and flash flooding. Total damage reached $4.5 million with one injury reported. This event demonstrated how Hockley County storms can combine multiple hazards simultaneously.
April 29, 2012 — 4.5-Inch Hail at Whitharral
Baseball-sized hail measuring 4.50 inches struck near Whitharral—the second-largest hail recorded in county history at the time. Properties along the storm's path sustained severe roof damage.
Hockley County has recorded 184 hail events since 2000, averaging 7+ events per year, with $14.6 million in property damage and $50.5 million in crop damage.
Roofing Challenges in Levelland & Hockley County
Prairie Hailstorms
Levelland's position on the open South Plains makes it vulnerable to supercell thunderstorms that produce large hail. The May 2024 storm near Whiteface, just west of Levelland, brought record-breaking hailstones to the area. These storms can appear rapidly and cause widespread damage to residential and commercial roofs across Hockley County. Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles and reinforced commercial membranes are essential for Levelland properties.
Agricultural Dust and Wind
Cotton farming and oil field activity generate significant dust that accumulates on roofs and in gutters. Combined with sustained winds averaging 12-15 mph and frequent gusts over 50 mph, Levelland roofs face constant stress from windborne debris, granule erosion, and material fatigue. Proper ventilation and wind-rated installation are critical for roof longevity.
Temperature Extremes
Levelland's semi-arid climate brings scorching summers with temperatures above 100 degrees and cold winters with occasional ice storms. The 100+ degree annual temperature range causes continuous thermal cycling that stresses roofing materials, leading to cracking, curling, and premature failure of standard-grade products. UV exposure at 3,500 feet elevation accelerates degradation further.
Levelland: South Plains College Town & Cotton Country
South Plains College & Community
South Plains College is the heart of Levelland, drawing students from across West Texas and beyond. The campus features classroom buildings, dormitories, athletic facilities, and the Texan Dome that all require commercial roofing maintenance and periodic replacement. Faculty and staff housing in the surrounding neighborhoods adds residential roofing demand. SPC's creative arts and technical programs bring a youthful energy to the community, while the college's workforce training programs support the region's agricultural and energy sectors.
Cotton Economy & Agriculture
Hockley County is one of the state's leading cotton-producing counties, and Levelland serves as the commercial center for the surrounding agricultural operations. Cotton gins, grain elevators, equipment dealers, and agricultural supply companies line the highways leading into town. These agricultural commercial buildings require durable metal roofing that handles dust accumulation, large open spans, and the constant wind exposure of the South Plains. The annual cotton harvest creates peak dust conditions that accelerate roof deterioration across the entire city.
US-385 Corridor
Commercial development along US-385 connecting Levelland to Lubbock, including retail, dining, and automotive businesses
Downtown Levelland
The Hockley County Courthouse square and surrounding commercial district with established businesses and historic buildings
Residential Growth Areas
Newer residential neighborhoods on Levelland's east side closer to Lubbock, with modern construction and growing families
Levelland Roofing FAQs
Ready to Protect Your Levelland Property?
Whether you need a free roof inspection after a hailstorm, emergency storm repairs, or a complete roof replacement, 5 Star Commercial Roofing is here to help Levelland homeowners and businesses. Most hail damage repairs are covered by insurance.