Roof Replacement in Leander, TX

When a Roof Needs Replacing, Not Repairing

Most roofs we look at in Leander need a repair, not a new roof, and we’ll tell you when that’s the case. Replacement usually makes sense when:

• Shingles are failing on several slopes, with curling, cracking or heavy granule loss
• Hail has bruised or cracked shingles across most of the roof
• Leaks keep coming back in new places after repairs
• Decking is soft, sagging or rotted in more than one area
• The roof is past about 20 years and the shingles have turned brittle
• An insurer or home buyer is requiring a newer roof

You may hear that a roof must be replaced once 25% of it needs work. That “25% rule” comes from the Florida Building Code. Texas has no statewide version, and the choice comes down to the condition of your roof and, if there’s a claim, your policy.

What Our Roof Replacement Includes

1. Inspection and measurements. We photograph the roof, check the attic and ventilation, and measure every slope.
2. Written, line-item estimate. Shingles, underlayment, flashing, vents, decking allowance, disposal and any permit are each listed.
3. City check and HOA approval. We confirm permit needs with the City of Leander, pull a permit if one is required, and give you the product specs your HOA asks for.
4. Tear-off. The old shingles and underlayment come off down to the decking. We protect landscaping, AC units and pools during tear-off.
5. Decking repair. Soft or rotted sheets of OSB or plywood get replaced before anything new goes on.
6. Drip edge, underlayment and ice-and-water barrier in valleys and around penetrations.
7. New flashing. New step flashing at walls, a kick-out where roof meets wall, new pipe boots and chimney flashing. We don’t reuse rusted or bent metal.
8. Shingles installed to the manufacturer’s spec, with the right nail count and placement so the manufacturer’s warranty applies.
9. Ventilation. Ridge vents and soffit intake balanced so the attic can breathe.
10. Cleanup and final walk-through. We run a magnet sweep for nails, haul off debris, and walk the finished job with you. You get before-and-after photos.

Permits, Codes and HOAs in Leander

City permit

The City of Leander’s permits page lists re-roofing among exterior work that doesn’t need a building permit, but it asks owners to confirm with its Permits & Building Inspections Department before work starts. Leander builds to the 2021 International Residential Code with local amendments, which sets the rules for underlayment, fastening and flashing. We check with the City before every re-roof and pull a permit whenever one is required.

HOA approval

Most master-planned communities in Leander, including Crystal Falls, Bryson, Travisso and Mason Hills, need architectural approval before you change shingle color or material. Approval can take a few weeks, so we start it as soon as you pick a shingle. Swapping like-for-like often doesn’t need approval, but check your HOA’s rules first.

Choosing Shingles and Materials for Leander

Given Leander’s hail record (105 hail reports within 10 miles since 2004, per StormerSite), ask your insurance agent about Class 4 discounts before you choose. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, each insurer sets its own discount, and the installer must complete TDI form PC068 after installation.

How Long a Roof Replacement Takes

Most Leander homes are re-roofed in one to two days once materials arrive. Add time for HOA approval, the City check and weather. In hail season, when many homes need roofs at once, material delivery and crew schedules can stretch.

Insurance and Roof Replacement

If hail or wind damaged the roof, part or all of a replacement may be covered. Your deductible is still yours to pay. Texas law (Business and Commerce Code 27.02) bars any contractor from waiving, absorbing or rebating it, and a contract of $1,000 or more paid with insurance money must say so. The claim is yours too: Texas Insurance Code 4102.163 bars a roofer from adjusting it. We provide dated photos and a written estimate, and we can meet your adjuster if you ask. See hail damage roof repair for when a claim makes sense.

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