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 I need historic commission approval?
- If your home sits in the Houston Heights Historic District and the roof is visible from the street, yes. We prepare and file the Certificate of Appropriateness packet for you.
- Can you work on original shiplap decking?
- Yes. 1x6 shiplap needs specific handling and sometimes an overlay to meet fastening requirements for modern shingles. We assess it before quoting rather than after tear-off.
- My new townhome is leaking at the parapet. Is that normal?
- Common, not normal. Low slope membrane terminations at parapet walls are the single most frequent defect in the recent Heights townhome boom.
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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 // How a Heights project runs
Heights jobs are tight jobs. Narrow lots, alley access, and street parking mean the dumpster and the material drop get scheduled separately, often on different days. Historic homes get the HAHC packet filed while the material lead time runs. On the roof itself the work is slower per square than a suburban job because of the gables, dormers, and valleys, and we price it that way up front rather than discovering it mid project.
