New Construction in Houston, TX

New Construction in Houston, TX

New construction roofing in Houston means installing a roof on a home that’s being built from the ground up, not replacing one that’s already there. It’s a different job than a Roof Replacement & Installation in Houston because there’s no old roof to tear off, no surprises hiding under existing shingles, and no homeowners living under a tarp while the work gets done. At Tilehurst Roofing Houston, we handle new construction roofing for custom builders, general contractors, and homeowners who are acting as their own project manager, and every job starts the same way: with a written price in your hands before any work starts.

If you’re building in Houston and need a roofing crew that shows up when they say they will, call us at (254) 566-3573. Greg Holloway and the Tilehurst team work with seven major shingle manufacturers, so the product fits the home, not whatever happens to be sitting in a warehouse.

Key Takeaways

• New construction roofing in Houston typically runs $5.50 to $9.50 per square foot installed for architectural asphalt shingles, depending on roof complexity, pitch, and material choice.
• Tilehurst Roofing Houston puts a written price in your hands before any work begins, and every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
• A live person answers our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and evenings.
• We install materials from seven manufacturers: GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral.
• Every technician who steps onto your job site is background-checked and uniformed, so you know exactly who is on your roof.

When You Need New Construction Roofing

If you’re in the middle of a build, you already know the roof can’t wait. Framing gets done, the house gets dried in, and the roofer is next on the schedule. Here are the situations where we typically get the call:

• You’re a general contractor building spec homes in neighborhoods like Bridgeland, Towne Lake, or Sienna. You need a roofing crew that keeps your schedule moving and doesn’t leave you waiting on a callback.
• You’re a homeowner building a custom home and you’ve taken on the role of general contractor yourself. You need a roofer who will talk to you directly, explain the trade terms in plain language, and give you a firm price before you commit.
• You’re adding a major addition and the existing roof needs to be tied into the new structure. This requires matching the old roof line to the new one correctly so the transition doesn’t leak.
• You’re building a detached structure like a workshop, pool house, or garage apartment. These smaller roofs still need proper underlayment, flashing, and ventilation, and a lot of roofing companies won’t prioritize them.
• Your builder’s roofer won’t return calls and you’re tired of the runaround. We hear this a lot. That’s exactly the situation Tilehurst was built for.
• You’re in the permitting phase and want a roofing scope of work and material spec sheet to submit with your plans in Harris County, Fort Bend County, or Montgomery County.

Houston’s climate makes new construction roofing decisions more consequential than they might be in, say, San Antonio or Dallas. We get 50-plus inches of rain a year, Gulf Coast humidity that works on underlayment and flashing from day one, and wind events that test every nail pattern. A roof installed correctly at the construction phase protects everything that goes in afterward: drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and the people who live there.

We Work With Builders and Homeowners Alike

Tilehurst Roofing Houston is part of the Kingswell family of roofing companies, founded in 2000. We operate a little differently from the crews that cycle through production neighborhoods. Our process follows what we call The Kingswell Way: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it, put the guarantee in writing, and come back if it fails.

For builders, that means a reliable trade partner who answers the phone and keeps the schedule. For homeowners acting as their own GC, it means a roofer who will explain the difference between a drip edge and a rake edge without making you feel foolish for asking. Greg Holloway, our owner, has worked with both types of clients for years, and he treats every job like it’s the only one on the schedule.

Our New Construction Process

Here’s how a new construction roofing job works with us, start to finish:

1. You call or stop by. A live person answers, 24/7. No voicemail, no callback queue, no waiting until Monday. We’ll ask about the project: square footage, roof pitch, whether plans are final, and what stage the build is in right now.
2. We review your plans or measure on site. If you have architectural plans, great. If not, we’ll measure the roof deck ourselves and walk the property. We look at the roof’s complexity, the number of hips and valleys, the pitch, and any areas that will need special flashing attention.
3. You get a written price. This is non-negotiable for us. The written price is in your hands before any work starts, every single time. It includes materials, labor, underlayment, flashing, and disposal. What’s on that paper is what you pay, no door-knock surprises later.
4. We schedule the install and show up. We give you a specific window and we hold it. Our crew arrives in uniform, with every material already ordered and staged.
5. We install to manufacturer spec. This matters more than most people realize. Shingle manufacturers publish specific installation requirements for wind ratings and warranty coverage. We follow those specs to the letter, because a warranty is only as good as the installation behind it.
6. We do a final walkthrough with you. Before we call the job done, we walk the property with you, answer every question, and hand you a written guarantee. Not mailed later. In your hand before the crew leaves.

Materials: Seven Manufacturers, One Standard

We don’t push a single house brand. Tilehurst Roofing Houston installs materials from seven leading manufacturers: GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral. That means your new construction roof gets the product that fits the home, the neighborhood, and the budget, not whatever happens to be stacked in a warehouse.

In Houston’s climate, we often recommend architectural asphalt shingles with a high wind rating from GAF or CertainTeed for their combination of durability and cost. Owens Corning offers strong color selection and solid algae-resistance, which matters in a humid city where roof streaking is common. If you’re building a home with a steeper pitch or a specific aesthetic, Boral tile and stone-coated steel options bring a different look and longer lifespan, though they come with a higher material cost and often need additional structural framing.

Every roof we install, regardless of manufacturer, gets the same treatment: proper underlayment, correct nail pattern, flashed penetrations, and a clean finish.

New Construction Pricing in Houston

Let’s get to the number, because you shouldn’t have to call three companies to know what a roof should cost. In the Houston market right now, here’s what new construction roofing typically runs, installed:

Roof Type	Typical Cost per Square Foot (Installed)	Notes
Architectural asphalt shingles (GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning)	$5.50 – $7.50	Most common choice for new builds in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties
Premium architectural / designer shingles (Atlas, Tamko, IKO)	$7.00 – $9.50	Heavier shingle, more color depth, longer warranty
Stone-coated steel	$9.00 – $14.00	Excellent hail and wind resistance; popular in custom builds
Tile or concrete (Boral)	$12.00 – $18.00+	Requires structural framing review; longest lifespan, highest material cost

What moves that number up or down on a specific project? Roof pitch matters a lot. A 4/12 roof is faster and safer to walk than a 10/12 roof, and labor reflects that. The number of hips, valleys, dormers, and skylight penetrations affects material waste and flashing time. The total square footage matters, but so does the roof’s geometry. A 2,500-square-foot roof with a simple gable design costs less per square than a 2,500-square-foot roof with four dormers and a cricketed chimney chase.

Decking is another variable. On new construction, the decking is typically fresh OSB or plywood installed by the framing crew, but if it’s not been inspected or has weather exposure, we may need to address that before underlayment goes down. We’ll flag it in the written price before we start, not after.

For a free, no-obligation estimate on your new construction roof, call us at (254) 566-3573. Greg will walk the job with you, explain exactly what needs to happen, and put a written price in your hands. No pressure, no change orders at the door.

Why Tilehurst Roofing Houston for New Construction

We know you have options. Houston is full of roofing crews, and new construction attracts a lot of them. Here’s what we actually do differently:

• Written Price Before Any Work Starts. This is always included, never negotiated away. The number on the paper is the number you pay.
• 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right, for a full year after the job. That’s documented accountability on every single new construction roof we install.
• Written Guarantee on Every Install. Delivered before the crew leaves, not mailed later. You’ll have it in your hand the day the job is done.
• Free Second Visit if Something Fails. Inside the guarantee period, if anything goes wrong, Tilehurst returns at no charge. No arguing, no waiting, no runaround.
• Live Person, 24/7. You call, a person answers. Evenings, weekends, holidays. No voicemail, no callback queue. This is probably the thing our builder clients appreciate most.
• Background-Checked, Uniformed Technicians. You know exactly who is on your roof. Every single person, every single job.

We’re part of the Kingswell family of roofing companies, founded in 2000. Each location, including ours in Houston, is independently owned and operated under the Kingswell Guarantee. That means we’re local enough to know Houston’s permitting and code requirements, but we carry the accountability standards of a larger organization.

Houston-Specific Considerations for New Construction Roofs

Houston’s building environment creates a few roofing considerations that don’t apply in drier or cooler parts of Texas. If you’re building here, these are worth knowing:

Code requirements and wind ratings. Houston sits in a coastal wind zone, and depending on where exactly you’re building in the metro, your roof may need to meet specific wind uplift requirements. In Harris County and along the Galveston Bay corridor, those requirements get stricter. We install to manufacturer specs that meet or exceed the local code requirements for the specific zip code you’re building in.

Heat and humidity. Underlayment choice matters here. We use synthetic underlayment on most new construction jobs because it holds up better to Houston’s humidity and doesn’t wrinkle or absorb moisture the way older felt products do. Proper attic ventilation is also critical; a roof installed without adequate intake and exhaust ventilation will cook the shingles from below and shorten their life significantly.

Rain and scheduling. Houston’s weather can turn fast. We plan installs around the forecast and we communicate aggressively if weather is going to shift a schedule. Builders appreciate that more than they can say.

Algae and streaking. The dark streaks you see on Houston roofs are a type of algae that thrives in warm, humid conditions. Certain shingle lines from GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning include algae-resistant granules. We’ll talk through those options when we discuss materials.

FAQs – New Construction

How much does new construction roofing cost in Houston?

New construction roofing in Houston typically costs between $5.50 and $9.50 per square foot installed for asphalt shingles, with tile and metal options running higher. The final number depends on roof pitch, complexity, square footage, and the material you choose. Call (254) 566-3573 and we’ll give you a written price specific to your project, free.

Can you roof a new build the same week we call?

It depends on our schedule and the size of your project, but we keep lead times short and we communicate clearly about availability. A live person answers the phone 24/7, so call (254) 566-3573 and we’ll give you an honest answer on scheduling right then, not a callback promise.

Do you work with builders and general contractors?

Yes. We work with production builders, custom home builders, and homeowners acting as their own general contractors throughout the Houston metro, including Cypress, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland, and Baytown. Our process works the same for everyone: written price before work starts, scheduled window held, written guarantee delivered before we leave.

What’s the difference between a new construction roof and a roof replacement?

A new construction roof goes on a structure that’s never had a roof before, so there’s no tear-off, no disposal of old materials, and no risk of hidden decking damage. A Roof Replacement & Installation in Houston involves removing the existing roof, inspecting the decking, and reinstalling from scratch. New construction is typically faster and more straightforward, but the quality standards are the same.

Which shingle manufacturer do you recommend for Houston new builds?

We install materials from seven manufacturers and we’ll recommend based on your specific project, not a house preference. For most Houston new construction, architectural shingles from GAF, CertainTeed, or Owens Corning offer the best balance of cost, wind resistance, and warranty coverage. For custom builds where look matters as much as performance, we’ll talk through options from Atlas, IKO, Tamko, and Boral. Call (254) 566-3573 and we’ll help you sort through the choices.

Build Your Roof Right the First Time

If you’re building in Houston and you want a roofing crew that answers the phone, shows up in the window it promised, and hands you a written price before any work starts, we’d like to talk. Tilehurst Roofing Houston, led by Greg Holloway, handles new construction roofing across the metro, from the inner-loop redevelopments to the master-planned communities in Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands.

Call us at (254) 566-3573 for a free estimate. A live person will answer, day or night. We’ll walk the project, explain what’s needed in plain language, and give you a written number you can take to the bank. That’s how we do every job, and that’s how we’ll do yours.

Written by Greg Holloway, Owner at Tilehurst Roofing Houston, serving Houston.