Roof Replacement · Austin & Central Texas

Roof Replacement in Austin and Central Texas

A new roof is a big check to write, so you should see the proof first. We document your roof with 100+ photos, tell you plainly whether it needs replacing or can be repaired, and give you a scope-based price. New roofs start at $7,900.

Owens Corning · IKO · CertainTeed · TAMKO certified · 5.0 on Google · Father-son owned, 3rd generation

A recent replacement, start to finish

Real photos from our jobs. The first two are the same home before and after.

Chris and Greyson Buster, father-and-son owners of Defend Roofing

Owned by the people who show up on your roof

We are Chris and Greyson Buster, a father and son team and the third generation of our family in roofing. We are based in Lago Vista and serve Austin and the surrounding areas.

Our rule is simple: do what is right, every time, even when it costs us the job. If your roof does not need replacing, we will tell you and show you the photos to prove it.

Chris & Greyson Buster, Owners · About us

Do you actually need a new roof?

Most roofs we look at do not need replacing yet. A roof is usually ready for replacement when the problems are spread across the whole surface, not in one spot. These are the signs we look for:

  • Shingles that are brittle, curling or losing granules across most slopes
  • Widespread hail bruising or wind creasing that a repair would only chase
  • Repeated leaks in different areas, or soft decking underfoot
  • A roof near the end of its rated life, often 18 to 25 years for asphalt shingles in Texas heat
  • Failed underlayment showing at the eaves or valleys

If your roof can be repaired, we will tell you and show you the photos. Read how we decide repair vs. replacement.

What a Defend Roofing replacement includes

  • Full tear-off down to the decking, with any rotted decking photographed and replaced at a price agreed up front
  • Synthetic underlayment and ice and water shield in valleys and around penetrations
  • New drip edge, flashing, pipe boots and ventilation matched to your attic
  • Architectural shingles from IKO, GAF, Owens Corning or CertainTeed, installed to manufacturer specs
  • Daily cleanup, magnet sweep for nails, and final photo documentation of the finished roof

We are a certified installer for Owens Corning, IKO, CertainTeed and TAMKO, so your roof can qualify for the manufacturer-backed warranties those programs offer.

How the process works

1. Free inspection

Chris or Greyson inspects the roof, takes 100+ photos and checks the attic, decking and ventilation.

2. Integrity Report and price

You get a 4-page report and a scope-based price. No pressure, no expiring "today only" deals.

3. Pick your materials

We walk you through shingle lines and colors that fit your home and budget. Financing is available.

4. Install day

We tear off and re-roof on the schedule we gave you, weather permitting, with your property protected.

5. Final walkthrough

We photograph the finished roof, sweep for nails and walk the job with you before we call it done.

What a new roof costs

Our roof replacements start at $7,900. The real number depends on roof size, pitch, how many layers come off, decking condition and the shingle line you choose. You can get a ballpark in about a minute with our instant estimate, then book a free inspection for an exact price.

If a lump sum is hard, financing through Enhancify lets you spread it into monthly payments. See how much a new roof costs for a full breakdown.

The Defend Difference

Integrity Report

A 100+ photo Precision Roof Assessment and a 4-page report in plain English. You keep it whether you hire us or not.

Honest Pricing

Priced on the scope your roof actually needs. Repair-first recommendations, no inflated margins.

Clean Guarantee

Property protected, jobsite cleaned daily, nails swept with a magnet, and accountability until the job is done.

Claim Navigator

If storm damage is real, adjuster-ready documentation. If it is not, we tell you before you file.

Questions homeowners ask us

How long does a roof replacement take?

It depends on the size, pitch and number of layers. We give you the schedule up front, and we do not tear off a roof when rain is in the forecast.

Does insurance pay for a new roof?

Only when there is covered storm damage, such as hail or wind. We document what we find and tell you honestly whether a claim makes sense before you file. See our storm damage and insurance help.

Do I need to be home during the install?

No. We keep you updated during the job and walk the finished roof with you when it is done.

Will you replace a roof that only needs a repair?

No. If a repair will do the job, that is what we recommend, with the photos to back it up.

Do you offer financing?

Yes, through Enhancify, so you can spread the cost into monthly payments. See financing options.

Related reading

We serve Lago Vista, Cedar Park, Leander, Lakeway, Round Rock, Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Bee Cave, Steiner Ranch, Spicewood, Marble Falls and the rest of Austin and Central Texas. See all service areas.

See the proof before you decide

Free 100+ photo inspection and a straight repair-or-replace answer.

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