For buyers under contract or recently closed in the Austin metro
Updated 2026-08-11New Homebuyers
Know what you actually bought: a real roof inspection, a baseline record, and a plan before the first storm.
You just bought a house in Austin, or you are about to. The general inspection said the roof 'appears serviceable' or 'shows some wear, recommend further evaluation,' and you moved on because there were forty other things on the list. Now you own a roof and you know almost nothing about it: how old it is, whether it took hail before you got there, whether the gutters drain, whether the attic is ventilated, or how many years you have before you are writing a five-figure check. Kind Roofing works with new homebuyers across the metro on exactly this. A free, roof-specific inspection tells you what you actually bought. A written report with photos gives you a baseline record, which matters more than most people realize: when the first hail storm hits next spring, you will have proof of what the roof looked like before, which is exactly what an insurance adjuster wants to see. If the inspection finds small problems, we fix them at a fixed price. If it finds a roof that is closer to the end than the seller let on, you will know now, with real numbers, instead of in a rainstorm. And if you are thinking about solar, we will tell you honestly whether the roof is ready for it before anyone bolts panels to shingles that need replacing in four years.
Who this is for
This page is for buyers under contract who want a roof-specific opinion before the inspection contingency expires, and for new owners who closed recently and want to know what they have. It applies across the metro, from newer subdivisions in Georgetown, Round Rock, Buda, Leander, Dripping Springs, and Kyle where the first replacement is a decade out, to 1980s and 1990s homes in Cedar Park, Leander, Leander, and Buda where the roof may be closer to done than it looks. It also applies to a first house in Onion Creek, Circle C, or Southpark Meadows, where the roof can be the biggest single line item in the purchase. If your only information about your roof is one line on a general inspection report, this is written for you.
What usually goes wrong
The problems we keep seeing
Patterns we run into on almost every new account in this category — and how we think about solving them from day one.
One vague line on the inspection report
General home inspectors look at a lot of house in three hours, and the roof usually gets a look from the ground or the ladder. 'Appears serviceable' can mean anything from twenty years of life to a roof that is one storm from a claim. A roof-specific inspection gets on the roof, checks every slope, every penetration, the valleys, the flashing, and the attic, and gives you a remaining-life estimate you can plan around. It is free, and it takes about an hour.
Hail damage from before you owned the house
A lot of Austin homes went through a hail event a spring or two ago and nobody documented it. The seller may not have known. If that damage shows up when your insurer inspects, or when the roof starts leaking, you are in a gray area: the storm happened before your policy started and the seller's claim window may have closed. Check your policy and talk to your agent. What we can do is document what is there now so you have a clear record going forward.
No baseline when the first storm hits
Next spring, hail will come through somewhere in the metro. If it hits your roof, the adjuster's first question is what the roof looked like before. Without a baseline, storm damage and pre-existing wear get argued about and claims get scoped light. A dated inspection report with photos of every slope, taken when you moved in, is the best evidence you can have. Most homeowners never think to get one until it is too late.
Builder-grade roofs and new-construction shortcuts
New homes in Georgetown, Round Rock, Buda, and the north suburbs are not immune. Builder-grade three-tab shingles, missing ice and water shield, poorly sealed step flashing, and pipe boots that crack in five years are common on production homes. A new roof is not the same as a well-built roof. We check the details that builders skip, document them while the builder warranty is still in effect, and tell you what to push back on.
How we approach it
What working with us actually looks like
A roof-specific inspection and a written baseline
We get on the roof and document everything: shingle type and estimated age, granule loss, any hail bruising or wind damage, flashing at every wall, chimney, and penetration, valleys, ridge and attic ventilation, gutters and downspouts, and any interior evidence you show us. You get a written report with dated photos of every slope and a plain-language remaining-life estimate. Keep it with your closing documents. It is your baseline for every insurance conversation that follows.
Small fixes now, before they become water damage
Most new-owner inspections turn up a few small things: a cracked pipe boot, exposed nails at the ridge, a loose piece of flashing, a downspout that dumps at the foundation. These are $350 to $1,500 repairs that prevent the kind of slow leak that ruins drywall and insulation over a winter. We quote them at a fixed price, fix them in a visit, and photograph the result. It is the cheapest roofing money you will ever spend.
Honest replacement planning when the roof is closer than you thought
Sometimes the inspection finds a roof that has three to five years left, not fifteen. That is not an emergency, but it is a plan. We give you a written replacement quote, typically $9,000 to $18,000 for a 2,000 square foot home, with options from standard architectural to Class 4 impact-resistant shingles that may lower your insurance premium. You can budget, watch for a hail event that turns it into a claim, or schedule it on your timeline. Either way you are not surprised.
Straight talk on solar before panels go up
New owners often get solar pitches within weeks of closing. Panels last 25 years and a roof that needs replacing in six means paying to remove and reinstall them. We assess whether the roof is ready for solar, what would need to happen first, and how the roof warranty interacts with a panel install. We are not a solar installer and we do not sell panels. We give you the roofing side of the decision so the solar conversation starts from facts.
Services that fit this profile
The work we typically do for new homebuyers
New-homebuyer work with us starts with a free, roof-specific inspection and a written baseline report you keep with your closing documents. Roof repair handles the small items most inspections find, at fixed prices with before-and-after photos. Roof replacement provides a written quote and a plan when the roof is nearer the end than expected, with shingle options from leading shingle manufacturers, including Class 4 impact-resistant. Gutters and downspouts get checked and corrected so water goes away from your new foundation. Residential solar guidance tells you honestly whether the roof is ready for panels. When the first hail event hits, our storm damage and insurance claims services pick up with your baseline in hand, documenting what changed, tarping if needed, and meeting the adjuster. If you are still under contract, we can also produce the report on a contingency timeline and work with your agent on repairs before closing.
Free Roof Inspections
Free · no obligation · no forms
Kind Roofing provides free roof inspections across Austin and Central Texas — for storm damage, general wear, pre-sale condition reports, and annual checkups. Will or Noah will inspect your roof personally, in person, not by drone alone: every slope, the flashing, the vents, the attic where it matters. You get photos of everything we find, a plain-English explanation of what it means, and a clear written assessment with options. If your roof does not need work, we tell you that too. No commitment, no sales pressure, no forms to fill out — text or call (512) 766-9755 to schedule yours.
Typical scope
- Free Roof Inspection
- Pre-Sale Inspection
- Hail Damage Inspection
- Annual Condition Report
Roof Repair
Flat-rate repair quotes, no hidden fees
Not every roof problem needs a full replacement. Kind Roofing diagnoses exactly what is wrong and repairs only what needs fixing, saving Austin homeowners thousands in unnecessary work. We find the actual source of the leak or damage before recommending any repair — no guesswork — then give you a flat-rate written quote with no hidden fees, so you know the cost before we start. Most repairs are completed in one visit, with same-week scheduling available across Austin, and every repair carries our written workmanship warranty.
Typical scope
- Roof Leak Repair
- Flashing Repair
- Hail Damage Repair
- Wind Damage Repair
Roof Replacement
Written quote before work starts
When a repair stops making sense, we replace the whole system: full tear-off to the deck, new underlayment, fresh flashing, proper ventilation, and shingles chosen for Central Texas heat and hail. Kind Roofing handles full roof replacements across Austin and Central Texas — from shingle selection to final cleanup, Will oversees every job personally, ensuring quality at every step. You approve the exact scope and price before a single shingle is touched, Noah confirms the start date before materials are ordered, and the crew leaves your property clean at the end of every day. All replacements come with material and workmanship warranties from a locally owned Texas contractor.
Typical scope
- Asphalt Shingle Replacement
- Residential Full Replacement
- Emergency Replacement
- Full Tear-Off & Cleanup
Seamless Gutters
Custom-fit · installed by the roofing crew
Custom aluminum seamless gutters protecting Austin foundations and siding from water damage year-round, installed by the same crew as your roof. Central Texas rain does not arrive gently — it comes in bursts that overwhelm undersized or sagging gutters and send water straight at the foundation, the fascia, and the flowerbeds. Kind Roofing measures and forms seamless gutters on-site to fit your home, sizes the downspouts for the roof that feeds them, repairs what can be repaired, and installs guards where leaves and oak tassels are the problem. Gutter work pairs naturally with a roof replacement, and the same team handles both.
Typical scope
- Gutter Installation
- Gutter Repair
- Gutter Guards
- Seamless Aluminum Gutters
Local context
Why neighborhood matters for this kind of work
Where you bought shapes what to expect. Georgetown past RM 1431, Round Rock's newer subdivisions, Buda, Buda, and the north suburbs communities around Leander, Dripping Springs, and Kyle are mostly 2000s and newer, where the roof may be original builder-grade and the details are what matter. Cedar Park, Leander, Leander, and the 1980s and 1990s parts of Georgetown and Round Rock are where roofs have been replaced once and are approaching the second cycle, often with undocumented hail from a prior spring. All of these sit in the hail corridor along I-35, I-435, and US-290, where storms from March through June are a near-certainty every year. Winter brings wind-driven rain on homes with poor attic ventilation, which is a common shortcut on production homes. On the insurance side, Texas carriers are increasingly asking about roof age at binding and moving older roofs to actual cash value coverage, so knowing your roof's real age and condition affects your premium and your coverage, not just your maintenance plan.
Georgetown
A historic downtown square under preservation review, Sun City and other 2000s-and-newer communities reaching first replacement, and open ground that gives wind a clear run.
Round Rock
The county's biggest city. 1980s–2010s subdivisions reaching replacement together under HOA rules, an older core around the downtown square, and spring hail most years.
Cedar Park
1990s–2010s subdivisions along US-183 and RM 1431 reaching first replacement under HOA covenants, with Hill Country wind on the west side.
Leander
One of the fastest-growing cities in Texas: 2000s-and-newer subdivisions under HOA rules, larger lots and metal roofs toward the Hill Country, hail and wind most springs.
Buda
Small-town core along Main Street, 2000s-and-newer subdivisions on the edges under HOA rules, and southwest storms that arrive early.
Buda
Small-town core along Main Street, 2000s-and-newer subdivisions on the edges under HOA rules, and southwest storms that arrive early.
Dripping Springs
Hill Country along US-290: larger lots, metal roofs and outbuildings, Belterra and other 2000s-and-newer communities under HOA design review, and wind across exposed ridges.
Kyle
Along I-35 south of Austin. Plum Creek and 2000s-and-newer subdivisions reaching first replacement under HOA rules; storms from the southwest often hit Kyle before Austin.
Leander
One of the fastest-growing cities in Texas: 2000s-and-newer subdivisions under HOA rules, larger lots and metal roofs toward the Hill Country, hail and wind most springs.
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Our process
How a project actually moves
- 1
Book a free inspection
Under contract or already moved in, tell us the address and any deadline. We schedule within a few days, sooner for contingency windows.
- 2
On-the-roof inspection
We inspect every slope, penetration, and the attic where possible, and photograph everything with a date stamp.
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Baseline report and quotes
You receive a written report with photos, a remaining-life estimate, and fixed-price quotes for any repairs. Keep it with your closing documents.
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Fix the small things, plan the big one
Repairs are done in a visit. If a replacement is on the horizon, you get a written quote and a plan, plus a spring check-in after hail season if you want one.
Case study
A typical post-closing roof check on a 2000s Georgetown home
Georgetown, KS
Challenge
A couple closes on a 2000s two-story in an Georgetown subdivision. The general inspection called the roof 'serviceable with normal wear.' Within two weeks they have a solar sales appointment and a neighbor telling them the street got hail two springs ago. They do not know the roof's age, whether it has storm damage, or whether it makes any sense to put panels on it.
Solution
Kind Roofing inspects the roof and finds architectural shingles roughly 10 to 12 years old with meaningful life remaining, two cracked pipe boots, exposed nails along one ridge, and scattered hail bruising on the west slope that is below replacement level but worth documenting. The written report includes dated photos of every slope, a remaining-life estimate, a fixed-price repair quote for the boots and nails, and a plain assessment that the roof is not ready for a 25-year solar install without planning for a replacement first.
Outcome
The repairs are completed in a single visit with before-and-after photos. The couple files the baseline report with their closing documents and shares the roof age with their insurance agent. They postpone the solar decision until a replacement is on the calendar. When hail crosses Georgetown the following spring, they have dated photos of every slope from before the storm, and the inspection that follows compares directly against them.
Common questions
What new homebuyers usually ask us first
Should I get a roof inspection if the home inspector already looked at it?
Yes. A general home inspection covers the whole house in a few hours, and the roof usually gets a look from the ground or the ladder edge. A roof-specific inspection gets on the roof, checks every slope and penetration, and gives you a remaining-life estimate and a photographed baseline. It is free. See the <a href="/services/roof-inspections">roof inspections page</a> or <a href="/contact">book one</a>.
Can you inspect before my contingency expires?
Usually. Tell us the deadline when you reach out and we will prioritize it. The report goes out the same day as the inspection, and we can quote repairs for a repair addendum. Your agent may also want to see our <a href="/who-we-serve/realtors-home-sellers">realtors and home sellers page</a> for how we work on transaction timelines.
What if the roof has hail damage from before I bought the house?
We document it with photos and the likely storm date. What happens next depends on your policy, the seller's policy, and timing, and that is a conversation for your insurance agent, not something we can promise an answer on. What we can do is make sure the damage is on record now so it is not confused with a future storm. Our <a href="/who-we-serve/after-the-storm">after-the-storm page</a> explains how claims and filing windows generally work.
Is my roof ready for solar?
We will tell you honestly. Panels last around 25 years, and installing them on a roof with six years left means paying to remove and reinstall them later. We assess age, condition, decking, and ventilation, and explain how a panel install interacts with the roof warranty. We do not sell panels. See our <a href="/services">residential solar guidance page</a>.
What small repairs do new owners usually need?
Cracked pipe boots, exposed ridge nails, loose step flashing, and downspouts dumping at the foundation are the most common. These are typically $350 to $1,500 fixed-price <a href="/services/roof-repair">repairs</a>, done in a visit, and they prevent the slow leaks that ruin drywall over a winter. <a href="/services/gutters">Gutter corrections</a> are often part of the same visit.
Which areas do you cover?
The whole metro and about 40 miles out, including <a href="/service-areas/georgetown">Georgetown</a>, <a href="/service-areas/round-rock">Round Rock</a>, <a href="/service-areas/cedar-park">Cedar Park</a>, <a href="/service-areas/leander">Leander</a>, <a href="/service-areas/buda">Buda</a>, <a href="/service-areas/dripping-springs">Dripping Springs</a>, <a href="/service-areas/kyle">Kyle</a>, and <a href="/service-areas/buda">Buda</a>. See the <a href="/faq">general FAQ</a> for the full list.
What every engagement with us includes
The standards we hold to regardless of project size
Whether you're engaging us for a single leak repair or a multi-building re-roof across a portfolio of properties, the baseline operating standards are the same. These are the details that decide whether a roofer is worth calling back after the next storm.
Fully insured
Fully insured on across Central Texas, with general liability and workers compensation coverage. Certificates of insurance are provided before any crew is on the roof. This level of coverage is standard on every engagement — not an upsell.
Named point of contact, not a dispatch line
Every account has a named project lead who stays with you across the relationship. You are not routed through a call center, and you are not re-explaining your roof to a different person every time you reach out. Institutional memory accumulates in the property file, not in any one employee's head.
Written scope with explicit inclusions and exclusions
Our proposals list what's in scope, what's out of scope, what triggers a change order (rotten decking, extra layers, code upgrades), and what doesn't. Ambiguity in a roofing contract is where margin disappears and trust erodes. Clarity up front is how we keep the relationship clean over years.
Crews across the Austin metro
We run crews across Austin, the north suburbs, Hays County, Williamson County, and out to San Marcos and San Marcos. Being local means storm response is fast and follow-up visits don't get lost — our trucks are already nearby.
Photo-documented everything
We photograph the roof before work begins, the decking once the old shingles are off, and the finished result. For storm claims, that documentation is exactly what your adjuster needs to see. It protects both sides and gives you a clean record if the property changes hands or you need to justify spend to ownership.
Warranty that stays warrantable
Manufacturer and workmanship warranties are meaningful because we're still going to be around to honor them. Locally owned and Austin-based, we don't chase storms out of state and disappear. Warranty claims get responded to the same week they're flagged, and legitimate issues get fixed without argument.
Credentials
What we bring to the table
- Fully insured in Texas
- Locally owned — based in Austin, TX
- General liability and workers compensation coverage
- Certificates of insurance available on request
- 5.0 stars on Google across 16 reviews
- leading shingle manufacturers systems — including Class 4 impact-resistant shingles
Where we work
Service area
We serve residential, commercial, HOA, and multifamily accounts across the Austin metro, with active coverage in Austin, Pflugerville, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Blue Springs, Kyle, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Lakeway, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Austin KS, and out to San Marcos and San Marcos.
If your property is outside these routes but within roughly 40 miles of the metro, reach out anyway — we flex coverage for the right project. For properties farther afield, we're happy to point you to a contractor we trust.
Next step
Ready to talk specifics?
If you just bought a house in Austin, or you are about to, get a real look at the roof before the first storm does it for you. A free inspection gives you a written baseline with dated photos, a remaining-life estimate, fixed-price quotes for anything small, and an honest plan for anything big. You will know what you own, your insurer will have a record, and the solar salesperson will get a fact-based answer. Call or text (512) 766-9755, or book online. It is the easiest item on the new-house list to check off.
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