Spring pre-storm checkup
The most common visit in Austin. It is timed for the weeks before the spring storm season, so the roof is known to be sound when the hail and wind arrive.
Serving Travis County
Seasonal Roof Checkup in Austin, TX
A planned visit before the storm season that finds lifted shingles, failing sealant and loose flashing while they are still small.
- Hail and wind damage
- Travis County and suburbs
- Roof repair and replacement
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Roof Checkup
Seasonal Roof Checkup: what it covers
Quick answer
A seasonal roof checkup is a planned visit that checks the roof, flashing, gutters and attic before the storm season, and records the result. In Austin a checkup in early spring is the window to find hail and wind damage before the next storm, and to note the roof's condition against the record from the last one.
A roof is tested every storm season, and the damage it takes is not always visible from the ground. A checkup finds the small faults, such as a lifted tab, a sealant gap or a loose flashing, while they are still cheap to fix. It also gives the homeowner a dated record to compare with after the next storm.
Austin Roofing connects Austin callers with a local technician who arranges the checkup and records the findings. The company on site does the repairs it finds, if the homeowner asks, and the checkup itself is recorded as a visit, not a sales pitch.
Storm season in Central Texas can be severe. The National Weather Service warned of 3-inch hail and 60 mph gusts across Travis and Williamson counties on 28 May 2025, and that is the kind of event a checkup is meant to get ahead of.
- Service area
- Austin & Travis County
- Availability
- Phones answered 24/7
- Phone
- (833) 751-2102
Warning signs
Signs you need seasonal roof checkup
A checkup often involves walking a roof and entering an attic, and both carry risks. The technician works within safe limits and does not walk a roof that is wet, steep or damaged. Homeowners should not climb a roof to check it themselves, and should keep the attic access clear and well lit if they are asked to open it.
- The roof was last checked more than two years ago, or never
- A storm warning covered the house in the last storm season
- Gutters full of granules after a storm, even when the roof looked fine
- A ceiling stain that appeared and then dried out
- Shingles that have dried and curled in the summer sun
- A roof that has had several small patches over the years
- A planned sale or a change of insurer that will ask about the roof
Options
Types and options for seasonal roof checkup
Post-storm follow-up
A checkup after a storm to compare the roof with the record from before it. It finds new marks and confirms what was damaged and what was not.
Pre-sale or pre-insurance review
A checkup for a homeowner who is selling or changing insurer. It gives a current, written view of the roof, and the findings can be shared with the buyer or the insurer by the homeowner.
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Why check the roof before the storm season rather than after?
A checkup before storm season shows the roof's condition when it is still unstressed, and it finds the small faults that a storm would turn into leaks. A baseline record makes it possible to tell new storm damage from old wear.
A roof that is checked before the storms is in a known state. If a storm later damages it, the record shows what was already there, and the storm damage can be identified more clearly. Without a baseline, every mark on the roof is an unknown, and the homeowner has to argue the case from memory.
Small faults are cheaper to fix than large ones. A lifted tab that is re-sealed in spring costs far less than a missing section that lets water into the decking through a summer of storms.
What does the checkup look for on the roof surface?
The checkup looks for lifted or cracked shingles, failing sealant at the edges, hail bruises, granule loss, and loose flashing at walls, chimneys and vents. Each finding is recorded with its location and photograph.
Lifted tabs and failing sealant are the usual early faults. They appear at the eaves, the rakes and the ridge, and they let wind get under the shingle. A tab that is re-sealed early keeps its hold for another season.
Hail bruises and granule loss are checked against the storm record. A bruise that is new since the last checkup is marked as storm damage, and an older bruise is noted as older.
Why is the attic part of a roof checkup?
The attic shows the leaks that the roof surface hides. Daylight through the decking, wet insulation and staining on the rafters are signs of water that has got past the covering, and they often appear before a ceiling stain does.
The attic also shows how the roof is ventilated. Vents blocked by insulation or a missing ridge vent make the attic run hot, and a hot attic shortens the life of the covering. The checkup notes the state of the vents and their size.
The attic is checked from inside, with a light and with care for the joists. The technician records what was found, and any staining or wet insulation is photographed and marked.
How often should a roof be checked in Austin?
Once a year is a common pattern, with an extra check after any storm that brought hail or strong wind. A roof with a history of repairs may need checking more often, and the technician can set a schedule for the house.
The spring visit is the most useful, because it comes before the storm season. A second visit in the autumn can check for the damage that summer heat has caused, such as cracked sealant and dried shingles.
The storm record is the reason for an extra visit. A storm that covered the house, like the one that warned of 3-inch hail on 28 May 2025 across Travis and Williamson counties, is a good reason to book a checkup even outside the normal schedule.
What should the homeowner do with the checkup report?
Keep the report with the house file, compare it with the next checkup, and send a copy to the insurer if a storm has changed the roof. The report is most useful when it is kept, dated and easy to find.
A report that sits in an email folder is hard to use when a claim or a sale comes up. Printing a copy or saving it with the photographs in a labelled folder makes it easy to find when it is needed.
The homeowner decides which repairs to make and when. The technician's report states what is urgent and what can wait, so the decision can be made without pressure.
Our process
How our seasonal roof checkup visit works
Review the last record
If there is a record from an earlier visit, the technician reads it first. The checkup compares the roof with the record and notes any change, so the baseline is kept up to date.
Walk the roof and the flashing
The shingles, ridge, flashing and penetrations are checked for lifted tabs, cracked sealant and loose metal. Each slope is walked where it is safe to do so, and any hit or lift is marked and photographed.
Check the gutters and downspouts
Gutters are checked for dents, sags and blockage, and the downspouts for splits and clear outlets. The gutter findings are recorded with the roof, since both carry the same storm marks.
Check the attic and the ventilation
The attic is checked for daylight, staining, wet insulation and the state of the vents. A checkup that skips the attic can miss the leaks that the roof surface does not show.
Give the owner the written findings
The owner receives a written report with photographs, a list of what is sound, what needs attention and what can wait. The report is dated, so the next checkup can compare with it.
Travis County
Why seasonal roof checkup is different in Central Texas
The 28 May 2025 warning from the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio office named southwestern Williamson and central Travis counties, and Anderson Mill and Jollyville in the path, for 3-inch hail and 60 mph gusts. It was a radar-indicated maximum and not a damage survey, which is the reason a checkup records the roof's actual condition.
Hyde Park and Tarrytown have many older houses, and their attics vary in size and ventilation. The checkup treats each attic on its own, and it checks the vents before assuming the house breathes well.
Growing suburbs such as Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Leander and Round Rock have had many new houses in recent years, and a first checkup after the first storm season sets the baseline for those roofs.
Where we work
Seasonal Roof Checkup across Travis County
- Roof Checkup in East Austin
- Roof Checkup in Austin
- Roof Checkup in Tarrytown
- Roof Checkup in South Austin
- Roof Checkup in Hyde Park
- Roof Checkup in Mueller
- Roof Checkup in West Lake Hills
- Roof Checkup in Sunset Valley
- Roof Checkup in Crestview
- Roof Checkup in Dove Springs
- Roof Checkup in Oak Hill
- Roof Checkup in North Austin
- Roof Checkup in Anderson Mill
- Roof Checkup in Del Valle
- Roof Checkup in Manchaca
- Roof Checkup in Wells Branch
- Roof Checkup in Manor
- Roof Checkup in Buda
- Roof Checkup in Lakeway
- Roof Checkup in Pflugerville
- Roof Checkup in Bee Cave
- Roof Checkup in Cedar Park
- Roof Checkup in Round Rock
- Roof Checkup in Leander
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Related
Related services
Hail Damage Roof Inspection
A close look at shingles, metal vents and gutters after hail, with photos and a written record for you and your insurer.
Gutter and Downspout Repair
Repairing dented gutter runs, split downspouts and loose brackets, checked on the same visit as the shingles they drain.
Flashing and Chimney Repair
Resetting or replacing the flashing at chimneys, walls, valleys and vents, so the joints shed water as they should.
Pre-Sale Roof Inspection
A written roof condition report before a sale, so the seller knows the roof's state and the buyer has a clear record to read.
Guides
Read before you book
When does hail season hit Central Texas roofs?
Hail in Central Texas arrives in storm bands, and the dated record from 2025 shows spring as the period when the warnings came.
What should an Austin roof inspection check?
A thorough Austin roof inspection checks the attic, the decking, the shingles or covering, the flashing and the gutters, and it records the storm record for the address.
How should a landlord decide on a roof in Austin?
A landlord decides on a roof from the inspection record, the storm history, the roof's age, the repair history and the lease.
FAQ
Seasonal Roof Checkup FAQs
When is the best time for a roof checkup in Austin?
Early spring, before the storm season. A second visit in the autumn is useful too. A checkup after a storm is recommended whenever a warning covered the house.
Does a checkup include the attic?
Yes. The attic shows leaks and ventilation problems that the roof surface does not, and it is checked on every visit.
Will the checkup lead to a sales pitch?
The checkup records the roof's condition. If repairs are needed, the technician explains the options. You are not asked to sign anything on the day, and the report can be taken away.
How long does a checkup take?
Most checkups take a couple of hours, depending on the size of the roof and the attic. The technician explains the findings before leaving.
Should I get a checkup after every storm?
After a storm that covered the house, yes. A storm record and a checkup together show whether the roof was damaged and what the damage is. The technician can advise on timing.
Can the checkup help if I am selling the house?
Yes. A dated, written checkup gives the owner a current view of the roof, and it can be shared with a buyer or an insurer. It does not replace a buyer's own inspection.