Why an Austin roofing company that does commercial work

We'll be straight about this: roofing commercial buildings doesn't automatically make a crew better at houses. Steep-slope shingle work and low-slope membrane work are different trades with different details. What carries over is the process, and on a house that process is what makes the job easy to check, easy to warranty and hard to cut corners on.

That's the same approach we bring as commercial roofers serving Austin on offices, warehouses and apartment complexes. If you manage a commercial property as well as own a home, our commercial roofing service lineup and the guide to roofing help by building and situation cover the building side.

Austin roofing services for homeowners

Everything a house needs from the roof line up, handled by one company from the first inspection to the final walkthrough.

Choosing a roof for an Austin home

Most Austin homes end up with one of four roof coverings. The right one depends less on looks than on how long you plan to own the house and how much hail risk you want to buy down.

If you're likely to sell within a few years, a Class 4 architectural shingle gets you most of the practical benefit for considerably less than metal or composite. The premium options pay back when you keep the house long enough to use their extra life, and we'll say so rather than sell you up.

What Austin weather does to a roof

Hail. Central Texas sees regular severe storms, and hail bruising on shingles is often invisible from the ground. It knocks granules loose and weakens the mat, so the roof fails early even when it looks intact. An inspection after any significant storm is how you find out, and insurance claims come with deadlines.

Heat. Long summers bake the roof and the attic beneath it. Poor attic ventilation shortens shingle life and pushes up cooling costs, which is why every replacement we do includes a look at intake and exhaust ventilation, not just the covering.

Downpours. Austin rain tends to arrive hard and fast. Flashing at walls, chimneys, skylights and valleys takes the brunt of it, and it's where most residential leaks start. New flashing goes in at every penetration on a replacement instead of reusing old metal.

How a residential roof project works

1. Free inspection

   We walk the roof where it's safe, check the attic and ventilation, and photograph what we find.

2. Written scope and estimate

   You get a line-item estimate showing materials, tear-off, deck repair allowance, flashing and ventilation. Our guide to what belongs on an Austin roof estimate explains how to compare it against other bids.

3. Tear-off and deck repair

   The old roof comes off to the deck, soft or damaged sheathing is replaced, and the house is protected at the end of every day.

4. Installation

   Underlayment, flashing, ventilation and the roof covering go on to the manufacturer's specifications.

5. Cleanup and closeout file

   Debris is hauled away, the yard is swept for nails, and you get the photo record and warranty paperwork for your files.

What a roof costs in Austin

We don't publish a per-square price for residential roofs, because no single figure would be honest. Roof size, pitch, story height, access, the condition of the decking and the material you choose all move the price, and two houses on the same street can quote very differently. What we can promise is that the estimate shows its line items, so you can see exactly why the number is what it is.

When you compare bids, look at scope before price. A cheaper number often leaves out deck repair, new flashing or ventilation, and those are the items that decide how long the roof lasts.

Where we roof homes

• Austin
• Round Rock
• Cedar Park
• Pflugerville

We also work across the surrounding Austin metro. Browse roofing projects we've completed, read about ATX Commercial Roofing Pros, or see our warranty and project policies before you call. For more homeowner reading, our roofing guides on our blog covers maintenance, storm season and material choices. If you own a commercial building with a metal roof, see our Austin TX commercial metal roofing contractor page.