Should I fix the roof before I get a solar quote?

Almost always, yes. If the roof is damaged or near the end of its life, that needs to be settled first. Otherwise you are building a solar project on top of a problem you will have to deal with later anyway.

I am not sure if this is a roof problem or an energy-cost problem. How do I figure it out?

That is exactly what the service pages and consultation are for. Sometimes it is both. The first useful step is figuring out what is actually driving the cost or the urgency, and we can help you sort that out.

Can roofing and solar be part of the same plan?

Absolutely. But they should not be blurred into one conversation. Roof condition, storm timing, and insurance can all change when solar should happen and how it gets priced. Keeping them separate makes the plan smarter.

Texas solar + roofing

Solar &
roofing, simplified

Straight answers on Austin solar costs, incentives, and whether the math works for your home.

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Solar and roofing installation and repair services for Texas homeowners.

Our approach

Solar is a smart move for a lot of Texas homes, but only when the timing is right and the roof underneath is solid. Start with the issue in front of you. Determine the next step.

See what solar could save

Enter your average monthly electric bill and we'll estimate system size, possible savings, and a likely payback range.

Your Monthly Electric Bill

$50$800

Based on typical Texas residential production assumptions and current utility-rate ranges

System Size

11.5kW

~29 panels on your roof

Year 1 Savings

$2,040

Avg $170/mo back in your pocket

25-Year Savings

$65,238

With 2.5% annual rate increase

Payback Period

13.5years

After local rebates

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Solar Costs

What Does Solar Actually Cost?

A residential solar installation in Texas often lands between $18,000 and $28,000 before incentives. The final number depends on system size, equipment, electrical work, and how much energy the home actually uses.

If you are trying to decide whether solar is worth it, start with the numbers that matter most: total project cost, incentives, expected production, and realistic payback.

70%

Panel Cost Drop

Solar panel costs have dropped over 70% in the last decade. That means the same system that was out of reach five years ago is often affordable today with standard financing.

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Texas Utility Context

Savings depend on your actual utility, electric rate, usage pattern, and whether the system is sized to offset the right amount of annual consumption.

Property Tax Increase

Solar panels can increase your home's value, but Texas law exempts that added value from property taxes. Your tax bill does not automatically go up just because the home appraises higher.

Realistic Payback

Most Texas homeowners see solar break even in roughly 8–12 years depending on system size, utility rate, and financing.

The strongest path forward starts with understanding what your home actually needs — roof condition, energy usage, and which local incentives apply. We walk you through the real numbers so the decision is clear before you commit to anything.

Solar and Roofing Guides

Plain-language guides on solar costs, insurance claims, roof timing, and everything else Texas homeowners look up before making a decision.

How Solar Actually Works on a Texas Home

Panels, inverters, the grid, and what actually changes on the electric bill once a system goes live in Texas.

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What Solar Costs and What Drives Payback

Installed price, incentive math, financing cost, export value, and the variables that actually determine whether a system pays for itself.

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Solar Incentives in Texas

The Texas property-tax exemption, local utility programs, and how to verify incentive claims before they drive your decision.

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Texas Snapshot

The numbers people usually ask for.

Most homeowners walk into their first quote with zero frame of reference. These are the cost ranges, timelines, and coverage benchmarks we see on Central Texas projects — so you're not starting from scratch. Your numbers will vary based on roof size, material, and carrier, but at least you'll know what ballpark you're in.

$18k-$28k

Typical residential solar range before credits and roof-related adders

10+ years

Roof age is where insurance and timing questions usually start

2 years

A common claim window for detach-and-reset conversations after roof work

7–9 years

Typical solar payback range once the roof plan is already solid

Roofing insurance claims

When severe storms, hail, or strong winds hit Texas, homeowners often find themselves facing significant roofing damage. While insurance coverage can provide relief, the process of filing a claim and navigating approvals can feel overwhelming.

Roofing & Insurance

What customers are saying aboutTexas Solar and Roofing Pros

5.0

"I shopped and obtained quotes from multiple solar providers before settling. They were courteous and they answered all of my nit-picking questions with ease! Further, they not had only a great system with a reasonable price, but they offered a terrific loan! The system has been activated for a couple of weeks and it's performing great. I highly recommend them. Give Kathie Millen a call. She's fantastic to work with."

Lance L.

Austin, TX

5.0

"Kathie Millen was most influential in convincing us to contract. She is very knowledgeable of the product, contracts and benefits of solar. She allowed us to chose the solar company ourselves. Unlike most solar sales representatives, she continued her support after the sale."

David S.

Austin, TX

4.0

"So many solar companies just try to dazzle you with BS. Very straightforward, answered all of our questions."

Mark B.

Round Rock, TX

What drives us

We are dedicated to serving our neighbors with uncompromising integrity. We strive to honor the Lord in all we do by delivering high-quality roofing and solar installations with transparent pricing and exceptional care.