Invictus Exterior is a Houston-based roofing and exterior contractor with active job sites in Katy 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 west Harris and Fort Bend counties. Active jobs across Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Cane Island, Firethorne, Grand Lakes, Seven Meadows, and Old Katy. 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 Katy?
- Yes. 77449, 77450, 77493, 77494 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 Katy climate problem
Katy sits in one of the most active hail corridors in the United States. The April 18, 2016 storm dropped softball-size hail across Cinco Ranch and produced more than $1.6 billion in insured losses across Harris County. We see hail-damaged roofs in Katy at roughly twice the rate of inner-loop Houston, and the prevailing southwest wind in summer storms tends to peel south-facing slopes first.
02 // Hail patterns specific to Katy
Most Katy hail events arrive on a southwest wind track between mid-March and early June. Roofs older than 10 years on the south and west elevations carry the highest claim probability. We chalk every strike on inspection and document collateral damage to soft metals (gutters, vents, AC fins) for insurance. Quarter-size and larger triggers most carrier replacement thresholds.
03 // HOA color matching in master-planned communities
Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek, and Cane Island all enforce roof color palettes through their architectural review committees. We carry the approved color guides for the major Katy master-planned communities and submit ARC packets on your behalf at no charge. Most ARCs turn around standard color matches in 5 to 10 business days.
04 // Why Katy attics fail early
Tract construction from 1995 to 2010 across Katy frequently shipped with under-sized soffit ventilation and ridge vents that are decorative rather than functional. We measure attic temperatures over 150 F in mid-July on roofs we replace, which cooks shingles from below and drops a 25-year shingle to a 13-year service life. Every replacement we do includes a ventilation balance check and corrective work where needed.
05 // Drainage and gutter sizing in flat backyards
Katy lots are flat by design and most yards drain less than 1 inch in 10 feet. Standard 5-inch K-style gutters are undersized for the rooflines on most two-story Katy homes; we frequently spec 6-inch oversized aluminum with 3x4 downspouts and underground extensions to the curb.
06 // Common Katy insurance claim issues
Most major Texas carriers (State Farm, Allstate, USAA, Farmers, Liberty) write strong wind/hail coverage in Katy zips, but cosmetic damage exclusion endorsements have crept in since 2018. Read your declarations page before storm season. We offer free pre-claim inspections to confirm a covered loss before you 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 Katy replacements wrap in one to two days. Final walk, magnetic nail sweep, and lien-release paperwork before payment.
