Trusted Roof Replacement in Houston, TX

Our replacement contract specifies: manufacturer name, product line, and color number for all material components; underlayment product and coverage area; ice-and-water shield product and installation zones; flashing material specifications; ventilation product and ridge vent lineal footage; nail type, gauge, and pattern specification; permit inclusion and inspection scheduling commitment; payment terms and schedule; warranty scope and registration process; and cleanup and waste disposal method. If a contractor's contract does not specify materials at this level, you are accepting the risk of substitution.

We submit the warranty registration directly to the manufacturer — GAF, CertainTeed, or Owens Corning depending on specified product — within 30 days of project completion. We provide you with the warranty certificate, registration confirmation number, and a copy of the warranty document. You can verify the registration independently on the manufacturer's homeowner portal. The warranty is tied to your property address, not to Apex as the installing contractor, so it remains valid regardless of contractor status.

Apex has operated under the same business entity in each of our markets for a verifiable period — you can confirm our business registration date through your state's Secretary of State business registry. We provide a reference list of completed replacements in your zip code from projects completed over the past 24 months — not just recent jobs. We also maintain a documented photo archive of completed projects by neighborhood that we share with prospective clients as part of the estimate process.

First recourse is Apex's own 5-year labor warranty — contact us directly and we respond within 48 hours to assess the failure. Second recourse is the manufacturer's material and workmanship warranty, which is enforceable through the manufacturer's customer service process independent of Apex. Third recourse for installation defects is the state contractor licensing board, which can investigate complaints and impose penalties on licensed contractors including license suspension. Fourth recourse is the courts — a written contract with specified materials and workmanship standards is the basis for a legal claim if other remedies are exhausted.

Requiring full upfront payment. Providing estimates that list only 'remove and replace shingles' without material specification. Cannot produce a certificate of insurance on request. License number that returns no active record when verified on the state licensing board. No manufacturer certification. References that are only first names or initials without contact information or location. Offering to 'help you file a claim' through an assignment of benefits rather than advising you on what you have the right to claim yourself. Pressure to sign before you can review the contract — any contractor who needs your signature before you can read what you are signing is not a contractor you want on your roof.

Yes. In addition to our general liability ($2M aggregate) and workers' compensation coverage, Apex carries contractor's professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance that covers claims arising from design recommendations, material specification, and professional advice — not just physical on-the-job accidents. This is a level of coverage that most residential roofing contractors do not carry and is particularly relevant when we are advising on insurance claims, material selection for code compliance, or ventilation system design.

Not required, but we recommend someone be available for the start-of-day walkthrough and end-of-day inspection.

Yes — we can apply a waterproof tarp or temporary membrane to stop water intrusion until the full replacement is scheduled.

Depends on severity. If structural members are damaged or the deck is sagging, contact us immediately — we'll advise on safety and emergency shoring if needed.

Choosing standard architectural shingles, scheduling in the off-season (late fall or early spring), and getting multiple quotes can all reduce costs.

We can discuss staged payment arrangements for larger projects — ask when you book and we'll outline what's available.

A new roof adds resale value, eliminates recurring repair costs, and improves energy efficiency — most homeowners find it worthwhile within a few years.

Assessment → written quote → material selection → tear-off and decking inspection → new roof installation → cleanup and final inspection → photo documentation and warranty paperwork.