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Roof Maintenance in Kerrville, TX
Catch Roof Problems Before They Become Repairs
Total Foundation & Roofing provides scheduled roof maintenance for homes and businesses in Kerrville, Texas and across Kerr County — including Ingram, Center Point, Hunt, Mountain Home and Harper, and east along TX-27 into Comfort. We also cover Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.
Most roofs in the Hill Country do not fail suddenly. They fail because a pipe boot cracked two summers ago, or a valley packed with leaf litter and held water against the shingle, or a fastener backed out and nobody was on the roof to see it. By the time it shows up as a stain on a ceiling, the decking underneath has usually been wet for months.
Maintenance is the difference between a $400 roof repair and a roof replacement. It is the cheapest thing a property owner can do, and it is the thing almost nobody does until the second time they have paid for water damage.
We are a licensed roofing contractor based in Kerrville, at 317 Sidney Baker Street. Book a roof inspection or call (830) 792-4070.
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We take a customized approach to every property, beginning with a detailed inspection.
What a Roof Maintenance Visit Includes
Every visit covers the same checklist, and you get a written report with photographs afterwards.
- Flashing and penetrations. Chimneys, vents, pipe boots, skylights and wall transitions. This is where the majority of Hill Country leaks start, because sun degrades the sealant and the rubber boots long before the shingles wear out. Where something is already leaking we use roof leak detection to find the entry point.
- Valleys and roof planes. Clearing leaf litter and debris. Live oak and cypress canopy across the older parts of Kerrville drops a lot onto roofs, and packed valleys hold water against the shingle instead of shedding it.
- Gutters, downspouts and drainage. Blocked gutters back water up under the shingle edge and rot fascia. On commercial low-slope roofs, blocked drains mean standing water.
- Fasteners and seams. On metal roofs, exposed fasteners and their neoprene washers degrade under thermal cycling and need checking every 10 to 15 years.
- Shingle condition. Granule loss, lifting, creasing and cracking — the early signs that a roof is approaching the end rather than needing a patch.
- Attic and ventilation check. Where accessible. Poor ventilation cooks shingles from underneath and shortens roof life more than most owners realise.
- Storm damage assessment. After hail or high wind, documented with photographs in case you need to file a claim later. See storm damage repair.
- Minor repairs on the spot. Resealing a penetration or replacing a boot while we are up there, rather than scheduling a second visit.
If we find something beyond routine maintenance, you get a written scope and a price before anything else happens. We do not start work you have not agreed to.
Catch Roof Problems Before They Become Repairs
Total Foundation & Roofing provides scheduled roof maintenance for homes and businesses in Kerrville, Texas and across Kerr County — including Ingram, Center Point, Hunt, Mountain Home and Harper, and east along TX-27 into Comfort. We also cover Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.
Most roofs in the Hill Country do not fail suddenly. They fail because a pipe boot cracked two summers ago, or a valley packed with leaf litter and held water against the shingle, or a fastener backed out and nobody was on the roof to see it. By the time it shows up as a stain on a ceiling, the decking underneath has usually been wet for months.
Maintenance is the difference between a $400 roof repair and a roof replacement. It is the cheapest thing a property owner can do, and it is the thing almost nobody does until the second time they have paid for water damage.
We are a licensed roofing contractor based in Kerrville, at 317 Sidney Baker Street. Book a roof inspection or call (830) 792-4070.
What a Roof Maintenance Visit Includes
Every visit covers the same checklist, and you get a written report with photographs afterwards.
- Flashing and penetrations. Chimneys, vents, pipe boots, skylights and wall transitions. This is where the majority of Hill Country leaks start, because sun degrades the sealant and the rubber boots long before the shingles wear out. Where something is already leaking we use roof leak detection to find the entry point.
- Valleys and roof planes. Clearing leaf litter and debris. Live oak and cypress canopy across the older parts of Kerrville drops a lot onto roofs, and packed valleys hold water against the shingle instead of shedding it.
- Gutters, downspouts and drainage. Blocked gutters back water up under the shingle edge and rot fascia. On commercial low-slope roofs, blocked drains mean standing water.
- Fasteners and seams. On metal roofs, exposed fasteners and their neoprene washers degrade under thermal cycling and need checking every 10 to 15 years.
- Shingle condition. Granule loss, lifting, creasing and cracking — the early signs that a roof is approaching the end rather than needing a patch.
- Attic and ventilation check. Where accessible. Poor ventilation cooks shingles from underneath and shortens roof life more than most owners realise.
- Storm damage assessment. After hail or high wind, documented with photographs in case you need to file a claim later. See storm damage repair.
- Minor repairs on the spot. Resealing a penetration or replacing a boot while we are up there, rather than scheduling a second visit.
If we find something beyond routine maintenance, you get a written scope and a price before anything else happens. We do not start work you have not agreed to.
Roof Maintenance Plans
A maintenance plan is a scheduled visit rather than a call when something has already gone wrong. For most Kerrville properties that means once a year; for older roofs, commercial low-slope roofs, or anything under heavy tree cover, twice.
Residential roof maintenance
Annual or twice-yearly inspection, the full checklist above, minor repairs included, and a written report with photographs. The report matters as much as the work — it gives you a documented roof history, which is what an insurer asks for after a hail claim and what a buyer’s inspector asks for at sale.
Commercial roof maintenance
Low-slope and flat roofs need more frequent attention than pitched residential roofs, and the cost of failure is higher — inventory, equipment, tenants and trading hours. Plans cover scheduled inspections, drain and scupper clearing, seam and penetration resealing, and priority response. See commercial roofing for the full picture.
What a plan is worth
A roof that gets looked at once a year tends to reach the end of its rated life. One that does not tends to fail somewhere in the middle, usually at a penetration, and usually after the water has already been in the structure for a while. Preventative maintenance is not an upsell — it is the difference between replacing a roof at twenty years and replacing it at twelve.
Ask us for a maintenance quote and we will build the interval around the building rather than sell you a package off a shelf.
Testimonials
What They’re Saying About Us
✦ What roofing customers say
Roofing customers across Google, Yelp and BBB most often say Total Foundation & Roofing returns calls and shows up when promised, sometimes after other roofers never called back. Reviewers describe honest roof inspections, including advice to repair a roof instead of replacing it when that costs less, and hail and wind replacements finished in a day or two with careful cleanup. Daniel, Tyler and the crews are praised for professional work on shingle, metal and standing seam roofs, and several homeowners mention help with insurance claims and hiring the company again for later roofs.
AI-generated summary of customer reviews, updated October 8, 2026.
Very responsive to leaking roof when others would not even return a phone call. Replaced entire roof previously installed by inferior contractor. Work crew was professional, timely, responsive to requests and maintained a clean job site. Would definitely hire again.
What a breath of fresh air it is to have somebody return a call and set up an appointment and then to have them show! It was a pleasure doing business with Dan and Total F & R. He came, he gave full explanations, did the work, and was very nice to deal with. And promptly, may I add. We will use him for any future roofing needs we have and will pass his name on to others. Thank you Dan!
The incredible downpours experienced in Kerrville last week were the source of a very peculiar leak that developed in our roof. Over three days of nearly continuous rain that saw well over a foot accumulate in our rain gauge, this leak was active for less…
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…than 10 minutes and delivered much less than a cup of water. In response to our call, Tyler performed a thorough inspection of the relevant portion of the roof, quickly eliminating possibilities such as missing or loose shingles and damaged vents. It was the short duration of the leak that led him to the problem: a seal that was more than good enough most of the time, but that was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of water involved. A complex joint had been sealed with grout when the roof was installed, but no special care had been taken to make sure the grout was well spread out over the surfaces on either side of the joint. Although years of exposure to the Hill Country climate had degraded the seal somewhat, it was still good enough to handle normal rainfalls, but this storm was far from normal. Tyler quickly applied new grout and made sure it was well engaged with the surfaces next to the joint. This is typical of our experiences with Tyler and Total Foundation and Roofing. If your roof needs to be replaced, he will do it, efficiently and economically. But if he can repair your roof more economically he will do that rather than replace it. He did that for us on a previous home. After a hail event we asked three roofers to view the damage and recommend a course of action. The other two said "replace the roof". Tyler told us there were a dozen or so discrete spots that need repairs, but that could be done for much less than the cost of replacement. He got the job. You can rely on Tyler to provide the best, most economical solution for you.
Daniel and his crew at Total Foundation and Roofing repaired our family’s foundation 6 years ago, and now after a hail storm, they were able to come back and give us a new, upgraded metal roof! They are so professional, and have really taken good care of us both times they have worked for us. Our vintage home is standing sturdy and looks great! Thanks again!
Fair estimate, local, solid work ethic, excellent workers, professionalism, won’t stop till the job is finished & done to satisfaction, & a perform a job well done. These are the things you can count on from Total Foundation & Roofing! They gave a fair estimate, every crew that came out, be it roofers, or gutter & guard replacement did a fantastic, neat job! You can stop searching and choose them!
Extremely helpful! Reassured me that my roof was in good shape, and he provided me with a helpful referral for another service. Very thorough, and professional . Ill refer friend/family next time a problem arises.
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This was the 2nd roof Daniel replaced because of hail damage for us. We used him again because of his great work and patience. He was fast and answered all question and concerns. Thank you again Daniel for your help!
We had wind damage to our roof a couple of weeks ago, and it was determined to need replacing. Our contractor called Total to do the job. All of the supplies were delivered on a Monday, the crew of 6-8 showed up Tuesday morning, and the roof was finished by…
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…Wednesday mid day. Extreme care was given during the clean up phase. Daniel showed up Friday morning to pickup the extra material and to do a final check of the roof. This company gets an A++++ from us. You will not find a better roofing company than Total Foundation and Roofing, guaranteed!!
I needed a new roof on a very old house. I got an estimate quickly and within 2 weeks they got to my job and it only took 1 day. They were communicative as to arrival and I highly recommend them.
I just love Total Foundation& Roofing!!! They have done foundation work & put a new standing seam roof on my house. From the first call to having the workers here, it was a joy to have true professional, courteous & kind folks taking care of my needs. The…
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…work crews are all great guys & know their craft. They always arrive on schedule & make sure I’m satisfied & answer any questions before they leave. Tyler & Daniel have always responded very quickly when I call for service. I’ll never consider another company over Total Foundation & Roofing.
We were facing the daunting task of re-roofing our two-story house, as well as re-plastering and putting on new gutters. Daniel came in and made the whole thing seem effortless. He coordinated other contractors and his team both for the roof and for the…
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…gutters, were top notch. It’s a messy job but there again, at the end of each day they left the place clean, ready for the next day. It required coordinating with the plaster team and that was done well too.
We would highly recommend them. I think it speaks volumes for Daniel and his team that many of his workers have been with him for 10+ years!
Congratulations Total Foundation & Roofing! You deserve recognition for a job well done!
The pictures you provided of our damaged roof and our options made an unpleasant situation a pleasant experience! Also, the team doing the job were qualified and they left the premises clean every day. I highly recommend your company because I am a satisfied customer!
We called to have our roof repaired when it was damaged by hail. Daniel and his team were quick at responding , thorough, professional and kept a clean workspace. We always recommend them to everyone who is in need of anything in regards to roofing.
I would highly recommend Daniel and his crew for your roofing or foundation services. Daniel is very thorough and came out quickly to give me an estimate. He is very knowledgeable and helpful when dealing with insurance companies. His crew did a great job and was finished in 2 days, they did a great job with clean -up as well.
Total Roofing and Foundation has completed 6 roofs for my family and 2 foundation repairs. All with very satisfactory results and quality workmanship. Daniel is very prompt with communication and is local. I highly recommend this company if you are wanting a reliable, local company to fix or replace your roof or foundation in the hill country.
We used Total Foundation & Roofing Repair for an inspection on our roof when we bought our home a few months prior to the hail storm in 2019 & decided to go with them to replace our roof after the storm. Daniel was honest & trustworthy. He was also…
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…knowledgeable of the insurance process & helped us figure it out since we had never done that before. Our roof looks awesome & we are really happy we went with Daniel because he has a business with integrity.
Why Kerrville Property Owners Use Us for Maintenance
- Eighteen years on Hill Country roofs. Owner Daniel Sowell has worked in this region since 2008, which matters more for maintenance than for any other service — knowing what fails here first is the whole job.
- Based in Kerrville. Our office is on Sidney Baker Street. A maintenance visit is a scheduled drive, not a dispatch from San Antonio, which is why we can do annual visits at a sensible price.
- Written reports with photographs. Every visit. You get a documented roof history rather than a verbal “it looks fine” — and that history is what supports an insurance claim or a sale.
- Minor repairs included. Resealing a penetration or replacing a pipe boot happens while we are on the roof, not as a separate call-out.
- We will tell you when it is not worth maintaining. A roof at the end of its life needs replacement, not another inspection, and we would rather say so than sell you three more visits.
- Roofing and foundation under one company. We also handle foundation repair, which is relevant here — a roof that drains badly puts water into the soil around the slab.
Where We Provide Roof Maintenance
We cover Kerrville and Kerr County — Ingram and Hunt west along TX-39, Mountain Home and Harper to the northwest, Center Point east on TX-27, Medina to the south — plus Comfort and Fredericksburg. Kerr County sits inside the county warning area of the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio forecast office, and the pattern here is long UV exposure punctuated by occasional hail, which is exactly the combination annual maintenance is best at catching.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a roof be inspected?
Once a year for most Kerrville properties, and again after any significant hail or wind event. Twice a year is worth it on roofs over fifteen years old, on commercial low-slope roofs, and on anything under heavy tree cover — the older parts of Kerrville have a lot of live oak and cypress canopy, and packed valleys are one of the most common causes of leaks we are called out to fix.
Need a one-time assessment rather than a plan — after a storm, or before buying a home? See our roof inspection page.
How much does roof maintenance cost?
Far less than what it prevents. Pricing depends on roof size, pitch, access and how much is on the roof — a simple gable is a different visit from a cut-up roof with six penetrations and a chimney. What is consistent is the arithmetic: a maintenance visit costs a fraction of a single water-damage repair, and a small fraction of a replacement brought forward by five years. We quote after seeing the roof rather than over the phone.
What is preventative roof maintenance?
Scheduled work done before anything has failed, rather than a repair after it has. In practice that means clearing valleys and gutters, resealing penetrations and flashing before the sealant cracks, checking fasteners on metal roofs, and documenting the roof’s condition so changes are visible year to year. The point is that most roof failures are gradual and visible for months before they show up inside the house.
Does roof maintenance affect my warranty?
Often, yes — and in the direction people do not expect. Most manufacturer warranties require reasonable maintenance, and some are void if the roof has been neglected. A documented maintenance history with dated photographs is what demonstrates you met that requirement. It works the same way with insurance: an adjuster looking at a hail claim treats a maintained roof differently from one that has visibly not been touched in a decade.
Can I do roof maintenance myself?
Some of it, from the ground. You can clear gutters, look for lifted or missing shingles with binoculars, check the attic after heavy rain for damp or daylight, and keep tree limbs cut back from the roof plane. That covers a useful amount.
What you should not do is walk the roof. Falls are the most common serious injury in this trade, walking on a hot asphalt roof damages the shingles you are inspecting, and the things that actually matter — flashing detail, fastener condition, granule loss, decking soundness underfoot — are difficult to assess without knowing what you are looking at.
Is a maintenance plan worth it on a newer roof?
On a roof under five years old, an annual look is usually enough and there is little to fix. The value at that stage is the documentation rather than the work — you are building the history that protects your warranty claim later. From about year eight onward the balance shifts, because sealant, pipe boots and flashing start to go while the shingle field still looks fine from the ground. That gap is where maintenance earns its money.
