Trees over the roof
Helotes is known for its trees, and many homes sit under heavy oak and cedar cover. Shade keeps the house cooler, but limbs over the roof drop debris into valleys, rub shingles in the wind, and come down on the roof in storms. Debris that sits in a valley holds moisture and ages shingles fast.
Trimming limbs back from the roofline and keeping valleys and gutters clear are the two cheapest ways to make a roof last here.
Hills, wind, and hail
Homes on the hillsides catch more wind than homes on the flat, and wind works shingle edges and ridges loose over time. Storms off the Hill Country also bring hail. After a storm, check from the ground:
- Shingles that are missing, lifted, folded, or sitting in the yard.
- Dents on gutters, downspouts, vents, and the AC unit, a sign hail hit the house.
- Piles of shingle granules at the bottom of the downspouts.
- Bent or loose flashing around the chimney and roof edges.
- New water stains on ceilings or around upstairs windows.
- Stay on the ground. Don’t climb a wet or damaged roof. Take photos from the yard and call us.
Repair or replace
If the problem is a valley, a flashing, or one slope, we repair it. If the shingles are worn out across the roof, we explain why replacement makes more sense. We install shingle, metal, tile, and flat roofs.
Insurance
We inspect storm and hail damage, document what we find with photos, and can meet your adjuster at the house. We don’t file or negotiate your claim, and nobody can promise what insurance will pay. The claim stays between you and your insurance company.
Helotes and nearby
We also work in Boerne, Leon Valley, Grey Forest, and the rest of northwest San Antonio. Call or text (737) 414-9043, or use the form below. No charge for the visit.