Roofing Contractor in Boerne, TX

Hill Country roofers working across Boerne

Silver Horn Roofing is based in Bandera, a straight drive east on Highway 46, and works across Boerne and Kendall County, from Esperanza and Cordillera Ranch to Tapatio Springs and Fair Oaks Ranch. Every job starts with a free inspection and a written report with photos, and you deal with one team from the first inspection to the final cleanup.

Other areas we serve: Bandera, San Antonio, Kerrville, New Braunfels and San Marcos.

Nearby towns we serve: Fair Oaks Ranch.

Why Boerne roofs fail early

Hail

Boerne sits in the path of strong spring storms. On May 3, 2021, a supercell split over the area, with one storm tracking north to Boerne. Residents reported shattered windshields and hail up to baseball size.

Roofs that came through that storm without an obvious leak can still have bruised shingles and lost granules. That damage is hard to see from the ground and often shows up years later as leaks.

Heat

Months above 95°F dry out shingles and break down sealant. Poor attic ventilation makes it worse and drives up cooling bills. We check intake and exhaust venting on every inspection.

Sudden storms, wind and heavy rain

Spring and early summer storms bring strong straight-line winds that lift shingle edges, and sudden downpours find every weak spot in flashing, valleys and gutters. Lifted shingles let rain in long before you see a stain on the ceiling.

Picture this

A homeowner in Esperanza notices a cracked skylight cover after a spring storm and assumes the shingles are fine. From the driveway, the roof looks normal. Up close, an inspector finds soft spots and missing granules on the slopes that faced the storm. With dated photos in hand, the homeowner can file a claim within the policy's deadline instead of finding the damage a year later as a leak.

Permits, HOAs, and the historic district in Boerne

• City permit. Inside Boerne city limits, the City requires a permit if you replace more than half of your roof, and a city inspector checks the work when it is done. We pull the permit for you.
• Historic district. Along Main Street, the City's Historic District Guidelines apply. Replacing a roof with identical materials does not need a Certificate of Appropriateness, but changes in material, shape or color can go to the Historic Landmark Commission. Approved shingle colors include dark gray, black, brown and dark red.
• Fair Oaks Ranch. Fair Oaks Ranch is a separate city with its own permit rules. We confirm them before work starts.
• HOAs. Communities like Cordillera Ranch, Esperanza and Tapatio Springs have property owner associations that can set roof rules. We help you prepare the submittal.

After a hailstorm: what we do

1. Free inspection with photos of every damaged area.
2. A written report you can share with your insurance company.
3. If you want, we can be on the roof when your adjuster inspects, to show the damage we documented.
4. Once your claim is settled, we schedule the work and handle the permit and HOA paperwork.

You deal with your insurance company directly. Under Texas law, a roofer doing the work cannot negotiate your claim for you, and you are responsible for paying your deductible. Most policies have a deadline for storm claims, so call soon after a storm.

Homes and roofs in Boerne

The 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey puts the median year built in Boerne at 2006, and about 62 percent of homes went up between 2000 and 2019. Close to 72 percent are single-family detached houses, and about 65 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Only around 6 percent date to before 1950, from the town that grew out of the 1849 German settlement on Cibolo Creek. Newer homes fall into two groups: builder subdivisions on 50 to 60 foot lots along I-10, and Hill Country custom homes in stone and stucco on half-acre to multi-acre lots.

Builder homes from the 2000s and 2010s mostly carry architectural asphalt shingles, and many of the earliest are now near the end of their first roof. Custom homes often mix shingles with standing seam metal over porches, or use metal throughout. Acreage north of town brings barns and shops with exposed fastener metal roofs that loosen and rust at the screws over time.

Neighborhoods we serve in Boerne

Older streets near Main Street and Cibolo Creek

Boerne's oldest homes stand here, some from the late 1800s and early 1900s, mixed with mid-century houses and newer infill under big pecans and live oaks. Many may fall under the historic district guidelines covered above, and older homes can hide plank decking and past roof layers.

Regent Park

Regent Park is a newer master-planned community just off I-10, about 5 miles from downtown, with homes built from about 2017 on by several production builders. Lots are mostly 50 or 60 feet wide, and an HOA maintains the parks and trails. Roofs here are young, so hail is the usual reason for work, and homes on a street often share one shingle color.

Menger Springs

Menger Springs began development around 2005, and listing data shows homes built from about 2006 to the early 2020s on lots up to 5 acres. Homes are large Hill Country designs, and an HOA reviews exterior work, so expect approval of roof material and color first.

Sabinas Creek Ranch

Sabinas Creek Ranch lies about 8.5 miles north of downtown, with homesites from about 3 acres to more than 20. Covenants focus on a natural Hill Country look rather than strict design rules, and many lots also have shops or barns to roof.

When storms hit Boerne

Hail and damaging wind in the Boerne area come mostly in spring, and local forecasters note that May is the usual peak for severe weather in South Central Texas, with April close behind in some years. Heavy rain is the other big threat: on July 15, 2026, Boerne City Lake logged more than 10 inches, mostly within 7 hours, and Cibolo Creek crested at 22.63 feet, its highest level since at least 2015. Long summer heat bakes shingles on south and west slopes and dries out sealant around vents and flashing. A check in early summer catches spring hail damage, and late fall into winter is a good window to replace a roof before the next storm season.

Best roofing materials for Boerne homes

For Regent Park and other builder subdivisions, Class 4 impact-resistant architectural shingles fit well because they look like the shingles already on the street and hold up better in hail. Many insurers offer discounts for Class 4 roofs; ask your agent. Standing seam metal suits Hill Country custom homes and acreage, where it ties in with barns and shops. Older homes near downtown can take either, following historic district guidelines when they apply. Low-slope porch roofs and additions do best with TPO.

What affects roof cost in Boerne

• Hill lots and steep pitch. Many custom homes outside the core sit on slopes with tall walls and steep roofs, which need more safety gear and slower work than a low builder roof.
• Outbuildings and long drives. Barns and shops on places like Sabinas Creek Ranch add square footage, and gravel drives and gates can slow dumpster and material delivery.
• HOA review. Associations in communities such as Menger Springs and Regent Park can require approval of the product and color, which can limit cheaper shingle lines and add time.
• Older decking downtown. Pre-1950 homes near Main Street may need extra layers torn off and plank decking repaired or covered before new shingles or metal go on.

Recent roofing projects

Real photos from recent Silver Horn Roofing jobs: a full re-roof on a chapel and courtyard building with shingle and low-slope sections, and an architectural shingle replacement on a large brick building.