Mixed steep-and-flat townhome systems, patio homes, and commercial low-rise roofing along the Kirby Drive corridor — from Westheimer to the Southwest Freeway.
Upper Kirby runs along the Kirby Drive corridor between Westheimer and the Southwest Freeway, roughly from Shepherd over to Buffalo Speedway. Over the past few decades its older ranch homes and duplexes have largely given way to three-story townhomes, patio homes, and zero-lot-line construction, with restaurants, retail, and low-rise offices lining Kirby, Richmond, and West Alabama, and Levy Park anchoring the middle of the district.
That building stock produces a very specific kind of roofing work, and Houston Roofing has been doing it here for more than 20 years: hybrid roof systems that combine steep shingle slopes with flat or low-slope membrane sections, packed tightly onto small lots with stucco and brick walls rising right at the property line.
Townhome Roof Systems. The typical Upper Kirby townhome pairs architectural shingle on the steep slopes with TPO or modified bitumen on flat decks and garage roofs. We install and maintain both, with particular attention to the transition flashings where steep meets flat — the most common leak point on these homes. See residential roofing.
Patio Homes and Garden Homes. Zero-lot-line patio homes off Richmond and West Alabama bring their own details: wall-to-roof flashing against a neighbor's structure, tight side-yard access, and shared fences to protect during tear-off.
Commercial Low-Rise. Restaurants, retail strips, and small office buildings along Kirby and Richmond carry flat systems — TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen behind parapet walls. Our commercial roofing crews schedule around business hours and keep entries protected.
Storm Damage and Insurance. Hail and straight-line wind reach Upper Kirby the same as the rest of the Inner Loop. We inspect, document, and coordinate the claim — see storm damage repair.
Flat sections are the recurring theme. Houston's rain intensity punishes any low-slope roof with marginal drainage, and townhome flat decks often rely on a single scupper or internal drain. When it clogs, water ponds — and ponding water finds seams. We size and clear drainage as part of every flat-section job, and our gutter services team handles the downstream side.
Parapet walls and stucco terminations are the second theme. Water that gets behind a parapet cap or an unsealed stucco-to-roof joint can travel inside walls for months before it shows up on a ceiling, so flashing detail matters more here than on a simple gable roof.
Access is the third. Small lots, shared driveways, and busy corridors mean staging, dumpsters, and material delivery all need a plan — and in townhome communities, an HOA or property manager usually needs to sign off on that plan first. We handle that coordination routinely.
Maintenance matters more on these roofs than most owners expect. Heat is the quiet enemy on the flat sections — dark membranes bake through Houston summers, and seams age fastest where sun and ponding overlap. A twice-a-year check that clears scuppers, reseals exposed fasteners, and inspects cap flashings after high wind routinely adds years to a townhome system's life and catches small failures while they are still repair-priced. We offer that as a standing service for individual owners and whole communities alike.
The Levy Park blocks — townhome streets around Eastside and Richmond.
The Kirby and West Alabama corridors — commercial low-rise and mixed-use.
Greenway Plaza area — condos, townhomes, and offices immediately south.
Avalon Place and the River Oaks edge — established single-family streets to the north.
If your townhome has a mystery stain on a top-floor ceiling or your flat deck ponds after every storm, start with a free inspection. We check the steep slopes, the flat sections, and the transitions between them, then give you a photo report and an itemized estimate.
Yes. We serve the full Upper Kirby district along the Kirby Drive corridor between Westheimer and the Southwest Freeway, including the townhome streets around Levy Park and the commercial buildings on Kirby and Richmond. Call (713) 527-2719 to confirm service for your address.
Yes, and that combination is the signature Upper Kirby roof. Many three-story townhomes pair steep shingle slopes with low-slope decks or flat sections over garages and top floors. We install and repair both sides of the system and, just as important, the transitions and flashings where they meet.
Individual townhome reroofs are typically smaller in area than single-family homes but involve more flashing and low-slope detail. Asphalt-based systems commonly run $12,000-$25,000 depending on size and flat-section scope; standing seam metal runs higher. Free itemized estimates for owners and HOAs alike.
Yes. Much of Upper Kirby's housing sits in townhome communities with shared roofs or association-managed exteriors. We routinely scope multi-unit projects for boards and property managers, sequence buildings to limit disruption, and document everything for association records.
Tell us about your project and a roofing specialist will contact you within one business day.