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Roofer Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 78520 (Brownsville, TX)

A licensed roofer serving ZIP 78520 charges roughly $59/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2181 ($26.36/hr national mean) and the TX cost-of-living index of 92.7.

Roofer project costs near ZIP 78520

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Roof inspection + written report 1–2 hours $117 $96 – $141
Single leak repair (small area, replace ~10 shingles) half day $346 $284 – $415
Shingle replacement (storm spot repair, ~1 square) half day $553 $453 – $663
Step-flashing replacement around chimney or skylight 1 day $556 $456 – $667
Seamless aluminum gutter install (150 ln ft) 1 day $1,606 $1,317 – $1,927
Tear-off + asphalt re-roof (1700 sq ft, mid-grade) 2–3 days $9,822 $8,054 – $11,787
Standing-seam metal roof (1700 sq ft) 3–5 days $17,206 $14,109 – $20,647
Synthetic underlayment + ice-shield refresh 1 day $1,609 $1,319 – $1,931
Skylight replacement (one fixed unit) 1 day $890 $729 – $1,067

What a roofer serving 78520 actually does

A residential roofer either performs targeted repair (lifted shingles, popped nails, failed flashing, single-leak diagnosis) or a full tear-off and replacement. A reputable contractor will start with a multi-point inspection: shingle condition (granule loss, curling, cracking), flashing integrity around chimneys/sidewalls/penetrations, ridge and soffit ventilation, attic moisture signs, and decking condition (you don't know about rotten plywood until tear-off). Asphalt shingle is the dominant material in 80% of US homes; metal and tile dominate in storm-prone or arid markets. All re-roofs require a permit and at least one mid-roof inspection by the local AHJ in most jurisdictions, and OSHA 1926.501 requires fall protection for any work at heights above 6 feet — a non-negotiable safety/insurance issue.

Top licensed pros near ZIP 78520

These pros are based in Brownsville and routinely serve ZIP 78520. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (25.9609°N, -97.5486°W).

Trusted Roofing

📍 9944 Oak Ave, Brownsville, TX 78520
★ 4.7 / 5 · 306 reviews · 25 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Underlayment, Storm damage, Skylight install, Shingle repair, Leak repair

Brownsville Summit

📍 6139 Spring Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520
★ 3.6 / 5 · 67 reviews · 5 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Storm damage, Gutter install, Shingle repair, Flashing repair

Brownsville Top Cover

📍 6257 Park Ter, Brownsville, TX 78575
★ 3.9 / 5 · 50 reviews · 13 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Ventilation, Underlayment, Leak repair

Perez Summit

📍 326 Hill St, Brownsville, TX 78526
★ 4.6 / 5 · 343 reviews · 3 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Leak repair, Flashing repair, Roof replacement, Shingle repair, Storm damage

Taylor Summit

📍 6522 Birch Way, Brownsville, TX 78526
★ 4.9 / 5 · 13 reviews · 19 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured
Specialties: Tear-off, Storm damage, Roof replacement, Gutter install, Shingle repair

Six questions before you hire

  1. Are you a manufacturer-certified installer (GAF Master Elite, Owens Corning Platinum, CertainTeed Select)? Certification is required for the long manufacturer warranties.
  2. What's the workmanship warranty (separate from the manufacturer's shingle warranty), and is it transferable?
  3. How do you handle decking that's rotten under the old shingles — is it a per-sheet add, and what's the unit price?
  4. Will you tear off the old roof completely (single-layer install only), or are you proposing an overlay?
  5. Are ice & water shield, drip edge, and proper underlayment included to current code in my climate zone?
  6. What's the projected weather window, and what happens if a storm hits mid-job?
Door-to-door storm-chaser pitches, "we just did your neighbor's roof" without proof, asking for full payment up front, no permit pulled, or the company refusing to provide its state contractor license number.
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