Common roof problems in College Station and what the repair costs

Hail damage comes first. NOAA's Storm Events records list 76 hail events of one inch or larger in Brazos County since 2015, and the largest hail in that record measured 3 inches. In 2025 alone the county logged 32 events, so a roof that looked fine in 2024 may have taken a beating since.

Heat is the second problem. The 1991 to 2020 climate normals at the College Station weather station show about 117 days a year with a high of 90 degrees or more, and that heat dries out shingles and cracks sealant around vents and flashing. Wind and tornado damage show up less often but do happen: the county record has 5 tornadoes since 2015.

Roofers Hotline handles roof repair for all of these here. Call to book an inspection and get a written estimate before any work starts.

Start from the ground after a storm. Look for shingle pieces in the yard, dented gutters or downspouts, and dark or bare patches on the roof where granules have worn off. Hail often leaves round bruises you can feel as soft spots, and it can damage a roof without leaving a leak that day.

Inside, check the attic and ceilings. A brown stain, damp insulation or daylight through the boards points to a failed spot. Heat damage looks different: curled or cracked shingles, and sealant that has pulled away around pipes and vents.

Here is one example. After an April storm, a homeowner finds a few granules in the gutter and a faint ceiling stain in the hall. They call Roofers Hotline, book an inspection, and get a written estimate that lists each damaged area. They then decide on repairs with the findings in hand. Call after the next storm and have photos of any stains ready.

Some problems cannot wait for a convenient week. Active leaks, sagging ceiling drywall, missing shingles over a living area and flashing torn loose by wind all let water in, and the damage spreads each time it rains. The county averages 41.8 inches of precipitation a year in the 1991 to 2020 normals, so there is plenty of rain to find an open spot.

Timing matters because 92 percent of the hail reports within 25 km come between February and July, with March to April the busiest months. That makes spring the season to have the roof checked before the heaviest storms, and right after one if it has already hit.

Roofers Hotline answers calls 24 hours a day for emergency tarping and leak repair. Texas has no statewide roofing license, so ask any contractor for a certificate of insurance. Call now if water is coming in.