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HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS · WALKER COUNTY

Roofers in Huntsville, Texas

Hail on the house, a pine limb through the shop roof, a rental where the tenant mentioned the ceiling stain a month late. Hail hit the house? (936) 249-1840.

Call (936) 249-1840
  • Leaks, storms, new roofs
  • Houses, shops and barns
  • Walker County and around
A paved lane between brick ranch houses under tall pines, with storm clouds building overhead

Water coming through the ceiling?

  1. Set a bucket under the drip; shift furniture clear.
  2. Keep out from under any sagging drywall.
  3. Dial (936) 249-1840. Leave the ladder in the garage.

Roofers in Huntsville

Around Huntsville, a "roof call" can mean a lot of different buildings: a brick ranch in town, a house on five acres outside New Waverly, a rental near the university, a metal shop behind the house, a barndominium, or a manufactured home under the pines. Roofers here handle all of them: leak repair, hail and wind damage, full replacements, metal roofs and new installs. One call for roofs around Huntsville: (936) 249-1840.

How to use this page. Find the kind of building you've got, read what usually goes wrong with it, and call with that in mind. A lot of homeowners around here find the first conversation goes faster when they can say what the roof is made of, roughly how old it is, and what happened, whether that's a storm, a tree or just age.

What this line is. One number and some pages of roof advice. Nobody here climbs ladders or sells shingles. Your call goes to an independent roofing company that works this part of East Texas.

Whose Roof Is It?

Your house

Most houses around Huntsville have asphalt shingles, and most roof calls are about one of three things: a leak that showed up in a hard rain, hail or wind damage after a spring storm, or a roof that's simply wearing out after 15 to 25 Texas summers. The heat ages shingles faster than people expect, especially over a hot attic. A roofer checks from the ground, the attic and the roof, then tells you whether it's a repair or a replacement. Call (936) 249-1840. Roof leak repair

A rental

If you own a rental near the university or anywhere in town, the roof problem usually reaches you late, through a tenant, after the stain has spread. Between leases is the easiest time for roof work, and a roofer can tell you whether a repair will hold until the next turnover or whether the roof is due. Call (936) 249-1840. Roof replacement

A shop, barn or barndominium

Metal roofs on shops and barns last a long time, but the screws and rubber washers that hold exposed-fastener panels down don't. They loosen and dry out in the sun, and that's where the drips start. Barndominiums add living space under the same kind of roof, so condensation and insulation matter too. Call (936) 249-1840. Metal roofing

A manufactured home

Manufactured homes often have low-slope roofs where water drains slowly and seams work loose. The usual fixes are resealing, a roof coating, or a roof-over with a new metal or shingle system on its own framing. A roofer who works on manufactured homes can tell you which fits yours. Call (936) 249-1840. Manufactured home roofs

House, shop or barn

One call for roofs around Huntsville: (936) 249-1840.

Call (936) 249-1840

Storm Season in Walker County

Spring is hail and thunderstorm season in this part of Texas, and fall can bring the edge of a Gulf storm. When Hurricane Ike came ashore at Galveston in 2008, it pushed far inland and damaged timber across East Texas. Around Huntsville, storms do roof damage three ways:

  • Hail: bruises and cracks asphalt shingles, knocks off granules, and dents metal.
  • Wind: lifts and creases shingles along edges and ridges, and peels back loose metal panels.
  • Trees: the tall pines that make this area what it is come down in high wind, sometimes onto roofs.

After a storm, from the ground: photograph the roof from every side, any pieces in the yard, and any stains inside. If a tree or limb is on the roof, stay out of the rooms under it and away from any downed lines. Then call. A roofer can put a temporary cover on an opening and come back for the repair. Leak after the storm? (936) 249-1840. More: storm and hail damage · hail and wind claims on a Texas roof.

Metal or Shingles?

It's one of the most common questions around Huntsville, because metal is everywhere on shops and barns and more and more people want it on the house.

Asphalt shinglesMetal (standing seam or panels)
Up-front costLowerHigher
Typical lifeRoughly 15–25 years in Texas heatOften 40 years or more
Summer heatAbsorbs heat; ventilation mattersReflects more heat, especially lighter colors
HailBruising and granule loss; impact-resistant shingles hold up betterDents more than it leaks; thicker panels resist better
Rain noiseQuietQuiet over a decked, insulated attic; louder on open shops
LookFamiliar on any streetClean and modern, or barn-style

If you go metal, expect a bigger bill now and fewer roofs over the life of the house. Metal or shingles? Ask a roofer: (936) 249-1840. More: metal or shingles in East Texas heat.

Under the Pines

Huntsville sits on the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest, and a lot of houses here have pines close enough to drop needles in the gutters. That's pretty, and it's hard on roofs:

  • Needles pack into valleys, hold water against the shingles, and send it sideways under them.
  • Gutters clog, so water backs up under the drip edge.
  • Shade keeps the roof damp on the north side, which shortens shingle life and grows moss.
  • Limbs scrape and fall, and whole trees can come down in a storm.

Trimming back limbs that hang over the roof and keeping valleys clear does more than most people expect. More: pines, limbs and needles.

Can a Roofer Tell if Hail Damaged My Roof?

Usually, yes. Hail leaves bruises on asphalt shingles (soft spots where the mat is cracked), missing granules, and dents in vents, flashing and gutters. On metal, it leaves dents that may or may not affect the roof's life. A roofer checks the roof itself, not just the gutters, and can photograph what they find. Don't climb up to look yourself.

Is Metal Worth It on a House Around Huntsville?

It often is if you plan to stay a long time, if the roof shape is simple, and if you've had repeated shingle problems from heat or hail. On a complicated roof with lots of valleys, the cost climbs quickly. Have a roofer price it both ways, then weigh the two against how many summers you plan to stay.

Who Handles the Roof on a Rental House?

Usually the owner. Tenants should report leaks and stains right away, and owners should act on them quickly, because a slow leak damages ceilings and insulation long before it's obvious. A lease may say more about who arranges repairs and how.

Huntsville and the Towns Around It

Huntsville

South on the interstate

North on the interstate: Madisonville

West toward the Brazos

Northeast toward the Trinity

East toward Lake Livingston

Roof Basics

Tree on the roof, or just tired shingles?

Ask a Walker County roofer: (936) 249-1840.

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