Roof replacement in Pearland, TX
A new roof in asphalt shingle, metal, flat membrane or slate, put on in the right order and priced before we start. Estimates are free.
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What is a roof replacement?
A roof replacement takes the old roof off down to the wood deck, repairs any soft decking, and builds a new roof on top: drip edge, underlayment, flashing, shingles or panels, and ridge. Odyssey Roofing & Waterproofing replaces asphalt shingle, metal, flat and slate roofs on homes in Pearland, TX and the surrounding area.
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- Tear-off down to the deck
- Soft or split decking replaced
- Drip edge, underlayment and new flashing
- Shingles, metal panels, membrane or slate
- Ridge caps, vents and a magnet sweep of the yard
Prices are given before any work starts. Call (832) 794-1035.
Which roofing material suits a Pearland house?
The slope of the roof decides most of it. The rest is how long you plan to stay and what the framing can carry.
| Material | Suits | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | Most pitched roofs in the area | Sold by the square (100 sq ft of roof), usually three bundles to a square |
| Metal panels | Pitched roofs where long service matters | Costs more up front than shingle; panels are cut to fit the roof |
| Flat and single-ply membrane | Low slopes, porches and additions | Below about 2 in 12, shingles cannot shed water and a membrane does the job |
| Natural slate | Steep roofs framed to carry it | Heavy. The structure has to be up to the weight |
Signs a roof is past repairing: shingles curled or cracked across whole slopes, bald patches where the granules have gone, daylight showing in the attic, or leaks turning up in a new place each season. One of those signs is worth a call. Several together usually mean a new roof.
How a new roof goes on
Seven steps, in the order they happen. Skipping one is how new roofs leak.
The look-over
We measure the roof and check the decking, flashing and vents. You get the price before anything else happens, and the estimate is free.
Tear-off
Old shingles and felt come off down to the wood, so nothing stays hidden under the new roof.
Deck check
Soft or split boards are cut out and replaced. Shingles only lie as flat as the wood under them.
Drip edge and underlayment
Metal edging goes on the eaves, then underlayment is rolled out and lapped so water always runs onto the layer below.
Flashing
Chimneys, walls, valleys and vent pipes get new metal and boots. Most leaks start at these joints.
Shingles
Courses go on from the eave up, staggered so no joint sits over the one beneath it.
Ridge and clean-up
Caps close the peak. Then the lawn and driveway get a magnet sweep for stray nails.
What changes the price of a new roof?
Roofing is priced by the square. The measuring tool further down gives you a fair idea of how many squares you have. These are the things that set the price of each one.
| Roof size | Measured in squares. One square is 100 square feet of roof surface. |
|---|---|
| Pitch and storeys | Steeper and higher means slower and more staging. |
| Layers to tear off | Two old layers take twice the labour and twice the hauling. |
| Decking | Every soft sheet found under the old roof has to be replaced. |
| Material | Shingle, metal, membrane and slate sit at very different prices. |
| Details | Chimneys, skylights, valleys and walls all need flashing cut by hand. |
Does a new roof in Pearland need a windstorm certificate?
It may. Pearland sits in Brazoria County, one of the coastal counties where the Texas Department of Insurance certifies building work for wind. The certificate is called a WPI-8, and the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and other insurers can look it up to confirm a roof was built to code.
Not every job needs an inspection. The department asks homeowners to check with its windstorm office before work starts: 800-248-6032. Raise it on the first call with us so it is settled before the old roof comes off.
What customers have written about us
Odyssey Roofing and remodeling has given my old home new life. Odyssey is reliable, sincere, honest and dependable.
He is extremely professional and willing to be accommodating and work with you!
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Roof replacement questions
How much does a new roof cost in Pearland?
It depends on the size of the roof in squares, its pitch and height, how many layers come off, how much decking needs replacing, and the material you choose. We measure the roof and give you the price before work starts. The estimate is free: (832) 794-1035.
How long does a roof replacement take?
It depends on the size of the roof, the material and the weather. Most of the time goes into the tear-off and the hand work around chimneys, valleys and walls. Ask for the schedule with your estimate.
Can new shingles go over the old ones?
A second layer hides the deck, so soft wood and old leaks stay where they are, and it adds weight to the framing. A tear-off exposes the deck so it can be checked and repaired before the new roof goes on.
Do I need a windstorm certificate (WPI-8) for a new roof in Pearland?
Possibly. Pearland is in Brazoria County, where the Texas Department of Insurance certifies building work for wind. Not every job needs an inspection, so ask before work starts. The department's windstorm line is 800-248-6032.
What types of roof do you install?
Asphalt shingle, metal, flat and single-ply membrane, and natural slate.
Send the order blank, or measure your roof first
Estimates are free. Tell us what the house needs and we call you back during working hours, Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturday 7am to noon.
Order blank
Name and phone are all we need. No fax number required. Prefer to talk? Call (832) 794-1035.
How big is my roof?
Roofing is priced by the square: 100 square feet of roof. Put in the footprint of the house and the pitch, and this works out the rest.
- Squares
- 20.5
- Square feet
- 2,050
- Shingle bundles
- 62
A guide for a simple roof: it adds a 1 ft overhang and 10% for cuts and waste (15% on a hip roof), at three bundles to the square. Dormers, valleys and porches add more. The estimate visit gets the real number.