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AfterFast, Reliable Roofing Across San Antonio
Roof replacement in San Antonio typically runs $8,000-$20,000, and roof repair usually lands between $400-$1,800. Those are honest numbers for this market, and they’re what you should expect to see on a written estimate. Barrett & Sons Construction has been working on San Antonio roofs long enough to know that a tight lot in Lavaca and a sprawling ranch in Windcrest present completely different problems. If you need a roofer who understands the difference, call (877) 610-1318.
We’re Tom Barrett and his sons. We answer our own phone, we pull permits on every eligible job, and every price change arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. No surprises, no dispatch call center, no mystery crew. Just a local San Antonio roofing team that shows up when we say we will.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is San Antonio’s Preferred Roofing Company
Our Roofing team has worked the urban core ZIPs long enough to know what’s behind the shingles. San Antonio’s pre-1950 homes, especially in King William, Woodlawn, and Prospect Hill, weren’t framed like modern houses. They carry full-dimension longleaf pine rafters sitting on caliche block walls, and a roofer who doesn’t understand that combination can miss structural problems that turn a clean reroof into a leak recurrence six months later.
Homeowners in San Antonio keep calling us back because we publish Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number. Look it up before you sign anything. We want you to. Our crew members are background-checked and carry the Barrett & Sons name on their uniforms. When you see us on a roof in Dignowity Hill, you know exactly who’s up there.
Response time matters when you’ve got water coming through the ceiling. We coordinate from our San Antonio office, which means a live person answers the phone 24/7 and we can get to homes in 78201 through 78210 without burning half a day on the highway. Your roofer should live twenty minutes away, not two counties over.
Our Roofing Services in San Antonio
Roof Repair
Roof repair in San Antonio runs $400-$1,800 for most jobs. The range depends on what’s actually wrong: a missing shingle over caliche block is a quick fix, but hidden rot at the eaves where pier-and-beam settlement has pulled the fascia away from the rafter tails gets expensive fast. We quote it in writing before we start, and we don’t change the number unless you sign a change order.
Roof Replacement & Installation
A full roof replacement in San Antonio costs $8,000-$20,000. Older homes in Woodlawn and the East Side frequently need decking replacement once we strip the old shingles, because decades of San Antonio’s drought-and-downpour cycles have taken their toll on the sheathing. We build that contingency into the first estimate so you’re not hit with a surprise invoice at the end. We install GAF shingle systems with the manufacturer’s installation spec, and we pull the permit before the dumpster arrives.
Metal Roofing
Metal roof installation in San Antonio runs $15,000-$40,000, and it’s a smart choice for the urban core’s tight lots where hail and intense sun shorten shingle life. Standing seam metal handles the hail seasons better than asphalt and reflects enough heat to matter on a 105-degree August afternoon. We also handle the structural piece: older San Antonio homes sometimes need reinforcement at the eave line before a metal roof goes on, because the original framing wasn’t calculated for the added load path.
Tile Roofing
Tile roof repair in San Antonio runs $600-$2,500. Barrel tile is common on Spanish Revival and Mediterranean homes throughout Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills, and matching the profile and color of 40-year-old tile takes a supplier network, not a guess. One cracked barrel tile can let water run under the underlayment for months before you see a stain, so we check the whole roof plane, not just the damaged tile.
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 San Antonio
We install GAF roofing systems because San Antonio homeowners can look up the spec sheet and verify exactly what’s going on their homes. No mystery brands off the back of a van. We keep common GAF components stocked locally so a repair on a 78201 bungalow doesn’t wait a week for a part to ship from Dallas. When you need a specific profile matched in King William or a standing seam panel fabricated for a historic-district approval, we’ve got the supplier relationships in San Antonio to make it happen without dragging out your permit window.
Common Roofing Problems We See in San Antonio Homes
- Caliche block crumbling under the eave line: In 78207 and the older West Side, the top course of caliche block under the roof edge can turn to dust when old fascia is pulled. A roofer who doesn’t know to check for this discovers it at the punch list and files a last-minute permit addendum. We check it during the estimate.
- HDRC overlay surprises in historic districts: Lavaca (78204) and parts of King William require exterior alteration approval before a visible roof goes on. Missing that step means a stop-work order and a change order to match the original wood-shingle appearance. We check your address against the overlay before we quote.
- Roof sags from pier-and-beam settlement: Homes in 78202-78203 sit on pier-and-beam foundations that shift during drought years. The roof sags at the ridge, and a roofer who only looks at the shingles misses it. Recurrent leaks after a new roof are usually a foundation-to-framing problem, not a shingle problem.
- Informal additions from decades ago: Many pre-1950 San Antonio homes have additions that were never permitted. When we strip the roof, we sometimes find framing that doesn’t match the original structure. We photograph it, document it, and we don’t cover it up. The permit inspector works for you, not for us.
Pricing for Roofing in San Antonio, TX
| Service | San Antonio Price Range |
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| Roof Replacement | $8,000-$20,000 |
| Roof Repair | $400-$1,800 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000-$40,000 |
What moves the number? Access. A tight lot in Lavaca with no driveway to stage a dumpster costs more than a wide lot in Windcrest with a circular drive. Hidden framing conditions on caliche block walls add structural work. HDRC review for historic structures adds permitting time. We itemize all of it in the written estimate, and every price change arrives as a signed change order before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near San Antonio
In addition to our Roofing in San Antonio coverage across 78201, 78202, 78203, and 78225, we take roofing jobs in Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Kirby, and Windcrest. Same team, same written change-order policy, same 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving San Antonio, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Antonio 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 San Antonio
Does a roof replacement on my King William (78204) home need HDRC approval before I get a building permit?
Yes. King William is a designated historic district, and any exterior alteration visible from the street, including a roof replacement, requires review by San Antonio’s Historic and Design Review Commission before the city issues a building permit. The HDRC process typically adds several weeks to the timeline, and if the roof is on a contributing structure, you may be required to match the original material, which could mean wood shingles instead of asphalt. We handle the HDRC submittal as part of our permitting work and we price it into the estimate up front. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check your address against the overlay before you spend a dollar.
How do you handle staging on a narrow San Antonio lot where there’s no driveway to park a dumpster?
We stage from the street when the city allows it, and we pull the right permits for a temporary dumpster or material drop. On a craftsman bungalow in Woodlawn (78201), our crew had to load shingle bundles into the backyard with a walk-behind conveyor between the house and the neighbor’s fence. No driveway, no alley access, 25 feet of total width. We shored the caliche block parapet we found under the eaves, added a seismic strap detail for the city inspector, and still finished the roof in four days without a single parking citation. Tight lots cost more because staging takes more labor, but we price that access honestly in the first estimate. Call us for a free, written quote.
Why did my roofer’s quote jump after they saw the caliche block walls under my eaves in Prospect Hill (78207)?
Caliche block crumbles when it gets wet, and under the eaves of an old Prospect Hill home, the top course of block is often the first thing to fail. A roofer who opens the fascia and finds crumbled caliche has to shore that wall before they can install the new edge detail, and that’s structural work requiring an inspector’s sign-off. The original quote didn’t include shoring because the condition wasn’t visible until the tear-off. That’s a legitimate change order. What wouldn’t be legitimate is discovering it and not telling you. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We write every scope change down before we touch it.
Is a metal roof allowed on a historic home in Lavaca, or do I have to match the original wood shingles?
That depends on whether your Lavaca home is classified as a contributing structure under the HDRC overlay. If it is, the commission generally requires the replacement roof to match the original material and profile, which for most Lavaca cottages means wood shingles or a composite that replicates the wood-shingle look. Standing seam metal is rarely approved on a contributing structure with visible street frontage, though it may be allowed on a rear addition or a non-contributing structure. We can check your address against the current HDRC design guidelines and tell you before you sign anything. Call (877) 610-1318 to get that answer.
What happens when you remove shingles and find the roof sheathing is rotted all the way to the eaves on a pier-and-beam house in the East Side (78203)?
We photograph it, we show you, and we write a change order for the replacement decking before any new material goes down. On a pier-and-beam East Side home, rotted sheathing at the eaves often tracks back to uneven foundation settlement, which pulls the rafter tails away from the fascia and lets water run in behind the gutter line. If we find that, the fix includes replacing the rotted decking and sealing the eave line, and in some cases adding strapping to reconnect the roof plane to the wall top. The permit gets an addendum, the inspector signs off, and the work proceeds. We don’t cover rot with new shingles and call it done. That’s how you end up with leaks six months later and no roofer returning your call.
Call Barrett & Sons for Roofing in San Antonio
If you’re facing a leak, planning a replacement, or just want a second opinion on a written estimate from another San Antonio roofer, call us. The estimate is free. The second opinion is free. There’s no trip charge inside the county. Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract: if it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving San Antonio and the surrounding communities.