Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Roofing Across Houston
Roof replacement in Houston typically runs $8,000-$20,000 for a standard asphalt shingle re-roof, while targeted roof repair sits between $400 and $1,800 depending on the damage. Most Houston homeowners call us after a storm blows shingles off or a slow leak finally stains the ceiling, and we’re usually on-site within a day or two for an assessment. Houston’s combination of 50-plus inches of annual rainfall, hurricane-season wind gusts, and relentless summer heat ages roofs faster than almost anywhere else in Texas. Tom Barrett has worked these neighborhoods with his sons for over 29 years, and a live person answers our phone at (877) 610-1318 whenever you call.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Houston’s Preferred Roofing Company
We’re not a franchise that sends strangers from three counties over. Tom Barrett’s name is on the truck, and his sons run the crews you’ll see on your roof. That matters when you’re spending five figures on a new roof over your head. Serving Houston, TX, we hear the same story from homeowners again and again: a big outfit quoted one number over the phone, then handed them a change order with four extra line items after the tear-off started. We handle it differently. Every scope, every allowance, and every price change arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is exactly why we pull permits and get inspections signed on every eligible Houston job. Ask anyone on your block or look up the license number yourself. If you want a free second opinion on any written estimate, we’ll do that too.
Our Roofing Services in Houston
Roof Repair
Roof repair and Driveway & Pavers - Houston work in the inner loop and surrounding neighborhoods usually costs $400-$1,800, and we see the same culprits year after year. Wind-driven rain works under loose shingles along the eaves in the Heights and Montrose bungalows, while valley flashing corrodes in Galena Park’s older stock. We match existing shingle color and profile where possible, and we don’t push a full replacement when a targeted patch will hold. A repair estimate is free, and the written price you get is the written price you’ll pay.

Roof Replacement & Installation
A full roof replacement in Houston lands between $8,000 and $20,000 for most asphalt shingle homes, with metal and tile running higher. The decision usually comes down to decking condition, slope complexity, and how many layers of old shingles need to come off. Houston’s expansive Beaumont Clay soils hold moisture and humidity against the structure, which accelerates decking rot around vents and chimneys. We use GAF shingles on most full replacements because they carry a manufacturer rating our Houston customers can verify themselves, not a mystery brand off the back of a van, and we also offer Andersen service in Houston.

Metal Roofing
Metal roof installation in Houston runs $15,000-$40,000 depending on panel profile and seam type. Standing seam metal handles Houston’s summer heat reflection better than asphalt, and it holds up to hurricane-season wind shear when the flashing detail is done right. We see standing seam specified most often on new construction in Bellaire and West University Place, where homeowners want a roof they won’t think about for decades. If you’re comparing metal to asphalt, we’ll walk you through the cost difference in writing before you commit.

Tile Roofing
Tile roof repair in Houston typically runs $600-$2,500, since most tile work is resealing valleys, replacing cracked barrel tiles, and fixing the underlayment that Houston’s humidity breaks down over time. We also install barrel tile roofing for Mediterranean-style homes along the corridor from West University Place down toward the Medical Center, where the architectural style demands it. Tile is heavier than shingle, so the decking and framing need evaluation first. That evaluation is part of our free estimate.

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 Houston
We install and service GAF shingle systems because the warranty documentation is easy for Houston homeowners to verify independent of any contractor’s word. When you’re replacing a roof in flood-mapped neighborhoods near Buffalo Bayou or along the 610 Loop, you want a manufacturer that stands behind its product in writing. We keep common GAF accessory parts stocked locally for faster turnaround on repair calls, and we’ll never substitute a no-name flashing kit just to save a few dollars on the back end. If you’re also looking at Windows & Doors in Houston, we carry Andersen and Marvin lines for homes that need the whole envelope upgraded at once.
Common Roofing Problems We See in Houston Homes
- Wind-lifted shingles after spring squalls and hurricane season: Houston’s flat coastal terrain does nothing to slow wind gusts that peel shingles at the edges and corners. Once the nail strip is exposed, the next rain gets underneath and damages the decking.
- Slow valley leaks from Houston’s heavy rainfall: Fifty-plus inches of rain a year means valley flashing failures show themselves quickly. In the 1920s-1940s bungalows around the Heights and Montrose, original flashing has rarely been replaced before it rusts through.
- Decking rot around vents, chimneys, and skylights: Houston’s humidity plus expansive soil moisture means particle board and plywood decking rot faster around roof penetrations. By the time a stain shows on the ceiling, the decking beneath has often been wet for months.
- Storm damage after Gulf-driven weather events: Post-Harvey roof assessments became a regular part of our Houston work, and the same pattern repeats after every major storm: granule loss, impact dents, and hidden water intrusion that doesn’t show for weeks. If water got in during the last storm, the sooner we inspect it, the less it costs to fix.
Pricing for Roofing in Houston, TX
Here’s what Houston homeowners can expect to pay based on the scope of work we’ve priced across the city’s neighborhoods:
- Roof repair: $400-$1,800 (leak diagnosis, flashing replacement, shingle patch)
- Roof replacement: $8,000-$20,000 (tear-off, decking repair, new asphalt shingle system)
- Metal roof installation: $15,000-$40,000 (standing seam or panel profile)
- Tile roof repair: $600-$2,500 (valley resealing, cracked tile replacement, underlayment repair)
What moves the number in Houston is decking condition, roof slope and height, and whether your property sits in one of the city’s revised FEMA flood zones that trigger additional elevation and drainage requirements. We write all of that into the initial scope so there are no surprises. We also offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% senior and veteran discount. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free line-itemed estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Houston
From our Houston office, we run crews into Bellaire, West University Place, Galena Park, and Jacinto City on most weeks. If you’re just outside the city limits and wondering whether we’ll come out, the answer is usually yes. We cover the full Roofing scope everywhere we serve, and we’re also known locally for Fence Installation in Houston when a storm brings down a roof section and a fence panel in the same wind event. Whether you’re inside the Loop or out toward the county line, the estimate is free and the price stays in writing.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston 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 Houston
We typically reach most Houston neighborhoods within 24-48 hours for a roof inspection, and faster when storm damage is active. Calls to (877) 610-1318 are answered by a live person around the clock, not a voicemail box. If you’ve got water coming in, tell the person on the phone and we’ll prioritize the visit.
We work across the greater Houston area including the inner loop, the Heights, Montrose, West University Place, Bellaire, Galena Park, Jacinto City, and the surrounding county. Our Houston office coordinates scheduling and crews. If you’re in one of the ZIP codes from 77021 to 77024, you’re firmly in our service area.
Yes, we respond to storm-damage calls and active leaks as quickly as scheduling allows. After a major Houston storm, we work through the oldest calls first, and we carry temporary tarping materials on the truck so we can stop water intrusion the same visit when conditions permit. Call us anytime at (877) 610-1318.
Houston pricing runs close to what you’d pay in Bellaire or West University Place, though homes with deed-restricted exterior requirements sometimes push material costs higher. The figures we quote are based on roof condition, decking, slope, and access, not on which side of the 610 Loop you live on. Our free estimate gives you the exact number in writing before work begins.
Every roofing job we complete in Houston is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right with one phone call. Manufacturer warranties on materials are covered by the brand’s own documentation, which we’ll hand you at project close. Ask your estimator to walk you through both documents before you sign anything.
If your roof is leaking, storm-battered, or just twenty years old and looking tired, call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. We’ll put the scope, the allowance breakdown, and the price in writing before a single nail moves, and Tom Barrett’s name will be on the contract. That’s how we’ve done it in Houston for over 29 years, and that’s how we’ll do it on your house.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction. Serving Houston and the surrounding communities with roof, window, door, fence, and our Home Additions & ADU in Houston since 1998.







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