Roof Repair in Austin
Most Austin repair calls trace back to one of three things: hail, heat or a joint that finally gave out. Here is how we find which one and fix it without overselling.
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What we repair on Austin roofs
Hail-fractured shingles
Cracked or bruised shingles replaced before the exposed mat starts to leak.
Heat-worn seals
Vent boots and sealant that dried out and split in the summer sun.
Loose flashing
Wall, chimney and skylight flashing resealed or replaced.
Ridge and hip caps
Caps that split or blow off and leave the top of the roof open.
Gutters
Dented or sagging runs re-hung and resealed. See gutter repair.
Leak tracing
Following water back to its real entry point. See roof leaks.
Why hail repairs are common here
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 91 hail reports within 10 miles of Austin from 2015 through 2024. Golf ball size hail or larger fell in five of those years: 2015, 2016, 2021, 2023 and 2024. Small damage from those storms often goes unnoticed until a hot summer breaks down the exposed spots and water finds a way in.
A repair is the right call when the damage is limited to a few spots on a roof that is otherwise sound. Our hail damage roof repair page explains how we tell a few hits apart from a roof that needs more.
Only 43 percent of Austin homes are owner occupied. If you own a rental, ask tenants to report ceiling stains the day they see them, and have the roof looked at after each hailstorm. A cracked boot caught early is a small repair; a soaked attic and ceiling are not.
Check these after each storm season
Granules collecting in gutters or at the end of downspouts
Dented metal vents, flashing or gutters
Shingles with dark, soft spots or missing corners
New ceiling stains near exterior walls
Attic decking that looks damp or darker than the rest
Loose or missing caps along the ridge
Getting a repair done
Request a free estimate
Tell us what you noticed and when you first saw it.
Inspection
We look at the roof and the attic and photograph the cause.
Written estimate
The repair, the price and any larger issue we found.
Repair
Done with materials matched as closely as the existing roof allows.
Follow-up
After the next heavy rain, check the ceiling and the attic where the leak was, and call us if anything shows.
When a repair is money down the drain
Half of the homes in Austin were built before 1994 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Some of those roofs have been replaced; others are original and worn. If shingles crack when lifted, or leaks keep appearing in new places, we tell you and show you the photos. In that case, see roof replacement in Austin. A repair quote on a worn-out roof should come with a replacement quote next to it, so you can compare real costs.
GemSco is family owned, licensed and insured, and an elite contractor for Owens Corning and GAF. For the full scope of the service, see roof repair; for Austin roofs in general, see our Austin roofing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can hail-damaged shingles be repaired one at a time?
Yes, if the hits are few and the shingles around them are still flexible. Each damaged shingle is lifted out, replaced and sealed in. On an older roof the surrounding shingles may crack when lifted, which makes spot repairs harder. We check that during the inspection and tell you before any work starts.
Why is my vent leaking when the shingles look fine?
Pipe vents are sealed with a rubber boot that dries out and cracks in the heat. Once it splits, rain runs down the pipe into the attic while the shingles around it still look perfect. Replacing the boot is a small repair, and it is one of the most common fixes on Texas roofs.
Do you repair tile and metal roofs in Austin?
Yes. GemSco works on asphalt shingle, wood shake, metal, stone-coated, tile, low-slope and flat roofs. Tile and metal repairs follow different methods than shingles, from replacing cracked tiles to resealing panel seams and fasteners. The inspection tells us which approach your roof needs, and the estimate explains it.
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