Two things every New Braunfels homeowner needs at some point: a straight answer about the roof, and gutters that don't overflow onto the foundation. A roof inspection here is worth having before you buy a house (the seller's roof is always "fine"), after any spring storm, before your insurance renewal, and every few years on a roof past fifteen. We get on the roof — we don't inspect from a drone alone — photograph every slope, penetration and flashing, and give you a written report you can hand to a buyer, an agent or an adjuster.
Gutters matter more here than people think. A two-inch rain on a 2,500-square-foot roof is over three thousand gallons of water, and if it's dumping at the corners it's washing out the foundation and the flower beds. We hang seamless 6-inch aluminum gutters with oversized downspouts, properly pitched, with leaf guards that actually shed live oak leaves and pollen, and we route the water away from the slab — which on the clay side of town is a foundation issue, not just a nuisance.
What's included
Roof inspection
On the roof, every slope, every penetration; attic check; photo report with a repair-or-replace recommendation.
Pre-sale & insurance
Reports written to satisfy buyers, lenders and carriers; Class 4 certification look-ups for discounts.
Post-storm
Test squares, soft-metal check, honest claim threshold call — free after a named storm.
Seamless gutters
6-inch aluminum gutters run on site, 3×4 downspouts, hidden hangers, pitched to drain.
Leaf guards
Micro-mesh and reverse-curve guards that handle live oak leaves, acorns and spring pollen.
Drainage
Downspout extensions, splash blocks and underground drains that take water away from the foundation.
Inspection and gutter costs in New Braunfels, TX
| Job | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full roof inspection with photo report | $150 – $250 | Free after a storm or with a repair |
| Pre-sale / insurance inspection letter | $200 – $300 | Written for buyers and carriers |
| Seamless 6" gutters (per linear ft, installed) | $11 – $16 | Aluminum, hidden hangers |
| Leaf guards (per linear ft) | $7 – $14 | Micro-mesh recommended for live oaks |
| Downspout extensions / drainage | $150 – $900 | Away from the slab |
| Gutter repair or re-pitch | $200 – $600 | Sagging, leaking corners |
These are 2026 Comal County ranges so you can budget. Your written price is itemized — tear-off, decking, underlayment, shingles or panels, flashing, ventilation, permit — and good for 30 days.
Recent work
Questions we get about inspections & gutters
How much is a roof inspection in New Braunfels?
$150 to $250 for a full inspection with a written photo report, free after a named storm or when we're already quoting a repair. Pre-sale and insurance letters run $200 to $300.
Do I need a roof inspection before buying a house here?
Yes. The general home inspector looks at the roof from a ladder for ten minutes. A roofer on the roof finds the hail bruises, the flashing that was never done and the second layer of shingles — and gives you numbers to negotiate with.
What size gutters do I need?
Six-inch on nearly every house here. Five-inch gutters were fine when the roof was smaller and the rain was gentler; a Central Texas downpour overwhelms them at the corners.
Do leaf guards work with live oaks?
Micro-mesh guards do — they shed the small leaves, the acorns and the spring tassels. Cheap foam and brush inserts clog with pollen in one season. We'll show you both on your gutter before you buy.
Can you inspect after the storm for free?
Yes. After any named storm we inspect for free and tell you whether you have a claim. If you don't, we say so and you owe nothing.