Do you offer free estimates?

Yes! We provide free, no-obligation estimates for all roofing services. Call us at (956) 600-0501 or visit our contact page to get started.

How long does a roof replacement take?

Most residential roof replacements are completed in 1–3 days, depending on the size and complexity of your roof. We work efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards.

How long have you been in business?

Baccaro Roofing has served South Texas for over 5 years, with more than 500 completed projects and a 5.0-star rating across our 20+ Google reviews. Ronnie Baccaro is the owner-operator and personally inspects every job. We're built on RGV referrals — most of our work comes from neighbors recommending us.

Do you help with insurance claims?

Absolutely. We have extensive experience working with insurance companies. We'll document the damage, meet with adjusters, and ensure you get the coverage you deserve.

What does a typical roof replacement cost in the RGV?

Most full residential replacements in the Rio Grande Valley range from $8,000 to $18,000, depending on roof size, slope, material (asphalt shingle vs. metal), and decking condition. Use our free Roof Cost Calculator at /roof-cost-calculator for an instant estimate, or call (956) 600-0501 for a no-pressure on-site inspection.

What roofing materials do you use?

We use top-quality materials from trusted manufacturers including architectural shingles, metal roofing, and flat roofing systems. We'll recommend the best option for your home and budget.

What warranty do you provide?

Every new roof comes with the manufacturer's material warranty (typically 30–50 years on architectural shingles, lifetime on metal) plus our 5-year workmanship warranty on installation. If anything fails because of how we installed it, we come back and fix it free. No fine print, no hassle.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Baccaro Roofing is fully insured for general liability and workers' comp, and operates across the Rio Grande Valley with all required local permits pulled on every job. We carry full documentation on every job site and can provide certificates of insurance on request before any work begins.

What areas of the Rio Grande Valley do you serve?

We serve all 45+ cities across the Rio Grande Valley — Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, and Starr counties — including McAllen, Brownsville, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Harlingen, Weslaco, San Juan, Alamo, and South Padre Island. If you're in the RGV, we'll come give you a free inspection.

Do you work in Spanish too?

Yes — completely. Ronnie and most of the Baccaro crew are native Spanish speakers, and we run the entire job in Spanish if that's what you prefer: inspection notes, written quote, insurance adjuster meeting, daily progress check-ins, final walkthrough. The /techos/ section of our site and our Spanish blog posts are written in native Spanish, not translated. Roofing decisions are too important to lose detail in a language gap. Call (956) 600-0501 and ask for Ronnie en español.

Do you work on commercial roofs?

Yes. Baccaro Roofing handles flat and low-slope commercial systems — TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, and metal — across the RGV. We work with property managers, HOAs, retail centers, and small industrial clients. Same free inspection policy: we'll diagnose what's wrong and quote it honestly before any contract.

Can I finance my roof?

Yes — financing is available on roof replacements through partner lenders so you don't have to cover the full cost upfront. Most homeowners qualify, the application is quick during your inspection visit, and we don't pull credit unless you ask. Visit baccaro-roofing.com/financing for current options, or just mention it during your free inspection and Ronnie will walk through what fits. No pressure if cash works better for you — we won't push financing on anyone.

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Baccaro Roofing GuideRoof Replacement Cost in Brownsville, TX (2026)

May 24, 20267 min read

TL;DR — Roof replacement in Brownsville runs $10,500 to $25,000 in 2026 for a typical 1,500 sqft home — higher than the rest of the RGV because of coastal corrosion exposure and WPI-8 windstorm engineering in parts of Cameron County. Architectural shingles sit at $12,000–$16,000, Class 4 impact at $15,500–$19,500, and stone-coated or 26-gauge standing-seam metal can reach $24,500.

What a roof replacement actually costs in Brownsville (2026)

Brownsville is the most expensive RGV market to roof. You're closer to the Gulf, salt air eats fasteners and flashings faster, and TDI WPI-8 windstorm certification is required on new construction and many re-roofs in designated Tier 1 wind zones. Installed pricing on 1,500 sqft (15 squares):

3-tab asphalt (25-yr): $4.75–$6.00/sqft → $10,500–$13,500 total. Rare here — most insurance carriers in Cameron County won't insure 3-tab roofs anymore.
Architectural shingle (30-yr): $6.25–$8.00/sqft → $12,000–$16,000 total.
Class 4 impact-resistant shingle: $8.00–$10.00/sqft → $15,500–$19,500 total. Strongly recommended in this market.
Stone-coated steel: $11.50–$14.25/sqft → $20,000–$24,500 total. Excellent salt resistance.
26-gauge standing seam metal (Galvalume + Kynar finish): $12.00–$15.50/sqft → $21,000–$25,000 total.
R-panel exposed-fastener metal: $7.75–$9.75/sqft → $14,500–$18,000 total. Watch fastener corrosion — we use stainless or coated screws here, not standard zinc.

WPI-8 certification (when required) adds roughly $400–$900 to permit and engineering cost, plus the inspection itself. Coastal-grade flashing and stainless fasteners add about 4–7% over inland Valley pricing.

What drives Brownsville roofs higher or lower

Five cost drivers specific to Brownsville:

1. WPI-8 windstorm zone. Homes east of the inland Tier 1 line need TDI-certified installation with a WPI-8 inspector signing off. This adds time and paperwork. If you're in Boca Chica, Port Isabel-adjacent neighborhoods, or parts of South Brownsville near the river, ask us to confirm your zone. 2. Coastal corrosion. Standard galvanized flashings and zinc-plated nails fail early near the coast. We spec aluminum drip edge, stainless coil nails on metal, and Galvalume substrate for any metal roof in Brownsville. This costs more up front and prevents premature rust streaking. 3. Decking condition. Older neighborhoods like Las Prietas, Buena Vida, and parts of Southmost have 1960s–70s plank decking and chronic moisture rot at eaves. Decking replacement of $700–$2,500 is common here. 4. Roof size and complexity. Resaca-front custom homes near Resaca de la Palma often have multiple roof planes, valleys, and dormers — labor scales with cut-up complexity. 5. Insurance claim vs. cash job. Cameron County sees frequent named-storm wind claims. If you're filing post-storm, your carrier and TWIA (if applicable) drive scope.

What's included in our Brownsville quote

Every Baccaro quote in Brownsville covers:

- Full tear-off and disposal - Decking inspection with per-sheet pricing disclosed up front - Synthetic underlayment - Ice & water shield at valleys, penetrations, and eaves - Aluminum drip edge (not galvanized) for coastal corrosion resistance - Hurricane-grade flashing at walls, chimneys, skylights - 6-nail fastening pattern, stainless or coated as zone requires - WPI-8 inspection coordination when required - Manufacturer warranty registration - 5-year Baccaro workmanship guarantee - Final magnetic sweep and property walk-through

Inspections are always free and the quote is itemized — no hidden upgrade tiers.

Insurance + financing in Brownsville

Class 4 impact shingles trigger the Texas wind/hail discount of 10–30% on the wind portion of your premium with most carriers. In Cameron County the savings often hit the high end of that range because base wind premiums are already elevated. We provide the UL 2218 Class 4 certification letter.

For TWIA (Texas Windstorm Insurance Association) policyholders, WPI-8 certification is what keeps your windstorm coverage in force after a re-roof. We handle the inspector scheduling and the paperwork.

Financing runs 12 to 84 months through partner lenders. No hard credit pull unless you request pre-qualification. Ronnie Baccaro reviews every Brownsville quote personally — no pressure, no same-day deadlines.

Common questions

Do I need WPI-8 certification? Depends on your specific address. Most of Brownsville is in the inland Tier 1 zone where WPI-8 is required for windstorm coverage. We'll pull your TDI zone before quoting.

How long does a Brownsville roof take? One to two days for shingles, two to three for metal. We avoid scheduling during named-storm watches.

Do I need a permit? Yes — City of Brownsville requires a residential roofing permit. Included in your quote.

What about salt corrosion on metal roofs? Galvalume substrate with a Kynar 500 finish is the standard for coastal-resistant metal. Avoid standard galvanized G-90 in Brownsville — it will rust within 5–8 years near the coast.

Can you work with my TWIA claim? Yes. We've worked dozens of TWIA and private-carrier claims in Cameron County. We'll meet your adjuster on the roof and write supplements where the first scope misses code upgrades or coastal-spec materials.

Get your Brownsville roof replacement estimate

Call (956) 600-0501 or schedule online. Ronnie Baccaro personally inspects every Brownsville job — inspections are always free, the quote is written line-by-line, and there's never any pressure. Roofing Done Right.