San Marcos has more kinds of roofs to keep dry than most Central Texas cities: older homes closer to the center of town, rental houses around Texas State University where a drip becomes a tenant complaint the same night, the homes in Kissing Tree, and the subdivisions that keep going up along IH-35. Most of what we fix is one failed detail, not a failed roof. Our roof repair crews handle:
- Pipe boot, vent and flashing leaks, the usual source of a stained ceiling.
- Wind damage along ridges and rakes after storms push up the IH-35 corridor.
- Hail bruising on one or two slopes when replacement is not warranted.
- Valley and skylight leaks on older roofs.
- Repairs on rental property, with the same photo report and fixed quote for landlords, and we coordinate access with your tenant.
Every repair starts with a free in-person inspection with photos and a written summary, and ends with a guaranteed price: one number that does not grow once the shingles come up, which matters as much to a landlord approving work from another city as to a homeowner. If water is coming in now, call (512) 388-7663. The emergency line is answered around the clock, and we tell you honestly when a crew can reach San Marcos from Round Rock.
Roof Replacement in San Marcos
When granule loss, brittle shingles or hail damage cover most of the roof, replacement is a better investment than another repair. In Texas heat an architectural asphalt roof typically lasts 20 to 30 years, so an older San Marcos roof may be closer to the end than it looks from the street. Our roof replacement page covers materials, timeline and warranty.
Rentals near Texas State. A landlord replacing a roof on a rental near campus usually needs two things: a fixed price that can be approved from a distance, and a schedule that respects the lease. We give you a guaranteed quote backed by photos, work around move-in and move-out dates where we can, and deal directly with your property manager.
Kissing Tree. A 55+ community with its own exterior guidelines. We bring the samples and product information the review committee asks for, and set a clear start and finish plan so a tear-off is not a surprise.
What replacement day looks like. The crew leaves Round Rock early. We tear off to the deck, replace rotten decking, install new underlayment, ice and water barrier, drip edge, starter, shingles, ridge cap and vents, then sweep the yard for nails.
What it costs. Per our Instant Roof Cost Calculator, asphalt shingle systems start around $350 to $618 per square installed depending on tier (a square is 100 square feet), and metal roofing runs about $1,150 to $1,470 per square. Two-story and steep-pitch homes cost more. San Marcos gets the same pricing as Round Rock, fixed before the first shingle comes off.
Hail and Storm Damage in San Marcos
Hays County takes hail most springs, and San Marcos is no exception. The season runs roughly March through June, fall storms bring more, and a roof can lose the granules that protect it without looking damaged from the driveway. Our Central Texas hail history page shows how often the area is hit, and what hail damage looks like on a roof shows the signs. After a storm in San Marcos:
- Walk the ground. Dented gutters and AC fins, granules at the downspout outlets and shingle bits in the yard are what an adjuster looks for too.
- Check ceilings and the attic for fresh stains. Landlords: ask your tenant to look and send photos.
- Get a free hail inspection before calling your carrier. Ours includes claim documentation, so you know whether a claim makes sense.
- Be careful who you sign with. Storm-chasing crews follow every hail event; read how to find a roofer you can trust first.
The insurance side. The policyholder files the claim, whether that is a homeowner or a landlord; we document the damage, meet the adjuster on the roof and submit supplements if the approved scope misses items. Texas law lets you pick your own roofer, and since HB 2102 in 2019 no roofer can legally waive or pay your deductible. The full process is at our insurance process, and will insurance pay for my roof explains what policies cover. Tarping and repair are on the storm and hail damage page.
Neighborhoods We Roof in San Marcos
We roof across San Marcos, from the established neighborhoods to the newer communities along IH-35, and we roof rental properties around Texas State University for owners who need a repair done fast and documented.
- Kissing Tree: 55+ community; we follow the community's exterior guidelines.
- Blanco Vista: first-generation roofs where spring hail is the usual reason to call.
- Whisper: newer builds with builder-grade shingles that storms test early.
- Willow Creek: repairs matched to the existing shingle so the patch does not show.
- Sagewood: HOA guidelines apply, and we handle the color approval paperwork.
- Trace: newer subdivision where a Class 4 upgrade is worth pricing at replacement.
- Cottonwood Creek: leak calls start with pipe boots, ridge caps and flashing.
- Paso Robles: storm repairs and full replacements, with the same guaranteed price either way.
Roofing Materials for San Marcos Homes
Architectural asphalt shingles are the best value for most San Marcos homes and most rentals: lowest upfront cost, the widest range of approved colors, and Class 4 impact-rated options. See asphalt shingle roofing.
Metal roofing, standing seam or metal shingle, costs roughly two to three times as much per square but typically lasts 40 to 60 years, reflects summer heat and takes hail better. It can make sense on a rental you plan to hold for decades; see metal roofing and metal roof vs shingles.
GAF Timberline solar shingles replace the roof and generate power in one system without racked panels. See solar shingles.
Why San Marcos Homeowners Choose KangaRoof
Our office is in Round Rock, about 60 minutes north on IH-35, and we say so. We cover the city by appointment, with the same crews and the same pricing our Round Rock customers get.
- Roofing Central Texas since 1992. Scott Feller founded it as Feller Roofing; Stacie Feller runs it today.
- 4.8 stars across 840+ Google reviews, all on our reviews page.
- GAF Master Elite contractor, the certification behind GAF's strongest warranties.
- Guaranteed pricing. The quote is the price, which is why landlords can approve it from a distance.
- Financing available through third-party lenders, subject to credit approval. See financing.
- Licensed, insured and family owned.
How to Get Started
- 1. Request a free inspection. Call (512) 388-7663 or use our contact page. Out-of-town owners can book for a tenant-occupied property; we handle access. The Instant Roof Cost Calculator gives a ballpark in about three minutes.
- 2. Get the photo report and fixed price. We inspect in person in San Marcos and send a written summary, photos and one guaranteed number.
- 3. Schedule the work. Pick a date and a shingle color, and we handle the rest, including any insurance claim.
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