Roof replacement
Roof replacement in the Golden Triangle
A roof replacement tears the old roof down to the decking, replaces any rotten boards, and installs new underlayment, flashing, ventilation and shingles or metal panels. In Southeast Texas it should be built to the Texas windstorm code — required for a WPI-8 certificate if you're insured through TWIA.
- Typical time
- One to two days for most homes, plus permit and windstorm inspections.
- Repair or replace
- Replace when the roof is near the end of its life or damage is widespread.
Most Golden Triangle homes are one-story with asphalt shingles. Between tropical storms, 100-plus days a year of heat and constant humidity, shingle roofs here often need replacing sooner than the 25–30 years printed on the bundle.
The details matter more than the shingle brand: sealed decking, high-wind nailing patterns, drip edge, correct attic ventilation, and new flashing instead of reused. Those are what keep a roof on during the next hurricane.
Roof Replacement at a glance
- What it is
- A roof replacement tears the old roof down to the decking, replaces any rotten boards, and installs new underlayment, flashing, ventilation and shingles or metal panels.
- Service category
- Roof replacement
Signs you need new roof help
- Roof older than about 20 years
- Leaks in more than one place
- Curling, cracking or bald shingles across the roof
- Sagging lines or soft spots underfoot
- Repeated storm damage or failed insurance inspection
Quick answers
Roof Replacement: the short version
How long roof replacement takes
One to two days for most homes, plus permit and windstorm inspections.
When new roof can wait, and when it can't
Plan within weeks when leaks recur; don't wait into hurricane season.
Fix or replace new roof?
Replace when the roof is near the end of its life or damage is widespread.
Why new roof happens
Age, storm damage, heat and humidity breaking down shingles, poor ventilation.
Roof Replacement
Roof Replacement services
Each page covers one problem in depth: signs, what the roofer does, timing and cost drivers.
- Asphalt Shingle RoofingAsphalt shingles are the most common roof in the Golden Triangle.
- Metal RoofingMetal roofs — standing seam or exposed-fastener panels — resist high wind, shed heavy rain quickly and can last 40 years or more.
- Impact-Resistant ShinglesImpact-resistant shingles are tested to UL 2218, with Class 4 the highest rating.
- Windstorm-Certified Roofing (WPI-8)Windstorm-certified roofing is roof work built to the Texas windstorm building code and inspected under the Texas Department of Insurance program, which issues a WPI-8 certificate of compliance.
- Roof Decking ReplacementRoof decking (sheathing) is the plywood or OSB the shingles are nailed to.
- Attic VentilationAttic ventilation balances intake air at the soffits with exhaust at the ridge or roof vents, carrying heat and moisture out of the attic.
The work
What the roofer does
- 1
Inspection and measurements
Roof measured, decking and ventilation checked, and options priced in writing.
- 2
Permit
The contractor pulls the city or county permit. In Jefferson and Chambers counties, a TDI windstorm inspection is scheduled.
- 3
Tear-off and dry-in
Old roof removed, rotten decking replaced, then underlayment installed the same day so the house is never open to rain.
- 4
Install and inspect
Flashing, vents and shingles or metal installed to code, then final inspection, cleanup and warranty paperwork.
What moves the price of roof replacement
Priced per roofing square (100 sq ft) and driven by material, tear-off, decking, pitch and code requirements.
- Roof size in squares (100 sq ft each)
- Material: architectural shingle, impact-rated shingle or metal
- Number of layers to tear off
- Decking replacement
- Pitch, stories and complexity (valleys, dormers)
- Windstorm-code requirements and permit fees
Roof Replacement: common questions
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most single-family homes are torn off and re-roofed in one to two days. Larger or steeper roofs, metal roofs and jobs needing a lot of decking can take several days, plus time for the windstorm inspection.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Beaumont?
Yes. Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, Nederland and most cities in the area require a roofing permit. Your contractor should pull it — be wary of anyone who says it isn't needed.
What is a WPI-8 certificate?
A WPI-8 is the Texas Department of Insurance certificate showing work was built to the windstorm code. In the TWIA coverage area — which includes Jefferson and Chambers counties — you need it to get or keep windstorm insurance on a new roof.
Service area
Roof Replacement across the Golden Triangle
Related
Services often paired with roof replacement
Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Asphalt shingles are the most common roof in the Golden Triangle.
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Metal Roofing
Metal roofs — standing seam or exposed-fastener panels — resist high wind, shed heavy rain quickly and can last 40 years or more.
Learn more
Windstorm-Certified Roofing (WPI-8)
Windstorm-certified roofing is roof work built to the Texas windstorm building code and inspected under the Texas Department of Insurance program, which issues a WPI-8 certificate of compliance.
Learn more
Call about a new roof
Age, storm damage, heat and humidity breaking down shingles, poor ventilation.