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Roofing Company in Bee Cave, TX (78738)

Roof repair and roof replacement for Bee Cave homes and businesses. We find the true problem, tell you honestly whether it is a repair or a full replacement, and back the work for 25 years.

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A leak, a lifting shingle, an aging tile or metal roof? We will inspect it in Bee Cave, find the real problem, and give you an honest, no-pressure recommendation and price.

Our Experience in Bee Cave

Over the last 20 years, our team has completed 113 roofing replacement and repair projects in the Bee Cave area.

Why Bee Cave Homeowners Choose Driftwood Builders Roofing

We’re not a franchise. Not a storm chaser. We’re a family-built roofing company that has called Central Texas home for over 20 years, and we’re still here because we do the job right.

Only Pay Upon Completion: your satisfaction is our invoice trigger
Transparent Pricing: no bait-and-switch, no hidden line items
97 Combined Years of Experience with every roof type Central Texas throws at us
Insurance Claim Experts: we work with your insurer, not against you
Fully Insured: general liability and workers' comp on every job

Driftwood Builders Roofing Stands Out from the Crowd

At Driftwood Builders Roofing, we always strive to maintain the highest ethical standards and a culture that values honesty, integrity, and pride in all that we do. Our roofers are dedicated to their families, colleagues, customers, and the community.

Roof Repair and Roof Replacement in Bee Cave

If water is coming in right now, call (512) 894-0129 and say it is an active leak. We can tarp to stop water on the first visit. Most Bee Cave leaks we find are not where the stain is. On the large custom homes across Falconhead, Serene Hills, Uplands, Spanish Oaks and Lake Pointe, water runs along a rafter or a valley for several feet before it drops, so we trace it from the attic side as well as from the roof. The usual culprits here are complex valleys carrying water from several elevations into one point, dormer and sidewall flashing, skylight curbs, and the low slope and parapet sections on modern Hill Country builds, which hold water instead of shedding it. We photograph what we find, show you the photo, and tell you whether it is a repair or a replacement. The inspection and the written estimate are free and we take no deposit.

Protecting Bee Cave Homes & Businesses

Located in the scenic Texas Hill Country just west of Austin along Highway 71, Bee Cave has established itself as one of Central Texas’s most affluent and family-friendly communities. A once-rural crossroads, Bee Cave is now vibrant and a place where upscale shopping at the Hill Country Galleria, top-rated schools, master-planned neighborhoods like Falconhead and Serene Hills, and proximity to Lake Travis unite with an eclectic mix of fine dining, boutique retailers, and modern suburban convenience.

A roof is a big part of an even bigger investment, your precious home. Whether you’ve located a leak on a ceiling, noticed missing shingles after a storm, or simply know your roof has seen better days, we’re here to help with professional roof repair and roof replacement in Bee Cave. A solid roof is paramount to the safety and security of your home and everything in it. That’s why our Bee Cave roofing professionals are dedicated to providing quality craftsmanship and exceptional service that protects your family and preserves the value of your Hill Country investment.

Watch: Your Roof Repair and Replacement Questions, Answered

Straight answers from our roofers on the roofing questions we hear most.

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What Happens During a Roof Replacement?

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What If Rotten Decking Is Found?

Roof Repair in Bee Cave, Done Right the First Time

Most Bee Cave roofing calls start with a leak, and about a third of the roofs we inspect need a repair, not a replacement. We get on the roof, find the true source of the water rather than just the ceiling stain, and show you photos before any work begins.

On older homes, most leaks trace back to a chimney flashing, a plumbing vent boot, a tired valley, or a section of failed sealant, not the whole roof. We fix the real problem with materials matched to your specific roof, whether it is asphalt shingle, tile, standing seam metal, or flat and low-slope TPO.

If a repair is only a short-term patch, we tell you honestly and put the replacement number beside it so you can decide with real figures in front of you. When a storm is behind the damage, we document it with photos and help with your insurance claim.

What we repair

Roof leak detection and repair, traced to the true source

Chimney flashing, pipe boots, valleys, and failed sealant

Shingle, tile, standing seam metal, and flat roof repair

Emergency repair and tarping to stop active leaks fast

Free inspection with a full photo report

How We Handle a Roof Repair in Bee Cave

01 Free Inspection

We get on the roof and find the true source of the leak, not just the ceiling stain.

02 Photo Documentation

We photograph the damage and show you exactly what is wrong before any work starts.

03 Honest Recommendation

We tell you whether a targeted repair will solve it or whether replacement is the smarter call.

04 Targeted Repair

We fix the real problem, flashing, pipe boots, valleys, or shingles, with materials matched to your roof.

05 Watertight Seal

We seal every repair with high-performance materials rated for Texas sun and storms.

06 Final Check & Cleanup

We verify the repair is watertight, clean the site, and leave your property spotless.

What's included

Full tear-off, decking repair, new underlayment and flashing

Architectural, Class 4 impact-resistant, metal, and tile options

Balanced attic ventilation and a spotless magnetic nail sweep

Financing available, and no deposit to schedule

Exact price after a free on-site inspection

Roof Replacement in Bee Cave, No Runaround

When a Bee Cave roof has genuinely reached the end of its life, a full replacement is better long-term value than paying for repeated repairs. Most homes are a one to three day job, and many single-story roofs are finished in a single day. We never leave a roof open overnight.

Every replacement includes a full tear-off to the deck, a decking inspection with any rotted sheets replaced at a stated per-sheet rate agreed up front, new leak barrier and underlayment, new flashing, drip edge and valleys, balanced attic ventilation, and a thorough magnetic nail sweep and cleanup.

For most homes, architectural asphalt shingles such as GAF Timberline HDZ give the best balance of value and hail resistance, and impact-resistant Class 4 shingles often earn an insurance discount. Standing seam metal reflects more heat and lasts 40 to 70 years. There is no deposit; you pay once the finished roof passes inspection.

Customer Helped

3559 +

Years of Experience

Full Roof Replacements

3700

Roof Repairs

783

What Is Included in a Bee Cave Roof Replacement

01 Full Tear-Off

We remove the old roof down to the deck so we can inspect and rebuild the system correctly.

02 Decking Inspection

We check the decking and replace any rotted sheets at a stated per-sheet rate agreed up front.

03 Leak Barrier & Underlayment

We install premium leak barrier and underlayment for a watertight foundation.

04 New Flashing & Ventilation

We install new flashing, drip edge, and valleys, and balance the attic ventilation.

05 Shingle or Metal Install

We install your chosen system to spec, six nails per shingle, every course.

06 Ridge Cap & Cleanup

We finish the ridge, run a magnetic nail sweep, and haul away every scrap.

How to Decide Between a Roof Repair and a Roof Replacement

Repair when the damage is isolated, one leak, one flashing, a handful of shingles, and the surrounding roof still has life. Replace when shingles are brittle across whole slopes, when a tile or metal system has failed, or when hail hit more than one elevation. A repair is almost always cheaper up front, but if the roof is near the end of its life, replacing once beats paying for repeated repairs.

Repair when panels are sound and issues are isolated
Replace when panels are widely corroded or failing
A thorough inspection determines the best option
Repairs cost far less than a full replacement
Honest recommendations based on your roof

Other Roofing and Exterior Services in Bee Cave

Driftwood Builders Roofing is a full-service roofing and exterior contractor in Bee Cave. Alongside roof repair and roof replacement, we handle the work most roofers send elsewhere.

Siding Installation & Repair

James Hardie fiber cement and vinyl siding, installed and repaired. Storm damage usually hits the roof and siding together, so we assess both in one visit.

Gutter Installation

Seamless gutters and gutter guards that protect Bee Cave’s older homes and mature-tree lots from water damage. Ask about adding gutters when we quote your roof.

Skylight Installation & Repair

New skylights installed and leaking ones repaired. The best time to add one is during a roof replacement, while the deck is open, so it is flashed properly.

Metal Roofing

Standing seam metal, the most popular upgrade from tile on older homes. Lighter on an old deck, lasts 40 to 70 years, and reflects Austin heat.

Tile Roof Repair

Cracked and slipped clay and concrete tile repaired, along with the underlayment beneath it, which is where most tile roofs actually leak.

Commercial & Flat Roofing

TPO and other flat and low-slope systems installed and repaired for commercial buildings and modern flat-roof homes around central Austin.

Free Roof Inspections

Every inspection is free, including a full photo report and the remaining roof life in writing. We get on the roof, not just look from the driveway.

Storm & Insurance Claims

We document storm damage, meet your adjuster on the roof, and make sure the claim reflects the real damage. You file as the policyholder, we handle the roof side.

Meet Our Bee Cave Roofing Expert

Dedicated Area Sales Representative:

Sr. Sales Consultant

Tom Baker

With over 20 years of construction and roofing experience, Tom brings extensive knowledge to every project. He’s passionate about helping Bee Cave homeowners understand their roofing options and making informed decisions that protect their homes and investment.

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Bee Cave Roofing Questions, Answered

For a Bee Cave home, is a shingle roof or a standing seam metal roof the better choice?

For most Bee Cave homes an architectural asphalt shingle such as GAF Timberline HDZ gives the best balance of value and hail resistance, and an impact resistant Class 4 shingle often earns a discount from your insurer. Standing seam metal reflects more heat, sits lighter on an older deck, and lasts 40 to 70 years, which makes it the stronger choice if you plan to stay a long time or the roof is highly visible. Both are installed to the same standard. The honest deciding factors are budget, weight, and how long you are staying.

Has Driftwood Builders Roofing worked on roofs in Bee Cave before?

Yes. Over the last 20 years our team has completed 113 roofing replacement and repair projects in the Bee Cave area, covering asphalt shingle, tile, standing seam metal, and flat or low slope systems. That is our highest project count across the Hill Country communities we serve. We send our own crews rather than subcontracting the work out, and every job carries a 25 year workmanship backing.

What happens during a hail damage inspection in Bee Cave?

We get on the roof rather than assessing from the driveway, photograph what we find, and give you the remaining roof life in writing. Hail leaves bruised or pitted impact marks on shingles and dents on soft metals like vent caps and flashing, which is why a ground level look misses it. If the damage is claimable we document it and meet your adjuster on the roof so the claim reflects what is actually up there. You file as the policyholder, we handle the roof side.

Who issues the permit for a roof replacement in Bee Cave?

Bee Cave is its own incorporated city in Travis County, so a 78738 reroof goes through the local authority for your address rather than through the City of Austin. Austin’s permit rules, fees, and inspection scheduling do not apply. Driftwood Builders Roofing pulls the permit and schedules any required inspection as part of the job.

My Bee Cave neighborhood has an architectural review committee. Will that delay the roof?

Only if you start the roof before the submission. If your neighborhood has an architectural committee, get the approved product and color list first, because that list sets your shortlist rather than your own preference. Approval happens before materials are ordered, not after. Driftwood Builders Roofing supplies the product specification and color name you will need for the submission. Once approved, the install itself is usually a one to three day job, so the committee’s review window is what determines your real start date.

Does a Bee Cave roof on an exposed Hill Country lot need anything different?

Fastening matters more on an open or ridge top lot than on a sheltered one. Wind gets under the leading edge of a roof at eaves, rakes, and ridge caps first, so nailing pattern and edge detail are where a roof is won or lost. We install six nails per shingle, in the nail line, every course, and document it, because it is invisible once the job is finished and it is the main difference between a roof that survives a Central Texas wind event and one that does not.

Is a roof inspection in Bee Cave free, and what does it include?

Yes, every inspection is free with no deposit and no obligation. It includes getting on the roof rather than looking from the driveway, a full photo report of what we find, and the remaining roof life in writing. If the roof does not need work, we say so and you owe nothing. About a third of the roofs we inspect need a targeted repair rather than a full replacement, and we will tell you which one yours is before any work is scheduled.

Why is my metal roof leaking when the panels look fine?

On a standing seam metal roof the leak is almost always a penetration, not the panels. A plumbing vent pipe with sun cracked sealant is the usual culprit, and water reaches the ceiling while the metal itself stays sound. Skylight curbs, chimney flashing, and fastener penetrations are the other common points. The fix is resealing that detail watertight rather than replacing good metal, which is why the inspection matters more than the quote on a metal roof.

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Bee Cave?

Roof replacements inside the Bee Cave city limits are permitted through the City of Bee Cave, not the City of Austin, because Bee Cave is its own incorporated city in Travis County. Driftwood Builders Roofing pulls the permit as part of the job, so you do not file anything yourself. If your address sits outside the city limits, Travis County requirements apply instead, and we confirm which authority covers your street before work is scheduled.

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