Roofing Contractor in New Braunfels, TX

Hill Country roofers working across New Braunfels

Silver Horn Roofing is based in Bandera and schedules roofing work across New Braunfels and Comal County, from Gruene and Veramendi to Mayfair, Vintage Oaks and Canyon Lake. 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, Boerne and San Marcos.

Nearby towns we serve: Canyon Lake, Seguin and Schertz.

Why New Braunfels roofs fail early

Hail

New Braunfels sees hail and tornadoes most springs. On March 21, 2022, hail about 2 inches across fell in New Braunfels, and the same storms produced an EF2 tornado near Kingsbury in Guadalupe County. A year earlier, on March 23, 2021, an EF1 tornado damaged 20 to 25 homes near Canyon Lake.

Many homes here are new. New Braunfels was one of the fastest-growing cities in the country from 2010 to 2020, so thousands of roofs are reaching the age where storm damage and builder-grade shingles start to show. Hail bruising is hard to see from the ground, so an inspection after a storm is worth it.

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 Mayfair sees dents on the gutters after a spring storm and assumes the roof is fine, since the house is only a few years old. From the ground, the shingles look normal. Up close, an inspector finds bruised shingles 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 historic districts in New Braunfels

• City permit. Inside New Braunfels city limits, re-roofing needs a permit from the City. We pull it for you.
• Outside city limits. Comal County does not issue roofing permits, but property owner associations in areas like Canyon Lake often have their own rules. We check before work starts.
• HOAs. Master-planned communities like Veramendi, Mayfair, Meyer Ranch and Vintage Oaks have HOA rules on roof color and material. We help you prepare the submittal.
• Historic districts. In the city's historic districts, exterior changes can need review by the Historic Landmark Commission. We plan for that in the timeline.

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 New Braunfels

New Braunfels is a fast-growing city, and the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey puts its median year built at 2006. About 40 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, while roughly 17 percent date to the 1970s and 1980s and about 11 percent are older than 1970. Detached single-family houses make up about 68 percent of homes, and about 65 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied. The mix runs from 1930s to 1950s cottages and ranch homes near Landa Park, to 1990s brick subdivisions off Highway 46 and Loop 337, to builder homes on small lots and Hill Country homes on 1 to 5 acre tracts toward Canyon Lake.

Homes from the 1970s and 1980s are often on their second or third roof, and some still carry two layers that must come off. The large wave of 2000s homes is now near the end of its first set of architectural shingles. Brick two-story homes from the 1990s tend to have tall, cut-up roofs with many valleys, where leaks often start. On acreage west of town, metal roofs are common, and older exposed fastener panels need screws and seals replaced as they age.

Neighborhoods we serve in New Braunfels

Landa Park Estates

This established area near Landa Park dates to the 1930s, and listing data shows homes built from 1935 into the 2010s. Older homes here may have plank decking and past layers, and big shade trees mean extra cleanup and valley wear.

Oak Run

Oak Run in northwest New Braunfels, near Highway 46 and Loop 337, has been building out since about 1990, much of it by Perry Homes. Homes are mostly brick and stone, many two-story, on lots with mature trees. The HOA dues are modest, and the earliest homes are old enough that original roofs are long gone or due.

River Chase

River Chase sits toward Canyon Lake, with homes built from about 2000 to the early 2020s on lots of 1 to more than 5 acres. There is an HOA, and homes are often large Hill Country designs. Long drives and steeper sites are common, so plan for delivery access and safety setup on the roof.

When storms hit New Braunfels

In New Braunfels the main hail and wind season runs through spring, and San Antonio area forecasters point to May as the usual peak, with April also busy in some years. Fall fronts can bring a second, smaller round of storms. Flooding is part of local history too: in October 1998 the Guadalupe River at New Braunfels peaked at 35.08 feet after 20 to 30 inches of rain fell across the area, and in July 2002 water went over the Canyon Dam emergency spillway for the first and only time. Summer heat with long sunny stretches wears on shingles and dries out sealant at vents and chimneys. Plan an inspection after the spring storms, and use the calmer late fall and winter months to replace a roof that needs it.

Best roofing materials for New Braunfels homes

Class 4 impact-resistant architectural shingles are the top pick for most subdivisions here, since they match the look HOAs expect and stand up better to the kind of hail the city saw in March 2022. Many insurers offer discounts for Class 4 roofs; ask your agent. Standing seam metal is a natural fit for Hill Country homes on acreage toward Canyon Lake, where it can match barns and shops. Older homes near Landa Park can carry either shingles or metal, and those under historic review should follow the commission's guidance. TPO works best on flat porches, carports, and low-slope additions.

What affects roof cost in New Braunfels

• Tear-off on older homes. Homes near Landa Park and other 1970s and older areas may have two layers to remove and old decking to repair, which adds labor and disposal.
• Two-story brick homes. Tall homes in subdivisions like Oak Run need more safety gear and staging, and their many valleys take more flashing.
• HOA approval. Many newer subdivisions ask owners to submit the shingle style and color first, which can add a few days and limit the cheapest product lines.
• Acreage and outbuildings. Tracts like River Chase often have shops, barns, or detached garages, and long drives can make dumpster and material drop-off harder.
• City or county location. Inside or outside city limits changes the permit step covered above, and with it the timing.

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.