Exterior Services in La Marque, TX

Before you call any contractor, take ten minutes and walk the outside of your home. It will make the estimate conversation more useful, and you may spot something that should be handled soon.

• Look up at the roof edges from the street. Missing tabs, dark patches or shingles that look wavy are worth a closer inspection.
• Check the gutters after a rain. Water spilling over the front, or sagging sections, usually means clogged outlets or failing hangers.
• Press on trim boards near the ground and around doors. Soft wood means moisture has been sitting there.
• Inspect window corners for gaps in caulk and for fog between glass panes.
• Note any rust streaks running down from fasteners or flashing.

Snap a few photos of anything that catches your eye and have them handy when we visit. Our estimator will still climb the roof and check the attic, but knowing where you have seen stains, drips or rattling windows helps us trace problems to their source. It also gives you a baseline to compare against after the next big storm, which is useful if you ever need to show an insurance adjuster how the house looked beforehand. Homeowners on slab foundations should also glance at the soil line, since gutter overflow that keeps the ground soaked can show up as cracks in brick or gaps at the bottom of door frames.

When different contractors handle different parts of the exterior, the seams between their work are often where leaks start. We handle the full scope so the layers lap correctly. Browse the services we provide across Galveston County, or see the short version here:

• Roofing with Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration shingles, from repairs to full tear-offs
• James Hardie and LP SmartSide siding with new trim, soffit and fascia where needed
• Replacement windows, including Pella 250 Series and Energy Master Series options
• Patio, sliding and custom entry doors
• Skylight repair and installation
• Storm damage repair with insurance claim assistance

Many houses in La Marque are mid-century ranches or 1970s frame homes with lap siding, simple trim and low-pitched roofs. When the original wood siding starts to rot or split, homeowners often worry that replacement will make the house look generic. It does not have to. Fiber cement and engineered wood both come in lap profiles that read much like the original boards, and we can rebuild corner boards and fascia so the proportions stay familiar.

We also assess what can be saved. A few rotted boards at the base of a wall may only call for targeted siding repair rather than a whole-house job. When the damage is widespread, a full replacement lets us add new house wrap and proper flashing behind the siding, which older homes often lack.

Gutters take a beating in La Marque. Salt air corrodes cheap hangers and seams, live oaks and pines drop debris that clogs outlets, and Gulf Coast cloudbursts dump more water than a small downspout can carry. When gutters overflow, water soaks the fascia, splashes onto siding, and pools against the foundation in clay soil that swells and shrinks.

We install seamless gutters and downspouts with sturdy hangers, size the downspouts for the roof area they serve, and route discharge away from the slab. Pairing new gutters with a roof replacement is the cleanest approach, because the drip edge and gutter can be set together.

Hurricane season runs from June through November, and demand for roofers spikes after any storm that brushes the upper Texas coast. If your roof or windows are already showing age, scheduling work in late winter or spring gives you the best chance of being finished before the busiest part of the season. Upgrading to energy-efficient windows before summer also pays off in comfort during the hottest months.

Galveston County roof work may need a Texas Department of Insurance windstorm inspection for coverage purposes, and we factor that into the schedule from the start. When you are ready, reach out to our team or call 832-691-1917.