Invictus Exterior is a Houston-based roofing and exterior contractor with active job sites in The Heights 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. Active jobs across Houston Heights Historic District, Woodland Heights, Norhill, Sunset Heights, Brooke Smith, and Shady Acres. 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 The Heights?
- Yes. 77007, 77008, 77009, 77018 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 The Heights climate problem
The Heights sits in the urban heat island of inner-loop Houston. Hail events are less frequent than the western suburbs but wind-driven rain in tropical systems (Harvey, Beryl, Ike) drives water under aging flashings on the historic bungalows that define the neighborhood. Live oak debris is a constant load.
02 // Historic bungalow and pier-and-beam roofing
1910 to 1940 Heights bungalows have steep cut-up rooflines with multiple gables, dormers, and complex valleys. Standard tract-home pricing does not apply. Every valley adds ice and water shield, every dormer adds step flashing, and most historic homes need decking inspection because original 1x6 shiplap decking is not always code-compliant for modern shingles. We have a Heights-trained crew that handles these correctly.
03 // Houston Heights Historic District compliance
Homes inside the Houston Heights Historic District require Certificate of Appropriateness review from the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission for visible exterior changes including roof material and color. We submit HAHC packets on your behalf and have approved color references for the most common Heights shingle profiles.
04 // New-construction townhome issues
The 2010-2024 Heights townhome boom shipped consistent first-generation issues: low-slope membrane terminations at parapet walls that fail in 5 to 7 years, missing kick-out flashings at roof-to-wall transitions, and decorative ridge vents that do not actually vent. Most are warranty issues for the builder if the home is under 10 years old; we handle the documentation.
05 // Live oak debris and gutter design
Mature live oaks line most Heights streets. Standard 5-inch K-style gutters clog within weeks under oak debris. We spec 6-inch oversized aluminum with micro-mesh gutter guards rated for fine debris specifically. Saves 4 to 6 cleanings per year on historic homes where ladder access is awkward.
06 // Inner-loop insurance claim landscape
Heights carriers (mostly major Texas writers) underwrite tightly on homes over 80 years old. Roof age, electrical, and foundation are the top three rejection triggers. Our pre-claim inspection documents condition cleanly so you do not put a denial on your CLUE record.
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 The Heights replacements wrap in one to two days. Final walk, magnetic nail sweep, and lien-release paperwork before payment.
