Cox Brothers Roofing
Roof Replacement in San Antonio, TX
A new roof is a large job. Know what it includes before choosing the work. Cox Brothers Roofing offers roof replacement in San Antonio, starting with a free inspection.
Help for your property
A new roof plan you can understand
Tired of fixing the same leak? A new roof may be the next step, but first we check what is wrong. One bad area does not always mean the whole roof is worn out. We can explain what needs work and why. If a new roof is the right choice, we help you plan what goes into it.
The old roof and wood below
The plan should say what comes off and how the wood below will be checked. Soft or rotted wood may add work to the job.
The new roof system
A new roof includes more than shingles or metal. It also needs the right layer beneath and sound flashing at walls, pipes and roof edges.
The work around your home
Plan where new supplies and roof waste will go. Tell us which doors, driveways and parts of your yard need to stay clear.
Choose a roof and a clear work scope
The roof covering is one part of the job. Look at the parts beneath it, the work to fit them and how the site will be left.
Decide whether another repair makes sense
A roof with one worn spot may still be worth fixing. Look at how much of the roof is damaged and how long past repairs have held. We can check those areas with you. That gives you a reason for the work before you spend money on a new roof.
Compare shingles and metal for your home
Asphalt shingles usually cost less upfront than metal roofing. Metal may suit the look you want, but compare the full installed price before choosing it. Both need the right system for your roof slope. Review product options, care needs and written warranty terms with us. A low porch roof may need a different covering from the main roof.
Know how hidden damage affects the price
Old roofing can hide soft or rotted wood. Once the roof comes off, that wood may need to be fixed. The quote should explain how added work is priced. It should also cover roof removal, new parts and cleanup. Agree on how you will review any change before the job starts.
Roof work in San Antonio
Plan solar work before the tear-off
San Antonio's re-roof form asks if an existing solar system will be removed and replaced. If so, it asks for an electrical permit number. Contact the solar or electrical trade before setting the roof dates. Agree on removal, storage and return work. Do not assume those tasks are part of a roof-only quote.
Review a change in slope or tile
The city's form also asks about a change in roof slope or a change to tile. Either answer can require an engineer's report for the city's framing check. Raise those plans before ordering a roof product. A material sample and a roofing estimate do not answer whether the existing frame suits the change.
Plan your San Antonio roof replacement
Have the roof checked
Tell us about leaks, worn spots and past repairs. We check the roof where it is safe to do so and explain what may need work.
Compare the written scope
Review the roofing materials, removal and any added work. Ask for written warranty terms and payment details. Make sure you know what could change the price.
Plan the work date
Settle the roof choice, city steps and site access before work starts. Discuss weather delays and where the crew will put roof waste and new supplies.
Questions about roof replacement in San Antonio
Q. Does an older roof always need to be replaced?
A. No. Age is one part of the choice. A roof with one leak and sound shingles may still be worth fixing. A roof with broad wear may need more work. We can check it and help you weigh the two paths.
Q. What should a roof replacement quote include?
A. Check which roof areas and parts are included, what comes off and who handles cleanup. The quote should explain how hidden wood damage is priced. Ask which tasks are outside the price, such as moving roof-mounted equipment, before you compare bids.
Q. How do I check the roof warranty terms?
A. Ask for the written terms for both the product and the work. Check what each covers, how long it lasts and what care it needs. Keep those papers with your roof records so you know whom to call if a problem comes up.
Q. Can my solar panels stay during roof replacement?
A. That depends on where the work is and how the system is mounted. Get the roof and solar scopes checked together. San Antonio asks about panel removal and the electrical permit in its re-roof form. Do not move or disconnect the system yourself.
Q. Can I stay in the home while the roof is replaced?
A. Talk through access and the work plan before choosing dates. Roofing can bring noise, falling debris and blocked areas around the home. Plan for pets, parked cars and people who need a quiet space. Ask which doors and paths you can use while the crew works.
Talk through your next roof in San Antonio
Start with a free roof inspection from Cox Brothers Roofing. Find out what needs work and talk through the choices for your new roof.