A new roof, done in a day or two,
with the mess gone before we are
Most full replacements are a tear off and dry in on day one and finished the next. We pull the permit, handle the inspection, and run a magnet over the whole property before we leave. You get the price in writing first, and it does not move unless you change the scope.
Six signs it is time, and one that is not
Plenty of roofs we are called out to look at have years left in them. These are the ones that usually do not.
Age past twenty years
An asphalt shingle roof in Houston heat rarely makes it much past twenty. If yours is at that point and you are seeing any of the below, it is a replacement rather than a patch.
Granules in the gutters
Those granules are the shingle's UV protection. Once they are washing off in quantity, the asphalt underneath starts to bake and crack, and the clock speeds up.
Curling or lifting edges
Shingles that curl at the corners have lost their seal. The next high wind gets underneath them, and that is how a small problem becomes a hole.
Repeated leaks in different spots
One leak is a repair. Three leaks in three places over two years means the system is failing rather than the flashing.
Daylight through the decking
If you can see light in the attic, water has been getting in for a while. Decking replacement gets more expensive the longer it waits.
Sagging along a line
A dip or a wave in the roof plane is structural. Stop reading and call someone, because this one does not wait.
The one that is not: a single leak around a chimney, vent or valley. That is almost always a flashing detail somebody rushed, and it is a few hundred dollars to fix properly. If someone has told you the whole roof is finished because of one stain on a ceiling, get a second opinion before you sign anything.
What we install, and what it is good for
Three systems cover almost every house in this area. We will tell you which suits your roof rather than which one has the best margin.
Architectural shingle
The standard for residential roofs here, and for good reason. Heavier and better looking than three tab, rated for high wind, and repairable panel by panel if something happens later.
- Wind rated to 130mph on most lines
- Algae resistant granules as standard
- Widest colour range
- Easiest and cheapest to repair
Standing seam metal
Costs more up front and outlasts two shingle roofs. Concealed fasteners mean nothing to work loose, and it sheds heat rather than holding it, which shows up on a summer power bill.
- No exposed fasteners to fail
- Reflects heat, lowers cooling load
- Often an insurance discount
- Best choice for a low slope
Flat and low slope
TPO and modified bitumen for flat sections, patios, additions and light commercial. Shingles do not work below a certain pitch, and putting them there is how a roof leaks from day one.
- Fully welded seams, no laps to open
- Reflective white membrane available
- Handles ponding better than a rolled roof
- Common on additions and porches
Six steps, start to finish
Free inspection
We get on the roof, photograph everything, and check the attic where we can. You get the photos whether you use us or not, and a written assessment saying repair or replace and why.
Written scope and price
Line by line. Material, underlayment, ventilation, flashing, decking allowance, tear off, disposal, permit. Everything included is named, so you can compare it against anyone else's quote honestly.
Permit and scheduling
We pull the permit and book the inspection. You get a start date and a weather contingency date, and materials are delivered the day before rather than left on your drive for a week.
Tear off and dry in
Old roof comes off, decking gets inspected, and anything rotten is replaced. The whole roof is dried in the same day, so your house is never open overnight.
Install and detail
Underlayment, starter, field, ridge, and all the flashing details around penetrations. The details are where roofs fail, so they get the time they need rather than the time that is left.
Cleanup and final inspection
Magnet over the yard and the drive, twice. City inspection scheduled by us. Warranty documents handed over with the invoice, not posted a month later.
Real numbers for an average Houston home
Based on a 2,000 square foot single story with a standard pitch. Steeper roofs, second stories, and heavy decking damage all move the number, which is why we measure before we quote.
These are ranges, not a quote. What moves the number is pitch, layers to remove, decking condition, how many penetrations there are, and access. You get a real figure in writing after the inspection, and that figure does not change unless you change the scope.
Spread it over months instead of paying at once
A roof is not a purchase most people plan for. It usually arrives with a leak, a storm, or a home inspection during a sale. Financing lets you get the work done now and pay for it over time, without draining what you had set aside for something else.
Applications take a couple of minutes and give you a decision on the spot. Checking your options does not affect your credit score, and there is no penalty for paying it off early.
- Decision in minutes
- Soft credit check to see your options
- No penalty for early payoff
- Funds paid direct, nothing for you to handle
Example figures for illustration on a demo site. Financing is provided by a third party lender. Terms, rates and approval are subject to credit.
Two warranties, and they cover different things
Manufacturer warranty
Covers the shingles themselves against defects, typically 25 to 50 years depending on the product. It is issued by the manufacturer, not by us, and it stays valid if the roof was installed to their specification. That is one reason we do not cut corners on underlayment or ventilation.
Workmanship warranty
Covers our installation for ten years. If something we did fails, we come back and fix it at no charge. This is the one that matters most, because the overwhelming majority of roof failures are installation, not material.
What voids them
Someone else working on the roof afterwards, pressure washing the shingles, or mounting something through the surface without flashing it properly. Call us before anyone else goes up there and we will tell you if it is a problem.
Transferable on sale
Both warranties transfer to the next owner, which is worth real money at closing. We hand over the documents with the invoice so they are in your file when you need them years later.
Before you commit
How long does a full replacement take?
Can you go over the old roof instead of tearing it off?
Do I need to move out or be home?
What about my landscaping and my car?
Will my insurance pay for it?
Do you use subcontractors?
Start with a free inspection
We get up there, photograph everything, and tell you honestly whether it is a repair or a replacement. No charge, no obligation, and you keep the photos either way.
Example figures and demo content. Not a real business.
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