Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Roofing Across Lakeway
Roof replacement in Lakeway typically runs $8,000 to $20,000, and roof repair usually lands between $400 and $1,800. Those are real numbers for this market, not national averages. We’ve worked on enough Lakeway hillsides to know that a roof here is not the same job as a roof 20 miles east in flat Austin. The limestone, the slopes, the wind coming off Lake Travis, the impervious cover rules that can kick in before you even start – all of it shapes how a roof gets done. Call us at (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your specific roof needs.
Key takeaways:
- Roof repair in Lakeway: $400-$1,800; full replacement: $8,000-$20,000; metal roof: $15,000-$40,000; tile repair: $600-$2,500.
- A simple re-roof can trigger stormwater review because of Lakeway’s impervious cover caps tied to the Lake Travis watershed.
- Homes built in the 1990s and 2000s here commonly show hidden decking rot at valleys and flashings.
- Every job includes written change orders, permits pulled, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Lakeway’s Preferred Roofing Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998 and his sons run the crews. That matters in a place like Lakeway, where a roofing crew might be working on a 1989 custom home off Lohmans Crossing one day and a new semi-custom build near the Hills of Lakeway the next. We’ve pulled enough permits in this city to know the Lakeway building department’s expectations, and we’ve sat through enough inspections on sloped lots to know what makes an inspector pause. When you call, you get a live person. When we quote, the scope is in writing. When something changes, the change is in writing before a single nail moves.
Our Roofing crews have handled storm damage repair after the spring hail that moves through the Hill Country, leak repair on steep limestone lots where water finds its way into valleys and flashing joints, and full replacements on homes in Rough Hollow where the wind off Lake Travis beats on a roof differently than it does up in the flats. The permit inspector works for you, not for us. That’s why we like him.
We’ve been burned enough times by watching what other contractors leave behind to know that a roof in Lakeway only works if the decking is sound, the wind ties are current, and the drainage still works with the city’s stormwater rules. We publish Tom’s name, address, and license number. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license yourself.
Our Roofing Services in Lakeway
Roof Repair
Roof repair in Lakeway runs $400 to $1,800 depending on what’s actually failing. Most of the leak repairs we do here start at a valley or a flashing, not in the field of the shingles. On a sloped hillside lot, water moves fast and finds the weak points. We fix the leak, replace the rotted decking if it’s local, and install ice-and-water shield at the valley before closing it up. Written quote first. No surprises.

Roof Replacement & Installation
A full roof replacement on a Lakeway home costs $8,000 to $20,000. The spread comes down to decking condition, pitch, number of planes, access on a sloped lot, and whether the existing roof is tile or asphalt. Here’s the part nobody tells you: in Lakeway, a re-roof can trigger stormwater review if it changes drainage or adds covered area. That’s a real step most neighboring cities skip. We handle that coordination as part of the job.

Metal Roofing
Metal roof installation in Lakeway runs $15,000 to $40,000. We install a lot of standing seam on homes in this area because the wind exposure off the lake makes a mechanically seamed panel a better long-term choice than exposed-fastener corrugated. A standing seam roof on a steep lot will also outlast the decking beneath it if the underlayment is done right. We stock common profiles locally so turnaround on replacement panels doesn’t drag.

Tile Roofing
Tile roof repair in Lakeway runs $600 to $2,500. We see a lot of concrete barrel tile on custom homes from the 1980s and 1990s, and the tile itself often outlasts everything around it. The failure mode is usually underneath: cracked underlayment or rotted battens. If the tile is in good shape, we repair individual pieces and reseal the underlayment below. If the decking is gone, we explain whether a targeted repair or a full re-roof makes sense, in writing.

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 Lakeway
We install GAF and CertainTeed roofing systems on most asphalt jobs in Lakeway. For windows and doors we carry Simonton and PGT, and we stock common flashing, valley metal, and sealant profiles locally so repair work doesn’t wait on a parts order out of state. If you have an Andersen or Marvin unit somewhere else on the house, our crew is familiar with the installation details. Materials we use are brands you can look up before you sign anything.
Common Roofing Problems We See in Lakeway Homes
- Hidden rot in roof decking at valleys and flashings. Flash-flood-driven water on steep limestone slopes runs hard and finds the low points. We open up roofing on 1990s and 2000s homes in Lakeway and find spongy decking around valleys more often than not.
- Undersized or improperly tied rafters on older additions. If a home got an addition before the current wind uplift codes, the framing may not hold up once a permit is opened. We see this routinely in the Rough Hollow area and across hillside lots where original trusses were engineered for lighter loads.
- Improper re-roof over original tile or metal. Some earlier contractor layered new shingles over old tile and trapped moisture against the underlayment. That’s a fast path to premature deck failure. We pull the old material and inspect what’s underneath.
- Poor drainage on sloped lots. Lakeway’s impervious cover rules exist because stormwater from one roof can rush straight into Lake Travis. If a roof change shifts drainage, the city wants to know. We handle the stormwater paperwork as part of the job.
Pricing for Roofing in Lakeway, TX
Here’s what you can expect to pay for roof work in Lakeway. These are our current market ranges, not placeholder numbers.
| Service | Typical Lakeway Price Range |
|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $8,000-$20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400-$1,800 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000-$40,000 |
| Tile Roof Repair | $600-$2,500 |
What moves the price in Lakeway? Decking condition, roof pitch, number of planes, whether the lot slopes enough to complicate access, and whether the project triggers stormwater review under the city’s impervious cover rules. We offer a free second opinion on any written estimate and a no-trip-charge visit inside the county. Seniors and veterans get 10% off, permanently. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lakeway
Beyond Lakeway, our crews cover Roofing in Lakeway and nearby communities including Bee Cave, Lago Vista, Shady Hollow, and parts of Austin. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Austin office, and crews serve Lakeway locally. If you’re in one of those areas and need a roof looked at, call and we’ll get you on the schedule.
Serving Lakeway, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lakeway 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 Lakeway
Yes. Lakeway requires a permit for roof replacement, even a straightforward re-roof with no structural change. The permit lets the city’s inspector verify that the new roof meets current wind load and drainage requirements. We pull the permit on every eligible job. The inspector works for you, not for us. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll handle the paperwork.
If your roof replacement alters drainage or adds any covered area, Lakeway’s impervious cover caps tied to the Lake Travis watershed can trigger stormwater review. That’s a step most neighboring cities don’t apply to a simple re-roof. It can add time to the permit process. We’ve done enough of these to know when it kicks in and what the city needs to see. Ask us before you plan.
We find hidden rot at valleys and flashings more than anywhere else. Steep limestone slopes, fast flash-flood runoff, and long-hidden leaks at valley joints mean the decking can be spongy even when the shingles above look fine. On one Rough Hollow home, we opened a roof over a 1990s addition and found the original trusses undersized for current wind loads and the decking soft from a leak at a valley. We pulled a permit, the inspector verified the new framing and hurricane ties, and we rebuilt the valley with ice-and-water shield and standing seam metal to match the remodeled wing. That’s how we work on every job: open it up, inspect, and put anything we find in writing before we fix it.
Yes, and usually the opposite. Standing seam metal handles the wind exposure off Lake Travis better than exposed-fastener panels, and it’s a common sight on higher-end Lakeway homes. A properly installed standing seam roof with the right underlayment can outlast a shingle roof by decades. Buyers in this market tend to see it as a plus, not a liability. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll show you what it looks like on a home like yours.
Usually you can repair just the broken tiles. Concrete barrel tile is tough, and if the underlayment beneath is still intact, individual tile replacement is a $600-$2,500 job. If the decking or underlayment has failed, you may need a full re-roof, and we’ll tell you that in writing before any work starts. We write every repair scope down, and every change order lands on paper before a single nail moves. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Lakeway and surrounding communities since 1998.







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