Frequently Asked Questions - Roofing in Austin, TX
Straight answers to the questions Austin homeowners ask us most. If you don't see your question here, call (254) 540-7345 and we'll talk it through.
Pricing & Cost FAQs
A full roof replacement in Austin typically runs between $9,000 and $18,000 for an average single-family home, depending on square footage, pitch, and the material you choose. Architectural asphalt shingles sit at the lower end of that range, while tile or metal push toward the upper end. Steep roofs, multiple stories, and decking that needs replacement all add to the final number. We give you a written line-item price before any work starts, so you know exactly what you're paying and why. Call (254) 540-7345 and we'll come out to measure and give you a real number, not a guess.
Small roof repairs in Austin generally land between $350 and $900. Leaks around flashing, a handful of missing shingles after a storm, or a damaged pipe boot fall into that range. Bigger repairs, like sections of rotted decking or widespread shingle loss, can run $1,200 to $3,500. The price depends on what we find once we open things up. That's why the written estimate matters: we tell you the price before the work, and if we find something hidden, we stop and show you before spending another dollar.
Roof repair in Austin averages $4 to $10 per square foot, with the lower end covering simple shingle replacement and the higher end covering structural repairs like decking replacement. Repairs that involve flashing or valley work usually fall in the middle. The per-square-foot number is useful for rough budgeting, but it doesn't account for access, pitch, or the condition of what's underneath. A free written estimate from us gives you the real figure for your specific roof. Call (254) 540-7345 to schedule one.
A tile roof in Austin runs $18 to $35 per square foot installed, which means an average home lands between $30,000 and $60,000. Tile costs more up front than shingle, but it lasts 50 years or more and handles Austin's sun and hail better than most materials. Concrete tile is the more affordable option; clay tile runs higher. The weight of tile means we may need to verify your home's structure can carry it. If you're weighing tile against other materials, we'll walk you through the numbers honestly before you commit.
No. We put every price in writing before work begins, and we don't change it unless you approve a change. If we open up your roof and find rotted decking or water damage that wasn't visible from the surface, we stop, show you exactly what we found, and give you a separate written price for the additional work. You approve it before we do it. That's the Kingswell Guarantee: say the price before the work. No surprises at the end, no vague change orders.
Yes. A standing seam metal roof in Austin typically costs $12 to $20 per square foot compared to $4 to $7 for architectural asphalt shingles. That means metal often lands two to three times higher on the total bill. What you're buying is lifespan: metal roofs routinely last 40 to 60 years in Central Texas, while even good shingles give you 20 to 25. Metal also holds up better to the hailstorms that roll through the Hill Country every few years. We install both, so we'll give you straight numbers on each.
Service & Process FAQs
We come out, walk your roof, take measurements, and give you a written line-item estimate that breaks out materials, labor, and any work we recommend on vents, flashing, or gutters. The estimate is free and it's yours to keep, whether you hire us or not. We don't price-match and we don't do hard-sell follow-up. A live coordinator answers the phone, schedules your visit, and connects you with our local team. Call (254) 540-7345 when you're ready and we'll get you on the schedule.
Most asphalt shingle roof replacements in Austin take one to two working days once materials are delivered and the crew is on site. Tile and metal run longer, typically three to five working days, because the materials are heavier and installation is slower. Weather throws the whole schedule sometimes, especially in spring thunderstorm season. Before we start, we'll give you a real arrival window and tell you what each day will look like. You'll know exactly when we're coming and what to expect.
Yes, we work across the greater Austin area, including Round Rock, Pflugerville, Leander, Taylor, Wells Branch, Buda, Camp Swift, Shady Hollow, Lost Creek, Hornsby Bend, and Jollyville. Travis County and Williamson County roofs see different wear patterns depending on oak coverage and hail exposure, and our local crew knows what to look for in each area. If you're in one of those neighborhoods, the estimate is free and the price is the same in writing before we start.
We walk the entire roof surface, check flashing around chimneys, skylights, and vents, inspect valleys and pipe boots, and look at the condition of the shingle or tile surface itself. Inside, we check the attic for signs of water intrusion, poor ventilation, or failing decking. We also photograph anything that needs attention so you can see exactly what we're seeing. The inspection is part of the free estimate, and you get the findings in writing along with a recommended plan and price.
Yes. Most Austin homeowners stay home during a roof replacement. It's loud during the tear-off and nailing, but the work doesn't disrupt your utilities and you'll have water and power throughout. Pets and small children sometimes get stressed by the noise, so that's worth planning around. We work clean as we go and do a magnetic sweep for nails at the end of each day, so your driveway and yard are safe. Leave the place cleaner than we found it is one of the Kingswell Way rules, and we take it seriously.
Brands & Parts FAQs
We install GAF, CertainTeed, and Tamko roofing systems, among others. Each has strengths: GAF is widely available and has strong warranty options, CertainTeed makes high-quality architectural shingles with excellent color range, and Tamko builds solid, dependable shingle lines at a good price point. We'll show you samples and explain the differences in plain terms, so you can pick the material that fits your budget and your home. The brand matters less than the install; the install is what makes it last.
Architectural shingles are the thicker, multi-layered asphalt shingles you see on most modern Austin homes. Compared to the older three-tab style, they last longer, resist wind better, and look more like wood shake or slate from the street. They cost about 20% more than three-tab, but most Austin homeowners find the extra lifespan worth it. In our Central Texas hail and wind conditions, we recommend architectural shingles for most homes. We'll show you both options side by side when we give your estimate.
We install asphalt shingle, tile, and metal roofing systems. Tile is popular in older Austin neighborhoods with Spanish or Mediterranean-style homes, while metal is showing up more in new construction and on homes where homeowners want to replace a roof once and be done. Each material has different structural needs, so we'll verify your decking and framing are up to the job before we quote. No pressure toward one over another; you get straight pricing on whatever fits your home and your budget.
If the roof is leaking in one spot and the surrounding shingles are solid, a repair usually makes sense. If shingles are curling, granule loss is heavy, or the roof is 18 to 20 years old with multiple problems, replacement is usually the smarter long-term move. Austin's hail and UV exposure accelerate shingle wear faster than many homeowners expect. We'll tell you honestly which camp you're in. If a repair gets you another few years at a fraction of the cost, that's what we'll recommend.
Licensing & Insurance FAQs
Every professional working under the Tilehurst Roofing Austin name is required to hold the license and insurance that the state of Texas requires for roofing work. That includes general liability coverage and, where applicable, worker's compensation. We'll show you proof of coverage before work starts if you ask. It's a fair question to ask any roofer, and a good roofer won't hesitate to answer it. The Kingswell brand standard is simple: every location must meet the licensing and insurance bar in its state, no exceptions.
Yes. The City of Austin requires permits for full roof replacements, and we pull them, schedule the inspections, and walk the job through to final sign-off. Unincorporated areas and cities like Leander or Buda may have their own requirements, and we handle those too. You shouldn't have to chase down paperwork while your roof is getting replaced. The permit process is part of the job price we quote you up front, so there are no surprise fees at the end.
Unlicensed or uninsured roofing work puts the full risk on you: if someone gets hurt on your property, or the work fails and causes more damage, there's no coverage and no recourse. Texas doesn't have a statewide roofing license, but the cities and counties around Austin have their own registration and permitting rules. A roofer who won't pull permits or can't show insurance is telling you something important. Any pro working under our name is required to meet the state's licensing and insurance standards before they touch a roof.
Emergency & Response FAQs
Move anything valuable out of the way, put a bucket under the leak, and if water is pooling in the ceiling, poke a small hole so it drains instead of spreading and weakening more drywall. Then call us at (254) 540-7345. We can't promise we'll be there in an hour, but we will tell you honestly when we can get someone out, and we'll talk you through what you can do in the meantime. A tarp over the affected area is a short-term fix we can often arrange quickly.
Not always. Austin sees hail multiple times a year, and lightweight hail often leaves no real damage. But golf-ball-size hail or larger can bruise shingles, knock off granules, and shorten a roof's life even when there's no visible leak. The only way to know is to have the roof inspected after a serious storm. We do free storm-damage inspections and we'll photograph what we find. Greg Holloway and our local team have walked thousands of Austin roofs after hail storms, and we'll tell you straight if the damage is real or cosmetic.
We can tarp a damaged roof to stop water from getting in, and we'll tell you honestly when we can get someone out to do it based on our schedule that day. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and we're closed on Saturday. If you call within those hours, a live coordinator will answer, take your information, and connect you with the local team. Call (254) 540-7345 and we'll get you on the schedule as soon as possible.
Our normal service hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We are closed on Saturday. For emergency tarping or active leaks, we'll get you scheduled as soon as we can within our hours and tell you that timing up front. We don't pretend to be a 24/7 operation because that would be a promise we can't keep, and we don't make promises we can't keep. That's the whole point of the Kingswell Way.
Warranty & Guarantees FAQs
Every job we do in Austin carries the Kingswell Guarantee, which is a written promise that stands behind the work. If a repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That's the core of the guarantee, and it's in writing on every job we quote. The shingle manufacturers we work with, like GAF and CertainTeed, also back their materials with their own warranty terms, and we'll explain how those work when we give you your estimate.
The Kingswell Guarantee is still our roof's brand standard: a written price before any work starts, a real arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on the work. If a repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. No fine-print runaround, no "that's not covered." We put the guarantee in writing because that's the only way a guarantee means anything. Every Tilehurst Roofing location works to that same standard.
The length of the workmanship warranty depends on the scope of the job, and we'll spell it out in writing on your estimate before you ever sign anything. For full replacements, the material warranty from manufacturers like Tamko or CertainTeed may run 30 years to lifetime depending on the line you choose, and our workmanship guarantee runs alongside it. The important thing is that it's written down. If a repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. Ask us about warranty terms when we come out for your estimate.
A manufacturer warranty covers defects in the shingles themselves: premature granule loss, cracking, or manufacturing flaws. A workmanship warranty covers the installation: the flashing, the sealing, the way the roof was put together. If shingles fail because they were installed badly, the manufacturer won't pay; that's on the installer. If shingles fail because they left the factory defective, the installer won't pay; that's on the manufacturer. We explain both clearly in writing so you know exactly who stands behind what.
Written by Greg Holloway, Owner at Tilehurst Roofing Austin, serving Austin since 2000.
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