Roofing contractor in Northwest Hills, TX

Homes in Northwest Hills and Balcones Woods built in the 1970s and early 1980s have been through forty-plus years of Austin's heat-and-hail cycle. Standard three-tab shingles from that era had a rated lifespan of 15 to 20 years under normal conditions — and Central Texas conditions are not normal. Many of these roofs have been replaced once, but the replacement shingles are now aging out as well, and the underlying deck may have accumulated moisture damage that is not visible from the surface.

The mature oak canopy in Northwest Hills is one of the neighborhood's defining features, but it creates specific roofing challenges. Overhanging limbs deposit debris in gutters and valleys after every storm, and shaded north-facing slopes stay damp long enough to support moss and algae growth that degrades granule adhesion. Gutters on these homes need regular cleaning to prevent water from backing up under the eaves — a failure mode that looks like a roof leak but originates in the drainage system.

Exterior painting and fascia repair are often part of the same project as roof replacement on Northwest Hills homes. Wood fascia boards on 1970s and 1980s construction absorb moisture from clogged gutters and deteriorate over time, and replacing the roof without addressing rotted fascia leaves the new installation vulnerable at the eave line. We assess fascia and trim condition as part of every roof inspection in this neighborhood and include exterior painting in our service offering for homeowners who want to address everything in one visit.