Invictus Exterior is a Houston-based roofing and exterior contractor with active job sites in Bellaire every week of the year. We handle storm damage repair, full roof replacement, hail and wind insurance claims, siding, windows, gutters, and attic insulation across inner-loop Houston (City of Bellaire). Active jobs across central Bellaire, Southdale, Braeburn, and the 77401 teardown-rebuild zone. Every estimate is free, written, and itemized. Every install is run by a project manager who lives within 20 miles of your home.
- Do you really service Bellaire?
- Yes. 77401 are inside our active service area. Average response time on inspection requests is under 24 hours.
- What does a roof inspection cost?
- Free. Drone survey plus on-roof technician inspection, written report with photos same day, no obligation.
- Are you licensed and insured in Texas?
- Yes. Texas RCAT registered contractors, fully insured for general liability and workers comp. Certificate available on request before any work begins.
01 // The Bellaire climate problem
Bellaire sits in the same inner-loop weather pattern as the Heights and West U. Tropical systems are the primary roof risk, not hail. Harvey, Imelda, and Beryl all produced significant wind-driven rain that exposed flashing failures on older ranch-style homes and parapet-wall leaks on the newer teardown-rebuilds.
02 // Teardown-rebuild new construction warranty work
Bellaire has one of the highest teardown-rebuild rates in Texas. Hundreds of homes built 2015 to 2024 are now hitting their first major roof issues. Common defects: parapet wall scupper failures, low-slope membrane terminations at wall transitions, and missing kick-out flashings at roof-to-wall intersections. Most are warranty issues for the original builder; we document and pursue.
03 // 1950s ranch remodel re-roofs
The remaining 1950s and 1960s ranch homes in Bellaire frequently have multiple roof layers, marginal decking, and original wiring penetrations that need re-flashing. Decking allowance of 15 to 20 percent of squares is realistic on these homes; we itemize and supplement insurance scopes as needed.
04 // City of Bellaire permit requirements
Bellaire requires a permit for any roof replacement over $1,000 and enforces specific underlayment, ice-and-water-shield, and ventilation requirements that go beyond county minimums. We pull permits, schedule inspections, and handle close-out paperwork on every Bellaire job.
05 // Site drainage and post-Harvey flood mitigation
Many Bellaire homes flooded in Harvey (2017). Lots have since been re-graded, raised, or rebuilt. Roof and gutter design has to coordinate with the new drainage scheme, particularly downspout extensions to approved discharge points. We design for the current grade, not the original 1960 grade.
06 // Bellaire insurance claim landscape
Bellaire insurance values run high and carriers underwrite tightly. Roof age, prior claim history, and tree proximity are the top three rejection triggers on renewals. Our pre-claim documentation is built to defend against these and gives you the cleanest path to a covered settlement.
07 // What working with us looks like
Day one: free inspection inside 24 hours of your call. Day two: written estimate with photo report and itemized scope. If you are filing an insurance claim, we coordinate with your adjuster on site. Day three to fourteen (depending on material lead time): material delivered to your driveway, dumpster staged, crew on site at 7 AM. Most Bellaire replacements wrap in one to two days. Final walk, magnetic nail sweep, and lien-release paperwork before payment.