The Best Roofing Contractors in San Antonio, TX, Compared

It depends on the roof's size, pitch, number of layers to remove, decking condition and the material you choose. In San Antonio, Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are the most common replacement, with stone-coated steel as the step-up option. Get at least two itemized written estimates from the contractors on this page; a serious estimate lists the underlayment, flashing, ventilation and decking price per sheet, not just a lump sum.

In most of Bexar County a full replacement requires a building permit and at least one inspection; small repairs often do not. The contractor should pull the permit in their name. If a roofer asks you to pull it as the homeowner, treat that as a warning sign about their license or insurance.

San Antonio gets periodic large-hail events and long stretches of heat that age asphalt shingles quickly. The region's usual problems are large hail every spring, tornado-season wind, summer heat that ages shingles fast and ice storms. Hail season peaks April through June. After a storm, expect door-knockers; the roofers worth hiring have a local office, a local phone number and references from the last storm cycle.

Class 4 impact-rated shingles often earn a premium discount. Get the discount paperwork from your contractor before the final invoice. Document everything with photos before any work starts, and never sign an assignment of benefits or a contract contingent on an insurance approval without reading it.

Ask for the certificate of insurance directly from the insurer, not a copy from the contractor, and confirm it lists both general liability and workers' compensation. Texas does not issue a statewide roofing license, so check local registration, years at the same address and recent references instead.