Invictus Exterior is a Houston-based roofing and exterior contractor with active job sites in West University 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 West University Place). Active jobs across central West U, College Court Place, Southside Place, and the 77005 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 West University?
- Yes. 77005 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 West University climate problem
West U sits in the same inner-loop pattern as Bellaire and the Heights. Tropical systems and wind-driven rain are the primary risk. The neighborhood has a mix of 1920s to 1940s historic homes and 2015 to 2024 teardown-rebuilds, both of which need specialized roofing attention.
02 // Historic Tudor and Colonial rooflines
West U's 1920s to 1940s Tudor and Colonial homes have cut-up rooflines with multiple gables, dormers, copper valleys, and slate or tile accents. Standard tract-home pricing does not apply. Every dormer, every valley, and every copper-to-asphalt transition requires custom flashing detail.
03 // City of West University Place permits
West U requires permits for all roof replacements and enforces specific drip-edge, ice-and-water-shield, and ventilation requirements. The city also has strict tree-protection rules around dumpster placement and material staging. We coordinate permits and tree-protection plans on every job.
04 // Teardown-rebuild warranty work
Hundreds of West U teardown-rebuilds from 2015 to 2024 are hitting their first major roof issues. Common defects we see: parapet wall scupper failures on modern flat-roof transitions, missing kick-out flashings, and decorative ridge venting. Most are warranty issues for the original builder; we document and pursue.
05 // Mature canopy and roof debris
Mature live oaks shade most West U streets. Constant leaf and twig debris in gutters, algae streaks on north slopes, and frequent moss in shaded valleys. Algae-resistant shingles and 6-inch gutters with micro-mesh guards are our standard West U spec.
06 // High-value claim documentation
West U insurance values run 3 to 6x suburban Houston. Adjusters are senior and detail-oriented. Our pre-claim reports include drone imagery, strike-density maps, and Xactimate-aligned scopes that match what high-value carriers expect to see.
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 West University replacements wrap in one to two days. Final walk, magnetic nail sweep, and lien-release paperwork before payment.
