Roofing contractor in Westlake Hills, TX

Homes in Westlake Hills built in the 1950s through 1980s often have roofs that have been replaced once or not at all. These properties feature steep pitches, multiple intersecting roof planes, dormers, and dead valleys — each one a potential leak point if flashing is not installed correctly. The age of the underlying deck on these homes is also a factor: original board sheathing from the 1960s can have soft spots that only become apparent once the old shingles come off.

The oak and cedar canopy that defines Westlake Hills creates specific roofing conditions that do not exist a few miles east in flatter Austin neighborhoods. Shaded north-facing slopes stay damp for hours after rain, which promotes moss and algae growth that degrades shingle granules over time. Gutters on these properties fill with leaf and cedar debris after every storm, and clogged gutters back water up under the eaves — a common source of interior water damage that looks like a roof leak but is actually a drainage failure.

Skylight leaks are one of the most common service calls in Westlake Hills, where custom homes frequently have multiple skylights installed in the 1980s and 1990s. The curb flashing around a skylight is the first place thermal cycling and UV exposure cause separation, and a small gap at the flashing joint can allow significant water intrusion during a heavy Central Texas rain. We inspect every skylight on a Westlake Hills roof visit and repair or replace curb flashing as a standalone service when the skylight unit itself is still sound.