Dolan Roofing & Construction BLOG

Roof Leak Repair in San Antonio: Signs of a Leak and Steps to Take Now
What should you do if you have a roof leak in San Antonio? If you notice signs of a roof leak, act fast—schedule a professional inspection, check for interior and exterior signs of damage, and avoid delaying repairs to protect your home and insurance coverage.

6 Signs of Roof Wind Damage—and What You Should Do Next
What are the signs of wind damage on a roof? Strong winds can cause missing shingles, granule loss, impact marks, or even interior leaks. Learn how to identify wind roof damage and what to do next. Know the Signs of Roof Wind Damage While hail

Is a Metal Roof Worth It in San Antonio? Pros, Cons & Cost Benefits
Is a metal roof worth it in San Antonio? Yes—metal roofs are one of the best investments for San Antonio homes due to their extreme durability, energy efficiency, and resistance to hail and high winds. While they cost more upfront, they can last 40–70+ years

Hail Damage Repair in San Antonio: What Homeowners Need to Know
Hail Damage Repair in San Antonio: What Homeowners Need to Know When it comes to hail, San Antonio homeowners face very real risks. In fact, at Dolan Roofing & Construction, we’ve seen firsthand how damaging these storms can be. In 2024, Texas had 529 recorded

Round Rock Hail Damage: What to Do After a Major Storm
Have Hail Damage in Round Rock? Here’s How to Get Your Roof Repaired If your Round Rock home was hit by hail, the next steps can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. At Dolan Roofing & Construction, we help homeowners assess,

Texas Roof Insurance Claims: What to Know When Insurance Requires a New Roof
Why Is My Insurance Company Requiring A New Roof In Texas? Texas insurers often require a roof replacement due to age, outdated materials, or storm-related wear. If your roof poses a coverage risk, they may deny or drop your policy unless it’s replaced. At Dolan

Understanding Home Insurance Cancellation in San Antonio: Aerial Roof Inspections & What You Can Do
What Causes Home Insurance Cancellation in San Antonio? Home insurance cancellation in San Antonio is becoming more common due to insurers using new technologies such as aerial photos and AI to flag potential roof issues. Homeowners are being dropped for things like overhanging tree limbs,

Project Spotlight: Full Roof Replacement with Owens Corning Oakridge Driftwood
We Revitalized This Aging Roof with Brand New Owens Corning Oakridge Shingles in Driftwood In today’s Project Spotlight, we’re sharing a gorgeous new roof we installed in San Antonio using Oakridge shingles in Driftwood from Owens Corning. While the roof replacement went smoothly, what sets

Upgrading a Loyal Client’s Roof with Owens Corning Duration Shingles
Owens Corning Duration Shingles in Driftwood Will Prepare This Home for the Next Big Storm In today’s Project Spotlight, we’re highlighting a roof replacement focused on preparing a home for the next big storm. This homeowner found themselves in need of a roof replacement after

Your Insurance Roof Replacement Questions Answered
We’re Answering Your Burning Insurance Roof Replacement Questions As an experienced San Antonio roofing company, many of the most common questions we get throughout the year have to do with completing a roof replacement through insurance. And we totally understand—planning a roof replacement is stressful,

Here’s What to Know for Your Asphalt Roof Installation
Here’s What to Know for Your Asphalt Roof Installation Spring has arrived, and that means a very busy time of year for San Antonio roofing companies. Spring is a popular season to complete roofing work, which means a number of homeowners will be planning an

Actual Cash Value vs. Replacement Cost: Understanding Your Roof Insurance Coverage
Actual Cash Value vs Replacement Cost Roof Insurance: What Every San Antonio Homeowner Should Know Roof damage after a storm can already feel overwhelming—navigating your insurance coverage shouldn’t add more confusion. One of the most important factors that affects your payout is whether your homeowner’s

How to Compare Roof Estimates
Be Sure to Ask These Questions When Getting a Roof Estimate Getting a roof estimate is a crucial step of the reroofing process, but it’s essential that homeowners know which questions to ask before choosing which roofer to work with. Knowing the right questions will

Why Work with a Polyglass Registered Contractor?
Dolan Roofing & Construction Is a Polyglass Registered Contractor. Here’s What That Means for You! When it comes to roofing, whether it’s commercial or residential roofing, quality products mean everything. At Dolan Roofing & Construction, we strive to use only the best roofing materials, made

What Is a Roof Square Measurement: Why Is My Roof Bigger Than My House?
Understanding Roof Square Measurements for Accurate Estimates One of the most common questions we get during roof replacements in San Antonio is: “Why does my roof measurement seem bigger than the size of my home?” It’s a great question—and the short answer is: roof square

Cost Benefit Analysis: Types of Metal Roofs
There Are Many Types of Metal Roofs Available, Each with Their Own Benefits If you’re considering metal roofing for your home, you may be overwhelmed by the various types of metal roofs in use today. Metal roofing has come a long way from the days

Major Storm Hits San Antonio: Book Your Storm Damage Roof Inspection!
Were You Hit by the San Antonio Storm? Schedule a Storm Damage Roof Inspection Right Away The first major storm of 2025 has hit the San Antonio area, this year striking the western side of town and leaving many homeowners faced with a significant hail

How to Tell If You Have Hail Damage on Your Roof
Wondering how to tell if you have hail damage on your roof in San Antonio? Our expert team at Dolan Roofing & Construction has been busy completing storm damage roof repairs and replacements throughout the San Antonio area. The most common ways to safely identify

How We Partner with San Antonio’s Top Realtors
Realtors in San Antonio Texas Need Roofing Companies as Partners Here at Dolan Roofing & Construction, we work with a wide variety of clients. As one of the top roofing companies in San Antonio, Texas, our services cover both residential and commercial roofing needs, for

Metal Roof Installation: A Guide
Installing a Metal Roof? Here’s What You Should Know A metal roof is a wise choice in an area like San Antonio. With frequent strong storms in our area, high-durability materials such as metal will provide superior protection against roof damage. In addition, metal is

Asphalt Shingles: The Ultimate Guide
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Asphalt Shingles in San Antonio, TX Asphalt shingles have been the most popular roofing material for decades, dating back almost a century as the roofing industry switched over from wood products. Today, materials like tile and metal have

Dolan Roofing & Construction Teams Up for Expert Roofing and Guttering Storm Restoration
This Project Was a Collaboration of San Antonio’s Top Roofing and Guttering Experts When your roof is damaged by storms, it’s rarely the only part of your home that’s affected. Unfortunately, damage to roofing and guttering often go hand in hand, and coordinating a roof

San Antonio Youth Project Profile
Dolan Roofing & Construction Was the Top Choice of TPO Roofing Companies for This Important Project At Dolan Roofing & Construction, we put strong emphasis on not just being a local roofing company, but on being a part of our community. After all, our team

Why Is Attic Ventilation Important?
Learn Why Attic Ventilation Is Important for Your Roof’s Health When most people think about their roof, the first thing they’ll picture is almost certainly the shingles that form the exterior protective layer. If you asked them to draw a picture, they may include details
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