Travis County · Austin, TX
Roofing help in Austin
Austin roofs face spring hail, intense summer heat, and wildfire risk on the city's wooded west side, where Austin adopted a wildland-urban interface code. Housing ranges from early 20th-century bungalows in Hyde Park and Travis Heights to 1950s ranches in Allandale and Crestview and newer homes in Mueller and Circle C.
- Same-day inspections when a roofer is available
- Neighborhoods: Hyde Park, Travis Heights, Clarksville
Areas in Austin
- Hyde Park
- Travis Heights
- Clarksville
- Tarrytown
- Allandale
- Mueller
- Circle C
- Westlake border
- Barton Hills
- Crestview
ZIP codes: 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78726, 78727, 78729, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78735, 78745, 78746, 78748, 78749
Austin homes and their roofs
Central Austin bungalows often have older plank decking and tight attics with little ventilation. Hill Country homes west of MoPac sit on slopes under oaks and cedar. Many newer infill homes add metal roofing or low-slope sections.
Wildfire-zone roofing
Austin's wildland-urban interface code applies to many west-side and hill-country neighborhoods and generally calls for Class A roofing and ember-resistant construction. See wildfire-resistant roofing.
Ice storms and falling limbs
The February 2023 ice storm brought down huge numbers of tree limbs across Austin, many onto roofs. Trimming oaks back from the roof reduces damage in ice and wind events.
Hail
Spring storms bring damaging hail to Austin and its suburbs, and many roofs have been replaced after hail claims.
Common calls in Austin
- Storm Damage Roof Repair
- Metal Roofing
- Hail Damage Roof Repair
- Attic & Roof Ventilation
- Roof Replacement
Also available in Austin: emergency roof repair and every roofing service.
Austin at a glance
- County
- Travis County
- Storm & insurance
- Austin is inland, outside the coastal windstorm area. Hail, wind, ice storms and wildfire are the main roof risks.
- Permits
- The City of Austin Development Services Department issues permits, and the wildland-urban interface code adds requirements in designated areas. Surrounding cities such as Round Rock and West Lake Hills have their own rules.
- ZIP codes
- 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78721, 78722, 78723, 78726, 78727, 78729, 78730, 78731, 78732, 78733, 78735, 78745, 78746, 78748, 78749
Austin roofing FAQ
Does my Austin home need a Class A roof?
If it's in an area covered by Austin's wildland-urban interface code, new roofs and many re-roofs generally must be Class A. The contractor or city can confirm for your address.
Are metal roofs common in Austin?
Yes. They suit the heat, resist embers and hold up well in wind, and they're common on newer and Hill Country homes.
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Need a roofer in Austin?
Same-day inspections when a roofer is available. One call connects you with an independent roofer who serves your ZIP.