Roofing Contractor in Kirby, TX

Kirby is a small city of about 8,100 people on FM 78, set inside San Antonio between Fort Sam Houston and Randolph. It started as a railroad stop, earned the nickname “Hobo Capital of Texas,” and grew into a mostly residential city. Ideal Precision Roofing & Exteriors is a San Antonio based, veteran-owned roofing company in business since 2000, and our Gulfdale Street office is about 8 miles from Kirby.

We repair, replace and inspect roofs on homes and small commercial buildings throughout the city. You get a free roof inspection, photos of what we find and a written estimate, so you can make a decision with the facts in front of you. We are a GAF President’s Club award winner.

Roofing services in Kirby

• Roof repair for leaks, missing shingles, worn flashing and cracked pipe boots
• Roof replacement, including tear-off and replacement of damaged decking
• Free roof inspection and estimate
• Storm and hail damage repair and emergency roof repair
• Asphalt shingle roofs and metal roofing
• Attic ventilation and flashing
• Fascia and soffit repair and gutters
• Siding and windows
• Commercial roofing and TPO and flat roofs for shops and offices along FM 78 and Binz-Engleman Road

What Kirby roofs deal with

The city’s homes tell the story of its growth. In the 1950s, families connected to Randolph began settling here. The city incorporated in 1955, a drought that started in 1957 pushed farmers to sell land for housing, Kirby Manor was built in the 1950s and 1960s, and the population climbed from about 680 in 1965 to more than 8,300 by 1990. Most houses here have decades of Texas summers behind them.

On a house that age, a roof problem is rarely just about shingles. We check the decking for rot or soft spots, look at flashing around chimneys, walls and vents, and inspect the fascia and soffit, where years of overflowing gutters can leave wood rotted and open to pests. If the house has had several roofs, we also look at how the last one was installed, because a new roof is only as good as what sits under it.

Heat takes a steady toll. National Weather Service normals for San Antonio put the average August high at 96°F, with about 122 days a year at 90°F or hotter. A hot, poorly vented attic shortens shingle life and raises cooling bills, so venting is worth reviewing whenever you replace the roof.

When replacement does make sense, we walk you through asphalt shingle and metal options and explain the trade-offs in cost, lifespan and appearance, so the new roof suits both the house and your budget. If money is the sticking point, ask about our payment plans.

Roof permits in Kirby

Building permits are handled at City Hall, 112 Bauman Street. The city’s online building permit application includes roofing as a permit type and asks for the contractor’s license and surety bond. Its paper application is explicit: submitting an application does not mean you can begin work, and if work starts without a permit, an investigation fee is assessed. Separate permits are required for other trades.

The city adopts the International Codes published by the International Code Council. You can find the application on the city’s building inspections permit page, and City Hall at (210) 661-3198 can confirm what your project needs. If your street has deed restrictions, check them before changing roof materials or colors.

Storm and hail damage

On Friday night, September 11, 2026, the National Weather Service placed a severe thunderstorm near Kirby and Converse at 10:10 p.m., moving southwest at 15 mph with 60 mph gusts and hail. The city was inside the warning area. The largest hail reports that night came from Converse, several miles to the northeast, where stones up to 2.5 inches broke car windows and windshields.

The warning also called for wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. Strong gusts can break the seal on shingle tabs along ridges and roof edges even when nothing blows off, which leaves those shingles loose for the next storm.

After a storm like that, look for dented gutters and vents, cracked or missing shingles, granules at the downspouts and new ceiling stains. We will inspect your roof for free and document any damage with photos and a written estimate you can share with your insurance company. If a storm or falling limb opens up the roof, call us for emergency roof repair.

Neighborhoods and ZIP codes we serve

The city uses ZIP code 78219 and covers about 2 square miles, with Loop 410, I-10, FM 78, Binz-Engleman Road and Ackerman Road as its main routes. We serve every part of town, including:

• Kirby Manor and Old Town
• Kirby Terrace
• Springfield Manor and its Astronaut Streets
• Homes near H. Pryor Smith Park on Charles Conrad Street, Friendship Park, Hugo Lentz Park and Ignacio Ceja Park
• The area around City Hall on Bauman Street

Nearby areas we serve

We also work in Windcrest, Converse and Live Oak, and across San Antonio. See all of our service areas.

Call (210) 485-1553 or request your free inspection. Ask about our payment plans, and read what homeowners say in our reviews.

Frequently asked questions about roofing in Kirby

Do I need a permit to replace my roof?

Roofing is one of the permit types on the city’s building permit application, and the city warns that an application is not permission to start work. Call City Hall at (210) 661-3198 to confirm what your project needs.

My house was built in the 1950s or 1960s. Should I repair or replace?

It depends on the decking, the number of existing layers and whether leaks have already caused damage underneath. A free inspection with photos gives you a clear picture before you spend anything.

Was this area in the path of the September 11, 2026 storm?

Yes. The National Weather Service located the storm near the city that night, and the heaviest hail reports came from Converse. If you are unsure about your roof, schedule a free inspection.

How far is your office?

Our office at 10634 Gulfdale St in San Antonio is about 8 miles away.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Ask about our payment plans during your free estimate.

Before your free inspection

Have your address, the roof’s approximate age, any repair records and a few photos of the problem ready. Let us know if water is coming in right now.

Request your inspection online or call (210) 485-1553.