Where complex roof lines in The Dominion take on water
Large custom roofs have far more places to leak than a simple gable. Every valley, dormer, tower, chimney and wall intersection is a joint that depends on flashing hidden under tile. On homes from the 1990s and 2000s, those metals and the underlayment around them are the first parts to wear out, even when the tile surface still looks perfect.
We trace leaks from the attic and the roof surface together, sometimes with a controlled water test, before lifting anything. Then we pull tile only where it's needed, replace the underlayment and flashing, and relay. On copper details, we solder rather than caulk, so the repair matches the original work. Before we leave, we photograph the finished area and the attic below it, so you have a record if questions come up after the next heavy rain.
Clay tile or synthetic slate: which holds up better here?
Clay tile is heavy, very long-lived and holds its color, but individual pieces can crack under hail or foot traffic. Synthetic slate is lighter and more impact-tolerant, and some products carry a Class 4 impact rating, which can qualify for an insurance discount in Texas. The trade-off is that synthetic products vary a lot in how they age in strong sun.
If you're replacing a section after damage, matching is the hard part. Older clay profiles may be discontinued, and synthetic colors drift between production runs. We source by profile and color, and when needed we move original tile from less visible slopes to the street side. Our page on clay and concrete tile roofs covers the materials in more depth.
Gate access, HOA review and protecting the property
Work inside The Dominion runs through the gate and the community's architectural review for anything that changes the exterior. We give your HOA the product data, color and scope, and we keep our vehicles and dumpsters where the community allows. Repairs in kind usually move faster than material changes.
On large homes we protect stone patios, pools and landscaping, and we set roof anchors on steep pitches before anyone climbs. After hail, our storm documentation gives you slope-by-slope photos for your insurer, and if you'd like help with the claim, we'll meet the adjuster on the roof.
