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Fast, Reliable Roof Installation Across Wells Branch
Roof installation in Wells Branch, TX typically runs $11,500 to $19,800 for a full tear-off and architectural shingle replacement on the area’s 1970s-80s single-story homes. That price includes removing old layers down to decking, new underlayment, flashing, drip edge, and a manufacturer-backed shingle system from GAF, CertainTeed, or Tamko. If you’re weighing a full replacement against another patch job, call (361) 202-8874 and we’ll give you a written line-item price before any work starts.
We know Wells Branch roofs because we work on them every week. The single-story brick veneer and hardboard-sided ranches off Wells Port Drive, the shallow-pitch hip and gable profiles along Merrilltown Drive, the second-layer reroofs that hide what’s underneath: that’s the job here. Our crew knows what a spring hailstorm does to west-facing slopes, and we know what the county wants to see before a tear-off permit gets approved.
Why Mercer Roofing Co Austin Is Wells Branch’s Preferred Roof Installation Company
We send you the technician’s name and photo before anyone knocks on your door. When our crew chief arrives, they’re in a clean, marked uniform with a photo ID badge, badged under the Threshold Verified standard. That’s not a marketing line. It’s who we are, and it’s why homeowners in Wells Branch who’d rather not open the door to a stranger call us first.
Mercer Roofing Co Austin was founded in 2000 and is part of the Threshold Group family of home-service companies. Every project begins with a written price before work starts, every repair carries a written guarantee, and a live person answers our phone 24/7. Grant Whitlock leads our team, and he holds every job in Wells Branch to one standard: if it’s not done right within 365 days, we make it right.
Homeowners here tell us the same thing: they want to know exactly who’s coming, what it’ll cost, and that the price won’t change halfway through. That’s why we include the 365-Day Done Right Promise and a written guarantee with every installation, not as an add-on.
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Roof Flashing Installation in Wells Branch
Roof flashing installation in Wells Branch is the process of sealing the joints where your roof meets a wall, chimney, skylight, or valley, and on the older ranches here it’s usually the first place a leak shows up. Most homes built in the late 1970s through mid-1980s used galvanized steel flashing that corrodes after 30-plus years of Hill Country rain and summer heat. Replacing flashing on a single-story Wells Branch home ranges from $950 to $2,400 depending on how many penetrations and valleys we’re sealing.
Valley and penetration sealing
On shallow-pitch hip roofs, valleys carry more water than the rest of the roof, so we install ice and water shield under the flashing and use manufacturer-matched metal for the top layer. Skipping ice and water shield at valleys is the most common cause of roof leaks in this neighborhood after intense spring thunderstorms.
Chimney and skylight flashing replacement
Brick veneer homes in Wells Branch often have chimneys with step flashing that’s pulled away from the mortar. We cut fresh reglets, install new step and counter flashing, and seal with a polyurethane caulk rated for Texas heat. If your skylight is original to the 1980s, we’ll recommend replacing the flashing kit and the skylight at the same time rather than paying twice.
TPO Roofing Installation in Wells Branch
TPO roofing installation in Wells Branch is a single-ply membrane system typically installed on flat or low-slope sections, which many Wells Branch homes have over patios, carports, and side additions. TPO runs $6.50 to $9.75 per square foot installed here, so a 15-square addition roof lands around $9,700 to $14,600. It’s heat-reflective, which matters when you’re on an open acreage lot with full sun exposure.
TPO for flat additions and carports
The hardboard-siding ranchers built in the early 1980s often have flat carport roofs that were originally built-up asphalt, now cracked and leaking. We install mechanically attached TPO with heat-welded seams, which gives you a watertight single membrane that moves with Texas thermal cycling.
When TPO makes more sense than shingles
If a roof slope is under 2:12, shingles won’t drain properly and you’ll get granule loss and leaks. TPO is the right call there, and we’ll explain that in plain English before you spend a dollar. You get a written price for either option, and we’ll show you the number before any work begins.
Trusted Brands We Service in Wells Branch
We install and repair roofs with manufacturer-recognized shingle brands including GAF, CertainTeed, and Tamko, and we can source Boral and IKO for specific profiles. That matters in Wells Branch because matching a 1982 roof’s shingle style for a repair or addition keeps the house looking cohesive. We stock common local parts, underlayment, and flashing at our supply runs through the Austin metro, so we’re not waiting on a two-week special order when your roof is torn off and ready.
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AfterCommon Roof Installation Problems We See in Wells Branch Homes
- Second-layer reroofs hiding rotted decking: Wells Branch homes built in the 1970s-80s often got a second layer of composition shingles over the original roof. A full tear-off to decking is the only way to see what’s underneath, and skipping it means new shingles go over soft wood that fails under weight.
- West-facing slope damage after hail: The severe thunderstorms that roll through the Hill Country-north Austin corridor hit west-facing slopes hardest. Granule loss, punctures, and lifted shingles concentrate there, and homeowners are often surprised how much their insurance will cover due to matching-law requirements.
- Septic and well setback issues on acreage lots: Some Wells Branch properties sit on larger lots with septic systems and private wells. A roof design that doesn’t account for county-required setbacks can block future access or violate drainage easements.
- Grading and drainage on open lots: Homes on acreage often shed water differently than tight subdivision lots. Improper gutter and downspout placement after a reroof can push water toward foundations or septic drain fields. We scope grading before we quote, so the price you sign is the price you pay.
Pricing for Roof Installation in Wells Branch, TX
A full tear-off and architectural shingle replacement on a typical 24- to 30-square Wells Branch ranch runs $11,500 to $19,800. Adding a TPO section over a flat carport or patio adds $6.50 to $9.75 per square foot. Flashing replacement alone runs $950 to $2,400. What moves the price here: whether you have a second layer that needs removing, whether decking underneath is rotted, the number of valleys and penetrations, and whether the lot’s drainage needs regrading before we reuse the existing gutter layout. We put every number in writing before any work starts, and that number doesn’t change.
Call (361) 202-8874 for a free estimate. You’ll get a written line-item price, not a rough guess.
We Also Serve Cities Near Wells Branch
Our crews handle Roof Installation across the north Austin corridor and into Cedar Park, San Marcos, and Brushy Creek. If you’re in Wells Branch but your project involves a nearby rental or a family member’s home in one of those cities, we can scope both at the same visit.
Serving Wells Branch, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Wells Branch area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roof Installation in Wells Branch
A second layer is allowed only under specific county-level conditions, and most Wells Branch homes built in the 1970s-80s with a second layer already on the roof will require a tear-off to decking before a new architectural shingle system can be installed. We pull the permit, complete the tear-off, inspect the decking, and tell you in writing what’s safe to keep and what needs replacement. Call (361) 202-8874 and we’ll walk the roof with you before you commit to anything.
County-required septic and well setbacks can change roof design and drainage layout. If your new roof’s gutter or downspout system pushes water toward a septic drain field, the county may reject the permit. We review setbacks before we quote, so the scope accounts for drainage easements and future septic access. It’s one less surprise on installation day.
Often yes, and many Wells Branch homeowners are surprised to learn their insurance will cover a full replacement due to matching-law requirements. West-facing slopes in the older sections west of I-35 take concentrated hail damage, and when the entire roof can’t be matched due to age or product discontinuation, the insurer may approve a full replacement. We’ll help you document the damage and work with your adjuster directly.
It means the shingle system is tested to stay in place at wind speeds up to 130 mph when installed with the manufacturer’s exact nailing pattern. A recent 1982 hardboard-siding ranch we did on Wells Port Drive only achieved that rating because our crew matched GAF’s 130 mph nailing spec, not a generic six-nail pattern. The rating isn’t automatic; it’s governed by how the shingle is fastened. We install to the manufacturer’s spec, not just to code minimum.
If water already ponds near the foundation or flows toward a septic drain field, we need to adjust gutter and downspout placement or add regrading, which changes the scope. On flat open lots in Wells Branch, that’s common. We’ll flag drainage before we quote, and the written price includes whatever grading and drainage corrections the roof requires. Call (361) 202-8874 for a free estimate that accounts for your actual lot.
Written by Grant Whitlock, Owner at Mercer Roofing Co Austin.