Defend Roofing is a father-son roofing company based in Lago Vista, serving homeowners in West Lake Hills. We start with a free 100+ photo inspection so you see your roof before you see a price. Repairs start at $395. Full replacements start at $7,900 and are priced on the actual scope of your roof. Call or text 512-777-1751.
The city's official name is West Lake Hills, sometimes written Westlake Hills. Chris and Greyson Buster own Defend Roofing, a third-generation roofing family, and our crews bring 20+ years of combined roofing experience.
Lake Austin from Mount Bonnell, across the river from West Lake Hills. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Wikimedia Commons (public domain).
Large hail has fallen a few miles away. On the afternoon of April 9, 2024, National Weather Service storm reports placed golf-ball-size (1.75-inch) to 2-inch hail about 5 miles northeast and north-northeast of West Lake Hills. One stone forwarded by media was oblong, with a maximum width of 3.25 inches. Hail that size can crack shingles, split tile and dent metal in a single pass.
Wind and falling limbs are the other risk. On April 30, 2026, NWS reports listed tree limbs 3 to 6 inches thick down in Austin's Zilker neighborhood and half-inch hail 1 mile east of Rollingwood.
A quick check after any strong storm can save you a ceiling repair later. Look for:
West Lake Hills answers the permit question plainly. The city's building FAQ asks "Do I need a permit for roofing?" and answers "Yes, roofing requires a permit." Roofing goes on the city's Small Project application, which the city says applies to single projects like roofing, HVAC and window replacements.
All submissions must go through the My Government Online portal (MGOConnect.org) to count as submitted. The city's building page also has a contractor registration form and says West Lake Hills adopted the 2021 International codes. If your property has deed restrictions or an HOA, check those rules on roof material and color as well.
We look before we quote. We walk the whole roof, take 100+ photos and review them with you, including the parts that are fine. A repair that solves the problem is what we recommend. If the roof is done, the photos show it.
The price reflects your roof's real size, pitch, layers and materials, and you have it in writing before work begins. Before the crew leaves, the jobsite gets cleaned up. Our workmanship warranty on a new roof runs as long as the shingle manufacturer's warranty does; it does not apply to repairs. Read more on our warranty page. We hold a 5.0 Google rating from 50+ reviews, and they're on our reviews page.
If hail or wind hits your West Lake Hills home, we inspect and photo-document the roof and give you a Storm Damage Report. We write an estimate, and we can meet your adjuster on site to walk through it. The claim decision belongs to you and your insurance company. If we find no storm damage, we tell you that plainly.
Yes. The city's building FAQ states that roofing requires a permit. Roofing is filed on the city's Small Project application, and every submission has to go through the My Government Online portal at MGOConnect.org to be considered submitted. For questions about a specific property, contact the city's Building & Development Services department.
The city's building and development page says West Lake Hills adopted the 2021 International codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code. The same page says plans were accepted under the previous 2015/2017 codes up to September 26. Before you apply, ask the city which edition applies to your roofing project.
Full replacements start at $7,900. What you pay depends on the actual scope: roof size, pitch, layers to tear off, decking condition and the shingle or material you choose. Repairs start at $395. You receive a written price after the free inspection, and Enhancify financing is available. If you only want a replacement ballpark, start with our instant quote.
Call or text 512-777-1751. Monday through Friday 7 AM to 7 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM, we call back within 15 minutes to book a time. The inspection is free and comes with 100+ photos and a written Integrity Report, plus a Storm Damage Report if we find hail or wind damage.
Noticed a stain, a missing shingle or hail on the deck? Reach us by call or text at 512-777-1751, or book a free inspection online. We'll show you photos of exactly what we find before we recommend anything.
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, CertainTeed, and TAMKO, 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.
Detailed photos, measurements and a written estimate you can share with your insurer. 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.
