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Roofing Company in Northwest Hills, TX (78731)

Roof repair and roof replacement for Northwest Hills 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 Northwest Hills, find the real problem, and give you an honest, no-pressure recommendation and price.

Why Austin 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 — across every roof type Austin throws at us
Insurance Claim Experts we work with your insurer, not against you
Licensed & Insured full GL and workers' comp on every job

Driftwood Builders Roofing Stands Out from the Crowd

As the most trusted roofing company in Austin, 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 Northwest Hills

Located in northwest Austin between MoPac and Loop 360, Northwest Hills has established itself as one of the city’s most established and desirable neighborhoods. Known for its hilly, tree-lined streets and mid century custom homes, Northwest Hills is now vibrant and a place where scenic canyon views, top-rated schools, mature landscaping, and a quiet residential feel unite with quick access to downtown Austin and the Hill Country.

Watch: Your Roof Repair and Replacement Questions, Answered

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

Roof Repair vs Replacement: Which Saves You More?

Does Your Roof Need to Be Replaced?

What Happens During a Roof Replacement?

How to Spot Hail Damage Without Climbing Up

Does Insurance Cover Roof Replacement in Texas?

What If Rotten Decking Is Found?

Roof Repair in Northwest Hills, Done Right the First Time

Most Northwest Hills 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 Northwest Hills

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 Northwest Hills, No Runaround

When a Northwest Hills 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.

What Is Included in a Northwest Hills 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

Customer Helped

3559 +

Years of Experience

Full Roof Replacements

3700

Roof Repairs

783

Other Roofing and Exterior Services in Northwest Hills

Driftwood Builders Roofing is a full-service roofing and exterior contractor in Northwest Hills. 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 Northwest Hills’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 Your Northwest Hills 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 Northwest Hills roof we touch, from a single chimney-flashing repair to a full standing seam metal replacement. When you call about a Northwest Hills roof, you are dealing with the people who will actually be on it.

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"Driftwood Builders did an outstanding job! They not only installed a gorgeous new roof but also helped us with the insurance process, showing up before the adjuster. The insurance covered the roof minus our deductible. They even worked with our tight schedule before our Colorado trip. When a bird bath broke from falling tiles, they quickly reimbursed us.

"Just wanted to say that we’re very pleased with the roof work done by Driftwood Builders. Our estimator was very professional and provided very detailed information on all the different options available to us. He was also very diligent in working with our insurance company. I would recommend Driftwood Builders to others and would use them again if needed. "

"Great. They did this very large job in 4 days, left our place in great shape each day, and kept us informed the whole way. Excellent job."

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Northwest Hills Roofing Questions, Answered

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Northwest Hills?

Yes. Northwest Hills sits inside the Austin city limits in northwest Austin between MoPac and Loop 360, so a 78731 roof replacement is permitted through the City of Austin. Driftwood Builders Roofing handles the permit as part of the job and deals with the inspection side, so you are not filing anything, scheduling anything or waiting on a form you did not know existed. The permit is included in the written estimate rather than added later.

Do you replace roofs on mid century homes in Northwest Hills?

Yes, and they need a different approach than a newer build. Northwest Hills is known for hilly, tree-lined streets and mid century custom homes, which often means low-slope sections, wide eaves, skip sheathing under the shingles, and original flashing details that were never designed to last this long. Driftwood Builders Roofing inspects the deck once the old roof is off and prices any rotted sheets at a stated per-sheet rate agreed up front, not as a surprise at the end.

How do you work on a Northwest Hills home built into a hillside?

Access and staging get planned before anything comes off the roof. Northwest Hills lots are cut into hills with canyon views, which often means a steep driveway, limited street frontage, and a roof that is two full stories on one elevation and nearly at ground level on the other. Driftwood Builders Roofing walks that with you during the free inspection, so you know where the dumpster goes, where materials land and where the crew will be working.

Will the oak canopy over my Northwest Hills roof shorten its life?

It will if the debris is left to sit. Mature landscaping is part of what Northwest Hills is known for, and the same canopy that shades the house fills valleys and gutters with leaf litter that holds water against the shingles rather than letting it run off. Overhanging limbs scrub granules loose in wind. Driftwood Builders Roofing checks under the canopy during the free inspection and will tell you where trimming or a gutter guard buys the roof years.

Do you also work in Westlake, Tarrytown and the rest of central Austin?

Yes. Driftwood Builders Roofing crews cover Northwest Hills along with Westlake, Tarrytown, Mueller, South Lamar and Oak Hill from the office at 12308 Twin Creek Rd in Manchaca. That matters when you are comparing quotes, because a company working one neighborhood this month is not back on your street next week. If your address sits between two of those areas, ask and you will get a straight answer rather than a maybe.

Need a Roofer in Northwest Hills?

A leak, an aging tile or metal roof, or storm damage? Get the same honest advice, clean workmanship, and 25-year backing our Northwest Hills neighbors trust.

Roofing Company in Northwest Hills, TX (78731)

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