This roof replacement in Uhland, TX started with a spring hailstorm. The homeowner’s two-story home sits in one of the newer subdivisions off State Highway 21, and from the street the roof looked fine. Up close it told a different story. Our inspection found 8 or more hail hits per test square on the front, back, and left slopes, enough damage to compromise the whole roof.
We documented every slope, tore the old roof off down to the deck, and installed a new architectural shingle roof system with new synthetic underlayment and resealed vents.
Project at a Glance
- Location: Uhland, TX 78640 (Hays County)
- Home: Two-story residence
- Cause: Hail damage on every slope inspected
- Inspection: May 2025
- Completed: July 2025
- Scope: Full tear-off, synthetic underlayment, new shingles and vents
How We Measured the Hail Damage in Uhland
Hail damage is easy to miss from the ground, and easy to argue about without proof. So we don’t eyeball it. On each slope, we mark off a test square, a 10-by-10-foot section of roof, and circle every hail hit inside it in chalk. Then we write the count right on the shingles: F for front, B for back, L for left.
On this Uhland roof, the counts came back F=8, B=8+, and L=8+. Hits like these are the kind of evidence insurance adjusters look for, and the homeowner had photos of every one.
What a Hail Hit Does to a Shingle
A hail hit doesn’t always look dramatic. Most are dark spots about the size of a coin, where the impact knocked granules loose and bruised the shingle mat underneath. That bruise is the real problem. It weakens the shingle, exposes the asphalt to Central Texas sun, and speeds up cracking and leaks, sometimes years before the roof should have worn out.
Protecting the Home on Install Day
On install day our crew was set up at first light. Tarps went down along the sides of the home, plywood shielded the windows and landscaping, and the dump trailer was staged in the driveway so debris went straight from the roof into the trailer. Cones kept the street side clear for neighbors.
Rebuilding the Roof from the Deck Up
Here’s what went into the new roof:
- Full tear-off. Every old shingle and the old underlayment came off, down to the deck.
- Deck check. With the roof bare, we walked the decking and checked it was solid before building on it.
- Synthetic underlayment. ABC Pro Guard 20 synthetic underlayment went down across the deck, fastened with cap nails. It’s stronger than old-style felt and far more resistant to tearing and wrinkling.
- New shingles and vents. New architectural shingles went on, along with new pipe boots and roof vents.
- Sealed details. Every vent flange was sealed and every exposed nail head covered before the shingles lapped over it. Leaks usually start at details like these.
The Finished Roof
This roof replacement in Uhland left the homeowner with a roof that’s sound from the deck up, with new underlayment, new shingles, and every vent sealed. The new architectural shingles also give the home a richer, more dimensional look than the original builder-grade roof.
Hailstorms move through Hays and Caldwell counties most springs. If yours came through recently, take a look at our Georgetown hail damage roof replacement, or learn more about our shingle roofing services.
Roof Replacement in Uhland: Common Questions
A test square is a 10-by-10-foot section marked out on a roof slope. The inspector circles every hail hit inside it and writes the count on the roof. It gives a consistent, photographable measure of damage on each slope, and it’s a common method insurance adjusters use.
From the ground, look for dented gutters, downspouts, and vents, granules collecting at the bottom of downspouts, and dings on outdoor AC units. Those are signs the roof was hit too. Damage on the shingles themselves usually can’t be seen from the ground, which is why a close inspection matters.
Hail damage is often covered, but it depends on your policy and the extent of the damage. Many policies also have a deadline to file, so don’t wait. We work with all insurance companies and give you photo documentation of every slope. Your policy and adjuster make the final decision.
Synthetic underlayment is lighter, stronger, and much more tear-resistant than traditional felt. It doesn’t wrinkle when it gets wet, and it holds up better if the roof is open during a rain delay.
Yes. Along with Uhland, we serve Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, Lockhart, New Braunfels, and communities throughout Hays and Caldwell counties and across Central Texas.
Hail Damage in Uhland or Kyle? Get a Free Inspection
If hail came through Uhland, Kyle, or anywhere along Highway 21, don’t wait for a leak. Our roof inspections are always free, you don’t need to be home, and you’ll get photos of everything we find, slope by slope, with no pressure.
TX Specialty Roofing is fully insured, BBB accredited, a TAMKO Pro Platinum certified contractor, and works with all insurance companies.