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AfterFast, Reliable Roofing Across Austin
Roofing in Austin means dealing with two very different climates in one city: the scorching, UV-heavy summers that bake shingles on the west side, and the clay soils east of I-35 that shift enough to crack rafters and pull flashing loose. A typical roof repair in Austin runs $400-$1,800, while a full roof replacement lands between $8,000 and $20,000 depending on material and square footage. Our crews work the neighborhoods you actually live in every week, and we answer the phone when you call: (877) 610-1318.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Austin’s Preferred Roofing Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews that show up on Austin jobsites. That matters in a city where half the roofing trucks you see belong to storm-chasers who disappear after the first hailstorm. Our customers in Travis Heights, Allandale, and Cherrywood call back because the person who walked their roof is the same person who shakes their hand at the estimate.
Austin homeowners tell us the same story again and again: a national outfit quoted one number over the phone, then handed them a change order at the door. That doesn’t happen with us. Every scope, every allowance, every price adjustment arrives as a written change order before a single shingle comes off. If it’s not in writing, it didn’t happen. Tom publishes his name, address, and license number, and a live person answers our line 24/7. No voicemail maze. No out-of-state call center.
We’ve spent 29 years earning a reputation in this city. When a roof leaks on the east side where the clay soil shifts, or when a west-side home needs a standing seam metal roof that can take the afternoon sun, we know what we’re walking into before we climb the ladder. That local knowledge is the difference between a patch and a fix.
Our Roofing Services in Austin
Roof Repair
Roof repair in Austin usually means one of three things: wind-lifted shingles after a spring storm, flashing failure around chimneys and skylights, or hail damage that goes unnoticed until the next big rain. We inspect the whole roof, not just the spot that’s dripping, because a leak at the ceiling often starts twenty feet away. Repairs run $400-$1,800 in this market. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a written line-item quote before any work starts.
Roof Replacement & Installation
Full roof replacement in Austin runs $8,000-$20,000, and the spread comes down to material, pitch, and decking condition. Homes in 78723 and 73301 that were built in the 1960s and 1970s often have decking that’s never been replaced, which adds cost once the old shingles come off. We write that into the scope up front, not as a surprise at the end. If you’re also thinking about window upgrades, we handle Windows & Doors in Austin as part of the same project so you don’t have to coordinate two contractors.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam metal roofs are built for Austin summers. They reflect heat instead of absorbing it, and they don’t crack under the UV exposure that kills asphalt shingles in ten years. A metal roof installation in Austin runs $15,000-$40,000, and the higher end covers homes with complex hips and valleys in neighborhoods like Bouldin Creek. It’s a bigger check up front, but a metal roof on an Austin home will outlast two asphalt replacements.
Tile Roofing
Tile roofs are common in the Spanish and Mediterranean-style homes scattered through central Austin and west of MoPac. Barrel tile looks right on those houses, but it requires a framing check first. Tile is heavy, and older Austin homes with undersized rafters need reinforcement before tile goes on. Tile roof repair runs $600-$2,500 in Austin, and we match existing tile profiles so the fix doesn’t stand out like a scab.
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 Austin
We install and repair roofing systems from manufacturers you can look up, the same way we spec Simonton windows and Ply Gem products on the Windows & Doors in Austin side of the business. This isn’t whatever was on sale at the supply yard. If a roof needs a warranty claim down the road, you want a brand with a real representative and a real process. We stock common parts in Austin so repairs don’t stall waiting on a truck from Dallas.
Common Roofing Problems We See in Austin Homes
- Hail damage that gets written off as “cosmetic.” Austin sits in a hail corridor, and after every big storm, adjusters argue about what counts as damage. We document everything with photos and measurements, and we’ll walk your roof with your adjuster if that helps your claim.
- Heat-cracked flashing and sealant. The Austin sun doesn’t just age shingles. It bakes the flashing around chimneys and skylights until the sealant splits, and water finds its way in during the first fall rain. This is the most common leak source we see on homes in Wells Branch and Anderson Mill.
- Clay-soil movement east of I-35. The Blackland Prairie’s expansive clay swells and shrinks through wet and dry cycles, and that subtle motion can pull skylight curbs apart and pop valley flashing loose. Homes in Hornsby Bend and the eastern edge of Austin see this more than anywhere else in the metro.
- Decking rot under old asphalt shingles. Once shingles lose their granule surface, water soaks into the decking. On older Austin homes with original roof sheathing, that rot spreads under the surface and isn’t visible until we tear off the old roof. We price decking replacement into the quote when we know it’s likely, not as an afterthought.
Pricing for Roofing in Austin, TX
Here’s what we see in the Austin market right now: roof repair runs $400-$1,800, roof replacement runs $8,000-$20,000, metal roof installation runs $15,000-$40,000, and tile roof repair runs $600-$2,500. Steep pitches, two-story homes, and decking replacement push costs toward the upper end. Material choice drives most of the difference on replacement jobs, and we’ll show you quotes for multiple options so you’re not guessing. Every estimate is free, written, and line-itemed before you commit. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule yours.
We Also Serve Cities Near Austin
Most of our Austin jobs come from right in the city, but we regularly run crews up through Hornsby Bend, Wells Branch, Anderson Mill, and Jollyville for homeowners who want our Roofing team without the runaround. Same crews, same written pricing, same 90-Day Done Right Promise every time. Not sure if we cover your street? Call and ask. A live person answers.
Serving Austin, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin 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 Austin
We can typically schedule a free roofing estimate in Austin within a few days, and for active leaks we prioritize getting a tarp or temporary fix in place fast. Call (877) 610-1318, and we’ll give you a real window based on where our crews are working that week right here in Austin.
Yes, we work everywhere in Austin, from Hyde Park and Travis Heights to the eastern 78724 and 78725 corridors and up into the northwest edge near Jollyville. If you’re inside the city limits or in the immediate surrounding communities, we’ll get to you.
We handle storm and leak emergencies across Austin, and our live-answer line means you’re talking to a person at (877) 610-1318, not leaving a message and hoping. If a limb is through the decking or water is coming into the living room, we’ll get a crew out as soon as one is available and we’ll tarp the damage the same day when conditions allow.
Roofing in Austin runs right in line with the broader central Texas market, though the west side of the city trends slightly higher on replacement jobs because of the steeper pitches and older framing common in neighborhoods like Tarrytown. Expect $8,000-$20,000 for a typical replacement, and call (877) 610-1318 for a written quote on your specific roof.
Every Austin roofing job is backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. Manufacturer warranties on materials apply on top of that, and we file all the paperwork so your warranty is actually registered. The promise is on the contract, not in the fine print.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction for Roofing in Austin
If your roof is leaking, storm-hit, or just at the end of its life, call Roofing in Austin experts who actually answer their own phone. We’ll schedule a free estimate, walk the roof with you if you want, and put the price in writing before anything gets pulled apart. Call (877) 610-1318 today. Ask about our $40 Off Any Repair Over $200 and the standing Senior & Veteran discount when you call.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Austin since day one.