Roofing Contractor in Seguin, TX

Hill Country roofers working across Seguin

Silver Horn Roofing is based in Bandera and works in Seguin, including The Meadows, Mill Creek Crossing, the area near Texas Lutheran University and the historic downtown. 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: Schertz and Canyon Lake.

Why Seguin roofs fail early

Hail

On April 9, 2024, storm reports to the National Weather Service listed half dollar size hail in Seguin near Highway 46, and wind damage left multiple homes in The Meadows neighborhood missing siding and shingles.

When a storm tears off a few shingles, the ones next to them are often loosened or creased too, even if they still look flat. Those shingles can lift in the next wind and let rain in. An inspection checks the whole roof, not just the spots that are plainly missing.

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 Mill Creek Crossing after a windy spring storm. A neighbor lost shingles, but their own roof looks complete from the street. Our inspector finds creased shingles and loose nails along the ridge that could fail in the next storm. With dated photos in hand, they can file a claim before their policy deadline.

Permits, HOAs, and historic districts in Seguin

• Permits. The City of Seguin publishes a roofing permit application. We confirm the current requirements with the city before work starts.
• Historic districts. Seguin has a historic preservation program and historic district design guidelines. If your home is in a local historic district, roof changes may need review, so we check first.
• HOAs. Newer subdivisions in Seguin often have HOA rules on roof color and materials. We help you check your HOA rules before you choose.
• Older homes. Seguin was founded in 1838 and has many older homes, some built with local concrete. We look closely at decking and flashing on older roofs.

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 Seguin

Seguin has the oldest housing mix in this part of Guadalupe County. The 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey puts the median year built at 1990, but that hides a wide range, from homes of the 1800s near downtown to subdivisions built since 2020, which make up about 9 percent of homes. About 69 percent of housing units are detached houses, and about 65 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied, lower than in nearby suburbs because of the university and apartments. Older neighborhoods have town lots with cottages and bungalows, many on pier and beam, while newer subdivisions have brick and siding homes on slab.

Older homes in central Seguin often carry their second or third roof, and some still have board decking or old metal under later shingles. A handful of the town's 19th century lime concrete buildings survive, and a visitor in 1857 wrote that they were said to be durable while protected by a good roof. Newer subdivisions like The Meadows mostly have builder composition shingles, and wind can lift and crease those, as the April 2024 storm showed. Homes near the Guadalupe River also carry flood history to consider.

Neighborhoods we serve in Seguin

Downtown historic district

Seguin created its local historic district in 1983; it runs about half a mile and includes 129 properties. Roof changes count as a major change and need a Certificate of Appropriateness before work begins. We plan materials that fit the city's design guidelines.

Las Brisas

Homes here date from about 1994 to 2002 and are often large, and the neighborhood has an HOA. Many roofs are on their first or second replacement, and HOA rules may guide color.

The Meadows

A newer subdivision with an HOA, The Meadows Master Community, and homes built in part by Express Homes. Most roofs are builder-grade shingles, and the April 2024 storm left multiple homes here missing shingles and siding.

Mill Creek Crossing

Mostly larger single-family homes, with an HOA that charges dues. Expect HOA review of roof color or material changes.

When storms hit Seguin

Seguin's storm season peaks in spring, when KXAN's analysis of Storm Prediction Center data shows Central Texas hail risk highest in early May and damaging wind risk highest in late May. Fall is the season for big floods here: the October 1998 flood crested the Guadalupe at Seguin at 36.8 feet, and the city's flood history also lists major floods in 1921, 1972 and 2002. Summer heat, with average August highs near 98 degrees in San Antonio from 2010 to 2019, dries out older shingles and softens asphalt so it scuffs easily during work. For most homes, late winter is the best time to inspect, and fall is a good time to replace once the heat breaks.

Best roofing materials for Seguin homes

In the historic district, the right material is the one the city's design guidelines accept, so we start there before talking about products. Standing seam metal suits many older cottages and farmhouse style homes outside the district and handles heat well. In newer subdivisions, Class 4 impact-resistant shingles resist hail better than builder-grade shingles while keeping the look most HOAs expect. Many insurers offer discounts for Class 4 roofs; ask your agent. Architectural shingles with higher wind ratings make sense after storms like April 2024, and TPO fits the flat and low-slope roofs on downtown buildings and rear additions.

What affects roof cost in Seguin

• Historic review. In the downtown historic district, a roof change needs a Certificate of Appropriateness. Matching historic materials or profiles can raise material cost and add time.
• Old decking and layers. Older homes may have board decking, old metal or several shingle layers. Removing them and adding new sheathing adds labor.
• Older framing. Pier and beam homes from the early 1900s often have older rafters that may need repair or bracing before a heavier roof goes on.
• HOA standards. Newer areas like The Meadows and Las Brisas have HOAs that may set color or shingle rules.
• Mature trees. Large pecan and oak trees in older neighborhoods can make access harder and may need trimming before work.

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.