Converse, TX

Converse has been one of northeast San Antonio’s steadiest growers — from under 9,000 residents in 1990 to over 33,000 today. That growth means the city has homes spanning four decades of construction, from the original military-adjacent neighborhoods built when Randolph was the anchor of everything east of 1604, to the new Lennar builds going up in Knox Ridge right now. We’re Holmes Roofing & Exterior Solutions, and we work across all of Converse from our base in Selma — about 15 minutes up I-35. We’ve handled everything from 1990s composition shingle repairs in Copperfield to storm claims in Horizon Pointe to pre-purchase inspections on brand-new construction.

What sets Converse apart from neighboring cities is the diversity of its housing stock. There isn’t one dominant subdivision or one era of construction. The city has older ranch-style homes on half-acre lots, mid-2000s two-story traditional builds in dense subdivisions, and brand-new construction with current energy codes. Each type of home has different roofing needs, different failure modes, and different insurance situations.

Roof Replacement — Whether your 25-year-old roof in Copperfield has reached end of life or hail damage triggered an insurance claim on a newer home in Horizon Pointe, we handle the complete replacement process. We coordinate directly with your insurance adjuster, pull the required permit, and work within your HOA’s material and color requirements.

Roof Repair — Converse’s older neighborhoods have roofs that need targeted work more often than full replacement. Missing ridge cap shingles after a windstorm, deteriorating pipe boot seals that cause slow attic leaks, or flashing failures along wall junctions — these are repairs that cost hundreds, not tens of thousands. And they prevent the kind of damage that would eventually force a full replacement down the road.

Storm & Hail Damage — Bexar County recorded 20 damaging hail reports in 2024, with stones reaching 2.5 inches. Converse, sitting in the northeast quadrant of the county, catches storm systems as they move up the I-35 corridor from the Gulf. When hail hits, expect us on your property within a day or two — no charge for the inspection. We photograph all damage — granule loss, dented flashing, cracked shingles, damaged ridge vents — and compile the documentation your insurance adjuster needs.

Don’t wait for a leak to confirm what happened up there. Call (210) 440-1013 for a free inspection. We handle supplements when the initial estimate comes in below actual repair cost.

Gutter Installation & Repair — Converse sits on the Blackland Prairie soil formation — heavy clay that expands when wet and contracts when dry. This seasonal movement is the primary cause of foundation issues in northeast San Antonio. Properly installed gutters with correctly routed downspouts are the single most cost-effective way to protect your foundation. We install seamless aluminum gutters and extend downspouts at least 4 feet from the foundation, or connect to French drains where grade doesn’t allow surface drainage.

Siding & Exterior — From Hardie board replacement on homes where the original fiber cement is cracking to vinyl siding updates on older Converse properties, we handle the full building envelope. We often complete siding and gutter work alongside a roof replacement to minimize disruption and scaffolding costs.

Four Decades of Housing Stock

Converse wasn’t master-planned — it grew organically over 40 years, and that creates a roofing landscape that’s more varied than most NE San Antonio cities:

Copperfield — Established subdivision with traditional and contemporary homes, predominantly 3-5 bedrooms on ~0.16-acre lots. Roofs here are aging into the replacement window. The original composition shingles on early-2000s builds are now 20+ years old, and many have weathered multiple hail events without being replaced. We frequently find hidden damage during inspections in Copperfield — granule loss that’s not visible from the ground but shows clearly on a close inspection.

Horizon Pointe — A well-established community with a mix of one-story and two-story homes in the Judson ISD school zone. HOA standards here require architectural shingles and specific color palettes. These homes are entering the 10-15 year range where hail damage from accumulated storms starts to compound — each event weakens the shingle surface further, even when individual storms don’t create an obvious claim.

Knox Ridge — Lennar’s new construction community with modern homes built to current Texas energy codes. Brand-new roofs, current ventilation standards, and impact-resistant shingle options. Even on new construction, we recommend a professional inspection after any significant hail event — builder warranties and homeowner insurance claims have different timelines and requirements, and catching damage early preserves both.

Rolling Creek, Hanover Cove & Meadow Brook — These neighborhoods represent the working middle of Converse’s housing market. Solid homes, standard construction, reasonable HOA requirements. Roofing work here tends to be straightforward — but that doesn’t mean corners should be cut. We apply the same inspection, documentation, and installation standards regardless of the home’s price point.

Santa Clara — Zoned to Judson ISD, this neighborhood sits in the 78109 zip code and includes a mix of older and newer construction. The older homes here sometimes have original three-tab shingles — a product that’s being phased out industry-wide. When we replace a three-tab roof, we upgrade to architectural shingles, which offer better wind resistance, longer warranty coverage, and a more finished appearance.

Military Community Roots

Converse’s proximity to JBSA-Randolph means a significant portion of homeowners are active-duty military or veterans. This has practical roofing implications:

USAA is the dominant insurer. We work with USAA more in Converse than almost any other carrier. We know their claims process, their preferred documentation format, and their supplement procedures. USAA generally processes claims efficiently, but their initial estimates sometimes require supplements for hidden damage found during tear-off.

PCS transfers mean pre-sale inspections. Military families moving on orders need roof inspections as part of the home sale process. We provide detailed inspection reports that document remaining useful life, identify any damage, and give the seller clear information to include in their disclosure. If repairs are needed to close the sale, we can often schedule them within a week.

VA loan appraisal requirements. VA appraisals flag roofing issues that conventional appraisals might note but not require to be fixed. Missing shingles, visible damage, and inadequate remaining life can hold up a VA-backed purchase. We work with both buyers and sellers in Converse to resolve roofing issues that surface during VA appraisals.

Judson ISD Neighborhoods

Most of Converse is zoned to Judson Independent School District. The school zones affect property values and, indirectly, the level of home maintenance investment. Homes in the most desirable Judson ISD zones tend to be better maintained overall, but roof neglect happens everywhere. We inspect homes across all Converse school zones — the roof doesn’t care which school your kids attend.

We’re right down the road. Our Selma base puts us about 15 minutes from anywhere in Converse. With four decades of housing stock — from the original military-adjacent neighborhoods near JBSA-Randolph to the new Lennar builds in Knox Ridge — Converse needs a contractor who knows every era of construction, not just the newest one.

GAF-certified. We install shingles exactly the way the manufacturer designed them to go on, which means enhanced warranty coverage including labor. If a GAF shingle fails within warranty, GAF covers it — not just the material, but the cost to install the replacement.

Every carrier, every claim. State Farm, USAA, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Amica — we’ve processed claims with all of them. We document damage the way adjusters want to see it, which means fewer delays and fewer headaches for you.

We’d rather earn your trust than your check. If your roof has 5-7 good years left and the damage is cosmetic, we’ll say so. A repair today and a replacement in five years is better business for both of us than pushing a $25,000 job that isn’t warranted.

Answers by Joshua Holmes, Owner — Holmes Roofing & Exterior Solutions, Selma, TX.

Do I need a permit to re-roof in Converse?
Yes. Converse has a dedicated Re-Roof Application, and permits that don’t require a plan review are issued within about one week of the city receiving the application. The application is submitted by a registered contractor, the owner, or an agent — we file it as your registered contractor and pull the permit, so the one-week clock starts without you chasing anything.

How fast can the permit actually come through?
For a straightforward re-roof with no plan review, Converse issues the permit within roughly a week of receiving a complete application. Knowing that timeline lets us schedule your install realistically instead of overpromising a start date.

USAA wants a second opinion on the adjuster’s estimate. Can you help?
Yes. Converse sits near JBSA-Randolph, so USAA is one of the most common insurers we deal with here. We document damage to USAA’s standards, meet the adjuster on site, and file supplements when the first scope misses code-required items — which is often where a fair second opinion makes the difference.

How soon after a hailstorm should I get inspected?
Within 7–14 days. Texas was the #1 state in the country for hail events (1,123 statewide in 2023, per the Insurance Information Institute), and Converse is in the active northeast San Antonio hail zone. Early documentation protects your claim. Inspections are free.

Is the estimate free?
Always. Call (210) 440-1013 for a free, no-obligation inspection — Converse is minutes from our Selma base.

Whether you’ve noticed storm damage, your roof is getting up in years, or you’re preparing to buy or sell a home in Converse — give us a call. We’ll come take a look, no charge and no obligation.

(210) 440-1013 or request an estimate online.