Roofing Contractor in Schertz, TX

Hill Country roofers working across Schertz

Silver Horn Roofing is based in Bandera and works in Schertz along I-35 and I-10, including Northcliffe, Sedona, The Crossvine and Scenic Hills. 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: Seguin and Canyon Lake.

Why Schertz roofs fail early

Hail

On June 8, 2023, a hailstorm crossed the area just west of Schertz, and the National Weather Service logged half dollar size hail, 1.25 inches, in Selma and in Live Oak, with quarter size hail in Universal City. Those reports sat within a few miles of Schertz neighborhoods off I-35.

Many Schertz homes are newer, and a newer roof still takes damage when hail hits it at an angle. Policies usually ask when damage happened, and that gets harder to show as months go by. A free check after a storm gives you that proof, or peace of mind if the roof came through fine.

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 hypothetical homeowner in Northcliffe after a storm drops hail on the I-35 side of town. From the backyard, the roof and gutters look normal. The inspector finds soft spots on the shingles and a dented ridge vent on the side that faced the storm. The dated photos in the report let the owner file a claim within their policy deadline.

Permits, HOAs, and county lines in Schertz

• Permits. The City of Schertz lists roofing installation and replacement as work that needs a building permit. We pull the permit before work starts.
• HOAs. Many Schertz subdivisions, such as Northcliffe and Sedona, have HOAs, and the city keeps an HOA contact list. We check your HOA rules on color and material first.
• Historic review. Most homes in Schertz do not go through historic review. If yours has a special designation, we plan for it.
• Three counties. Schertz spans Guadalupe, Comal and Bexar counties, with Cibolo Creek along part of its edge. We confirm which rules apply to your address before the job starts.

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 Schertz

Schertz grew from 2,281 people in 1960 to 42,002 in 2020, and most of its homes are recent. Census estimates (2019 to 2023 ACS 5-year, via Point2Homes) put the median year built at 2002, with about 26% of homes from the 2000s and 25% from the 2010s. About 86% of homes are detached single-family houses and about 78% are owner-occupied. Older sections such as Scenic Hills, Aviation Heights and Northcliffe have homes from the 1980s or earlier, while master-planned communities like The Crossvine add new homes on 50-foot and similar builder lots.

Asphalt shingles cover most Schertz homes, from 1970s and 1980s ranch houses on their second or third roof to newer two-story homes still on their first. Homes from the early 2000s are now reaching the age when original shingle roofs commonly need replacing. HOAs across many subdivisions guide shingle color, and some communities are gated. The city's reroof checklist adds local detail, calling for a felt inspection before shingles go on and metal drip edge on rakes and eaves.

Neighborhoods we serve in Schertz

Northcliffe

Northcliffe is one of Schertz's established areas, with many homes from the 1980s or earlier around the Northcliffe golf course and a median lot near 7,000 square feet. It has a homeowners association. Many roofs here are on at least their second replacement, so decking and old flashing deserve a close look.

The Crossvine

Ground broke on The Crossvine in 2013, and it covers more than 540 acres with homes from builders such as David Weekley, CalAtlantic and Pulte. It has a master community association. Roofs are young, so storm damage and HOA color rules matter more than age.

Scenic Hills

Scenic Hills is among the older Schertz subdivisions, with homes from the 1980s or earlier. Many houses are one-story with roofs that have been replaced at least once. Tear-off here may turn up an extra layer or worn decking.

Aviation Heights

Aviation Heights is another established Schertz neighborhood with older homes. Its age means roofs, vents and gutters often all need attention at the same time. A full inspection before replacement helps plan the whole job.

When storms hit Schertz

Schertz sits along I-35 northeast of San Antonio, in the same spring hail zone as the rest of the metro, and on June 8, 2023 hail up to 1.25 inches fell just west of town in Selma and Live Oak. Large hail is most likely from about March through June, with fall fronts able to bring more storms and heavy rain; September and October are usually the wettest months in San Antonio. Cibolo Creek runs along part of the city's edge, and the city's reroof checklist asks for a floodplain permit application where it applies. Summers average about 122 days above 90°F, which ages shingles on south and west slopes fastest. Spring is the time for a check before storm season, and fall is a good window to replace.

Best roofing materials for Schertz homes

Architectural shingles are the most common choice on Schertz homes and fit both the older ranch houses and newer two-story builder homes. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles add protection against the spring hail that crosses the I-35 corridor; many insurers offer discounts for Class 4 roofs, so ask your agent. In HOA communities such as The Crossvine and Northcliffe, picking a Class 4 line in an approved color usually keeps approval simple. Standing seam metal works on custom homes and outbuildings where rules allow it. Flat patio covers and porch roofs are best done in TPO membrane.

What affects roof cost in Schertz

• City inspections. Schertz requires a felt inspection and a final inspection on reroofs, and a decking inspection if rot turns up, which affects scheduling.
• Drip edge and underlayment. The city checklist calls for metal drip edge on rakes and eaves and set felt overlaps, so these are part of every job.
• Decking repairs on older homes. Homes in Northcliffe, Scenic Hills and Aviation Heights may need decking replaced once the old roof is off.
• HOA rules. Many subdivisions set approved colors or products, which can narrow material choices.
• Floodplain paperwork. Homes in a mapped floodplain near Cibolo Creek may need a floodplain permit application with the roof permit.

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.