Real projects. Real prices. Real proof. Any roofer can make claims. Here, every claim sits next to the evidence behind it, with links so you can check it yourself.
Figures as of October 16, 2026. Each one links to its proof below. How we count
Evidence 1
Eight completed Driftwood projects, from a $3,900 tile repair to a $34,970 slate roof. Each shows the location, material, size, scope and price.
Austin, TX 78725Proposal was $10,695. Tear-off found 9 sheets of rotted decking, replaced at $100 per sheet.
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Hutto, TX 78634Full tear-off, decking inspected and replaced as needed, six nails per shingle. About $415 per installed square.
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Bastrop, TXDiagnosed a ceiling leak, replaced the roof and corrected rear-elevation drainage.
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Wimberley, TX 78676Full tear-off, GAF StormGuard and Tiger Paw underlayment, 1.5 in. snap-lock panels.
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Tarrytown, Austin 78703$1,560 to remove the old roof to the deck, $33,410 to install the Brava system.
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Westlake, Austin 78746Itemized: stage tile $750, remove rotted deck $350, new decking $850, reinstall tile $950, secure loose tile $650, cleanup.
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Bouldin Creek, Austin 78704$5,200 partial TPO replacement and deck reconstruction, $200 to reseal a pipe flashing.
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Tarrytown, Austin 78703Carrier-approved roof $13,580 plus $6,500 for 65 decking sheets at $100 each, documented at tear-off.
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Each price applies only to that home and scope. Insurance projects show the carrier-approved scope, not the homeowner’s cost. Your roof is priced after a free inspection.
Evidence 2: 3,700+ projects
How to check it: Zoom into your neighborhood. Chances are we have already worked on your street.
A count of completed projects, not customers, and not every project is a roof replacement. Projects are shown by ZIP code, never by address.
| 78748 | South Austin | 479 |
| 78610 | Buda | 290 |
| 78640 | Kyle | 193 |
| 78739 | Circle C, Austin | 154 |
| 78737 | Southwest Austin | 144 |
| 78633 | Georgetown | 140 |
| 78735 | Southwest Austin | 137 |
| 78749 | Southwest Austin | 131 |
| 78620 | Dripping Springs | 121 |
| 78641 | Leander | 92 |
Source: Driftwood project records as plotted on the homepage project map, read October 16, 2026.
Evidence 3
No deposit. Pay when the work is complete.
You pay after the work is finished and you have walked the completed roof with us. Your quote changes only if you change the scope, or if hidden damage such as rotted decking is found and documented, and that is priced per sheet in the quote.
★★★★★“And the best part? There's no deposit required. They do not collect a dime until the job is done.”
J. B. · Google review, 2026
★★★★★“stayed within the initial quote he gave me.”
Andrew C. · Google review, 2025
Evidence 4
You should understand your roof before you spend money on it, including when the honest answer is that you do not need a new one. Check it three ways.
147 are titled as a homeowner question, from cost to insurance. Watch on YouTube
111 answer a question in the title. Start with repair vs. replace or roof cost in Austin.
In 169 written reviews we read across Google, Angi, BBB and Nextdoor, 31% say Driftwood explained the issue, educated them or walked them through it. That is the most common theme in what customers write.
Roof Repair vs. Roof Replacement: Which One Does Your Austin, TX Home Actually Need?
Roof Replacement Cost in Austin, TX: How Much Does a New Roof Cost?
educated me on the underlying issues and options, never in a rush.
Ian M. · Google review, 2026
★★★★★“He explained to me clearly what the total damage was and what needed to be done to fix it properly.”
Aaron D. · Google review, 2026
★★★★★“Nathan explained every aspect of the quote and explained any extras that were needed once they took off the old roof”
Linda D. · Google review, 2025
★★★★★“Every step was clearly explained, both in Todd's original presentation and in Christina's follow up at scheduling. I knew just what to expect.”
Carol G. · Google review, 2023
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We read all 261 of our Google reviews on Oct. 16, 2026. In 13 of them, customers say they were told no work was needed, no damage was found, the problem was not the roof, or a repair would do instead of a replacement.
★★★★★“Even though it did not have anything to do with the roof he found out the problem was with the siding.”
Velda P. · Google review, 2026
★★★★★“Fortunately, no repairs were needed this time.”
Tim S. · Google review, 2026
★★★★★“did not push to replace it and helped me take care of some minor repairs instead.”
Andrew W. · Google review, 2022
★★★★★“When Chris came to check it out, I was happy to hear him tell me my roof was not damaged and nothing needed immediate attention.”
Steven G. · Google review, 2019
★★★★★“They said everything was still in good shape and we did not need any repairs. Due to their honesty, I recommended them to my neighbor.”
Kayla C. · Google review, 2018
★★★★★“Instead of needing to replace the entire roof, their crew was able to replace the damaged shingles”
James M. · Angi review, April 2020
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Quoted word for word from the platform named. Read every review on Google
Evidence 5
You will know the name of the person who inspects your roof, and the track record behind that name.
President since 2005
Sr. Sales Consultant
Sr. Sales Consultant
Sr. Sales Consultant
Owner
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Jose, Asphalt Shingle Crew LeaderInstalling Driftwood roofs since 2013
Guillermo, Metal & Tile Crew LeaderInstalling Driftwood roofs since 2014
In those same 169 written reviews, 54% name the Driftwood person who helped them. Todd is named 39 times, Chris 18, Nathan 12 and Nick 11.
Counts as published on Our Team, read October 16, 2026.
Evidence 6
Since January 2025, Driftwood crews have logged 21,519 photos across 786 projects. That is the record you, your insurance carrier and a future buyer can rely on.
Source: Driftwood’s CompanyCam job-photo account, Jan. 28, 2025 to Oct. 15, 2026.
From the Tarrytown hail replacement: 65 sheets of damaged decking documented before any were replaced.
Evidence 7
11 independent publications have asked owner Nick Riley for roofing and home expertise. None were paid placements. Here is what each one asked about.
Southern Living
What Nick Riley told them
Advised homeowners to ask about crew tenure, references and photos of past work, including change orders.
Realtor.com
What Nick Riley told them
Explained what turns up behind stucco, and put an asphalt shingle roof’s life expectancy at about 20 years.
Bob Vila
What Nick Riley told them
Covered air sealing first, batt vs. blown-in insulation, and R-38 to R-60 attic levels for Austin.
The Zebra
What Nick Riley told them
Shared a roof checklist, and a tile-valley example of how a delayed repair grew to $6,300.
Insure.com
What Nick Riley told them
Named valley debris, lifted shingles and overhanging branches as causes of leaks and claims.
Family Handyman
What Nick Riley told them
Explained ember-resistant vents, fiber cement siding, and why installation matters as much as the material.
Roofing Contractor
What Nick Riley told them
Described Austin homeowners buying land and permitting, but building slower than in the pandemic boom.
Read the article ↗Our guide: New construction vs. replacement
Straight Arrow News
What Nick Riley told them
Explained why long-tenure owners choose durable upgrades such as metal roofs.
USA Today
What Nick Riley told them
Said contractor reputation and the workmanship warranty matter more than the window brand.
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Also quoted by HousingWire on construction labor and The U.S. Sun on Texas housing policy. Sponsored segments are not counted. Full media list
Evidence 8
Named projects with the people and organizations involved, each linked to coverage or the full story.
September 2026
Austin businesses came together to support The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria, its art-in-nature site in West Austin. ABC Home & Commercial brought Driftwood in for the roofing portion, and our crew installed a new cedar shingle roof on the gazebo.
December 2025
Local businesses came together to repair the East Austin home of a blind resident who had lived there for more than 60 years. The Statesman reported that Driftwood was helping fix her roof.
June 2018
With Purple Heart Homes and volunteers, Driftwood installed a new roof for an Army veteran’s widow at no cost.
Member of the Greater Austin Chamber and the Westlake Chamber. More on our Community Giveback page.
Supporting proof
More than 20 years in the same market, with the same President, and crew leaders who have been here for over a decade.
BBB accreditation: BBB business profile.
Short answers, each backed by the evidence above.
Driftwood Builders Roofing publishes the evidence behind its claims: real completed projects with prices, a map of 3,707+ completed projects by ZIP code, no-deposit payment terms, named team members with track records, job photo documentation and independent media citations. Homeowners can check each one.
Yes. More than 30 Driftwood project pages publish the price of a completed job, along with the location, material, roof size and scope. Examples range from a $3,900 clay tile repair in Westlake to a $34,970 composite slate roof in Tarrytown.
No deposit. You pay when the work is complete, after you have walked the finished roof with the team.
Driftwood has 3,707+ completed projects mapped across Central Texas, in 133 ZIP codes, including 479 in ZIP 78748 in South Austin. That is a count of completed projects, not of customers, and not every project is a roof replacement.
A named Driftwood consultant such as Todd Munsinger, Nathan Thomas, Chris Smith or Tom Baker. Their published track records range from 165 to 1,265 roof replacements and repairs each. Installation is led by crew leaders who have been with Driftwood since 2013 and 2014.
Yes. 11 independent publications, including Southern Living, Realtor.com, Bob Vila, Family Handyman and USA Today, have quoted owner Nick Riley on roofing and home topics. None were paid placements.
Then we tell you. Driftwood recommends a repair when a repair will do, and customers say so in their reviews.
A free inspection, photos of what we find, one itemized price and no deposit. If you do not need a new roof, we will tell you.
