Roof Bolt roofer patching an older house roof in Channelview, TX

Roof repair in Channelview, TX

Roof Bolt repairs roofs in Channelview, Texas, the unincorporated community where the San Jacinto River meets the Old River, north of I-10. About one in five homes here is a mobile home, the highest share of any town we serve, and we repair those roofs as well as shingle, metal and flat roofs on houses. Channelview has no city government, so there is no city permit office; permits in unincorporated Harris County go through the county engineer's office. Few roofers are based here: only 2 of the top 20 roofers Google Maps showed for Channelview had a Channelview address. We answer 24/7, and if we miss your call, we ring back within 30 minutes.

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Mobile home roof repair in Channelview

Census figures count 2,923 mobile homes in Channelview, 21 percent of all homes. Mobile home roofs are usually metal or a flat membrane, and leaks tend to start at seams, vents and fasteners rather than in the middle of the roof. We reseal seams, fix vents, tighten or swap loose fasteners and recoat worn areas. Wind is the other risk: a 62-knot (71 mph) gust hit Channelview in March 2012, damaging carports and blowing out windows.

Roof permits in Channelview: Harris County, not a city

Because Channelview is unincorporated, Harris County's Office of the County Engineer handles permits here. The county says a permit is needed for "all development", which it defines as any man-made change to buildings or land. The county does not say plainly whether a small roof repair counts, so call the Office of the County Engineer before a large repair. Channelview is west of SH 146, outside the Harris County area where the Texas Department of Insurance applies extra windstorm repair rules.

Repairs for Channelview houses and mobile homes

We repair mobile home roofs and house roofs of every type in Channelview, and we only do repairs.

Emergency repair and tarping: after storms like the March 2012 wind that damaged carports here.
Roof leak repair: on the 1980s houses that make up Channelview's biggest group of homes.
Storm, wind and hail damage: including loose panels and edges on mobile homes after high wind.
Shingle repair: on Channelview's site-built houses from the 1980s and 1990s.
Flashing repair: chimney, wall and valley flashing on Channelview's houses.
Pipe boot and vent repair: vents are a common leak spot on mobile home roofs.
Mobile home roof repair: for the 2,900-plus mobile homes in Channelview.
Roof decking repair: larger decking jobs may count as development under Harris County rules, so check with the county first.
Flat roof repair: on flat and low-slope roofs, common on mobile homes.
Metal roof repair: on metal roofs, also common on mobile homes.

Channelview's 1980s and newer houses

Channelview has the newest housing of the towns we serve: the median home was built in 1989, and the 1980s were the biggest building decade. Homes from those years have been through hurricanes Ike in 2008 and Beryl in 2024, both of which brought strong gusts to this part of Harris County. A storm in May 1999 also damaged a school roof in Channelview.

How a Channelview repair works, from call to county check

01Call usCall day or night. If we can't pick up, we call you back within 30 minutes.
02We check the roofOn a mobile home we start with the seams, vents and edges; on a house, with the boots, flashing and shingles.
03You get the priceYou hear the price after the roof check; no work starts without your OK.
04County check, then repairFor a big job, check with Harris County about a permit first; then we repair the damaged area.

Where we work in Channelview, north of I-10

We cover Channelview north of I-10, along the San Jacinto and Old River, next door to our base in Baytown. We serve all of ZIP code 77530.

Nearby, we also repair roofs in Baytown · Pasadena · La Porte · Deer Park. All service areas.

Call about your Channelview roof

We always pick up. If we ever miss your call, we call back within 30 minutes. Open 24/7. Roof Bolt, 999 W Texas Ave, Baytown, TX 77520.

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Channelview roof repair questions

Do you repair mobile home roofs in Channelview?

Yes. About one in five Channelview homes is a mobile home, and we repair their roofs: metal, flat membrane and shingle. Most leaks start at seams, vents and fasteners, so we check those first and repair the spot that is letting water in.

Who issues roof permits in Channelview?

Harris County, not a city. Channelview is unincorporated, so permits go through the Harris County Office of the County Engineer, which requires a permit for development. Its pages don't say plainly whether a small roof repair counts, so call the county before a large repair.

Are there roofers based in Channelview?

A few. When we checked Google Maps, only 2 of the top 20 roofers shown for Channelview had a Channelview address. We are based next door in Baytown, at 999 W Texas Ave, and we answer 24/7. If we ever miss your call, we call you back within 30 minutes.

How much does a roof repair cost in Channelview?

It depends on what is broken, how much area is damaged, and the roof type: a metal or membrane mobile home roof is repaired differently from a shingle roof on a house. You hear the exact price after the roof check, and we start only with your OK.

What should I do if my mobile home roof leaks during a storm?

Put a bucket under the drip, move things away from the water, and turn off power to any wet light fixture. Don't climb on a wet roof. Call us; we answer 24/7 and can tarp or seal the leak until it is repaired.

Is Channelview under the Texas windstorm inspection rules?

No. The Texas Department of Insurance applies its extra windstorm repair rules to parts of Harris County east of State Highway 146. Channelview is west of SH 146, so those rules don't apply; the Harris County permit question is the one to check.