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Roof & leak repair · Greater Houston

Houston Roof Repair: We Find the Leak Other Roofers Miss

You get a fast visit, the real source of your leak, a fix done right the first time, and an honest answer on whether you need anything more.

  • Active leak? A roofer can be there within 2 hours, 24/7, with an emergency tarp if needed
  • Photo proof of what was wrong and what we fixed
  • Small jobs welcome: one pipe boot or a few shingles
4.6 on Google · 56 reviews GAF Certified Family-owned BBB A+

Free Leak-Source Inspection + Photo Report

Takes 30 seconds. Active leaks go to the front of the line.

No cost. No obligation. We’ll call within 2 hours.

Leaking now? Call 713-555-0142Answered 24/7 · Commercial property? Call us directly.

  • 2-houremergency leak response, 24/7
  • 25+years fixing Houston roofs
  • 4.6Google rating from 56 reviews
  • Leak expertshard-to-find leaks are our specialty
  • GAF Certified Contractor
  • CertainTeed ShingleMaster™
  • Owens Corning Preferred Contractor
  • BBB Accredited · A+
  • RCAT Licensed
  • Fully insured

Why it can’t wait

Water Stain on the Ceiling? Here’s Why It’s Urgent.

A stain is the last thing a leak shows you. By the time it reaches your ceiling, water has crossed the roof deck, soaked the insulation and started on the drywall.

  • Ceilings and drywall

    Wet drywall sags and stains spread. Paint won’t cover it.

  • Insulation

    Wet insulation stops insulating, so your AC works harder all summer.

  • Mold

    In Houston heat and humidity, mold can start growing on wet materials within 24 to 48 hours.

The good news: caught early, a leak is usually a repair, not a new roof.

A brown water stain spreading across a living room ceiling around a light fixture, with a bucket on the floor below

Leaking right now? Do this:

  1. Put a bucket under the drip and move furniture and electronics away.
  2. Take photos of the stain and any damage. They help with insurance.
  3. Stay off the roof. Call 713-555-0142 and we’ll come to you.

Why Kestrel

Why Homeowners Call Us When the Leak Won’t Quit

You don’t need a sales pitch. You need the water to stop, for good.

We find the source of the leak, not just the stain

Water travels. A drip over your kitchen can start 10 feet away at a pipe boot, flashing or valley. We trace it from the attic and the roof until we find where it gets in. Hard-to-find leaks are our specialty.

Fixed right the first time

Certified crews (GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning) repair with matching, manufacturer-approved materials, not a smear of roof cement. Every repair is covered by our written workmanship warranty.

An honest answer on repair vs. replace

If your roof has good years left, we’ll fix it and tell you so. If it doesn’t, you’ll see the photos that show why. You decide.

Photo proof, before and after

You see the damage we found and the finished repair, including the parts you can’t see from the ground.

An Kestrel roofer in an attic using a flashlight to trace a water trail on the roof decking near a vent pipe

Your free inspection

What You Get With Your Free Leak-Source Inspection

A certified roofer, not a salesperson, traces your leak. You keep the photo report, whether you hire us or not.

  1. 1

    A roof and attic leak trace

    We check shingles, flashing, pipe boots, vents and valleys from above, and the decking from the attic, to find where water gets in.

  2. 2

    A photo report of every issue

    Labeled photos sent to your phone, so you see exactly what’s wrong.

  3. 3

    A written repair price within 24 hours

    A clear price before any work begins. No surprises on the bill.

  4. 4

    An honest repair-or-replace answer

    If a repair will do, that’s what we’ll recommend.

  5. 5

    Priority leak response

    Phones answered 24/7. Active leaks get a roofer within 2 hours, with an emergency tarp if needed to stop more damage.

  6. 6

    Insurance-ready documentation

    Storm damage? You get dated photos and notes for your adjuster.

No cost to look No obligation No push to replace a roof that only needs a repair

Our honest guide

Repair or Replace? Here’s How to Tell.

Most roofers make more money on a new roof. That’s why you deserve a straight answer. Here’s the rule of thumb we use.

A repair usually makes sense when…

  • Your roof is under 15 years old
  • The damage is in one spot: a pipe boot, flashing, a few shingles
  • Shingles still lie flat and hold their granules
  • This is the first leak
  • The decking under the shingles is solid
  • Storm damage is light and in one area

Replacement is usually smarter when…

  • Your roof is 20+ years old and leaks in more than one spot
  • Damage is spread across several slopes
  • Shingles are curling, cracking or bald
  • You’ve patched the same area 2 or 3 times
  • The decking is soft or rotted in several places
  • Hail or wind damage is widespread (insurance may cover it)

We’ll tell you which one you actually need, with photos to back it up.

Straight talk on price

What Does Roof Repair Cost in Houston?

Every leak is different, so here are honest ranges. You’ll get your exact price in writing before any work starts.

Minor repair

$350–$900

Replace a cracked pipe boot, reseal flashing, or replace a few missing shingles.

Moderate repair

$900–$2,500

Rebuild chimney or wall flashing, repair a valley, or replace a small section of shingles and decking.

Major repair

$2,500–$6,000+

Large storm-damaged areas, several leak points, or wider decking replacement.

What moves your repair price

  1. Where the leak is. Easy-to-reach spots cost less than chimneys, valleys and walls.
  2. Roof pitch and height. Steep or two-story roofs need more safety gear and time.
  3. Materials. Matching your shingles, metal flashing or specialty parts.
  4. Hidden damage. Rotted decking under the shingles is replaced by the sheet.
  5. Number of leak points. One source or several.

Storm damage? Insurance may pay.

If hail or wind caused the leak, your policy may cover the repair, minus your deductible. We document the damage with dated photos for your adjuster.

Ranges are general estimates for the Houston area, not quotes. Your exact price is given in writing after a free inspection.

How it works

From Drip to Dry in 4 Steps

You’ll know what’s happening, and what it costs, at every step.

  1. Call or book online

    Phones answered 24/7. Active leaks go to the front of the line.

    No waiting days for a callback.
  2. We trace the leak

    A certified roofer checks the roof and the attic and photographs the real source.

    You see the cause, not a guess.
  3. A clear written price

    You approve the price before work starts. In an emergency, we tarp first to stop more damage.

    No surprise bill.
  4. Repair and photo proof

    Fixed with matching materials. You get before-and-after photos of the finished repair.

    Proof the job was done right.

Reviews

What Houston Homeowners Say

4.6
Google rating · 56 reviews
Placeholder review
“Two other roofers ‘fixed’ the leak over my kitchen and it came back both times. Kestrel found a cracked pipe boot eight feet away. Dry ever since.”
Sandra P. · Pearland · Recurring leak
Found the real leak
Placeholder review
“I called at 9 at night with water coming through the ceiling. They had a tarp on within a couple of hours and came back to fix it properly.”
Chris B. · Pasadena · Emergency leak
Speed
Placeholder review
“I was braced to hear I needed a whole new roof. They replaced some flashing, showed me photos, and charged a fair price.”
Maria G. · Friendswood · Flashing repair
No upsell
Placeholder review
“They didn’t blink at a small job. Replaced six shingles after the wind storm and matched them so well I can’t find the spot.”
Tom W. · Clear Lake · Wind damage
Small job

Recent work

Recent Leak Repairs Around Houston

Questions

Straight Answers About Your Leak

Will you try to sell me a whole new roof?

No. If a repair will stop the leak and your roof has good years left, that’s what we recommend. If we think replacement makes more sense, we show you the photos that prove it and let you decide.

Can you find a leak another roofer couldn’t?

Hard-to-find leaks are our specialty. Water often enters feet away from where it drips, so we trace it from the attic and the roof: pipe boots, flashing, valleys, vents and nail pops. You get photos of the source we find.

How fast can you get here?

Phones are answered 24/7. For an active leak, a roofer can be there within 2 hours and tarp the roof if needed. For non-urgent repairs, we call back within 2 hours to book a time that suits you.

How much will my repair cost?

Minor repairs usually run $350–$900, moderate $900–$2,500 and major $2,500–$6,000+. You get an exact price in writing before any work starts, so there are no surprises.

Is my roof too old to repair?

Not always. Age matters less than condition. If the shingles still lie flat and the damage is in one area, a repair can buy you years. We’ll tell you honestly, with photos.

Do you take small jobs?

Yes. One cracked pipe boot, a few blown-off shingles, a bit of loose flashing. Small problems are how big leaks start, and we’d rather fix them early.

What if it leaks again?

Call 713-555-0142. Every repair is covered by our written workmanship warranty. If the area we repaired leaks again, we come back and make it right.

Will insurance cover my roof repair?

If a storm caused the damage, your policy may cover it, minus your deductible. We document the damage with dated photos and can meet your adjuster. Your insurer decides coverage, and we never waive deductibles (that’s illegal in Texas).

Free · 24/7 leak response

Stop the Leak Before It Becomes a Bigger Bill

Book your free leak-source inspection. You’ll know where the water gets in, what it takes to fix, and what it costs, before anyone picks up a hammer.

  • A roofer within 2 hours for active leaks, tarp if needed
  • Photo report of the real source, yours to keep
  • An honest repair-or-replace answer
Water coming in now? Answered 24/7. 713-555-0142

Free Leak-Source Inspection + Photo Report

Takes 30 seconds. Active leaks go to the front of the line.

No cost. No obligation. We’ll call within 2 hours.

Leaking now? Call 713-555-0142Answered 24/7 · Commercial property? Call us directly.