Metal roofing
Architectural shingles
Tile roofing
GAF
Owens Corning
Flat & low-slopeFree roof inspection with deck photos before we talk money - GAF and Owens Corning certified installation
Roofers in Alamo Heights, TX
Roofing in Alamo Heights, TX is different from roofing in most of San Antonio because of the homes themselves. We work on 1920s cottages, mid-century ranch houses, and later additions with clay tile or standing seam metal, all under a canopy of mature live oaks. That combination means our roofers in Alamo Heights spend more time on flashing, valley work, and debris clearance than they do on simple shingle replacement. If you’re looking for someone who knows how these older homes behave, call Mercer Roofing at (254) 276-4369.
Why Alamo Heights Homes Are Different
Alamo Heights’ upscale, tree-lined streets are beautiful, but those live oaks take a toll on roofs. Branches rub against shingles during windstorms, wearing away granules and creating thin spots. Leaves pile up in valleys and behind chimneys, holding moisture against the decking. We routinely find that the roof planes facing north or shaded by a canopy grow moss and algae during humid springs, which shortens shingle life if it isn’t addressed.
The housing stock itself is a patchwork. Original wood shake and composition shingles from the 1920s through 1950s sit alongside later clay tile and standing seam metal additions. A repair on a 1930s cottage often means matching materials and working around older decking that may have settled. We also see a lot of valleys that funnel water directly onto flat patio covers, and we reinforce those junctions with custom-formed metal to stop leaks before they start. Intense summer heat causes premature granule loss, and hail storms crack clay tiles. None of this is generic roofing, and it shouldn’t be treated that way.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Alamo Heights Services
Alamo Heights homeowners call us most often for repairs on aging roofs and for full replacements when a patchwork roof has finally reached the end of its life. Here’s what each involves in this city.
Roof Repair in Alamo Heights
Repair work here usually means finding the real source of a leak, which on older Alamo Heights homes is often the flashing around a chimney or a valley that has been holding wet leaves for months. We cut away the damaged section, inspect the decking underneath, replace what’s rotted, and install new flashing or shingles that match what’s already on the roof. The tree cover means we also clear debris from valleys and check for branch abrasion before we finish. For details on how we approach repairs on these older roofs, see Roof Repair in Alamo Heights.
Roofing Company in Alamo Heights
As a full-service Roofing Company in Alamo Heights, we handle the range of what these homes require, from matching shingle repairs on a 1940s cottage to coordinating a whole-roof scope on a ranch with three different roofing materials. We bring the same standard to every job: a written price before any work begins, a background-checked technician whose name and photo you receive before arrival, and a written guarantee on every repair. That consistency matters when you’re dealing with a roof that has been pieced together over decades.
Roof Installation in Alamo Heights
A new roof in Alamo Heights often starts with tearing off two or three old layers and repairing decking that has never been exposed. We install manufacturer-recognized shingle systems from GAF and CertainTeed, and we coordinate tile or metal work when the home calls for it. Given the tree cover here, we pay particular attention to underlayment and valley metal during installation, because those are the points that fail first under leaf load and moisture. See Roof Installation in Alamo Heights for more on materials and process.
What happens when you call
- 1
A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
- 2
You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
- 3
A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
- 4
You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Alamo Heights
We work with shingle brands including Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, and Tamko, and we keep common matching parts stocked locally so repairs don’t stall waiting on a distributor. For a full look at the manufacturers we service, see our brands.
See the difference
Before
After
Before
After
Before
AfterPricing for Roofers in Alamo Heights, TX
| Service | Typical range in Alamo Heights |
|---|---|
| Minor roof repair (small leak, flashing, vent boot) | $325 – $650 |
| Moderate repair (valley rebuild, decking patch) | $650 – $1,650 |
| Major repair (multiple valleys, chimney flashing rebuild) | $1,650 – $3,100 |
| Standing seam metal roof (materials + labor) | $18 – $35 per sq ft |
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $5.50 – $9.50 per sq ft |
| Clay tile replacement (per tile, including labor) | $45 – $95 |
| Roof inspection (written report) | $250 – $450 |
| Quarterly maintenance visit | $180 – $300 |
Prices in Alamo Heights run toward the upper end when a roof has multiple materials, heavy tree cover requiring extra debris removal, or valleys that need custom metal work. You’ll get a written line-item price before any work starts, and that price doesn’t change unless we find something structural that we show you and you approve in writing first.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Alamo Heights
We cover the full city of Alamo Heights, including the older streets near Broadway where the 1920s cottages cluster, the ranch-style homes further east, and the properties along the shaded blocks near Argyle and the country club. Our crews are in the area throughout the week, and we schedule around your availability rather than asking you to wait on a wide dispatch window.
- Central Alamo Heights (the original 1920s – 1940s grid)
- The Argyle / country club side
- North Alamo Heights near the escarpment
- Blocks along Broadway and Nacogdoches
- East side ranch neighborhoods
Service Area – Cities Near Alamo Heights
Our Alamo Heights crews also serve nearby communities, including San Antonio, TX, Schertz, TX, Cibolo, TX, and Boerne, TX. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Antonio office, and the same Threshold Verified technician standard applies on every visit, no matter the city.
Serving Alamo Heights, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Alamo Heights area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Roofers in Alamo Heights
We schedule Alamo Heights visits throughout the week, and we’ll give you a confirmed arrival window when you call. For active leaks, we make every effort to have someone out the same day or the next morning. Call (254) 276-4369 and a live person will answer.
Most roof repairs and replacements in Alamo Heights require a city permit, and we handle the permit paperwork as part of our written scope. We confirm the requirements for your specific street before we start, so you’re not surprised halfway through the job. Call us for details on your particular property.
That’s common in Alamo Heights, where a single roof might have composition shingles, clay tile, and a metal patio cover. We start with a full inspection and a written report, then quote only the repairs that are actually needed. Call (254) 276-4369 to schedule an inspection.
For a roof that’s leaking, aging, or just in need of a straight answer, call Mercer Roofing at (254) 276-4369. We’ll send a technician whose name and photo you already have, and we’ll put the price in writing before any work begins.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local roofing pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Alamo Heights Customers Say
"Honest inspection. He went up, took photos, and told me I had maybe five more years instead of selling a full replacement."
- Xavier L."The whole crew was vetted, which mattered to us with the kids home. Respectful, quiet, and left the place cleaner than they found it."
- Marie C."Chimney flashing was the culprit for years of dark stains on the ceiling. Fixed it in one visit and no more stains."
- Ian O.