RCAT - Roofing Contractors Association of Texas

Name

RCAT - Roofing Contractors Association of Texas

Legal name

Roofing Contractors Association of Texas

Website

https://rcat.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from contractor and associate members. Contractor members must be sponsored by existing contractor and associate members. New member applications approved monthly by Board of Directors.
2. Licensing Fees: RCAT manages a voluntary licensing program with exam fees: Commercial or Residential License - Members $550, Non-Members $850; Both Exams - Members $750, Non-Members $1050. Annual renewal fee of $250.
3. Texas Roofing Conference: Annual conference and trade show event in DFW area (October 21-23, 2026) featuring exhibitors, educational programs, networking events, and seminars.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RCAT is a statewide nonprofit trade association that provides membership services, a voluntary Licensed Roofing Contractor credentialing program, and a consumer-facing contractor directory to the Texas roofing industry. Its core revenue comes from annual membership dues, licensing exam and renewal fees, and the annual Texas Roofing Conference, supplemented by member benefits such as a group health insurance program, advocacy through RCAT PAC, and a scholarship fund.

Product overview

RCAT (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) is a statewide trade association serving the Texas roofing and waterproofing industry since 1975. Rather than a single unified software product, RCAT operates a portfolio of member services centered around its Licensed Roofing Contractor Program—a voluntary licensing and self-regulation initiative for roofing professionals. The core offerings include a searchable Member Directory enabling consumers to find vetted contractors, a Licensing Education Portal for exam registration and continuing education, and the annual Texas Roofing Conference as the state's premier industry event. Additional services include consumer protection initiatives like Safe Roofs Over Texas, advocacy through RCAT PAC, a scholarship fund, regional chapters for networking, and member benefits such as group health insurance. The RCAT Member Portal provides centralized access to resources, event registration, and account management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor Program A voluntary statewide licensing program that credentials residential and commercial roofing contractors in Texas through examinations, insurance requirements, and continuing education, providing third-party verification in an unregulated state.
• RCAT Member Directory (Find a Contractor) An online searchable directory that allows Texas property owners to find vetted roofing contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and consultants by zip code, city, county, category, and licensing status, generating over 30,000 consumer searches per year.
• Texas Roofing Conference Annual statewide roofing industry conference and trade show held in the DFW area (next on October 21-23, 2026), featuring exhibitor booths, educational seminars, and networking events for roofing contractors and industry service providers.
• RCAT Licensing Exam and Renewal Program Commercial and residential roofing licensure examinations (single or both exams) with member-discounted pricing ($550 commercial/residential for members, $850 for non-members; $750 both exams for members, $1,050 for non-members) plus an annual $250 renewal requiring 8 CEU hours.
• RCAT Member Portal Secure web-based portal where RCAT members manage directory listings, register for events, pay invoices, access marketing materials, and update account preferences.
• Licensing Education Portal and Continuing Education Online portal providing licensing applicants with study materials, examination access, and approved continuing education courses needed to fulfill the 8 CEU hours required for annual license renewal.
• RCAT Group Health Care Insurance Program An exclusive self-funded group health care insurance program offered to RCAT contractor and associate members as a benefit of association membership.
• RCAT Membership (Contractor and Associate) Annual membership program for Texas roofing and waterproofing contractors (sponsored by existing members and approved by the Board) and associate members (manufacturers, suppliers, consultants), providing access to all RCAT member benefits.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association)OthersRCAT references the NRCA Roofing Manual as the source for exam content. Members receive discounts on NRCA products and free electronic access via the NRCA mobile app. RCAT recommends purchasing the NRCA Roofing Manual Set for exam preparation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA): The NRCA is the national trade association for the U.S. roofing industry. It is comparable to RCAT because it offers overlapping member services (training, certification, advocacy, manuals) and RCAT explicitly uses NRCA's Roofing Manual as its licensing exam source, making them directly connected peer organizations serving similar roofing-contractor members.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): ABC is a national trade association representing commercial contractors across multiple trades including roofing. Comparable to RCAT as a construction-industry association offering member training, advocacy, and credentialing, with ABC operating at a broader trade-spanning scale while RCAT is roofing-specialized within Texas.

Direct peers

• Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA): MRCA is a regional trade association serving roofing contractors in the Midwest. Comparable to RCAT in offering annual conventions, technical training, member directories, and advocacy for roofing contractors, with the distinguishing feature being a multi-state regional model versus RCAT's Texas-only scope.
• Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association (FRSA): FRSA is a state-level roofing contractor trade association serving Florida. It is highly comparable to RCAT — both operate voluntary licensing/credentialing programs, member directories, annual conventions, and PAC advocacy on behalf of in-state roofing contractors, with the only meaningful difference being geographic footprint (Florida vs. Texas).
• Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA): WSRCA is a regional roofing contractor trade association serving western U.S. states. It is comparable to RCAT because it offers the same trade-association portfolio — member benefits, annual trade show, educational programs, and contractor advocacy — for a similar residential/commercial roofing-contractor membership base.

Emerging players

• Roofing Industry Educational Institute (RIEI): RIEI is an educational arm of the roofing industry offering training and certification programs. Comparable to RCAT because it delivers continuing-education and credentialing for roofing contractors — the same functional layer as RCAT's Licensed Roofing Contractor program — though operating at a national rather than state level.
• National Women in Roofing (NWIR): NWIR is a roofing-industry volunteer council and networking organization. Comparable to RCAT as an industry association offering networking, education, and member engagement for roofing professionals, but differentiated by its workforce-diversity mission and lack of a formal licensing/credentialing program.
• Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA): ARMA is a trade association representing asphalt roofing manufacturers. It is comparable to RCAT as a roofing-industry trade association with advocacy, technical resources, and member education, though its members are manufacturers and suppliers rather than installing contractors, putting it adjacent rather than directly competitive.
• National Slate Association: The National Slate Association is a trade body serving the slate roofing segment. It is comparable to RCAT as a roofing-industry trade association offering installer education, technical resources, and member programs, though narrowly focused on slate roofing versus RCAT's broader roofing/waterproofing scope.

Regional players

• Tile Roofing Institute (TRI): TRI is a trade association representing tile roofing manufacturers and contractors. Comparable to RCAT as a roofing-industry association providing technical resources, certifications, and advocacy, though TRI is segment-specific (tile) whereas RCAT covers the full roofing/waterproofing trade across Texas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RoofingContractorsTexas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roofing-contractors-association-of-texas

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