Cottage reroofs on the residential blocks, flat-roof systems over the shops on University and Times, and remodel roofing for one of Houston's busiest renovation corridors.
Rice Village sits in a compact pocket between Kirby Drive, Rice University, and West University Place — a walkable retail district along University Boulevard, Times Boulevard, Amherst, and Dunstan, ringed by residential streets of 1930s-1950s cottages. Few Houston neighborhoods mix building types this tightly: a flat-roofed retail strip, a ninety-year-old brick cottage, and a brand-new three-story rebuild can share a single block.
Houston Roofing has worked in and around the Village for more than 20 years, on both sides of that mix — steep-slope residential work on the cottage streets and low-slope commercial systems over the shops. Crews stage carefully here because lots are small, streets are busy, and neighbors are close.
Cottage and Bungalow Reroofs. The original homes around the Village date largely to the 1930s-1950s, and many still have plank decking under decades of shingle layers. We evaluate decking, replace what's compromised, and install architectural shingle or standing seam metal suited to the home. See residential roofing.
Remodel and Addition Roofing. Renovation activity around the Village is constant. Tying a new addition into an existing roofline is where leaks are born — we handle tie-ins, valley work, and full reroofs in coordination with general contractors.
Retail and Mixed-Use Flat Roofs. The shops along University, Times, Amherst, and Bolsover mostly carry flat roofs behind parapet walls — TPO, modified bitumen, and built-up systems with internal drains and scuppers. Our commercial roofing crews keep storefronts open while work proceeds overhead.
Storm and Hail Response. When hail moves across the Inner Loop, the Village takes it along with West U and Southampton. We inspect, document with photos, and coordinate insurance claims — see storm damage repair.
Mature oaks shade many of the residential blocks, which means algae streaking on shaded slopes, leaf litter in valleys and gutters, and limbs that need trimming back from roof surfaces. Algae-resistant shingles and clean drainage paths go a long way here.
On the commercial side, flat roofs behind parapets depend entirely on their drains and scuppers. Houston's short, violent downpours will find any clogged scupper or ponding low spot, and water that can't leave a flat roof ends up inside a shop. Regular drainage checks are the cheapest insurance a Village building owner can buy.
Access is the third factor: small lots, alley-fed parking, and steady foot traffic mean material staging, dumpster placement, and protection of walkways have to be planned before the first shingle comes off.
Material choice follows the housing mix. On original cottages, impact-rated architectural shingle is the workhorse — it keeps the look of the street, stands up better to hail, and can qualify for a discount on some insurance policies. On new three-story rebuilds, standing seam metal has become a favorite for its lifespan and clean lines. And on the retail strips, single-ply TPO has largely replaced older built-up systems because it reflects heat over conditioned retail space and installs quickly above occupied shops. We walk owners through the options with samples and itemized pricing rather than a one-line bid.
Southampton — tree-lined 1920s-1930s homes just north, toward Rice University.
West University Place — cottages and new construction immediately west and south.
Southside Place — the small city pocket southwest of the Village.
Morningside and the Kirby corridor — townhomes, small commercial, and mixed-use buildings.
Whether it's a cottage roof past its prime or a retail flat roof that ponds after every storm, start with a free inspection. You'll get a photo report and an honest read on repair versus replacement, with an itemized estimate to follow.
Yes. We serve the Rice Village shopping district and the residential blocks around it, along with neighboring Southampton, Southside Place, and West University Place. Call (713) 527-2719 to confirm service for your address.
The residential streets around the Village are a mix of original 1930s-1950s brick cottages and newer rebuilds. Most cottages carry architectural asphalt shingle today, while remodels and new construction increasingly use standing seam metal. Typical replacements run $12,000-$35,000 for asphalt and $30,000-$85,000 for metal, with free itemized estimates.
Yes. Most Village retail buildings carry flat roofs behind parapet walls, which lets us stage and work with minimal disruption at street level. We schedule tear-off and loud phases around business hours where possible and keep sidewalks and entries protected throughout.
Yes. Remodel activity is constant in the blocks around Rice Village, and tying a new addition roof into an older existing roofline is where many leaks start. We handle tie-ins, valley reconstruction, and full reroofs coordinated with your general contractor.
Tell us about your project and a roofing specialist will contact you within one business day.