West Lake Hills is one of Austin’s most established hillside communities, defined by custom estates carved into limestone terrain overlooking the city. Homes range from 1970s originals to substantial contemporary custom builds, each shaped by the neighborhood’s steep grading, mature oak cover, and Hill Country weather exposure. Every West Lake Hills roof deals with wind uplift, hail impact, hillside drainage, and premium expectations.
We’re Austin Roofing Company & Water Damage (WDR), a locally owned GAF Master Elite Contractor established in 2012. Our team brings 25+ years of combined roofing experience, BBB A+ accreditation, 1,492+ five-star reviews, and fully insured W-2 crews (not subcontractors) to every West Lake Hills project. We also serve the surrounding roofers in West Austin zone, including Rollingwood, Tarrytown, and Barton Creek.
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ToggleWest Lake Hills homes demand roofing that combines premium materials, hillside terrain expertise, and hail resilience. Our team specializes in high-end residential work with careful HOA and architectural review compliance.
Same-day diagnostics for hail damage, wind uplift, leaks, and aging systems. Our professional roof repair team delivers post-storm response, essential for West Lake Hills’ hillside exposure.
We use premium materials and Class 4 impact-rated shingles for hail belt resilience. Every install uses GAF Master Elite materials with manufacturer warranty coverage.
Full tear-off and new roof installation for West Lake Hills custom homes. We coordinate architectural review, manage the HOA process, and deliver premium finish work.
Written report with detailed photos as part of our free annual inspection. Especially valuable given West Lake Hills’ hillside wind exposure and high-value properties.
Detailed written scopes with transparent pricing. No high-pressure sales.
Overlay or full replacement decisions based on existing roof condition and storm damage history.
Central Texas hail belt response. Our Texas hail season roofing team handles documentation, insurance carrier coordination, 24/7 emergency tarping, and premium claim handling.
Standing seam metal is exceptionally hail-resistant and increasingly popular for West Lake Hills’ modern architecture. 40- to 50-year lifespan with minimal maintenance.
West Lake Hills is a residential city (population approximately 3,300) tucked into the limestone hillsides just west of Austin. Incorporated in 1953, it features custom estates on wooded lots with commanding views of Lake Austin and the downtown skyline. The neighborhood is served by the highly rated Eanes Independent School District.
For West Lake Hills homeowners, roofing decisions balance premium finish expectations, hillside terrain considerations (wind uplift, drainage), mature tree-cover management, and Central Texas hail-belt resilience. Class 4 impact-rated shingles and standing seam metal are the two most popular choices. Our team understands the neighborhood’s architectural review processes and delivers roofing that fits both the home’s character and its market value.
Austin Roofing Company & Water Damage | WDR
9711 Beck Cir
Austin, TX 78758
Get on TX-1 Loop S from Rutland Dr and Burnet Rd
7 min (2.8 mi)
Head northeast on Beck Cir toward Gray Blvd
0.1 mi
Turn right onto Gray Blvd
0.1 mi
Turn left onto Rutland Dr
Pass by Papa Johns Pizza (on the left)
0.8 mi
Use any lane to turn left at Burnet Rd
364 ft
Continue onto Burnet Rd
0.6 mi
Turn right onto Research Blvd
0.2 mi
Use the left lane to take the ramp onto TX-1 Loop S
1.0 mi
Follow TX-1 Loop S to Winsted Ln. Take the exit toward Lake Austin Blvd from TX-1 Loop S
6 min (6.7 mi)
Merge onto TX-1 Loop S
6.5 mi
Take the exit toward Lake Austin Blvd
0.2 mi
Take Lake Austin Blvd to Redbud Trail in West Lake Hills
8 min (3.3 mi)
Merge onto Winsted Ln
0.3 mi
Continue onto Atlanta St
0.2 mi
Turn right onto Lake Austin Blvd
Pass by CVS (on the right in 0.4 mi)
1.3 mi
Turn left onto Redbud Trail
1.1 mi
Continue straight to stay on Redbud Trail
0.6 mi
Get on US-183 Hwy N from Rutland Dr, Burnet Rd and Research Blvd
6 min (2.3 mi)
Head northeast on Beck Cir toward Gray Blvd
0.1 mi
Turn right onto Gray Blvd
0.1 mi
Turn left onto Rutland Dr
Pass by Papa Johns Pizza (on the left)
0.8 mi
Use any lane to turn left at Burnet Rd
364 ft
Continue onto Burnet Rd
0.6 mi
Turn right onto Research Blvd
0.2 mi
Use the 2nd from the left lane to stay on Research Blvd
0.2 mi
Use the left lane to take the US-183 N ramp
0.2 mi
Take TX-360 Loop S to Bee Caves Rd. Take the RM-2244 E exit from TX-360 Loop S
14 min (10.0 mi)
Merge onto US-183 Hwy N
0.3 mi
Take the exit toward TX-360 Loop/Capital of Tx Hwy/Great Hills Trail
0.3 mi
Merge onto Research Blvd
0.4 mi
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto TX-360 Loop S
8.9 mi
Take the RM-2244 E exit
0.2 mi
Drive to Redbud Trail in West Lake Hills
7 min (2.3 mi)
Use any lane to turn left onto Bee Caves Rd
0.4 mi
Turn left onto Redbud Trail
1.9 mi
Take Rutland Dr to Metric Blvd
2 min (0.5 mi)
Head northeast on Beck Cir toward Gray Blvd
0.1 mi
Turn right onto Gray Blvd
0.1 mi
Turn left onto Rutland Dr
Pass by Papa Johns Pizza (on the left)
0.2 mi
Take US-183 Hwy S, I-35 S, E 15th St and Enfield Rd to Redbud Trail in West Lake Hills
24 min (13.6 mi)
Turn left onto Metric Blvd
0.8 mi
Turn right onto Research Blvd
0.1 mi
Use the left 2 lanes to turn sharply left to stay on Research Blvd
0.3 mi
Use the left lane to take the US-183 S ramp
0.1 mi
Merge onto US-183 Hwy S
2.2 mi
Take the exit onto I-35 S toward San Antonio
Pass by Comfort Inn & Suites (on the right in 0.4 mi)
2.9 mi
Keep right at the fork to continue on I-35 S/US-290 W
1.5 mi
Take exit 235A toward 15th St
0.5 mi
Merge onto S I-35 Frontage Rd
381 ft
Turn right onto E 15th St
Pass by 7-Eleven (on the right in 0.8 mi)
1.4 mi
Continue straight onto Enfield Rd
1.3 mi
Turn left onto Exposition Blvd
0.6 mi
Turn right onto Lake Austin Blvd
0.7 mi
Turn left onto Redbud Trail
1.1 mi
Continue straight to stay on Redbud Trail
2 min (0.6 mi
West Lake Hills is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,444 at the 2020 census. The city developed rapidly in the 1970s and 1980s on the south side of the Colorado River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 square miles.
Yes, we serve the full City of West Lake Hills including the neighborhoods along Bee Caves Road, Redbud Trail, and the hillside communities near Wild Basin and the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Our crews work throughout the West Lake Hills city limits. As a GAF Master Elite Contractor based in Austin, we’ve served West Lake Hills homeowners since 2012 with fully insured W-2 crews.
Yes, the City of West Lake Hills has its own building department and inspection process separate from City of Austin, with strict requirements around impervious cover, drainage, and steep-grade construction. Most roof replacements require a City of West Lake Hills permit, and we handle the permit filing, inspection scheduling, and any code compliance documentation. We also verify tree protection requirements before staging equipment near protected canopy.
West Lake Hills is defined by its steep hillside topography, which affects nearly every aspect of a roofing project. Access driveways are often long, narrow, and steeply graded, limiting materials truck options. Crew fall protection setup is more involved on steep-pitched roofs and hillside sites. Materials staging requires careful planning to avoid property damage. Many West Lake Hills homes also have limited flat ground for tear-off dump placement. We plan for this complexity in every West Lake Hills estimate.
West Lake Hills’ architectural mix ranges from mid-century modern hillside homes to newer Hill Country contemporary builds, and material choice depends heavily on the specific property. Standing seam metal is popular for modern and contemporary West Lake Hills homes for its durability and clean lines. High-profile architectural shingles like GAF Camelot II or Grand Sequoia suit traditional properties. Clay and concrete tile appear on Spanish and Mediterranean-style homes. We recommend materials based on architecture, HOA requirements, and long-term maintenance considerations.
West Lake Hills faces both severe storm and wildfire risk. The area sits in the Central Texas hail belt with spring storm activity, and the Hill Country wildland-urban interface means wildfire risk is a real consideration for material selection. For hail resistance we recommend Class 4 impact-rated shingles. For wildfire resistance we recommend Class A fire-rated systems, which most quality asphalt shingles, standing seam metal, and tile products meet. We can assess your property and recommend a system that addresses both risks.