Houston Roofing Texas handles new roof installation in Houston, TX for new homes, additions, garage apartments, porches and roof upgrades. Unlike a replacement on an old roof, a new installation starts from bare decking, so it is the best chance to get underlayment, ventilation and flashing exactly right. We coordinate with your builder or remodeler and handle the City of Houston permit and inspection.
Projects we install
- New construction and custom homes
- Room additions and second-story additions tied into an existing roof
- Garage apartments and detached garages, common in the Heights and Montrose
- Covered patios and porch roofs
- Roof-type upgrades, such as moving from shingles to standing seam metal
Tying a new roof into an old one
Additions are where many leaks begin. The new roof has to meet the existing roof with properly woven or flashed valleys, step flashing against walls and matching slopes. We plan those transitions before framing is finished so water has a clear path off the roof.
What goes into a Houston roof installation
- Plan review. Roof pitch, materials, ventilation and drainage checked against the plans.
- Deck check. Sheathing inspected and fastened before anything covers it.
- Underlayment. Synthetic underlayment across the deck, with ice and water barrier in valleys, at walls and around penetrations for wind-driven rain.
- Drip edge and starter. Clean, sealed edges that resist wind uplift.
- Flashing. New step, counter and pipe flashing, never reused.
- Roofing. Shingles, metal panels or tile installed to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Inspection. The permit inspection and our own final walk-through with photos.
Ventilation for Houston heat
Attic ventilation matters more here than almost anywhere. A balanced system pulls cooler air in at the soffits and lets hot air out at the ridge. That keeps the attic cooler in summer, reduces moisture and helps shingles last. Many homeowners also add a radiant barrier during installation. We size intake and exhaust for your roof rather than adding random vents.
Materials we install
- Architectural and Class 4 shingles from brands like GAF, Owens Corning and CertainTeed. See residential roofing.
- Standing seam and stone-coated steel. See metal roofing.
- Clay and concrete tile. See tile roofing.
- TPO for low-slope sections. See TPO and flat roofing.
Permits and historic districts
New roofing work inside the City of Houston needs a permit and inspection. In historic districts such as the Houston Heights districts, a change in roofing material may also need a Certificate of Appropriateness reviewed by the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission. Bellaire and West University Place have their own building departments.
Where we install new roofs
We work on new builds and additions across the city, especially in the Heights, Montrose, Bellaire and West University Place, where rebuilds and additions are common.
Roof installation questions
Can you work with my builder’s schedule?
Yes. We coordinate with your builder so the roof goes on as soon as the deck is ready and the house is dried in quickly.
Will my addition’s roof match the existing roof?
We match shingle style and color as closely as available, or recommend re-roofing the whole house if the old roof is near the end of its life.
How much does a new roof installation cost?
It depends on size, pitch and material. We give a written price from your plans or an on-site visit.