Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Roofing Across Dickinson
Roof repair in Dickinson typically runs $400-$1,800, while a full roof replacement on a standard ranch-style home in 77539 lands between $8,000 and $20,000. We’re the crew that shows up when the Galveston County wind has its way with your shingles and you need a straight answer on whether it’s a patch job or a full re-roof. If you’re in Dickinson and water is finding its way through, call (877) 610-1318 and Tom Barrett will talk you through what he’s seeing before anyone climbs a ladder.
We’ve worked enough Dickinson homes to know exactly what the salt air, the storms, and the black gumbo soil under your slab do to a roof over time. That matters when you’re deciding between a repair and a replacement, because the right call depends on how your specific house has aged since it went up. If you want a contractor who answers his own phone and writes every scope down before work starts, you’ve found him.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Dickinson’s Preferred Roofing Company
Barrett & Sons has been operating since 1998, and it’s still Tom Barrett’s name on the truck, his sons running the crews, and Tom’s phone that rings when a Dickinson homeowner calls with a leak. We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers. When you book a roof inspection in Dickinson, the person who shakes your hand at the estimate is the same person who’ll be back to check the finished work. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. It’s published, along with Tom’s name and address.
Our Dickinson customers tell us the same thing again and again: they got a price on paper, we held to it, and if a scope change came up, it arrived as a written change order before any work moved forward. That’s not a slogan; it’s how Tom has run the company for 29 years. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and that’s why we like him. Every eligible Dickinson roofing job gets permits pulled and inspections signed, no exceptions. And every job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract: if it’s not done right, one call brings us back.
Response time to Dickinson is something we take seriously. Scheduling and dispatch run through our Houston office, but our crews serve Dickinson locally, and a live person answers the phone 24/7 to get you on the calendar. No voicemail maze, no out-of-state call center.
Our Roofing Services in Dickinson
Roof Repair
Roof repair in Dickinson is usually the smarter bet when the damage is isolated: a wind-lifted section over the garage, a punctured deck from airborne debris, or a small area of granule loss that hasn’t compromised the underlayment.Roofing repairs start with a thorough inspection, and we won’t pressure you into a full replacement because the math doesn’t support it. That said, many post-Harvey homes in Dickinson have roofs that were patched under insurance pressure, and we’ll tell you honestly if a repair is just buying time. Keep in mind that a roof with storm damage can hide structural issues near the edges; we recommend letting a trained professional inspect rather than climbing up yourself.

Roof Replacement & Installation
A roof replacement in Dickinson typically runs $8,000-$20,000 depending on square footage, pitch, tear-off labor, and whether you’re adding a peel-and-stick underlayment under the shingles. Many homeowners pair this with Driveway & Pavers - Dickinson work to complete their exterior upgrade at once. Given how much tropical weather comes through this stretch of the Gulf Coast, we recommend materials rated for high wind and impact, and we’re happy to show you the difference between a standard architectural shingle and a premium one. The right roof for a slab-on-grade ranch in Dickinson isn’t the same as the right roof for a two-story in League City.

Metal Roofing
Metal roof installation in Dickinson runs $15,000-$40,000, and for good reason: standing seam metal holds up to Galveston County wind far better than asphalt, and it sheds debris instead of holding it. On elevated homes and pier-and-beam structures where we’re already dealing with flood compliance, a standing seam metal roof is a natural pairing because the fasteners are hidden, the panels interlock, and the lifespan stretches decades. Metal is heavier on the front end, but homeowners in 77539 who plan to stay in the house tend to see the value.

Tile Roofing
Tile roof repair in Dickinson runs $600-$2,500, and while tile isn’t as common on the older ranch houses as it is in South Florida, we do see barrel tile on custom homes and newer builds east of 45. Tile is gorgeous and lasts, but it’s also brittle under foot traffic, and picking the wrong underlayment can trap moisture. We handle tile inspection, re-bedding, and replacement with the same written scope and change order discipline we bring to every other trade. If we find a structural concern under the tile, we’ll put it in writing before touching a single piece.

What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Dickinson
We stock and service roofing systems from brands you can look up, not mystery labels off a van. For Dickinson homes, we commonly install and repair GAF and CertainTeed asphalt systems, plus standing seam metal profiles from manufacturers we trust. We understand that Dickinson customers want to verify materials before signing, and we’re glad to give you the exact product line, color, and spec sheet before the job starts. If your existing roof is under a manufacturer warranty, we’ll help you understand what’s covered and what isn’t, in plain English.
Common Roofing Problems We See in Dickinson Homes
- Wind-lifted shingles along roof edges and ridges. Galveston County wind doesn’t need a hurricane to peel shingles; steady coastal gusts over a few seasons will loosen edges long before the deck is exposed. We regularly find granule loss and curled shingles on the windward sides of Dickinson homes.
- Post-Harvey patch failures on older ranch homes. A lot of Dickinson roofs were patched quickly after Harvey, often under insurance deadlines. Those patches age faster than the surrounding roof, and we’re frequently called out to redo a patch that was never properly integrated.
- Flashing failures around vents, chimneys, and skylights. The expansive clay soil under Dickinson slabs causes more movement than people expect, and that movement shows up at roof penetrations first. Flashing pulls away, sealant cracks, and the leak starts small and slow.
- Ponding on low-slope sections and add-on porches. Many Dickinson ranch homes have a low-slope porch or carport roof that doesn’t drain well. After heavy rain, water sits on those sections, and that standing water works through the membrane faster than anyone wants to admit.
Pricing for Roofing in Dickinson, TX
Here’s what you can expect to pay for roofing work in Dickinson. A roof repair is $400-$1,800 on average. A full roof replacement runs $8,000-$20,000. Metal roof installation sits at $15,000-$40,000, and tile roof repair is $600-$2,500. What moves the number? Square footage and pitch mostly, plus tear-off labor if you have multiple layers, and whether you’re adding upgraded underlayment or impact-rated materials. If a Dickinson contractor quotes significantly below these ranges, ask for the scope in writing before you sign. We offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received, and there’s no trip charge inside the county. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, not a vague range.
For Dickinson homeowners, there’s also the realty of flood compliance. If your home sits in a flood zone and you’re repairing or replacing a roof as part of our Home Additions & ADU in Dickinson or a larger elevation or rebuild effort, the scope of work may trigger Galveston County freeboard rules. We prepare the documentation that inspectors expect to see, and we don’t cut corners on the paperwork.
We Also Serve Cities Near Dickinson
Besides Roofing in Dickinson, our crews regularly work in Bacliff, League City, Seabrook, and Webster. If you’re in one of those communities and need a roofer who treats a handshake as a contract, give us a call. While you’re thinking about the exterior of your Dickinson home, we also handle Windows & Doors in Dickinson and Fence Installation in Dickinson.
Serving Dickinson, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dickinson area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Roofing in Dickinson
We make it a point to get out to Dickinson quickly, and since our crews serve this area regularly, you won’t wait long for an estimate. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll get you scheduled. A live person answers the phone 24/7, not a voicemail box.
We cover the whole 77539 zip code in Dickinson, from the older ranch tracts near FM 517 along Dickinson Bayou to Bay Colony and the neighborhoods east of 45. If you’re in Dickinson and you can give us a cross street, we’ll be there.
Yes, we respond to storm and wind damage calls in Dickinson. We’ll tarp and secure the roof first to stop further water intrusion, then document the damage for your insurance claim. Call (877) 610-1318 right away if you have a leak after a storm; the longer water sits, the more it costs.
Roofing in Dickinson is generally in line with League City and Webster, but the presence of post-Harvey elevation and freeboard requirements can add documentation steps that some other Galveston County cities don’t see. Our prices stay consistent with the ranges above, and we’ll explain any Dickinson-specific compliance work in writing before it starts.
Yes. Every completed roofing job in Dickinson carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. That’s not a warranty buried in fine print; it’s on the contract.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Dickinson since 1998.







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