Roofers in Houston, TX
Compare up to three local Houston roofing contractors from Henry's vetted bench — repairs, full replacements and storm damage.
Houston roofs live a hard life: Gulf humidity, summer heat that bakes asphalt shingles, spring hail, and named storms that turn a marginal roof into an insurance claim overnight. Most of the metro is three-tab or architectural asphalt, with tile and standing-seam metal showing up in Memorial, West University and newer Cypress builds. These are the ranges Houston homeowners report on quality work — not the storm-chaser number that shows up on your door after a hailstorm.
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Every roofer in our network agrees to three things.
Show up
Call back. Keep appointments. And if something changes, communicate it.
Quote honestly
Clear scope, materials, and pricing in writing—so you know what you're agreeing to.
Finish the work
See the job through and take care of the agreed-upon work before calling it finished.
Nothing revolutionary. Just the way we believe doing business should still be done.
How Henry matches you with Houston roofers
- Step 1
Tell Henry about the roof
Your ZIP, what's going on up there, and how soon you need it handled. Two minutes, four questions.
- Step 2
Pros are already vetted
Only three Henry Standard roofers in your Houston-area ZIP get your request — pros we've checked for responsiveness, references and written estimates.
- Step 3
Compare up to three quotes
You hear from three roofers at most — never a list of twenty — and every estimate comes in writing. You pick, or pick nobody.
What roofing costs in Houston
| Minor repair (flashing, boot, few shingles) | $450 - $1,200 |
| Storm or leak repair, moderate | $1,100 - $3,400 |
| Asphalt shingle replacement (2,000 sq ft roof) | $11,500 - $19,500 |
| Architectural / impact-rated shingle upgrade | $15,000 - $27,000 |
| Standing-seam metal roof | $28,000 - $52,000 |
| Full decking replacement, per sheet | $85 - $150 |
Ranges are general estimates gathered from homeowner-reported quotes in the Houston area, not an offer or a quote for your roof.
When to schedule roof work in Houston
Houston roofers work year-round, but the calendar still matters. February through April is the cleanest window: mild temperatures, dry-ish days, and crews not yet buried in storm work. Once hail season peaks in spring and hurricane season runs June through November, good local crews book out and out-of-state storm chasers flood the market. Summer installs are legitimate but hot decks and soft shingles mean careful crews start at sunrise and stop by early afternoon. If your roof is not actively leaking, scheduling in late winter usually buys you both a better price and the contractor's full attention.
Permits, inspections and HOA rules
The City of Houston requires a residential roofing permit for a full replacement, and the permit should be pulled by the contractor, not by you — a roofer who asks the homeowner to pull the permit is shifting liability onto you. Unincorporated Harris County work permits through Harris County Engineering. Texas allows a maximum of two shingle layers, so if you already have two, expect a tear-off. HOA-heavy areas like Kingwood, Cinco Ranch and Sienna also require shingle color and profile approval, which can take two to three weeks.
Licensing and insurance in Texas
Texas does not license roofing contractors. There is no state license to check, which is exactly why Houston attracts storm chasers after every hail event. Verify these instead: a current general liability certificate sent to you directly by the insurer, workers' compensation coverage (Texas does not require it, so ask explicitly), a Texas sales tax permit and physical local address, and voluntary credentials like RCAT (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) accreditation or manufacturer certification from GAF, Owens Corning or CertainTeed. A local address that predates the last storm is the single best filter in this market.
Hail and hurricane claims: what Houston homeowners get wrong
A roofer cannot legally negotiate your insurance claim for you in Texas — that is public adjusting, and it requires a separate license. What a good Houston roofer does is document damage, meet your adjuster on the roof, and quote the scope. Anyone offering to waive or eat your deductible is proposing insurance fraud, and it is a felony in Texas.
Most Houston carriers now write actual cash value on roofs over ten years old, meaning depreciation comes out of your check. Read your declarations page before you assume a claim covers a full replacement, and know your wind/hail deductible — often 1% to 2% of dwelling coverage, not a flat $1,000.
Reading three Houston roofing bids side by side
Every bid should name the shingle line and warranty, state the underlayment (synthetic vs felt), list ice-and-water or peel-and-stick at valleys and penetrations, spell out new pipe boots and drip edge, and price decking replacement per sheet so a surprise does not become an open-ended charge.
Ask each roofer who is actually on your roof: their own crew or a subcontracted one, and whether the sub carries its own workers' compensation. In Houston that answer varies more than the price does.
Areas Henry covers
The Heights · Memorial · West University · Bellaire · Katy · Cypress · Spring · Kingwood · Clear Lake · Pearland · Sugar Land · Sienna · Atascocita · Missouri City · Harris County · Fort Bend County
Common questions
How much does a new roof cost in Houston?
Most Houston homeowners report $11,500 to $19,500 for an asphalt shingle replacement on a typical 2,000 square foot roof, and $15,000 to $27,000 for architectural or impact-rated shingles. Pitch, decking condition and layer removal move the number more than square footage alone.
Do roofers in Texas need a license?
No. Texas has no state roofing license, which is why verifying insurance, workers' compensation, a local physical address and voluntary RCAT or manufacturer credentials matters more here than in licensed states.
Should I file an insurance claim for hail damage?
Get an independent inspection first. If the damage is clearly below your wind/hail deductible — often 1% to 2% of dwelling coverage in Houston — a claim can cost you more in premium than it returns.
How many roofers will contact me?
Never more than three. Henry sends your project to a maximum of three local roofers and never resells your details.
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