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AfterShingle Replacement in Houston, TX
Shingle replacement is a type of Roof Repair that fixes individual damaged or missing asphalt shingles on an existing roof, without replacing the entire roof system. In Houston, it’s the most common repair we perform at Brennan Roofing Co Houston, because our weather, high winds, hail, and flying debris from oak and pine trees, breaks shingles long before the roof itself is worn out. If you’ve spotted a missing shingle after a storm, or shingles curling at the edges, call us at (940) 461-8481. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and we’ll stand behind the repair in writing for a full year.
Replacing shingles is a smaller job than a full Roof Repair in Houston, but it matters just as much. A single missing shingle lets water find the underlayment and decking beneath it, and in Houston’s humidity, that water rots wood fast. What starts as a $300 repair becomes a $3,000 decking replacement if it’s ignored. The good news is that most shingle replacements are same-day jobs when we have the matching material on the truck, which we usually do.
When You Need Shingle Replacement
Homeowners usually call us for shingle replacement when they see one of these signs. Some are obvious from the ground. Others only show up after a hard rain. Here are the conditions that tell us a shingle needs to come off:
- Missing shingles after a storm: Houston’s spring and summer thunderstorms, and the occasional tropical system, rip shingles loose with wind gusts over 40 mph. If you see bare spots or shingles in the yard, the underlayment is now exposed and needs to be covered quickly.
- Curling or cupping shingle edges: When a shingle curls at the corners, it’s lost its seal and will catch wind. Age and attic heat do this. Once a shingle curls, it won’t flatten back down.
- Cracked or torn shingles: Hail impact and falling branches crack shingles. A cracked shingle splits further with each rain and will eventually break off.
- Granule loss in patches: If you see smooth, dark spots where the granules have worn away, the asphalt is exposed to UV and the shingle is past its useful life. Granules in your gutters are another sign.
- Nail pops and raised shingles: A nail that backs out creates a small tent in the shingle above it. Water follows the nail, and the shingle above gets torn by wind.
- Leaks in one room but not the whole house: A leak concentrated under one roof slope usually points to a localized shingle problem, not a full roof failure.
In neighborhoods like Kingwood, Clear Lake, and The Woodlands, pine needles and acorns work their way under shingle edges and accelerate wear. In older sections of the Heights and Montrose, original shingles from the 1990s and early 2000s are reaching the end of their service life, so we replace them in clusters as they fail.
Our Shingle Replacement Process
We follow a set process on every shingle replacement. You’ll know what’s happening and what it costs before anyone climbs a ladder. Here’s how it works:
- You call, a live person answers: (940) 461-8481 is answered by a person, not a recording, any time of day. You’ll describe what you see, and we’ll schedule a visit.
- We inspect the damage: A background-checked, uniformed technician arrives inside the promised window. We inspect the damaged shingles, check the surrounding area for hidden problems, and look at the flashing and underlayment where the damage occurred.
- You get a written price: The price goes on paper before any work starts. That number does not move at the door. If the decking beneath is rotted, we’ll show you a photo and give you a revised written price before proceeding.
- We match the shingle: We determine the brand and color of your existing shingles. If it’s one of the lines we carry, including GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning, we can usually match it from stock or source it quickly. If the exact match is discontinued, we’ll tell you and show you the closest option before we install anything.
- Replacement and cleanup: We remove the damaged shingles, inspect the underlayment and decking, replace any damaged felt or wood, and install the new shingles with new nails and sealant. We use a magnet sweep to pick up exposed nails and debris from your yard and driveway.
- We walk the job with you: Before we leave, we show you the completed work and confirm the area is clean. You’ll have the written price, the written guarantee, and our phone number if anything comes up.
Every shingle replacement we do is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair fails within a year, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s in writing, on every job.
Shingle Replacement Pricing in Houston
Shingle replacement in Houston typically costs between $250 and $650 for a small repair of three to ten shingles. Larger repair areas, steep roof pitches, two-story homes, and repairs that require decking or Flashing Repair push that number higher. Here’s a breakdown of what drives the cost so you can plan with a real number in your head:
- Small shingle replacement (1-5 shingles): $180 to $350. This includes material, labor, nails, sealant, and a quick inspection of the surrounding shingles. Most of these are done in one to two hours.
- Medium shingle replacement (6-15 shingles): $350 to $650. This covers damage from a single storm or a small leak repair. We typically replace a section of shingles and re-seal the surrounding area.
- Larger repair or decking replacement: $650 to $1,800. When water has been getting under shingles for months, the decking beneath often needs to be cut out and replaced. This is the price range where we’re also replacing underlayment and checking the flashing.
- Steep or two-story roof access: Adds $100 to $300. Steep pitches require more safety equipment and slower work. Two-story homes take longer to access.
- Discontinued shingle matching: If we have to source a matching shingle from a specialty supplier, or if we need to install a close-but-not-exact match, that can add $50 to $150 for procurement.
These are honest ranges based on what we see across Houston. The exact number for your roof goes on paper before any work starts, after we inspect the damage. You’ll never be asked to approve a price after the work is done. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s the same on every job we do.
Materials make a difference in how well a replacement seals and lasts. We install shingles from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, and other leading manufacturers. If your roof was installed with a common architectural shingle, we can usually match it. If your shingles are older and worn, we’ll be straight with you about whether a patch job is worth it or whether you’re approaching a full replacement. We’ll never push a full roof when a shingle replacement is the right fix.
FAQs – Shingle Replacement
How much does it cost to replace a few shingles in Houston?
Most small shingle replacements in Houston run between $250 and $650, depending on how many shingles need to come off, whether the decking beneath is still solid, if Vent Boot Repair is needed, and how steep or high the roof is. We give you a written price before any work starts, so you’ll know the exact number for your roof before you approve anything. Call (940) 461-8481 for a free estimate.
Can you replace shingles the same day?
Yes, in most cases. If we have a matching shingle on the truck, and we usually do for common GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning colors, a typical shingle replacement is done the same day. If your shingle is discontinued or unusual, we’ll give you a straight answer on timing when we inspect it.
Is it cheaper to replace shingles or get a whole new roof?
Replacing individual shingles is significantly cheaper than a full roof replacement or repeated Valley Repair. A shingle replacement runs in the hundreds of dollars, while a full Houston roof replacement usually runs $9,000 to $18,000 or more depending on size and pitch. But there’s a point where patching doesn’t make financial sense. If your shingles are more than 15 years old and you’re replacing them in clusters every few months, we’ll tell you honestly and show you the numbers for both options. You decide, with the full picture in writing.
Will the new shingles match my existing roof?
We match your existing shingles by manufacturer, line, and color. If the exact shingle is still made, we install it, and the match is tight. If it’s been discontinued, we’ll show you the closest available match before we install anything and confirm you’re satisfied with it. We never install a mismatched patch without telling you first.
What happens if the shingle replacement fails?
Every shingle replacement we install is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it fails within one year, we return and make it right at no charge. That’s the guarantee, in writing, on every job. Calls are answered by a live person around the clock, so reaching us about a problem is never a hassle.
Why Houston Homeowners Choose Brennan Roofing Co Houston
We’re an independently owned and operated roofing company, part of the Garrison Partners family founded in 2000. That means we’re local to Houston, but we operate under a defined, named standard that doesn’t change from job to job. The Garrison Standard is simple: written price before any work starts, background-checked uniformed technicians who show up inside the promised window, and a full-year written guarantee on every repair.
We’ve been called out to plenty of Houston homes where another roofer started a shingle repair, pocketed a deposit, and never came back. That’s not how we work. You’ll know the price, you’ll know the technician, and you’ll have a written guarantee before we walk off the roof.
When you call home about a shingle problem, you get a live person on the phone, 24/7. No voicemail, no automated queue, no waiting for a call back. We answer, we schedule, and we show up. If that repair fails within the year, we come back for free. That’s the difference between a roofer who says they stand behind their work and one who actually puts it in writing.
If you’ve got missing, cracked, or curling shingles, call Brennan Roofing Co Houston at (940) 461-8481. We’ll inspect the damage, hand you a written price, and if you approve it, we’ll fix it. A shingle replacement done right costs less than the rot it prevents.
Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing Co Houston, serving Houston.