Leaks
Roof Leaks
A ceiling stain often shows up a few feet away from where the water gets in. We trace it back to the real entry point, so it doesn't leak again at the next rain.
We Only Repair Roofs
Roof Repair in Baytown, TX
Water coming through the ceiling, shingles in the yard after a storm, or a stain that keeps growing? We find where your roof is failing and repair that spot. We only repair roofs, so we have nothing else to sell you.
- Roof repairs only, on every roof type, mobile homes included
- We always pick up. Missed calls get a call back within 30 minutes
- Open 24/7, nights and weekends included
Emergency Roof Repair
Roof Leaking Right Now? Here's What to Do Before We Get There
Baytown gets about 65 inches of rain in a normal year, and June is the wettest month, so a small leak can get worse quickly. These four steps keep the damage small.
- 1Stay safeStay off a wet roof and away from a sagging or dripping ceiling near a light
- 2Catch the waterBuckets and towels down, furniture and electronics moved
- 3Take photosInside, and from the ground outside. Your insurer may ask for them
- 4Call usWe pick up 24/7, or call you back within 30 minutes
Call Now (281) 767-9183
We answer 24/7, nights and weekends too
What We Repair
We Find the Weak Spot and Fix It
Most roof problems start at one weak spot. These are the ones we fix most often.
Storms
Storm, Wind & Hail Damage
Wind lifts and tears shingles, and hail bruises them. Both can start leaking weeks after the storm.
Wind
Missing or Blown-Off Shingles
Lost a few shingles in the wind? They can be put back without touching the rest of the roof.
Flashing
Chimney, Skylight, Wall & Valley Leaks
These leaks usually come from the metal flashing that seals the joints. We reseal or refit the flashing.
Most common
Pipe Boots & Roof Vents
The rubber collar around a plumbing vent pipe dries out and cracks in the Houston-area heat, which tops 90°F on about 100 days a year. It is one of the most common small leaks.
Not sure?
Is It Really the Roof?
Not every wet ceiling is a roof leak. A clogged AC drain line in the attic, a plumbing leak or condensation can look the same. Even Google Maps mixes plumbers and water-damage companies into "roof leak repair" results in Baytown. If water shows up only when it rains, it's most likely the roof. If it drips on dry days, check the AC and plumbing first.
Repair Only
We Only Repair Roofs
A lot of homeowners worry that a roofer will look at a small leak and try to sell them a whole roof. That worry comes up again and again in local reviews and online forums. Every roofing company we looked at in the Baytown area also sells complete roofs.
Roof Bolt doesn't. Our job is to find the problem and fix it, so a repair is the only thing we quote. If a roof is too worn out for a repair to hold, we will tell you that plainly.
How We Check Your Roof
We start where you saw the problem: the stain, the drip or the bare spot on the roof. Then we check the places where leaks usually begin above it: pipe boots, vents, flashing around chimneys and walls, valleys and damaged shingles. When it's safe to get in, we look in the attic too, because water often runs along the wood before it drips. Once we find the cause, we tell you what it is and what the repair involves.
What Decides the Price of a Roof Repair
We don't list prices, because two leaks that look the same from inside can need very different work. The price depends on:
What is brokenA cracked pipe boot is a much smaller job than soft, rotten decking.
How much is damagedOne spot, or several around the roof.
Your roof typeShingle, metal, flat, tile and mobile-home roofs need different materials.
How steep and highSteep or two-story roofs take more setup to work on safely.
Whether a permit is neededIn Baytown, repairs to the roof decking need a city permit. Replacing shingles only does not.
The exact priceYou get it after we have looked at your roof.
Baytown Weather
Baytown Storms and Your Roof
Wind is the main reason roofs around here need repair. Since 1996, the national storm database has logged 75 thunderstorm wind reports within about 5 miles of Baytown and the towns we serve nearby, and May has the most. Hail is less common and comes mostly in spring: 36 of the 52 local hail reports since 1996 fell between March and May.
- February 10, 1998Three F1 tornadoes
Three tornadoes hit Baytown. The worst crossed Decker Road and damaged more than 150 homes; another damaged homes in Chaparral Village.
- September 13, 2008Hurricane Ike
The Baytown weather station recorded a 71 mph gust.
- May 16, 2024Derecho
A line of storms brought down trees and power lines across Baytown.
- July 8, 2024Hurricane Beryl
8.76 inches of rain fell at the Baytown station.
Many Baytown roofs have been through all of these. About half of the city's homes were built before 1980, and the typical home dates from 1981. On older roofs the flashing, pipe boots and shingles wear out first, and that is where storm water gets in.
Storm damage roof repair »
If You Plan to Use Insurance
Texas homeowners policies pay roof claims either at replacement cost or at actual cash value, which takes off for the roof's age. The Texas Department of Insurance warns that some insurers switch older roofs to actual cash value at renewal, so check your policy before you file.
Take photos of the damage before any repair. We repair the roof; the claim itself is between you and your insurance company.
What You Can Count On
We Pick Up the Phone
The most common complaint in reviews of roofers around Baytown is simple: they don't call back, or they don't show up. So this is our promise.
We always pick up
30 min
Missed call? We call you back within 30 minutes
24/7
Nights and weekends included
Watch Out for Storm Chasers
After big storms, door-knockers show up across the Houston area. Texas rules help you spot the bad ones. Some homeowners have been offered a quick tarp in return for signing an agreement that lets the contractor deal with their insurance, so read anything before you sign it.
What to compare
ROOF BOLT
Roof repair only
Typical storm chaser
Where they are
999 W Texas Ave, Baytown
Out of town, gone after the storm season
What they sell
Repairs only
Push for a whole roof
Your deductible
You pay it, as Texas law requires
Offer to “waive” or “cover” it, which is illegal
Paying up front
Price given after we have looked at your roof
Ask for a down payment after a disaster, which Texas bars out-of-town contractors from doing
Reaching them
We always pick up, or call back within 30 minutes
Hard to reach once you have signed
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You can report a contractor who breaks these rules to the Texas Attorney General at 800-621-0508.
How It Works
Four steps, and it starts with a phone call.
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01
You Call
We pick up 24/7, or call you back within 30 minutes.
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We Find the Cause
We check the roof and, when it's safe, the attic.
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You Get the Price
We tell you what's wrong and what the repair costs.
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We Repair It
We fix the spot that is failing.
Every Roof Type
Roof Types We Repair
About 6 in every 100 homes in Baytown are mobile homes. Their roofs are built differently from a house roof, usually metal or rubber with long seams, and we repair those too.
Service Area
Where We Work in Baytown
We repair roofs all over Baytown, in ZIP codes 77520, 77521, 77522 and 77523. Baytown sits in two counties, Harris and Chambers, and we work on both sides of the line. Our address is 999 W Texas Ave, Baytown, TX 77520.
ZIP
77520
ZIP
77521
ZIP
77522
ZIP
77523
We also repair roofs in nearby towns: Pasadena, La Porte, Deer Park, Channelview. See all the areas we serve.
Questions People Ask Us
How much does a roof repair cost in Baytown?
It depends on what is broken, how much of the roof is damaged, the roof type, how steep it is, and whether the job needs a permit. A cracked pipe boot costs far less to fix than rotten decking. You get the exact price after we have looked at your roof. What decides the price.
Can my roof just be repaired?
Often, yes. Most leaks start at one spot: a cracked pipe boot, loose flashing or a few missing shingles. Fixing that spot stops the leak. If a roof is too worn out for a repair to hold, we will tell you.
Do I need a permit to repair my roof in Baytown?
Not for replacing shingles only. The City of Baytown requires a permit when the roof decking or any structural part is repaired. You can check with Baytown Building Services at 281-420-6537.
What is the "25% rule" for roofing?
We haven't found a statewide Texas rule by that name. It is usually a city permit rule. Pasadena, for example, requires a permit for roof repairs over 25% of a roof. Baytown's rule depends on the type of work, not a percentage: decking needs a permit, shingles alone don't. Separately, the Texas Department of Insurance says repairs under 100 square feet that don't involve the decking don't need a windstorm inspection. The 25% rule explained.
Will insurance cover a 20-year-old roof in Texas?
It depends on your policy. The Texas Department of Insurance explains that insurers pay either replacement cost or actual cash value, that some switch older roofs to actual cash value at renewal, and that a roof in poor condition may not be covered. Check your policy's declarations page or ask your agent. Does insurance cover a roof leak?
Who should I call for a leaking ceiling: a roofer or a plumber?
If the water shows up during or after rain, call a roofer. If it drips on dry days, it's more likely a plumbing leak or a clogged AC drain line.
Do you come out at night or on weekends?
Yes. We respond 24/7, including nights and weekends. We always pick up, and if we ever miss a call, we call back within 30 minutes.
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