Pflugerville Roof Replacement: Planning a Roof That Lasts

Half of the homes in Pflugerville were built before 2004 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). A first roof on those houses is about 22 years old now, which is late in the life of many standard shingles in Texas heat.

Then there is hail. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 86 hail reports within 10 miles of Pflugerville from 2015 through 2024, and 32 were 1.75 inches or larger. Large hail fell nearby in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The worst storm dropped stones up to 4 inches on September 24, 2023. An older roof that took several of those hits can fail all at once instead of slowly.

About 70 percent of Pflugerville homes are owner occupied. For most of those owners, a new roof is a long-term decision, so the material you pick should match how often storms come through. Our article on how long roofing materials last in Texas compares the options.

If storm damage is behind the replacement, an insurance claim may be part of the plan, but coverage depends on your policy and your insurer. GemSco inspects, documents with photos and provides a written estimate. For the rest, roof financing is available, and there are discounts for military, first responders and seniors.

Compare estimates by what they include, not only by the total. Look for tear-off, decking repair terms, underlayment, new flashing, ventilation and the named shingle line. Our post on how to compare roofing estimates after storm damage gives you a checklist to use side by side.

GemSco is family owned and an elite contractor for Owens Corning and GAF. Read more about our roof replacement service or start with a roof inspection in Pflugerville.