We're a Cypress-based roofing company covering the northwest Houston metro and the surrounding area. Our densest coverage runs through Cy-Fair, Klein, Spring, Tomball, Champions, Katy and The Woodlands, and we take work across the wider metro from there.
Greater Houston is not one roofing market — it's several. A 2006-built Bridgeland home, a 1978 Champion Forest home under heavy pine, and a Cinco Ranch home on an original 1990s roof each need a different conversation. What stays constant is the climate: sustained UV, high humidity, and a storm season that reliably finds the weak details on a roof.
Neighborhoods We Work In
- Cy-FairOur home area — Bridgeland, Fairfield, Coles Crossing, Towne Lake and the surrounding Cypress communities.
- Klein & ChampionsOlder 1970s–80s housing stock where decking condition matters as much as shingle age.
- TomballMix of established neighborhoods and newer growth along the 249 corridor.
- KatyMaster-planned communities with HOA approval requirements and a large block of 1990s-era roofs.
- The WoodlandsHeavy pine canopy driving debris, algae and limb-strike damage.
- SpringEstablished neighborhoods with mature trees and multi-cycle roof histories.
What Houston Weather Does to Roofs
Three forces age a Houston roof: ultraviolet exposure, thermal cycling, and humidity. Our roofs heat hard through the day, cool overnight, and repeat that all year — the constant expansion and contraction is what eventually causes granule loss and cracking, independent of any storm.
Humidity compounds it. Moisture that would evaporate in a drier climate lingers here, which is why attic ventilation matters so much locally and why an under-ventilated roof in Houston can fail years ahead of its rating.
Recent Roofing Work in Houston
These are real jobs our crews completed nearby, with photos from each one.
Storm Season Across the Metro
The May 16, 2024 derecho was the clearest recent example of what this region does to roofs: 100 mph gusts across the metro, over $1 billion in damage, and nearly a million homes and businesses without power. A second severe round on May 28 added quarter to golf-ball hail on top of it.
Events like that leave a long tail of damage that surfaces months later as leaks. We handle storm damage assessment and insurance claim documentation across the metro — free inspection, photographed findings, and we meet your adjuster on the roof.
What a Roof Costs in Houston in 2026
Across the Houston metro, an architectural shingle replacement runs $8,500 to $16,500 for most single-family homes in 2026, which works out to roughly $4.50 to $8.50 per square foot of roof surface or $350 to $600 per roofing square. One-story ranch homes inside the Loop and in older northwest neighborhoods price at the low end; two-story homes with steep pitches, multiple layers to remove or rotted decking price higher.
The one cost that is specific to the City of Houston is the permit. Inside city limits a residential re-roof requires a building permit and inspection; in 2026 the roof replacement permit fee is $147.38. Unincorporated Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend County addresses do not need one for routine re-roofing.
| Roofing system | Typical 2026 range | In Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingles | $4.50 – $8.50 per sq ft installed | The Houston standard; 3-tab shingles are cheaper but we do not recommend them in this climate. |
| Class 4 impact-resistant shingles | About $1 – $2 per sq ft more | Most Texas carriers discount the wind/hail premium 10 to 35 percent for Class 4 roofs. |
| Standing-seam metal | $9 – $17 per sq ft installed | Two to three times the upfront cost of shingles and two to three times the life. |
| Concrete or clay tile | $12 – $25 per sq ft installed | Needs a structural check; common on Mediterranean-style homes west of the Loop. |
| Repairs | $300 – $3,500 depending on scope | Minor repairs $300 to $1,200; larger repairs with decking $1,200 to $3,500. |
Our Houston roof replacement cost guide has the full tables by house size and material, and what an honest quote should include. Read the Houston roof replacement cost guide →
Permits, Codes and Insurance Across Houston
Inside the City of Houston, a residential re-roof needs a building permit through the Houston Permitting Center, filed with the Residential Re-Roof Only Worksheet (form CE-1109), with an inspection at completion. Work under 100 square feet is exempt. In unincorporated Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend County, routine shingle replacement does not require a county permit; only a floodplain development permit in a mapped flood zone. Inside the City of Katy a permit is required; in The Woodlands a township covenant permit is. We determine which applies to your parcel and handle the filing.
A code point we are asked about weekly: the "25 percent rule" people read about online is a Florida Building Code provision and does not apply in Texas. What does apply here, under the International Residential Code as adopted in Houston, is that a replacement means a full tear-off to the deck and that a new layer cannot be installed over a roof that already has two layers. Manufacturers also void their warranties on overlays, which is why we do not do them.
On insurance: Texas policies have changed quickly. Most now require hail and wind claims within a year of the storm date, many move roofs past 10 to 15 years to depreciated actual cash value, and cosmetic-damage exclusions for hail dents that do not affect function are common. Texas also prohibits contractors from waiving or paying your deductible; any roofer offering to is breaking the law. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles earn a wind and hail discount from most carriers.
How a Roof Job Works in Houston
- 1. Call or send the formOur office is in Cypress and our fastest response is across northwest Houston, Klein, Spring, Tomball and Katy. Inspections are usually within two business days across the metro, and same day for an active leak.
- 2. Free inspection with photosWe walk every slope, check the attic for daylight and staining, and photograph everything we find. You get the photos whether or not you hire us.
- 3. A written, itemized priceRepair, monitor, or replace, with the reasoning. The quote lists materials by brand and line, decking allowance, ventilation changes and the warranty. The price we quote is the price you pay.
- 4. Approvals handledInside the City of Houston we file the re-roof permit and worksheet and schedule the inspection; outside city limits no permit is usually required. Where an HOA or township requires architectural approval, we submit it with your quote.
- 5. InstallationMost homes are torn off and re-roofed in one day. We protect landscaping and AC units, replace rotted decking as quoted, install synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield at valleys and penetrations, new flashing and ridge ventilation, then the shingles.
- 6. Clean-up, warranty, follow-upMagnetic sweep of the yard and driveway for nails, haul-away the same day, manufacturer warranty registered in your name, and a final walk-through with you.
Houston Service Pages
These three come up most often here, and what we run into is specific enough to this market that each has its own page:
- Roof Repair in HoustonWhat Fails on Houston Roofs
- Roof Replacement in HoustonWhat Makes a Houston Roof Last
- Storm Damage Repair in HoustonInsurance Claims Across the Metro
Our Roofing Services in Houston
- Roof ReplacementFull tear-off and replacement, most homes finished in a day.
- Roof RepairsLeak diagnosis and fast, honest repairs with upfront pricing.
- Roof InspectionsFree photo-documented inspection of your roof's real condition.
- Roof MaintenancePreventive care that gets full life out of your roof.
- Insurance ClaimsWe document damage and work directly with your adjuster.
We install asphalt shingle, metal and tile roofing systems in Houston, and handle commercial and multifamily properties as well.
Houston Roofing Questions
How much does a new roof cost in Houston?
Most Houston-area homes run $8,500 to $16,500 for architectural shingles in 2026, or about $4.50 to $8.50 per square foot of roof. Steep, two-story and multi-layer roofs cost more; metal runs roughly double. We give a written, itemized price after a free inspection.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Houston?
Inside the City of Houston, yes: a residential re-roof permit filed with form CE-1109, with an inspection, and a 2026 fee of $147.38. Unincorporated Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend County do not require one for routine re-roofing. We handle whichever applies.
What is the 25 percent rule for roofing?
A Florida Building Code rule that requires a whole roof section to be replaced if more than 25 percent of it is repaired within a year. It does not apply in Texas. Houston follows the International Residential Code, which requires full tear-off on a replacement and prohibits a third layer.
Will insurance cover a 20-year-old roof in Texas?
Often only at depreciated actual cash value, and some carriers non-renew at 20 years or more. Check your declarations page for an ACV or roof payment schedule endorsement. A new roof restores full replacement-cost coverage and usually lowers the premium.
Is $30,000 too much for a roof in Houston?
For architectural shingles on a typical home, yes, that is roughly double the normal range. For standing-seam metal on a large two-story, or tile, it can be in range. Get an itemized quote and compare the material, decking allowance and warranty line by line, not just the total.
How do I tell if a roofer is lying?
The reliable signs: offering to waive or cover your deductible, which is illegal in Texas; pressure to sign an assignment of benefits on the first visit; no local address or out-of-state plates after a storm; no written itemized scope; and no manufacturer certification or proof of insurance when you ask. Texas has no state roofing license, so check BBB, reviews and certifications instead.