What Texas weather does to roofs in Temple
Temple and the rest of Bell County sit in a part of Texas where spring storms can turn rough fast. Hail and strong wind can crack and tear shingles, bend flashing, and dent gutters and vents in a single afternoon.
The summer heat adds slow wear on top of storm damage. Shingles dry out, curl at the edges, and lose their grip, which makes the next storm more likely to cause a leak. Rental houses often go years without anyone looking up at the roof, so landlords in Temple, Killeen, and Belton benefit from a quick check after big storms.
Repair or replace?
Not every roof problem needs a new roof. A few torn shingles, a leaking pipe boot, or loose flashing around a chimney can usually be repaired for far less than a replacement. If the damage is limited to one area and the rest of the roof still has life in it, a repair is often the smart call.
Replacement makes sense when the damage is spread across several slopes, when shingles are brittle and losing granules everywhere, or when the roof keeps leaking in new places after repairs. We look at the whole roof, then tell you which one it needs and why. If it can be fixed, we say so.
Thinking about a metal roof?
Metal is a popular choice in Temple because it handles heat and wind well and sheds water fast. It costs more up front than shingles, so it isn’t right for every house or every budget. We install shingle, metal, tile, and flat roofs, so we can walk you through the trade-offs for your house without pushing one option.
What to check from the ground after a storm
You can spot a lot without a ladder. After a hail or wind storm, walk around the house and look for:
- Shingles that are missing, lifted, folded, or sitting in the yard.
- Dents on gutters, downspouts, vents, and the AC unit, a sign hail hit the house.
- Piles of shingle granules at the bottom of the downspouts.
- Bent or loose flashing around the chimney and roof edges.
- New water stains on ceilings or around upstairs windows.
- Stay on the ground. Don’t climb a wet or damaged roof. Take photos from the yard and call us.
How the free inspection works
Call or text (737) 414-9043, or fill out the form below. We set a time, come out to your house in Temple or a nearby town, and look at the roof, gutters, flashing, and any spots that worry you. Then we tell you plainly what we found and what it needs: a repair, a replacement, or nothing yet. There is no charge for the visit, and no pressure.
If you move forward, we tell you the days before we start. Most houses are started and finished in one day. We clean up the yard when we leave.
Storm damage and insurance
We inspect storm and hail damage, document what we find with photos, and can meet your adjuster at the house. We don’t file or negotiate your claim, and nobody can promise what insurance will pay. If the roof needs repair or replacement, we do the work. The claim itself stays between you and your insurance company.
Towns we serve near Temple
Besides Temple, we work in Belton, Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, and Salado. Don’t see your town? Call or text. Chances are we cover it. Tex-Mex Roofing is licensed and insured, and we also handle gutters, siding, windows, fences, and chimney repairs.