Roofing Contractor in Castroville, TX

Hill Country roofers working across Castroville

Silver Horn Roofing is based in Bandera and works in Castroville, from the historic district near the Landmark Inn to homes along the Medina River and out toward Rio Medina and La Coste. 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.

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

Nearby towns we serve: Helotes and Leon Valley.

Why Castroville roofs fail early

Hail

On the evening of April 28, 2021, the storm that dropped a record hailstone near Hondo also hit Castroville hard, KSAT reported, and the National Weather Service logged baseball size hail, 2.5 inches across, near Castroville in the Rio Medina area. Golf ball size hail also fell in Castroville on May 17, 2016.

A roof can take that kind of hit and still look normal from the street. Cracked shingles, split seams, and bent flashing let water creep in slowly, and by the time it shows inside, the repair is bigger. An inspection right after a storm finds the damage while it is still easy to fix and easy to date.

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

Picture a homeowner in an older house a few blocks from the Landmark Inn who looks up after a hailstorm and sees no damage. Six weeks later, an inspector finds fractured shingles and dents in the metal valleys. The inspector photographs each hit with the date and puts them in a written report. The homeowner uses the report to file a claim before the policy deadline.

Permits, HOAs, and historic district rules in Castroville

• Permits. The City of Castroville requires a building permit for a roof replacement. Small repairs with no structural changes do not need one, and we handle the permit before work starts.
• HOAs. The historic core of Castroville has few HOAs, but some newer subdivisions do. We check your HOA rules on materials and colors before we begin.
• Historic district. Historic properties may need review by the Historic Landmark Commission, and the city can stop work until it approves. We check your address with Community Development first.
• Older homes and the river. Many homes are decades old, and some sit near the Medina River. We check decking, flashing, and drainage with care.

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 Castroville

Castroville's housing spans almost two centuries. The 2019 to 2023 ACS puts the median year built at 1984, with about one in ten homes built before 1940 and a steady wave from the 1960s through the 1990s. The 1844 town core holds Alsatian cottages with native limestone walls and steep saltbox roofs on small historic lots. Newer subdivisions have very different lots: Alsatian Oaks offers 50 and 60 foot lots, and Megan's Landing has half acre homesites. About 82 percent of homes are single-family detached, and 73 percent are owner-occupied.

Steep roofs on the old Alsatian houses now carry a mix of metal and composition shingles, and their thick stone walls make flashing at chimneys and gable ends the weak point. Ranch homes from the 1960s to 1980s are commonly on their second or third roof and may need new decking or better ventilation. In newer master-planned sections, roofs are mostly architectural shingles in builder color schemes. Lots near the Medina River sit under large pecan and cypress trees that drop debris into valleys.

Neighborhoods we serve in Castroville

Castroville Historic District

Listed on the National Register on April 3, 1970, the 420 acre district covers the 1844 town plan, with Colonial Alsatian and Victorian buildings. Steep, simple roofs over stone walls need careful flashing where roof meets masonry. The city's Historic Landmark Commission may review work on historic properties, so we check first.

Alsatian Oaks

Alsatian Oaks is a 435 acre master-planned community with homes from builders including Highland, Perry, Chesmar, and Kindred, plus a pool, trails, and an amenity center. Homes are new, so storm damage and warranty records matter most. Communities like this usually have an HOA that reviews exterior changes.

Megan's Landing

Megan's Landing has half acre homesites with builders such as David Weekley Homes and Perry Homes, and a greenbelt. Large two-story homes on open lots get full wind exposure on their upper slopes. Check any HOA rules before changing roof color.

Along the Medina River

Homes near the river and Castroville Regional Park sit in the river corridor, often under big trees. In July 2002, Castroville was evacuated as a precaution when the Medina Dam upstream faced the largest flood load in its history. Roofs here need clean valleys and gutters that move heavy rain away fast.

When storms hit Castroville

Storms in the Medina Valley follow the regional pattern, building from March and peaking in May before summer heat takes over. On April 28, 2021, baseball size hail fell near Castroville in the Rio Medina area during the same storm that set the Hondo hailstone record, and golf ball size hail hit town in May 2016. Summer heat is hard on dark shingles and on sealants at stone walls and chimneys. Big rain events can come in summer or fall, as the July 2002 flood showed. Late spring is a smart time to inspect, and fall is a good time to replace before the next storm season.

Best roofing materials for Castroville homes

Standing seam metal has a long history on Texas Hill Country buildings and suits the steep roofs of Castroville's Alsatian cottages, subject to any historic review. For newer homes in Alsatian Oaks or Megan's Landing, Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are a smart upgrade in an area that saw baseball size hail in 2021. Many insurers offer discounts for Class 4 roofs; ask your agent. Architectural shingles work well for 1960s to 1990s ranch homes that need a dependable replacement. TPO is the right fit for low-slope additions and porch roofs.

What affects roof cost in Castroville

• Historic review. Work on historic properties may need Historic Landmark Commission approval, which adds time and can limit material choices.
• Masonry flashing. Stone walls, chimneys, and gable ends on Alsatian houses need custom flashing cut into or sealed against the stone, which takes skilled labor.
• Steep pitch. Saltbox and steep gable roofs in the old town need extra safety setup and slower work.
• Older layers. 1960s to 1980s ranch homes may have two layers of shingles and worn decking to remove or repair.
• HOA colors on new homes. In master-planned sections, matching an approved color or shingle line can narrow product choices.

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.