Premium Roofing Shingles Installation in Dickinson, TX

The roof deck

Everything is nailed to the plywood or OSB deck, so it has to be solid. After tearing off the old roof, we inspect every sheet and replace any that are soft, delaminated or water stained. In a humid area near Dickinson Bayou, it is common to find damaged decking along eaves and around old leaks.

Underlayment and leak barriers

A synthetic underlayment covers the deck as a secondary water barrier. In valleys, around chimneys and at other vulnerable spots, we add a self-adhering membrane that seals around nails. If wind ever lifts a shingle, these layers are what stand between the rain and your ceiling.

Drip edge and starter strip

Metal drip edge directs water into the gutters and protects the edge of the deck. A dedicated starter strip with adhesive goes along eaves and rakes so the first course of shingles is sealed down where wind uplift is strongest.

Field shingles

TruDefinition Duration is an architectural laminate shingle. Its SureNail technology gives installers a reinforced nailing strip, which supports consistent fastener placement and helps the shingle hold in high winds.

Flashing, ventilation and ridge

New step and counter flashing go wherever the roof meets a wall or chimney, and new pipe boots seal each plumbing vent. Intake and exhaust vents are balanced to let the attic release heat and moisture, and ridge cap shingles finish and seal the peak.

Not every estimate includes the same work. These questions help you compare apples to apples:

• Will the old roof be torn off completely, or will new shingles go over the existing layer?
• How is damaged decking handled and priced if it is discovered during tear-off?
• What type of underlayment is included, and where will leak barrier membrane be used?
• Will flashing and pipe boots be replaced, or reused from the old roof?
• Has the attic ventilation been evaluated, and are any changes included?
• Is the contractor licensed and insured, and do they have a local phone number and address?

We answer all of these in writing as part of every free estimate, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

Dickinson gets the full menu of Gulf Coast weather: humid summers, heavy rain, the occasional hailstorm and tropical systems between June and November. Many homes in the area were repaired or rebuilt after past flooding, and some of those roofs went on quickly under pressure. If your roof was installed in a rush or patched more than once, a professional inspection can show whether hidden issues, such as missing underlayment or reused flashing, are worth correcting with a full replacement. Our roof replacement page outlines that process, and for brand-new construction or additions, see new roof installation.

Before the crew arrives, we confirm your shingle color, delivery date and where the dumpster will sit. On the day of the job, crews cover shrubs, AC units and patio areas, then strip the old roofing in sections so the house is never left open longer than necessary. Expect some noise and vibration during tear-off; it helps to take down wall hangings on upper floors and move cars out of the driveway. Once the new roof is on, we clean gutters of debris, run magnetic sweepers over the lawn and driveway to catch loose nails and review the finished work with you. Weather is the biggest variable, and if rain threatens, we make sure any exposed area is dried in before we leave.

If wind or hail damage is the reason you need a new roof, our insurance claim assistance helps you gather the photos and documentation your adjuster needs. Claim or no claim, every project here begins with a free, no-obligation estimate. Call 832-691-1917, email info@tektonexteriors.com or request a quote online and we will schedule a visit to your Dickinson home.