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Roofing Company in St. Hedwig, TX

Roof repair and roof replacement for St. Hedwig 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.

Get a Free St. Hedwig Roof Inspection

A leak, a lifting shingle, an aging tile or metal roof? We will inspect it in St. Hedwig, 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 St. Hedwig

Located in Comal County where the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers meet along Interstate 35, St. Hedwig has established itself as one of Central Texas’s most beloved and historic communities. Founded by German settlers in 1845, St. Hedwig is now vibrant and a place where the historic Gruene district, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Landa Park, the annual Wurstfest, and the spring-fed rivers unite with rich German heritage and Hill Country charm.

Driftwood Builders Roofing serves St. Hedwig, Texas and the surrounding Bexar County farmland east of Loop 1604 - free roof inspections, hail and storm damage assessment, roof repair and roof replacement, on houses, workshops and outbuildings alike.

We are GAF Master Elite certified and BBB A+ accredited, with more than twenty years on Central and South Texas roofs.

St. Hedwig and the September 11, 2026 Storm

St. Hedwig is one of only five places in the whole of Bexar County with a confirmed hail report from that night.

At approximately 10:17 pm on Friday 11 September 2026, a trained weather spotter reported one inch diameter hail about two miles northeast of St. Hedwig. The National Weather Service logged it in its Local Storm Reports for that evening.

Source: National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio (WFO EWX) preliminary Local Storm Reports, product NWUS54 KEWX.

Some context for that figure. One inch - roughly a quarter in diameter - is the threshold at which the NWS classes hail as severe. It readily dents gutters, downspouts, vent metal and flashing, and it can damage older or already-weathered shingle. It is, however, at the lower end of what usually produces widespread roof damage on a sound modern asphalt roof, and it is noticeably smaller than the 1.75 to 2.50 inch hail reported around Converse a few miles west earlier the same evening.

What that means for your roof: it depends on the roof, not on the number. A report two miles away describes the storm, not your property. One inch hail on a twenty-year-old three-tab roof is a different proposition from one inch hail on a six-year-old architectural roof. The only way to know is for someone to look, and looking is free.

What Hail Damage Looks Like Up Close (Example Photograph, Taken in Schertz)

This is a reference photograph, not a St. Hedwig project. We have not published photographs of a St. Hedwig roof because we do not currently have any, and we are not going to imply otherwise. The image below was taken on a roof in Schertz, about six miles north of here. It is included because a hail impact looks the same whichever side of the county line it lands on, and seeing one is more useful than reading a description of one.

Multiple hail impacts individually marked in chalk across one asphalt shingle slope — EXAMPLE PHOTOGRAPH, TAKEN IN SCHERTZ, NOT IN ST. HEDWIG. Hail impacts marked individually across one slope: granules driven off at each strike, with each mark recorded so the strikes can be counted into a total. Observed during a Driftwood Builders Roofing inspection in Schertz, Texas.

A fuller set, with captions covering how impacts are counted and what collateral damage looks like, is on the Schertz hail damage inspection page. The method is identical wherever we inspect.

What We Do in St. Hedwig

Free roof inspections, house and outbuildings, with a photo report you keep.
Hail and storm damage assessment, documented slope by slope.
Roof repair - leaks, flashing, penetrations, storm damage.
Roof replacement in architectural asphalt, Class 4 impact-resistant shingle, standing-seam and exposed-fastener metal.
Exterior work - siding, gutters, soffit and fascia, windows, exterior paint.

On insurance: we document the roof and give you the evidence. We do not promise a coverage outcome, we do not negotiate claims - under Texas Insurance Code §4102.163 a contractor bidding the work may not act as a public adjuster on it - and we do not absorb deductibles, which is illegal in Texas under §707.003.

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?

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Does Insurance Cover Roof Replacement in Texas?

What If Rotten Decking Is Found?

Roof Repair in St. Hedwig, Done Right the First Time

Most St. Hedwig 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 St. Hedwig

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 St. Hedwig, No Runaround

When a St. Hedwig 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 St. Hedwig 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 St. Hedwig

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

Roofing Across These Areas Near St. Hedwig

We serve the neighbouring northeast Bexar County communities as well: Converse to the northwest, which took the heaviest documented damage from the September 2026 storm, Schertz to the north, and Universal City beyond it.

Converse

Roof repair and replacement in Converse. Converse roofing

Schertz

Roof repair and replacement in Schertz. Schertz roofing

Universal City

Roof repair and replacement in Universal City. Universal City roofing

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St. Hedwig Roofing Questions, Answered

Do you serve St. Hedwig, Texas?

Yes. St. Hedwig sits in our northeast Bexar County service area alongside Converse, Schertz and Universal City. Inspections are free and include a photo report you keep.

Did St. Hedwig get hail on September 11, 2026?

Yes. A trained weather spotter reported one inch diameter hail about two miles northeast of St. Hedwig at roughly 10:17 pm on September 11, 2026, and the National Weather Service logged it. One inch is the threshold at which hail is classed as severe, and it is capable of damaging soft metals, older shingle and collateral components, though it is at the lower end of what typically causes widespread roof damage.

Is a rural property treated differently?

The roof assessment is the same. The practical differences are access and scale – longer drives, outbuildings, metal roofs on barns and workshops, and sometimes a propane tank or a well house that also needs looking at. We inspect the outbuildings as well if you want them included, because hail does not stop at the house.

Does St. Hedwig require a roofing permit?

St. Hedwig is a small incorporated city in Bexar County and permitting requirements for re-roofs are limited compared with a larger municipality. We confirm current requirements with the city before starting rather than assuming, because small-city rules change more often than people expect.

Do you install metal roofing in St. Hedwig?

Yes, both standing-seam and exposed-fastener systems. Exposed-fastener metal is common on outbuildings and workshops around St. Hedwig, and standing-seam is increasingly chosen for houses. We also install architectural and impact-resistant Class 4 asphalt shingle.

Need a Roofer in St. Hedwig?

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