Roofing Company in Converse, TX (78109)
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Why Converse Homeowners Choose Driftwood Builders Roofing
We are not a franchise, and we are not a storm chaser working out of a rented truck for one hail season. We are a family-built roofing company that has called Central Texas home for over 20 years, and we are still here because we do the job right and then stay around to answer for it.
- 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 across every roof type South Texas throws at us
- Insurance Claim Experts we work with your insurer, not against you
- Licensed & Insured full GL and workers' comp on every job
- USAA Preferred Contractor trusted to help USAA homeowners with qualifying roofing and storm-related work
Driftwood Builders Roofing Stands Out from the Crowd
We hold the highest ethical standards and a culture built on honesty, integrity, and pride in the work. Our roofers answer to their families, their crew, their customers, and the communities they work in, and that shows up on the roof long after the invoice is paid.
Quality You Can Rely On
We deliver high-quality roofing services featuring exceptional customer care.
Only Pay Upon Completion
You can trust us and we trust you.
We Will Be Here
We have been roofing Central Texas for the last 20 years and we will be here for the next 20.
Roof Repair and Roof Replacement in Converse
Converse sits about fifteen miles northeast of downtown San Antonio in northeastern Bexar County, with Loop 1604 running along its eastern edge and FM 78 and FM 1976 carrying most of the day-to-day traffic. A railroad stop founded in 1877 that still had only about 11,500 residents in 2000, Converse has grown into a city of roughly 27,500 alongside Universal City, Live Oak, Schertz, Kirby, Windcrest, and Selma. That growth is written into the rooflines: the median Converse home was built around 2003, and close to half the city’s housing went up between 1990 and 2009. Most of those roofs are builder-grade asphalt shingle, most are between fifteen and thirty-five years old, and most are now at the point where they either need a careful repair or a full replacement.
- Local crews serving Converse, not storm chasers
- Honest repair-or-replace advice
- We document the damage and meet your adjuster on site
- No deposit, you pay on completion
Watch: Your Roof Repair and Replacement Questions, Answered
Straight answers from our roofers on the roofing questions we hear most.
Converse Hail Damage: 5 Signs Homeowners Should Know
How to Choose a Roofer in Converse, TX
What Happens During a Roof Replacement?
How to Spot Hail Damage Without Climbing Up
Does Insurance Cover Roof Replacement in Texas?
How Long Should a Roof Last in Converse, TX?
Roof Repair in Converse, Done Right the First Time
Most Converse roofing calls start with a leak or with hail, and about a third of the roofs we inspect need a repair rather than a replacement. We get on the roof, find the true source of the water instead of guessing from the ceiling stain, and show you the photos before any work begins.
On the tract-built homes that make up most of Converse, leaks rarely start out in the open field of the roof. They start at a plumbing vent boot whose rubber collar has split in the sun, at step flashing where a second-story wall meets a lower roof, in a valley that has worn thin, or along a run of failed sealant. We fix the actual failure point with materials matched to your roof, whether that is asphalt shingle, standing seam metal, or flat and low-slope TPO.
If a repair is only ever going to be a short-term patch, we say so and put the replacement number beside it so you can decide with real figures in front of you. When hail or straight-line wind is behind the damage, we document it properly and help you take it to your insurer.
What we repair
Roof leak detection and repair, traced to the true source
Split pipe boots, step and chimney flashing, valleys, failed sealant
Asphalt shingle, standing seam metal, tile, and flat roof repair
Hail and wind damage repair, documented for your claim
Free inspection with a full photo report, on the roof, not from the driveway
How We Handle a Roof Repair in Converse
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Free Inspection
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Photo Documentation
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Honest Recommendation
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Targeted Repair
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Watertight Seal
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Final Check & Cleanup
What is included
Full tear-off to the deck, decking repair, new underlayment and flashing
Architectural, Class 4 impact-resistant, standing seam metal, and tile options
Balanced attic ventilation and a thorough magnetic nail sweep
Financing available, and no deposit to schedule
An exact price after a free on-site inspection
Roof Replacement in Converse, No Runaround
When a Converse roof has genuinely reached the end of its life, and a great many of the city’s 1990s and 2000s roofs are there now, replacing once is better value than paying for the same repair every other spring. Most homes here are a one to three day job, and many of Converse’s single-story houses 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 per-sheet rate agreed before we start, new leak barrier and underlayment, new flashing, drip edge and valleys, balanced attic ventilation, and a full magnetic nail sweep and cleanup.
For most Converse homes, architectural asphalt shingles such as GAF Timberline HDZ give the best balance of value and hail resistance. In a part of Bexar County that sees hail most springs, impact-resistant Class 4 shingles are worth asking your carrier about, because many Texas insurers discount the premium for them. Standing seam metal reflects more heat and lasts 40 to 70 years. There is no deposit; you pay once the finished roof passes inspection.
What Is Included in a Converse Roof Replacement
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Full Tear-Off
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Decking Inspection
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Leak Barrier & Underlayment
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New Flashing & Ventilation
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Shingle or Metal Install
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Ridge Cap & Cleanup
How to Decide Between a Roof Repair and a Roof Replacement
- Repair when the roof is sound and the damage is isolated
- Replace when slopes are brittle, bruised, or widely worn
- A proper on-roof inspection decides it, not a guess from the ground
- Repairs cost far less up front than a full replacement
- You get an honest recommendation based on your actual roof
Other Roofing and Exterior Services in Converse
Driftwood Builders Roofing is a full-service roofing and exterior contractor in Converse. Alongside roof repair and roof replacement we handle the work most roofers hand off to someone else, which matters after a hailstorm, when the roof is rarely the only thing that took a hit.
Siding Installation & Repair
James Hardie fiber cement and vinyl siding, installed and repaired. Hail that bruises a roof usually dents and cracks the siding on the same elevation, so we assess both in one visit and put them on one claim.
Gutter Installation
Seamless gutters and gutter guards sized for the fast, heavy rain that comes with South Texas spring storms. Ask about adding gutters while we are already quoting 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 and it can be curbed and flashed properly from the start.
Metal Roofing
Standing seam metal, a common upgrade when a hail-damaged shingle roof is coming off anyway. It is light on the deck, lasts 40 to 70 years, and reflects South Texas heat instead of soaking it up.
Tile Roof Repair
Cracked and slipped clay and concrete tile repaired, along with the underlayment beneath it, which is where tile roofs almost always actually leak. Less common in Converse than in the older parts of San Antonio, but we are set up for it.
Commercial & Flat Roofing
TPO and other flat and low-slope systems installed and repaired for the commercial buildings along the FM 78 corridor and for modern flat-roof homes.
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. We are also a USAA Preferred Contractor, which is worth knowing in a city where roughly one in six adults is a veteran.
Meet Your Converse Roofing Expert
Nicholas M. Riley
Chief Executive Officer, Driftwood Builders Roofing
Nick has been in home services since he was a boy, learning the trade working for his father. Today he leads the Driftwood crews personally and stands behind every Converse roof we touch, from a single split pipe boot to a full hail replacement in one of the Judson-area subdivisions. When you call about a Converse roof, you are dealing with the people who will actually be on it.
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Converse Roofing Questions, Answered
What are the signs I need a roof repair in Converse?
Water stains on a ceiling or wall, shingles that are curling or missing after a windy night, granules piling up at the bottom of your downspouts, damp insulation or daylight in the attic, and flashing lifting away from a chimney or wall. On a hail-exposed roof the damage often shows as dark bruises in the shingle rather than holes, which is why it is so easy to miss from the ground. Catch any of it early and a small repair stays small. Our inspection is free either way.
Why is my roof leaking around the chimney?
Nine times out of ten it is the flashing, not the roof. The metal seal where the chimney passes through the roof deck cracks, lifts, or loses its sealant with age, and water runs straight down the chase into the house. We rebuild or reseal that detail rather than tearing off shingles that are perfectly sound.
Why is my metal roof leaking in Converse?
When a standing seam metal roof leaks it is almost always at a penetration, not through the panels. A plumbing vent with sun-cracked sealant, a fastener that has backed out, or a poorly flashed satellite mount will let water reach the ceiling while the metal itself is still in excellent condition. We reseal the penetration watertight instead of replacing good panels.
Why does my roof only leak after heavy rain?
Because water has to reach one specific weak point before it can get in: a lifted shingle tab, a worn valley, a nail that has backed out. A light shower never pushes water that far, but a South Texas downpour driven sideways by storm wind does. The entry point is usually several feet uphill from the stain on your ceiling, which is why we trace it on the roof rather than guessing from inside.
Do you offer emergency roof repair in Converse?
Yes. When a storm or a sudden leak puts your home at risk we prioritize the call and can tarp the roof to stop water entering while a permanent repair is scheduled. Tell us when you call that there is active water coming in, because that changes where you sit in the queue.
How fast can you repair my roof?
Many straightforward Converse repairs, a split pipe boot or a small run of blown shingles, are finished in a single visit. Active leaks are prioritized. Timing depends on the damage, the weather, and material availability, and it stretches for everyone in the weeks after a big hail event, when every roofer in Bexar County is booked. We will give you a real date rather than an optimistic one.
Do you repair tile, metal, and flat roofs?
Yes. Asphalt shingle, concrete and clay tile, standing seam and other metal, and flat or low-slope TPO. Each system fails differently and seals differently, so we match the repair method to the roof in front of us rather than forcing one patch onto everything and watching it leak again next spring.
Is roof repair covered by homeowners insurance?
Often, when the cause is a covered event. Hail and wind are the usual ones in northeast Bexar County, and a hail claim will typically pay for the repair or replacement minus your deductible. Normal wear, age, and poor original installation are usually not covered. We document the damage with dated photographs and tell you honestly whether a claim is worth filing, because a denied claim still goes on your record.
Will a roof repair void my warranty?
Not when it is done to manufacturer specification by a certified installer. Done badly, with the wrong sealant, mismatched shingles, or nails driven in the wrong course, it certainly can, and manufacturers do deny claims on that basis. That is the real reason to be careful about who goes up there, particularly with an out-of-town crew that will not be around next year.
How much does a roof repair cost in Converse?
Most single-issue repairs, a pipe boot, a section of flashing, a run of failed sealant, sit at the low end of the scale, and larger structural or multi-slope work runs considerably higher. Rather than quote a number that may not match your roof, we inspect it free and give you an exact price. If the repair is close to being uneconomic we put the replacement figure next to it so you can decide with the real math in front of you.
How do I know it is time to replace my roof instead of repairing it?
Replace when shingles are brittle across whole slopes, when granule loss is widespread, when hail has bruised more than one elevation, or when the roof is past about eighteen years. Repair when the damage is isolated and the surrounding roof still has life in it. We date a roof from the shingles and the decking, not from what the previous owner or the listing said, and on the many Converse homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s those two answers often differ.
How long does a roof replacement take in Converse?
Most Converse homes are a one to three day job, and many of the single-story houses in the city are finished in a single day. Timing depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the material you choose, and what we find in the decking once the old roof is off. We never leave a roof open overnight.
What is included in a Driftwood roof replacement?
Full tear-off to the deck, a decking inspection and repair, new leak barrier and underlayment, new flashing, drip edge and valleys, balanced attic ventilation, and a full magnetic nail sweep and cleanup. Nothing hidden, nothing quietly subcontracted out to whichever crew happened to be free that week.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Converse?
Roof replacements in our market run from roughly 8,500 dollars to 30,000 dollars and up, depending on size, pitch, material, and what the decking looks like underneath. Architectural asphalt shingle, which is what most Converse homes have and what most choose again, typically lands between 10,000 and 18,000 dollars, while standing seam metal starts around 18,000 dollars. Our roof replacement cost guide breaks the numbers down in detail. You get an exact, no-obligation price after a free on-site inspection.
Is it worth upgrading to metal or Class 4 shingles in Converse?
It often is, and hail is the reason. Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles cost more up front but hold up far better to the hail that moves through Bexar County most springs, and many Texas insurers give a premium discount for them, so ask your carrier before you decide. Standing seam metal costs more again but lasts 40 to 70 years and reflects heat rather than absorbing it. If you are staying in the house, both tend to pay for themselves; if you are selling within a couple of years, a good architectural shingle is usually the sensible call.
What if you find rotted decking under my old roof?
We photograph it, show it to you, and price it before we replace a single sheet. Decking is the single most common place a roofer pads an invoice, so ours is a stated per-sheet rate agreed up front rather than a surprise that appears at the end of the job.
How do I know the crew installed my roof correctly?
Six nails per shingle, placed in the nail line, on every course. It is the single biggest difference between a roof that survives a South Texas wind event and one that starts shedding tabs, and it is completely invisible once the job is finished, which is exactly why we photograph it as we go.
What roofing materials work best for Converse heat and hail?
For most homes here, architectural asphalt shingles such as GAF Timberline HDZ give the best balance of durability, value, and hail resistance. Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles are a genuine upgrade in a hail corridor and often earn an insurance discount. Standing seam metal reflects more heat and lasts far longer, which matters on a west-facing roof through a Texas August. Tile is handsome but heavy, and it is uncommon on Converse housing stock.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Converse?
Yes. The City of Converse requires a permit for roofing work, issued through its building office on South Seguin, and we pull it as part of the job so you do not have to. If your home sits just outside the city limits in unincorporated Bexar County, or inside neighboring Universal City, Live Oak, or Schertz, the process belongs to that jurisdiction instead and we handle that too.
Do you offer financing, and is a deposit required?
Financing is available, and no, you pay nothing up front. No deposit is required to schedule the work. You pay once the job is complete and you have walked the finished roof with our team. If you are waiting on an insurance settlement, that timing usually works in your favor rather than against it.
Do you charge for a roof inspection in Converse?
No. Inspections are free, and that includes the full photo report and our written assessment of how much life the roof has left. If your roof does not need work, we will tell you so and you owe us nothing. We would rather you called us in three years than paid us for something you did not need today.
How quickly can you get to a leak in Converse?
Active leaks are prioritized ahead of routine inspections and quotes. We are based in Manchaca and cover Converse and the wider San Antonio metro, and where water is actively entering the house we can tarp to stop it while the permanent repair is booked in. Call and tell us it is live rather than submitting the form, and we will treat it accordingly.
My whole street had roofs replaced after a hailstorm. Should I get mine checked?
Yes, and this is one of the most useful calls you can make. Hail falls in swaths, so if your neighbors took a hit there is a good chance you did too, even when nothing is visible from the ground. Bexar County learned this the hard way on 12 April 2016, when a storm that dropped hail up to four and a half inches across the northwest and northeast sides of San Antonio became the costliest hailstorm in Texas history at roughly 1.36 billion dollars in insured losses. Most policies have a time limit for filing, so an inspection is worth doing before the window closes rather than after.
Are you licensed and insured?
Fully insured, BBB A+ rated, a GuildQuality member, and GAF Master Elite certified, which is a status only a small percentage of roofing contractors hold. We send the certificates across before we put a ladder against your house, and we would encourage you to ask any other contractor bidding on your roof to do the same.
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Watch: Your Roof Repair and Replacement Questions, Answered
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Converse Roofing Guides
We have written these for Converse homeowners specifically, using local housing data, City of Converse requirements and the National Weather Service record of the September 11, 2026 storm rather than generic national advice.
Published price ranges by material and by roof size, what changes the number after tear-off, and how to compare two estimates line by line.
The city’s re-roof permit, its contractor registration, and the four questions worth asking before you sign anything.
When a repair is genuinely the right answer, when it is not, and what evidence the decision should rest on.
Realistic lifespans by material in Central Texas heat, and how to find out how old your roof actually is.
Class 4 shingles, metal, tile and the insurance discount that changes the maths.
Every storm report the Weather Service logged that night, the warning timeline, and what to do first.
Coverage, deductibles, RCV versus ACV, and what a contractor may and may not legally do.
The two surfaces you can check from the ground without a ladder.
What a real inspection covers, why test squares decide a hail claim, and how to tell an inspection from a sales visit.
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Watch: Your Roof Repair and Replacement Questions, Answered
Straight answers from our roofers on the roofing questions we hear most.
Converse Hail Damage: 5 Signs Homeowners Should Know
How to Choose a Roofer in Converse, TX
What Happens During a Roof Replacement?
How to Spot Hail Damage Without Climbing Up
Does Insurance Cover Roof Replacement in Texas?
How Long Should a Roof Last in Converse, TX?
Roofing Services in Converse, TX
Each of these covers what the work actually involves here, what it costs, and how to tell a real estimate from a sales visit.
- Roof replacement in Converse When replacement is genuinely warranted, the system choice, the twelve-step process, permits and published price ranges.
- Roof repair in Converse Where leaks actually come from, the repairs we do most often on local homes, storm and wind damage, and when repair stops being worth it.
- Roof inspection in Converse What a real inspection covers, why marked test squares decide a hail claim, and how to tell an inspection from a sales visit.
- Metal roofing in Converse Standing seam vs exposed fastener, the hail denting and cosmetic-exclusion problem, wind ratings and honest cost against asphalt.
- Permits and contractor requirements Converse requires a re-roof permit and registers contractors. Texas issues no roofing licence, so that registration is your best verification.
- Siding replacement in Converse James Hardie and vinyl compared for this climate, what turns up behind old siding, and the clearance details that decide how long it lasts.