A roof replacement is the right call when the roof as a whole has worn out, not just one spot on it. In South Texas that usually happens one of two ways. Either a hail storm damages every slope at once, the way the September 11, 2026 storm did across east San Antonio and Converse, or years of sun and heat slowly dry the shingles out until they crack, curl and stop shedding water.
PCG Roofing replaces roofs in San Antonio, Converse and Laredo. It starts with a free inspection on the roof, not a guess from the street.
Storm replacements follow hail or high wind. Retail replacements are the ones you pay for directly, because the roof is simply old. We do both storm and retail work.
Signs Your Roof Needs Replacing, Not Repairing
A single leak or a few missing shingles is a repair. A replacement is about the condition of the whole roof. These are the signs that usually point that way:
- Granules in the gutters and bare spots on the shingles. The granules protect the asphalt from the sun. Once they wash off, the shingle underneath ages fast in Texas heat.
- Curling, cupping or cracked shingles on several slopes. Heat cycling dries the asphalt out until the edges lift and the shingles turn brittle. A brittle shingle is hard to repair cleanly, because the ones around it crack when you work on it.
- Leaks that keep coming back. Two or three repairs in different places means the roof is near the end of its life.
- Soft or sagging areas. A roof that gives underfoot or a roofline that dips usually means water has been reaching the wood for a while.
- Hail damage across the roof. Bruised, cracked or pitted shingles on every slope after a storm call for a closer look. Our hail and storm damage page covers what to look for.
How Texas Heat Wears Out a Shingle Roof
Asphalt shingles are made to flex. Heat takes that away. On a South Texas summer afternoon a dark roof gets far hotter than the air around it, then cools off overnight. That daily swing loosens nails, dries out the sealant that bonds each shingle to the one below, and turns the asphalt brittle. Laredo sits even farther south, with long, hot summers, so plenty of roofs there are replaced for age rather than hail.
Attic heat makes it worse. A poorly ventilated attic holds heat against the underside of the roof, so the shingles cook from both sides. When you replace a roof, ask how the attic breathes. The answer affects how long the new roof lasts.
What to Expect When You Call Us
1. A free inspection
The roof gets walked and looked at up close. Afterward we show you what we found and tell you plainly whether you're looking at a replacement, a repair, or nothing yet.
2. The job explained in plain English
Richard explains how the job will go before it starts. Customers who had never replaced a roof before tell us that patience is what they remember.
3. A contract you can actually read
Our contracts are written in plain English. One customer mentioned his were handwritten and easy to follow. If any line is unclear, ask before you sign.
4. The work, and a clean property afterward
Reviews from our customers mention a crew that worked quickly, showed up on time and left everything clean. We stay until the job is finished and paid for.
Questions to Ask Any Roofer, Including Us
A good quote answers these clearly. Use them to compare bids side by side:
- What shingle, and what color? Ask for the product by name so you can compare like with like.
- What happens with the old roof? Ask whether the old layers are coming off or being covered over.
- What if the wood underneath is damaged? Ask how soft decking is handled and priced if it turns up.
- What about flashing, vents and pipe boots? Most leaks start there, so ask what is being replaced.
- Who will I be dealing with? Ask whether the person who sold the job is the person you can call once it's done.
Storm Claim or Paying Directly
When a storm caused the damage
If hail or wind damaged your roof, you may decide to file a claim. If you've never filed a roof claim, we explain how one runs. If you file, we can meet the adjuster at your house. The adjuster works for your insurance company. If your insurer approves the work, we build to the approved scope. Our insurance claims page has the full sequence.
When the roof is simply old
Not every roof that needs replacing was hit by a storm. In Laredo a roof is more often replaced because the sun wore it out than because of hail. For these retail jobs, we price shingle roofs very competitively. Ask for a written quote and compare it line by line with anyone else's.
Replacing a Roof That Has Solar Panels on It
Solar panels sit on top of the shingles, so they have to come off before the roof can be replaced. We handle both halves: we take the panels off, do the roof work, and put them back. More on our solar panel removal and reinstall page.
Why Homeowners Choose PCG Roofing for a Replacement
- The owner answers. Your call or form goes to Richard Puigdomenech, the owner, so you're dealing with the person who runs the company from day one.
- Shingle roofs are our core. Richard's supplier relationships and low overhead are where our retail pricing comes from.
- An honest answer either way. Whether a storm caused it or time did, the inspection is free.
- Real Google reviews. Read what homeowners wrote before you call. See our work in San Antonio and Laredo.
- One call to start. Phone (210) 771-4631 or request a free inspection online.