Do you offer free estimates?

Yes! We provide free, no-obligation estimates for all roofing services. Call us at (956) 600-0501 or visit our contact page to get started.

How long does a roof replacement take?

Most residential roof replacements are completed in 1–3 days, depending on the size and complexity of your roof. We work efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards.

How long have you been in business?

Baccaro Roofing has served South Texas for over 5 years, with more than 500 completed projects and a 5.0-star rating across our 20+ Google reviews. Ronnie Baccaro is the owner-operator and personally inspects every job. We're built on RGV referrals — most of our work comes from neighbors recommending us.

Do you help with insurance claims?

Absolutely. We have extensive experience working with insurance companies. We'll document the damage, meet with adjusters, and ensure you get the coverage you deserve.

What does a typical roof replacement cost in the RGV?

Most full residential replacements in the Rio Grande Valley range from $8,000 to $18,000, depending on roof size, slope, material (asphalt shingle vs. metal), and decking condition. Use our free Roof Cost Calculator at /roof-cost-calculator for an instant estimate, or call (956) 600-0501 for a no-pressure on-site inspection.

What roofing materials do you use?

We use top-quality materials from trusted manufacturers including architectural shingles, metal roofing, and flat roofing systems. We'll recommend the best option for your home and budget.

What warranty do you provide?

Every new roof comes with the manufacturer's material warranty (typically 30–50 years on architectural shingles, lifetime on metal) plus our 5-year workmanship warranty on installation. If anything fails because of how we installed it, we come back and fix it free. No fine print, no hassle.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Baccaro Roofing is fully insured for general liability and workers' comp, and operates across the Rio Grande Valley with all required local permits pulled on every job. We carry full documentation on every job site and can provide certificates of insurance on request before any work begins.

What areas of the Rio Grande Valley do you serve?

We serve all 45+ cities across the Rio Grande Valley — Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, and Starr counties — including McAllen, Brownsville, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Harlingen, Weslaco, San Juan, Alamo, and South Padre Island. If you're in the RGV, we'll come give you a free inspection.

Do you work in Spanish too?

Yes — completely. Ronnie and most of the Baccaro crew are native Spanish speakers, and we run the entire job in Spanish if that's what you prefer: inspection notes, written quote, insurance adjuster meeting, daily progress check-ins, final walkthrough. The /techos/ section of our site and our Spanish blog posts are written in native Spanish, not translated. Roofing decisions are too important to lose detail in a language gap. Call (956) 600-0501 and ask for Ronnie en español.

Do you work on commercial roofs?

Yes. Baccaro Roofing handles flat and low-slope commercial systems — TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, and metal — across the RGV. We work with property managers, HOAs, retail centers, and small industrial clients. Same free inspection policy: we'll diagnose what's wrong and quote it honestly before any contract.

Can I finance my roof?

Yes — financing is available on roof replacements through partner lenders so you don't have to cover the full cost upfront. Most homeowners qualify, the application is quick during your inspection visit, and we don't pull credit unless you ask. Visit baccaro-roofing.com/financing for current options, or just mention it during your free inspection and Ronnie will walk through what fits. No pressure if cash works better for you — we won't push financing on anyone.

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Baccaro Roofing GuideBaccaro vs McAllen Valley Roofing: Honest Compare

May 24, 20265 min read

TL;DR — McAllen Valley Roofing and Baccaro Roofing are both legitimate Rio Grande Valley roofers, but they're built differently. McAllen Valley is a large, multi-location company with deep manufacturer credentials and decades of history. Baccaro is a smaller, owner-operated shop where Ronnie Baccaro personally inspects every job. If you want institutional scale, lean McAllen Valley. If you want direct accountability and no sales pressure, lean Baccaro.

About both companies

McAllen Valley Roofing is one of the most established roofing contractors in the Rio Grande Valley, with 50+ years in business, multiple office locations across the region, and a large crew capable of handling commercial and residential volume. They hold GAF Master Elite certification — a credential held by a small percentage of roofers nationally — and have built a strong brand around tenure and manufacturer relationships.

Baccaro Roofing is an owner-operated company based at 4305 N 10th St in McAllen, serving the RGV for 5+ years with 500+ completed projects and a 5.0-star rating across 20 Google reviews. Owner Ronnie Baccaro personally inspects every job, and the crew is fully bilingual (native English and Spanish). The model is intentionally smaller — fewer simultaneous jobs, more direct contact with the person whose name is on the truck.

Where McAllen Valley Roofing is genuinely strong

Three things stand out. First, GAF Master Elite certification — that's a real credential with real meaning. It signals consistent volume of GAF installs and access to enhanced manufacturer warranties that not every roofer can offer. If you specifically want a GAF system with the strongest available manufacturer-backed warranty, this is a legitimate reason to lean their way.

Second, their tenure. 50+ years in the Valley means they've seen every kind of storm, every kind of insurance claim, and every kind of weird flat-roof patch job from the 1980s. That institutional memory has value. Third, their crew capacity — for large commercial jobs or HOA-scale projects, a bigger company simply has more boots to deploy.

Where Baccaro stands out

Baccaro's differentiation is structural, not promotional. When you call (956) 600-0501, Ronnie himself shows up to inspect the roof. He's not handing it off to a commissioned salesperson, and he's not pulling from a script. That changes how decisions get made on your job — there's no layer between you and the person responsible.

Other concrete differences: every quote is written, line-itemed, and emailed within 24 hours of inspection — no verbal-only pricing, no "sign today for this price" pressure tactics. Inspections are always free, with no obligation. The crew is fully bilingual without a language handoff, so a Spanish-speaking homeowner gets the same direct technical conversation an English speaker gets. And response times are faster simply because there are fewer jobs in the queue — you're not number 47 on a list.

Side-by-side comparison

| Dimension | McAllen Valley Roofing | Baccaro Roofing | |---|---|---| | Ownership structure | Established multi-location company | Owner-operator (Ronnie Baccaro) | | Years in business | 50+ years | 5+ years | | Service area | Multi-city RGV | 45-city RGV coverage | | Manufacturer certifications | GAF Master Elite | Standard manufacturer partnerships | | Pricing transparency | Standard contractor quoting | Written, line-itemed quote within 24 hours | | Spanish capability | Available | Fully bilingual, no language handoff | | Personal owner involvement | Sales/PM structure | Owner inspects every job | | Reviews | Large review base, varied | 5.0 stars across 20 Google reviews |

Which one should you call?

This isn't a trick question. If you specifically want GAF Master Elite certification and the enhanced GAF warranty tier that comes with it, McAllen Valley wins that — call them. If you have a very large commercial project that needs a big crew on-site for weeks, their scale is an advantage.

If you want the owner of the company on your roof during the inspection, a written line-itemed quote in your inbox the next day, and zero sales pressure, that's Baccaro. If you've had a bad experience with a commissioned salesperson before and just want a straight number from someone who'll be there if something goes wrong in year three, that's also Baccaro.

The smartest move? Get a quote from both. A confident roofer wants you to compare. Read the [red flags when comparing roofing quotes](/blog/red-flags-comparing-roofing-quotes) guide before you do — it'll help you spot the difference between a real quote and a sales pitch.

Common questions

Should I always get multiple quotes? Yes. Two to three is the sweet spot. More than that and you're shopping price; fewer and you have no benchmark.

How do I verify a roofer's license and insurance? Texas doesn't license residential roofers at the state level, but legitimate contractors carry general liability and workers' comp. Ask for certificates of insurance and call the carrier to verify they're current.

What should I ask each company? Who's actually on the roof, who pulls the permit, what's the warranty in writing, what happens if it rains mid-tear-off, and how do change orders get handled.

Does the bigger company mean better quality? Not automatically. Scale helps with volume and warranty tiers; it doesn't guarantee better workmanship on your specific roof.

Get a quote from Baccaro

Call (956) 600-0501 or request a free inspection online. Ronnie will be the one on your roof, and you'll have a written quote within 24 hours — no pressure, no obligation. Or estimate first with our free [roof cost calculator](/roof-cost-calculator).