Roof Bolt roofer tarping storm damage on a raised home in La Porte, TX

Roof repair in La Porte, TX

Roof Bolt repairs roofs in La Porte, Texas, from the homes near Sylvan Beach and Galveston Bay to the neighborhoods off Fairmont Parkway. The Texas Department of Insurance names La Porte among the Harris County cities east of State Highway 146 where storm repairs must meet the building code. That changes how a repair here is planned: under 100 square feet with no decking work, no windstorm inspection is needed; past that, one is. We measure the damage first, so you know which side of that line you are on before work starts. We pick up 24/7, and missed calls get a call back within 30 minutes.

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Windstorm rules for La Porte roof repairs

When a repair here has to meet the residential building code, it is inspected, and the Texas Department of Insurance issues a Certificate of Compliance (Form WPI-8) once it passes. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association says a certificate is needed when a significant part of a roof is repaired. Small repairs, under 100 square feet and not touching the decking, do not need an inspection. Homeowners in this part of Harris County may not be able to get private wind and hail coverage, the Texas Department of Insurance says, so some insure through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

For storm repairs, the department's guide calls for wind-rated shingles and roofing nails, not staples.

How a La Porte roof repair works

01Call usWe pick up 24/7, or call back within 30 minutes if we miss you.
02We check and measureWe find the cause and measure the damage against the 100-square-foot windstorm line.
03You get the priceYou get the price after we have seen the roof. Nothing starts until you say yes.
04Permits and inspectionCity building permits go through La Porte's Inspection Services Division at 604 W Fairmont Parkway (281-470-5073); a windstorm inspection, when needed, is a separate step.

Storm damage in La Porte: Beryl and bay tornadoes

Federal storm records show La Porte and its bay-side neighbors taking some of the strongest winds in the area.

Jul 8, 2024
Hurricane Beryl
A 74 mph gust was measured at La Porte Municipal Airport.
Mar 29, 2017
Tornadoes
One storm dropped several brief tornadoes across La Porte and Morgan's Point, with roof damage near Fairmont Parkway and at Barbours Cut.
Sep 13, 2008
Hurricane Ike
Morgan's Point, next to La Porte, recorded a 79 mph gust.
Mar 30, 2002
F3 tornado
Started in Shoreacres, tore up the roof of an apartment complex and damaged roofs in Bayside Terrace.

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database.

After a storm, a tarp keeps rain out until the repair, and we answer 24/7.

La Porte roof repairs we handle

We only do repairs, on every roof type found in La Porte, from homes near the bay to mobile homes.

Emergency repair and tarping: after storms like Beryl, when the wind reached 74 mph at the La Porte airport.
Roof leak repair: on La Porte's 1970s and 1980s houses, which make up 45 percent of homes here.
Storm, wind and hail damage: including repairs that need a windstorm inspection east of SH 146.
Shingle repair: with the wind-rated shingles and nails the state's storm repair guide calls for.
Flashing repair: where the roof meets a wall, chimney or skylight, and in the valleys.
Pipe boot and vent repair: rubber boots around vent pipes crack with age and sun; we fix the boot, not the whole roof.
Mobile home roof repair: a repair people in La Porte search for by name.
Roof decking repair: any decking work in La Porte needs a windstorm inspection.
Flat roof repair: flat roofs on porches, carports and additions.
Metal roof repair: metal roofs that lose screws or open at the seams in strong bay winds.

Where we work in La Porte, from SH 146 to the bay

We cover La Porte from SH 146 and Fairmont Parkway to the bay shore at Sylvan Beach. That is all of ZIP code 77571.

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

Call about your La Porte 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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La Porte roof repair questions

Does my La Porte roof repair need a windstorm inspection?

It depends on size. The Texas Department of Insurance says repairs under 100 square feet that don't involve the decking don't need one. Bigger repairs, or any decking work, in La Porte need an inspection and a Certificate of Compliance (WPI-8). We measure the damage before work starts so you know.

Do I need a city permit to repair my roof in La Porte?

City building permits in La Porte are handled by the Inspection Services Division at 604 W Fairmont Parkway, phone 281-470-5073. Call them with the size of your repair to confirm. A windstorm inspection from the Texas Department of Insurance is a separate step.

Can you repair a mobile home roof in La Porte?

Yes. We repair mobile home roofs, along with shingle, metal, flat and tile roofs. On a mobile home we check the seams, vents and fasteners first, because that is where water usually gets in. If a seam or vent is too far gone for a repair to hold, we will tell you.

How much does a roof repair cost in La Porte?

It depends on what is broken, how much area is damaged, the roof type and pitch, and whether the repair needs a windstorm inspection. We give you the exact price once we have seen the roof, and work starts only when you agree.

Will insurance pay for storm damage to my La Porte roof?

That depends on your policy. In this part of Harris County, some homeowners can't get private wind and hail coverage and buy it through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Ask your agent which policy covers wind and whether the repair needs a WPI-8. It is illegal in Texas for a contractor to offer to waive your deductible.

Do you come out to La Porte at night or on weekends?

Yes. We respond 24/7, including nights and weekends. We always pick up, and if we miss a call we call back within 30 minutes. If a storm opens your roof after dark, we can tarp it so rain stays out until the repair.