Roof Repair In Texas
Texas Roof Repair Service & Installation
As a full-service roofing company in Texas, Ark Roofer provides roof repair on a wide variety of roof types such as shingle, tile, rubber, foam, and flat roofs. Finding a trusted company for roof repair in Texas is easy if you know what to look for. Experience and reputation is at the top of that list.
What Can Cause a Roof to Need Repair?
There is a direct cause for every roof leak including deterioration, age, improper installation, critters, wind damage, and hail. Ark Roofing offers roof repair across the great state of Texas for virtually any type of roofing system. Some roofs may require replacement due to age but more often than not, roofs can simply be repaired.
After an inspection, our experienced estimators will determine if you need residential roof repair in Texas. You can make an informed decision when you receive the results of our inspection report.
When Do You Know You Need a Residential Roof Repair in Texas?
All of the following can be an indication your roof requires repair:
Roof Leaks
If your roof is cracked or worn, moisture can penetrate leading to bacteria and mold growth. Severe mold can destroy structural components, result in respiratory issues and act as an allergen. We offer inspections combined with roof repair in Texas which will prevent leaks resulting in costly damage.
Critters
If you notice critters like to settle on your roof, this may be another sign. Some critters can crawl under tiles to nest and cause damage to the wood under your roof. Bird droppings can also lead to roof damage that would result in needing your Texas roof repaired. Be sure to keep a lookout!
Roof Debris or Storm Damage
After a monsoon, extreme conditions including hail and strong winds can damage your shingles and tiles or completely rip them off your roof. If you see debris on your roof (or on the ground) after a storm, you may need a Texas roof repair.
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Roof Repair for Different Roof Types
Tile Roof Repair
Ark Roofing offers tile roof repair in Texas for missing or broken tiles resulting in roof leaks. Repairing a leak can be more expensive than replacing the individual tiles. If your tiles are beginning to go bad or a lot of tiles are missing, we can replace them before your roof starts to leak. Underlayment is necessary to prevent your tile roof from leaking so leaks can also result from a worn-out, old or damaged underlayment. We’ll inspect your roof and let you know the diagnosis!
Shingle Roof Repair
If your shingles are broken or missing, we are the experts in shingle roof repair in Texas. Worn or missing shingles can result in roof leaks. Repairing damage after a leak is more expensive than replacing the bad shingles so be sure to keep an eye on your roof and be proactive. If you have missing shingles, call Ark Roofing to prevent a roof leak.
Foam Roof Repair
Many homes in Texas have foam roofs. Over time, wear and tear can result in issues including foam roof leaks. If the coating sealing your foam is compromised, there can be pooling or roof leaks. The foam can be penetrated by falling items or excess roof traffic. If you see pooling or suspect a leak, call Ark Roofing for your foam roof repair.
Flat Roofs Repair
Flat roofs are ideal for the scorching temperatures in Texas. If maintained correctly, your roof can last 50 years or more. Flat roof repair is a simple and easy process. With over 50 combined years of serving Texas residents, we’re your flat roof repair experts!
What Makes Us Better Than Other Roof Repair Companies in Texas?
We have performed residential roof repairs for more than 50 combined years in Texas. We are one of the leading providers and have completed 10s of thousands of jobs. A lot of our roofing experts have been with our company for over a decade. In addition to being experts in their field, our employees love what they do and take pride in being members of our team.
All of our roofing products are of the highest quality and include a limited lifetime warranty from Tamko, GAF, Malarkey and Owens Corning. All of the major manufacturers of roofing products have certified our installers.
Frequent Questions We Hear Often
Every roof has different conditions such a debris, flashings, storm damaged property that may need to be replaced, etc. Your neighbor’s roofing costs could be completely different than yours, even if both your homes are identical.
We can give you a ballpark, but it is impossible to give you a close number due to all of the different variables that need to be seen by a qualified roof inspector. Things such as roof pitch, substandard or rotted wood, what is currently on the roof like air conditioners, solar panels, etc.
There is no easy answer to this question. The price of your roof will vary based on the following factors:
• Materials chosen for the project
• Square footage/size of your roof
• If you are keeping any part of your existing roof
• Time and labor required to complete the project
The average job is going to be between $10,000 – $15,000. Getting a new roof is no small task. However we work with your insurance to get everything covered.
Financing options are always available as well. The best way to get an accurate answer to that is to get started with a free estimate. Either online or by giving us a call.
The most common types of storms that we encounter are hail and wind storms.
Hail
Hail stones are frozen “stones” of water that form in clouds during thunderstorms.
Updrafts carry raindrops high into the atmosphere where they collide, merge, and freeze together. Raindrops turn into hailstones as they collect more water droplets.
Once hailstones become too heavy to be carried by updrafts, they fall from the sky as stones.
Many factors determine how much damage hail stones can cause.
They include density, speed, shape, as well as distance fallen and angle of impact.
Hailstones are a menace to asphalt shingles because it doesn’t take much to cause them damage.
A single half-inch hail stone can dislodge granules, which are the topmost layer of protection on a shingle and the part visible to you from the ground.
Hail between a half-inch and two inches will bruise, crack, or puncture the asphalt mat that makes up the main body of the shingle.
While this kind of damage is not visible from the ground in most circumstances, it does weaken the overall integrity of your roof and shortens its lifespan.
Wind
Wind storms are a close second when it comes to storm damage.
While hailstones fall vertically, wind blows horizontally.
Sustained horizontal force is what can cause damage to a roof.
The most common type of wind damage is lifting, creasing, tearing, or ripping of shingles.
Shingles are designed to be self-sealing. This means that the adhesive strip on the bottom of each shingle bonds to the top of the one below it.
This adhesive degrades and loses its stickiness over time, more quickly or slowly depending on the quality of the shingle as well as factors related to wind-blown dirt and debris.
High winds can lift up shingles that are no longer secured by this adhesive strip–think of a bed sheet being whipped up and draped down.
At this point, shingles can begin to pull through their fasteners. This means that they pull through the nailheads once holding them down. This is more common than you might think and it often goes unnoticed because shingles will fall into place after winds die down.
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There are dozens if not hundreds of roofers in Greater Austin. So what should you look for in a roofer?
Your roofer should meet industry standards for quality workmanship and professional service.
You’ll want to look for certification by one of the handfuls of the most trustworthy manufacturers in the industry: Owens Corning, Atlas, CertainTeed, and Malarkey regularly rank among the best.
The companies you consider should offer premium products in addition to entry-level and mid-market products, giving you a choice that fits your needs.
And, any roofer you do business with should have a client base that can attest to their work and service. While no contractor is perfect by any means, the satisfaction their clients take away should largely be positive.
If you’re shopping contractors, be on the lookout for those who provide a transparent, honest, and an exceptional educational experience.
There are multiple variables when it comes to completing a project from start to finish. Such as size, roof pitch, products being installed, access to the roof, does the roof have a lot of angles, and the weather.
This question could best be answered when the contractor comes out and inspects your roof and provides a bid.
Most standard size houses are completed in 3 days, but again this depends on your home and factors mentioned above. Our certified roof inspectors can give you a better idea upon inspection.
Again, this depends on the roof system that you choose. On average it can be anywhere from 5-25 years. This is a great question to ask our certified roof inspectors when they give you the proposal.
– Foam will last an extremely long time if properly maintained and recoated every 5 years.
– Shingles typically last 20 years or more. But there are conditions that increase wear and tear on your roof. Such as birds and tree debris can shorten the lifespan of your roof.
– Tile roofs typically last 30 years but it varies based on the type of underlayment used and how many layers were applied.
Shingle roofs will have granule loss over multiple areas of the roof. You may also find pieces of the shingles on the ground after a windy day, this is due to the shingles being brittle and breaking off.
On a tile roof it is extremely hard to tell unless you are having multiple leaks in different areas of the house. If you are experiencing multiple leaks, it is a good indication that the underlayment has either reached the end of its lifespan or that it was installed incorrectly.
Flat roofs with foam and coatings, you will start to see the foam exposed through the top layers of coating. Once the foam has been exposed to the sun, it will need to be ground down or tore off depending on how brittle the foam is.
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Our certified roof inspectors will let you know if your roof has any damage that you need to be concerned about.
It’s important you know what to expect from all parties involved in insurance work like this.
That’s why we’re going to start by telling you how insurance adjusters conduct their inspections…because that’s the bar all contractors in our line of work need to clear.
After they ask you if there are any signs of water intrusion inside the home, they will take a front-left-back-right approach from the ground first.
They’ll look at the exterior for signs of damage. This includes windows, screens, downspouts, gutters, garage doors, decks, A/C units, fencing, playscapes, grills, etc.
Once on the roof, they’ll take a number count of all the accessories on the roof. This includes skylights as well as ventilation pipes, such as gas or moisture exhaust pipes. They’ll look at attic vents and chimneys too. What they’re doing is looking for the “story” your roof is telling as it relates to storm history. That history will be marked by traces of hail stones. The story told by the evidence on these accessories will give them an idea of what they may find when they look at the shingles.
Taking a front-left-back-right approach on the roof surface, they’ll mark off 4 “squares,” 1 on each of the 4 elevations.
A square is a 10’x10′ surface area.
They’ll examine the roofing material in these squares for damage caused by hail or wind, depending on the reason for the original call that opened the claim.
Each insurance carrier has a threshold count they like their field adjusters to meet in order to deem a roof totaled and in need of replacement. That threshold is approximately 8 hail hits for many carriers.
The adjuster will look for a threshold count in 3 of the 4 squares. 1 of the 3 often presents a lower count. The 4th commonly appears to be the “wayward” elevation, which would be due to the direction of a storm’s path.
Taken all together, they are looking for your roof’s story.
Do I need to call my insurance first?
No.
Many roofing contractors, including us, will offer you a free inspection.
What’s included in a contractor’s inspection?
We train our team to run their inspections the same way adjusters do.
We hear horror stories all the time about how contractors will skip the part where you get the consultation and documentation you need because all they’re interested in is the sale.
That’s why we not only train according to industry best practices, we aim to leave you with an educational experience unique to your roof’s condition.
In addition to running inspections according to a method built on industry best practice and standardized by Ark’s training and development, we have added photographic documentation to our process.
You will get a live link (URL) created for just you and your property.
It will allow you to transparently follow along with us from the first photos we take. Your webpage will refresh every few moments and give you direct, real-time access to our inspection photos, from the comfort of your favorite chair.
Whomever you choose to inspect your roof, you should expect transparent, honest, and educational consultation.
What if my roof is significantly damaged?
We’ll help you every step of the way.
If we find that your roof’s story suggests it could pass an adjuster’s threshold, then opening a claim is the next step.
Sometimes, claims adjusters will ask if you or your contractor have photos to help them decide whether to make a choice from their desk or to send a field adjuster.
In either case, a representative will ask you a few questions in order to open your claim and to begin the process.
A desk and/or field adjuster will receive that information, contact you and schedule their first appointment.
The most common way forward is to have your contractor present with the adjuster to work together on your behalf for the best possible outcome.
Then they did their job. The purpose of a policy is to get your property back to the condition it was in before it was totaled.
To get this done for you, we look for a full and proper scope of work because that is the only aspect of a claim that matters for you to be made whole again.
Your adjuster will write up an initial offer with a scope of work to settle the claim. The first offer you receive should reflect all current costs.
There’s an important term to know that defines and governs this whole process:
Indemnification: getting fairly and squarely compensated for your loss
According to former Texas Insurance Commissioner, Elton Bomer, “Indemnity is the basis and foundation of insurance coverage. The objective is that the insured should neither reap economic gain nor incur a loss if adequately insured.” (emphasis added)
If you purchase sufficient coverage, you should be made whole, only coming out of pocket for your deductible to complete the scope of work on your claim.
How insurance pays out claims depends on the policy.
There are two types of coverage property owners have the option of buying.
The most common type of coverage is called Replacement Cost Value, also known as an RCV policy.
An RCV policy will calculate 100% of the current costs of materials and labor, and will calculate in costs associated with a contractor’s business operations.
If the current cost of replacing your roof is $20,000 (the RCV total amount), the math involved to pay that out will involve 3 numbers.
Insurance will pay out 2 of those numbers and the policyholder will pay the 3rd.
To kickstart the replacement of your hypothetical $20,000 roof, insurance will pay out 1 number upfront while you will pay the Deductible.
The 1st payment that insurance makes is called the Actual Cash Value, also known as the ACV.
The ACV and Deductible of an RCV policy will normally be furnished to your contractor at a point of time between material delivery and the day of installation.
After the job is completed, a contractor will invoice the insurance for the 3rd payment.
That 3rd payment is called the Depreciation.
Depreciation is released by insurance after they receive an invoice showing that the scope of work has been fulfilled.
The Depreciation, ACV and Deductible add up to total the RCV.
Depreciation + ACV + Deductible = RCV
The second and less common type of coverage is called Actual Cash Value, also known as an ACV-only policy.
ACV-only coverage is like RCV coverage except for one major factor.
Where RCV coverage will pay out an ACV payment upfront and a Depreciation payment after completion, ACV-only coverage will only pay out an ACV payment. It will not include Depreciation.
So, if it costs $20,000 to replace your roof, and, say, your deductible is $4,000, then the ACV payout will be just a portion of the remaining $16,000.
At this point, the property owner will be responsible for making up whatever the difference is, in addition to their deductible.
ACV + Deductible + Difference Paid By Policyholder = Cost of Roof Replacement
A supplement is one or more line items added to an original offer by insurance that is meant to complete a scope of work.
You may be wondering, wouldn’t insurance provide a full and complete scope of work with their estimate?
That’s a fair question. And in spite of that, insurance adjusters will offer to settle a claim based on a scope of work that falls short for one reason or another.
Why would it fall short of a full and proper scope of work?
Again, the reasons vary.
Just remember, the point is to indemnify you, to make you whole. The purpose of a policy is to provide a 1-to-1 replacement where the insured does not profit nor does the insurer save during the process of restoring a roof to pre-storm conditions.
Hence, all that matters is the scope of work.
Supplementing is part and parcel of the claims process.
There is standard language on all claims paperwork that we’ve synthesized for you below. It reflects the common language that speaks to the supplementing process used in all insurance work, including the fact that the term itself isn’t mentioned. Here is a representative paragraph found on all insurance paperwork:
This estimate has been prepared using the most recent building materials and labor rates in your local area. Adjustments in market pricing and timing may impact the final cost of coverage. Should you or your contractor have questions, please contact us. If any additional damages are found or if your contractor’s scope and estimate are higher than ours, you should contact us prior to beginning work. We will work with you and your contractor to determine actual and necessary costs, and to confirm how these factors might change our estimate.
Why does supplementing matter?
Supplementing matters because it accounts for line items that need to be added in order to complete a scope of work, ensuring a job is completed properly and fully.
This process accounts for missing materials, inadequate labor, and/or unaccounted damage. It also accounts for pricing issues when current and local rates don’t match insurance estimates.
How will you know if my scope of work needs to be supplemented?
First, our teams are continually trained on what constitutes a proper roof installation. This entails learning about materials and labor as well as unique design issues on various types of roofs.
So when we receive paperwork, we look it over as it relates to your specific roof and its requirements.
In addition, we have an insurance specialist in-house who also reviews insurance scopes. He communicates with carriers on all supplements.
Given the fact that multiple people across departments look at every project, there will be enough analysis to know if the scope of work is full and proper or in need of one or more line items.
And, to be transparent, you should know that the supplementing process can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months. The factors involved differ from one claim to another and the time involved is determined by the unique circumstances of a claim.
This is tricky because the reason why any of us gets multiple estimates is to find the provider who meets us at the sweet spot between quality, service, and price.
But insurance work is not like other projects we pay for entirely out of pocket.
When insurance determines that your roof replacement has a Replacement Cost Value of $20,000, they are using data that reflects the current local market rate for your roof. There is no fluff in this cost.
If you get a bid from a contractor who says they’ll do it for $15,000, then you have to be cautious about how they’ll pull that off.
The contractor and/or labor will take a pay cut, which is poor business practice if they intend to stay around for the long haul. The contractor may use untrained or undertrained labor, which will pose risks for the installation. The contractor may substitute lesser quality materials and/or mismatch components from different manufacturers, voiding the possibility of warranty coverage. The contractor may be unable to provide a product warranty or may not be incentivized to service the roof in the future if an issue arises from the workmanship of the installation.
There’s still a couple more ways a contractor could do a $20,000 job for $15,000.
They may be willing to invoice insurance for the full RCV, but then “eat” your deductible and “pay” you a “marketing fee” that matches your deductible.
Or they may be willing to invoice insurance for an inflated amount outside of the supplementing process in order to cover the difference.
In the end, this may save a property owner their deductible, but it will cost the contractor their reputation with insurance carriers, it will cost them revenue otherwise earned by their business operations, and it will cost them sleep because they will have to figure out how to make that up in the future while they tread water.
But that’s not the worst part.
Texas House Bill 2102 makes it a criminal offense for contractors to “pay, waive, absorb, provide a rebate or credit in connection with the sales of a service that offsets all or part of the amount paid by the insured as a deductible.”
So if I don’t want to short-change myself and my roof, but I still want to see what’s out there, what should I compare between contractors?
Service that makes your life easier and workmanship that gives you peace of mind.
Working with a contractor who has expertise in working claims and servicing homeowners through the insurance process will make your life easier.
And working with a contractor who has been vetted by a leading manufacturer for the quality of their installations and their business practices will give you the assurance that you’re going to be protected.
Our operation is designed to provide you with a dedicated team that manages your claim from beginning to end.
Here is our operation laid out in a linear fashion for easy understanding.
A sales consultant will give you a report about your roof’s condition and offer advice based on their inspection.
If a claim is appropriate, they’ll walk you through that step.
They’ll be there to work with your insurance adjuster in the process of identifying damage and matching their findings so that you get what you need to be made whole.
Once your carrier submits their initial offer, your consultant will look over the paperwork for the details that your specific situation calls for, determining what may need to be supplemented for a full and proper scope.
Our sales manager may assist your consultant regarding any unique aspects related to your situation.
They’ll review these details with you during an educational session, either in person or virtually. You’ll then have a chance to discuss other details as you finalize your options and choices.
After you and your consultant finalize your agreement, then your order is handed off to our accounts receivable manager who will make sure all your paperwork is in order before approving it for production.
If items have been identified for supplementation, then your project’s paperwork will be handed off to our insurance specialist. He will prepare the documentation necessary to communicate with your desk adjuster for the most efficient and effective outcomes we can achieve on your behalf. Most communication needed with you at this point will be handled by your consultant.
Next, your project will move to our production manager’s desk. They’ll review and order the materials needed for your project, and schedule their delivery. They’ll also assign and schedule the crew for your installation. All the while, he will be in communication with you so you have a point of contact if anything needs to be rescheduled.
During the day of your roof replacement, your sales consultant will check in with the crew lead.
By this time, you’ll have had a chance to make your first payment of deductible and ACV through ACH (electronically) or your consultant will pick up the payment.
Soon after the completion of your replacement, our quality assurance manager will visit your property for a final walkthrough and inspection, taking note of any issues that may need to be corrected and performing a final clean-up.
After the entire scope of work is completed, our accounts receivable manager will invoice insurance showing the work done. Insurance will then release the third payment, the Depreciation. Once payment is complete, she will then register your roof’s warranty.
This whole process is overseen by our chief operations officer.
What else can you tell me about your company?
We
- Are licensed with the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas
- Are a Platinum Contractor with Owens Corning
- Are a certified installer with Attic Breeze
- Are a certified installer with Lomanco
- Have a great working relationship with F Wave Synthetic Shingles
- Are an award-winning retailer with national suppliers that have local warehouses, including Gulfeagle Supply
- Have earned 5-star reviews from over 200 clients
We are a forward-thinking, value-driven company thriving on services. We’re focused on excelling at what we do and pushing ourselves and the industry in our local market to the next level.
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We hope that you have the information you need to make the best choice for you and your situation at this point. If that road leads you to Ark Roofer, then we look forward to meeting you.
All the best,
Ark Roofer
PS If you schedule your first appointment by using this link below, we’d like to offer you a 10% discount on a full exterior paint job or 5% on a full gutter (new) installation.
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