Defend Roofing is a father-son roofing company based in Lago Vista, and we serve homeowners across Lakeway. Every job starts with a free 100+ photo roof inspection. Repairs start at $395. Full replacements start at $7,900 and are priced on your roof's actual scope. Call or text 512-777-1751.
Chris and Greyson Buster own the company. Roofing runs three generations deep in our family, and our crews bring 20+ years of combined roofing experience to each Lakeway roof they work on.
Hail has landed inside Lakeway itself. National Weather Service storm reports for April 18, 2015 list hail up to 1.25 inches, about half-dollar size, in Lakeway. On the night of April 1, 2024, a report placed dime-size hail 2 miles northeast of Lakeway, and stones measured at 1.25 to 1.5 inches were reported 1 to 2 miles north of Bee Cave in the same storm.
Wind is the other half of the story, especially under big oaks. On June 3, 2023, a resident reported a 6-foot branch broken off an oak tree just southeast of Lakeway, plus a small tree snapped in half. A limb that size can crack decking, not just shingles.
After a storm, walk the yard and look up. Watch for:
Lakeway's Building & Development Services department (BDS) publishes a Building Permit Requirements guide. Its list of alterations that need a permit includes "re-roofing (if change in material or structural change)." Going from shingles to metal, or replacing roof framing, fits that line. The guide does not walk through every like-for-like case, so confirm with BDS before work starts.
The same guide asks applicants to supply proof of project submittal to the subdivision's Architectural Control Board, if applicable. If your neighborhood has a board or deed restrictions, check its rules on roof material and color first. Applications go through the city's Civic Self Service portal, where contractors must register so the city can validate their licensing.
We start with an inspection, not a sales pitch. We get on the roof, take 100+ photos and go through them with you, including what is still in good shape. If a repair will solve the problem, that is what we recommend. If the roof is past saving, the photos show you why.
Your written price is built from the roof's measured size, pitch, layers and materials, and you have it before any work begins. When the job is done, our crews clean up the jobsite. New roofs carry a workmanship warranty that runs as long as the shingle manufacturer's warranty; repairs are not covered by it. Full terms are on our warranty page. We have a 5.0 Google rating from 50+ reviews, all on our reviews page.
When hail or wind comes through Lakeway, we inspect your roof, photo-document the damage and put it in a Storm Damage Report. We write an estimate, and if you'd like, we can meet your adjuster on site to walk through it. The claim itself stays between you and your insurance company. If your roof came through fine, we tell you that.
Lakeway's Building Permit Requirements guide lists re-roofing as needing a permit when the roof material changes or structural work is involved. Applications and contractor registration run through the city's Civic Self Service portal. The guide does not cover every scenario, so call Building & Development Services to confirm what your specific project requires before work is scheduled.
You might. The city's permit guide asks applicants to supply proof of project submittal to the subdivision's Architectural Control Board, if applicable. Read your neighborhood's deed restrictions for rules on roof material and color before you commit to a product. Ask your board how long its review takes so the timing lines up with your project.
Full replacements start at $7,900. Your price depends on the roof's actual scope: square footage, pitch, how many layers come off, the condition of the decking and the shingle you pick. Repairs start at $395. You get a written number after the free inspection, and Enhancify financing is available. For a fast replacement estimate, use our instant quote.
Call or text 512-777-1751. During business hours, Monday through Friday 7 AM to 7 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM, we call back within 15 minutes to set a time. The inspection costs nothing and comes with 100+ photos and a written Integrity Report you keep for your records.
Hail on the patio, a limb on the roof or a new stain on the ceiling? Call or text 512-777-1751, or schedule a free inspection online. We'll show you photos of what we find and tell you plainly what your roof needs.
Yes. Every inspection is free and comes with our Integrity Report — photo documentation of your roof's actual condition and a straight repair-vs-replace recommendation. Call or text 512-777-1751 to schedule.
Replacements start at $7,900 and are priced on actual scope — roof size, pitch, materials, and condition. You get an exact documented quote after a free inspection, and financing is available through Enhancify.
Yes. We inspect the roof, photo-document the damage and write a detailed repair estimate. If you decide to file, you can share our report with your insurer, and we can meet your adjuster on the roof to walk through the damage and our estimate. Decisions about your claim are between you and your insurance company.
Often, yes — and repair is our first recommendation whenever it's the right call. Repairs start at $395. If a repair will genuinely solve the problem, that's what we'll tell you, with photos to back it up.
We're certified installers for IKO, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed, and can install any major shingle brand your home or insurance scope calls for.
The Defend Difference is how we approach every roof - with clear documentation, honest pricing, respect for the home, and straightforward guidance from start to finish. No pressure, no shortcuts, just roofing done the right way.
What we deliver.
Clear, documented proof of your roof’s condition, including honest repair-vs-replace options, verified visuals, and simple summaries so you can make informed decisions without pressure.
How we document.
Adjuster-ready photos, measurements and a written estimate. If the damage isn't there, we tell you before you file - no games, no false promises.
How we respect the home.
A commitment to clean, safe, and organized jobsites, with property protection, thorough cleanup, and accountability until every detail is handled properly.
How we price the work:
Fair, scope-based pricing built around your roof’s actual needs, with repair-first recommendations, clear explanations, and no inflated margins or unnecessary replacements.
