Low-slope commercial systems, historic warehouse conversions, and loft-building roofing in the downtown core — from a contractor headquartered on McKinney Street.
Downtown Houston is not a neighborhood of shingle roofs. Between the office towers, the loft and condo buildings along the Main Street corridor, the hotels around Discovery Green, and the converted warehouses near Market Square Park and Buffalo Bayou, nearly every roof in the district is a low-slope commercial system — and low-slope roofing is a different discipline from residential work. Membrane selection, insulation, drainage, and flashing details determine whether a downtown roof lasts twenty years or fails in five.
Houston Roofing is headquartered at 1121 McKinney St, in the middle of the district we serve. For over 20 years we have worked with downtown property managers, building engineers, and condo associations on roof replacements, repairs, and maintenance programs — and we understand the access logistics that come with dense urban work: staging, material hoisting, tenant notification, and keeping sidewalks and entries safe while a roof goes on overhead.
Commercial Flat-Roof Systems. TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen for office buildings, mixed-use properties, garages with occupied top decks, and street-level retail. Full details on our commercial roofing page.
Historic Warehouse Conversions. The blocks around Market Square and the north end of downtown hold early-1900s warehouse buildings converted to lofts, offices, bars, and restaurants. These roofs commonly combine masonry parapet walls, older built-up assemblies, and later additions like skylights and roof decks. We assess what is actually up there before recommending repair or replacement.
Condo and Loft Buildings. Multi-unit downtown buildings mean HOA and property-management coordination — scope approval, scheduling around residents, and clear documentation. We handle that conversation routinely.
Leak Repair and Maintenance. On a low-slope roof, small membrane punctures and failed flashings become interior leaks fast. Our roof repair crews trace leaks to the source, and scheduled maintenance programs catch ponding, clogged drains, and seam failures before tenants ever see a stain.
Drainage is the first issue. Downtown roofs typically drain through internal drains and parapet scuppers rather than gutters, and when those clog, water ponds. Ponding water accelerates membrane aging and is the most common root cause of the leaks we see in the district.
Wind is the second. Taller and more exposed buildings see stronger uplift forces at the roof edge, which is why edge metal, termination details, and attachment patterns matter as much as the membrane itself. Houston's hurricane and severe-storm history makes those details non-negotiable.
Heat and hail round it out. Reflective white TPO helps with the Houston sun and cooling loads, while hail events — less frequent downtown than in the western suburbs, but real — can bruise membranes and crack older built-up surfaces. A post-storm inspection with photo documentation protects the building owner's insurance position.
Commercial and multi-unit work downtown starts with a roof walk and a written condition assessment — membrane condition, seams, flashings, drains, and any wet insulation we can identify. From there we propose a scope with options where they genuinely exist: a repair program, a restoration coating, an overlay where the assembly allows it, or full replacement. Property managers get itemized pricing and a schedule they can circulate to tenants and boards.
During the work itself, urban logistics are part of the job: material staging and hoisting are planned in advance, walkways and entries below the work area are protected, and crews load and clean daily so the building keeps operating around the project. For occupied loft and condo buildings, we sequence noisy phases like tear-off with management so residents know exactly what to expect and when.
Start with a free inspection. For flat and low-slope systems, see commercial roofing. For hail or wind events, see storm damage repair.
Yes. Our office is at 1121 McKinney St in the heart of downtown, so this is home territory. We serve office buildings, loft and condo buildings, warehouse conversions, hotels, and street-level retail throughout the downtown core.
Most downtown roofs are low-slope. TPO and EPDM single-ply membranes are the most common on office and mixed-use buildings, with modified bitumen and built-up systems on many older warehouse-era structures. We install, repair, and maintain all of these systems.
TPO and EPDM systems typically run $4-$8 per square foot installed, with modified bitumen in a similar range. Final pricing depends on roof size, access, insulation requirements, and drainage details. We provide free itemized estimates.
Yes. Warehouse conversions around Market Square and the north end of downtown often combine masonry parapets, aging built-up roofs, and added skylights or rooftop decks. We evaluate the existing assembly first, then recommend repair or replacement options that respect the building's character.
Tell us about your project and a roofing specialist will contact you within one business day.