Roofing Contractor in San Marcos, TX

Hill Country roofers working across San Marcos

Silver Horn Roofing is based in Bandera and schedules roofing work across San Marcos and Hays County, from Blanco Vista and Kissing Tree to Willow Creek and the homes and rentals near Texas State. 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 New Braunfels.

Nearby towns we serve: Seguin.

Why San Marcos roofs fail early

Hail

San Marcos has taken several hard hits in recent years. On May 9, 2024, baseball-size hail fell in San Marcos, trees came down on homes on the northwest side, and Hays County declared a local disaster. On May 23, 2025, storms brought hail up to baseball size and wind gusts over 60 mph that flipped small planes at the San Marcos airport.

Hail bruising and wind-lifted shingles are hard to see from the ground. If your roof went through either storm and has not been inspected, it is worth a look before the next one.

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 landlord near Texas State gets a call about a ceiling stain in a rental a few weeks after a spring storm. From the street, the roof looks fine. Up close, an inspector finds lifted shingles and hail bruising on the slopes that faced the storm. With dated photos in hand, the owner can file a claim within the policy's deadline and fix the roof before the next tenant moves in.

Permits, HOAs, and historic districts in San Marcos

• City permit. We confirm permit requirements with the City of San Marcos Permit Center before work starts, and pull any permit needed.
• Historic districts. In districts such as Belvin Street, Dunbar and Downtown, changes to buildings can need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission. We plan for that in the timeline.
• HOAs. Communities like Blanco Vista, Kissing Tree and Trace have HOA rules on roof color and material. We help you prepare the submittal.
• Rental properties. For landlords and property managers, we can schedule around tenants and send photos and a report you can keep on file.

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 San Marcos

San Marcos has a younger and more rental-heavy housing stock than its neighbors. The 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey puts the median year built at 2001, and only about 31 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied, while detached single-family houses make up about 35 percent of all homes. Roughly a third of homes were built in 2010 or later, and close to a quarter date to the 1970s and 1980s. Owner-occupied houses range from modest brick ranch homes east of downtown, to 1980s and 1990s subdivisions, to new builder homes on the Hill Country slopes west of I-35.

Most houses here wear asphalt shingles, with metal more common on newer custom homes and rural places outside the city. Homes from the 1970s and 1980s are often on their second or third roof, and many 2000s homes are now near the end of their first. Townhomes and attached units share roof lines, so a replacement often has to be coordinated with neighbors or an HOA. On hillside lots west of town, roofs face more open wind, and steeper two-story designs add to the work.

Neighborhoods we serve in San Marcos

Willow Creek

Listing data says Willow Creek was established in the late 1970s and kept building into the 2000s and later, so it mixes older detached homes with newer townhomes and condos. Association dues vary by section. Older homes here are often due for a second or third roof, while attached units need HOA coordination for shared roofs.

La Cima

La Cima is a 2,400-acre master-planned community in the hills west of town, with more than 800 acres of open space and homes built from about 2018 by several national builders. An HOA covers the community. Roofs are young, but hilltop sites are exposed to wind and hail, and the HOA will expect matching colors on any replacement.

Blanco Gardens

Blanco Gardens sits about a mile east of downtown between the San Marcos and Blanco rivers, and many of its houses are modest one-story ranch homes. It flooded badly in May and October 2015, and the city has since built new storm drains through the area. Simple roof shapes keep roof work straightforward, but older homes may have past repairs worth a close look.

When storms hit San Marcos

San Marcos gets most of its hail and wind in spring, and area forecasters note that severe weather usually peaks in May, with April close behind in some years. Fall fronts can bring storms too, though less often. Floods are a real risk here: in October 1998 the area got 20 to 30 inches of rain, and on Memorial Day weekend 2015 the Blanco River gauge hit a record 43.08 feet, with a second flood that October. Long summer heat wears down shingles and the sealant at vents, pipes, and skylights. Book an inspection once spring storms are over, and plan any replacement for late fall or winter, when crews are less rushed.

Best roofing materials for San Marcos homes

Class 4 impact-resistant architectural shingles suit most San Marcos homes, from 1980s ranch houses to new builder homes in La Cima, and they fit the look HOAs expect. Many insurers offer discounts for Class 4 roofs; ask your agent. Standing seam metal is a good choice for custom homes and rural places outside the city, and it sheds heavy rain fast. Rental owners often prefer a durable mid-range shingle that is easy to match on repairs. Low-slope porches, carports, and some attached units are best covered with TPO.

What affects roof cost in San Marcos

• Shared roofs on attached homes. Townhomes and duplexes often need the HOA or neighbors to agree on timing and materials, which can add steps.
• Hillside two-story homes. Newer homes on slopes west of I-35, such as in La Cima, can be tall and steep, which needs more safety setup.
• Older roof layers. 1970s and 1980s homes may still have an extra layer or worn decking that must be removed or replaced.
• HOA color and product rules. Master-planned communities often require approval and matching colors before work starts.
• Rental scheduling. With most homes renter-occupied, owners often need to give tenants notice and plan work around move-in dates.

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.