Our Process | Pecan Metal Roofs, Austin, TX
Every roof is different, but the way we work stays consistent. From the first phone call through the final walkthrough, we keep you informed so there are no surprises about the work, schedule, or cost. Here’s exactly what that looks like.
Step 1: Contact Us
We walk the roof in person, not just glance from the ground. We check fasteners, seams, flashing, roof penetrations, panel movement, signs of rust, gutters, and any attic evidence of a leak. For a potential replacement, we also inspect the decking underneath for rot or structural damage before recommending anything.
Step 3: Honest Diagnosis
We tell you plainly what we found, and whether repair or replacement is the right call. Not every roof needs replacing, and not every leak needs a full section torn off. If a repair is the better long-term option, we say so, even when a replacement would be the bigger job for us.
Step 4: Written Estimate
Every price is itemized by material and labor before any work starts. No verbal ballpark numbers that change once work begins. If your project involves an insurance claim, we can also document damage clearly enough to support that process.
Step 5: Scheduling Your Project
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule a convenient date, order materials, and confirm arrival ahead of time. Roofing work depends on safe weather conditions, so if rain or severe storms are forecast, we’ll contact you promptly to reschedule and protect your home rather than pushing ahead regardless.
Step 6: Permitting, If Needed
Full replacements require a building permit through the City of Austin’s Development Services Department. We handle that application directly, along with scheduling the required inspection, so you’re not left navigating city paperwork on your own. Most repairs don’t require a permit, though larger repairs affecting the decking sometimes do.
Step 7: The Work Itself
For repairs, we fix the actual failure point, a fastener, a seam, a section of flashing, not just the spot where water happens to be showing up inside. Most repairs take anywhere from under an hour to a full day depending on scope.
For replacements, we tear off the existing roof, inspect and address the decking, and install the new system with careful attention to flashing at every chimney, vent, and roof edge. Most residential replacements take 3 to 7 days.
For new installations, whether standing seam, corrugated, or stone coated steel, we measure and fabricate panels to your roof’s exact dimensions rather than working from stock lengths.
Throughout the project, we protect landscaping with tarps where needed, keep materials organized on site rather than scattered, clean up debris daily rather than only at the end, and keep you updated on progress rather than leaving you to guess what’s happening.
Step 8: Cleanup
Before we consider any job finished, we clean the site completely, including a magnetic sweep for stray fasteners and scrap metal that could otherwise end up in a driveway or flat tire.
Step 9: Final Walkthrough
We walk the completed work with you directly, not just hand over an invoice. Any questions about the repair or installation get answered on the spot, not after the fact.
Step 10: Warranty Registration
We register your manufacturer material warranty on your behalf, so the paperwork is done correctly from day one. If workmanship coverage applies to the project, that’s explained clearly too, along with how to reach us later if a warranty question ever comes up.
Why We Follow This Process?
Every step exists to reduce surprises. No hidden costs, no rushed inspections, no guessing about what happens next, and no pressure to approve more work than your roof actually needs.
Financing Available
For larger projects, we offer financing options to spread the cost over time rather than paying the full amount upfront.
What to Expect?
Stage | Typical Time |
|---|---|
Inspection | 45 to 60 minutes |
Written estimate | Within 24 hours |
Permit coordination | Included, when needed |
Under an hour to a full day, depending on scope | |
3 to 7 days | |
Final walkthrough | Included |
Start Your Project
Call for a free inspection and a written estimate.