Residents stay homeMultifamily roofing · San Antonio, TX

Apartment roofing in San Antonio, one building at a time.

Repairs, hail claims and phased re-roofs for apartment communities, mid-rise multifamily and student housing, planned around residents, leasing and move-in days.

  • 24/7Leak line,
    live person
  • 1–3Days per building
    on most re-roofs
  • DailyMagnet sweep
    of lots and lawns

The short answer

Who repairs and replaces apartment roofs in San Antonio?

CRSA is a San Antonio commercial roofing contractor for apartment communities, mid-rise multifamily and student housing. We repair and replace shingle, TPO, PVC, metal and coated roofs across Bexar and surrounding counties, phase work building by building with residents at home, document hail claims and answer a live 24/7 leak line.

Reviewed by our project team, multifamily projects

Communities we roof (building types)

  • Garden-style apartments
  • Mid-rise multifamily
  • Student housing
  • Affordable housing
  • Townhome rentals
  • Mixed-use with retail
  • Build-to-rent

Why property managers call us

On an apartment community, the roof project is also a resident experience. These habits keep reviews good and leasing busy.

  • 24/7live leak line
  • Freeroof assessments
  • 5 yrworkmanship warranty
  • Residents informed

    Door notices, leasing-office updates and a daily schedule so residents know which building is next.

  • Parking and pools planned

    Dumpsters, lifts and staging placed away from resident parking, pools and play areas.

  • One building at a time

    Most buildings are torn off and dried in the same day and finished in one to three days.

  • Leaks in occupied units first

    Active leaks over occupied units get a same-day dry-in and photos for your maintenance tech.

  • Reports for owners and lenders

    Building-by-building photo reports, warranty registration and Class 4 certificates for insurers.

  • Clean sites, daily

    Magnet sweeps of lots, lawns and walkways every day, and no materials left near units overnight.

Roof systems for apartment buildings

Pick a system to see how it is built and where it fits on a multifamily community.

  1. Architectural or Class 4 shingles
  2. Ice-and-water at valleys and walls
  3. Synthetic underlayment
  4. Plywood or OSB deck

Our usual pick for garden-style buildings

Class 4 shingles

Commercial shingle roofing details

Service life
20–30 yrs
Installed cost
$5–$9 / sq ft
  • Service life
  • Upfront value
  • Quick install over residents
  • Hail resistance

Why it fits: Fast, phased re-roofs with residents home. Class 4 versions stand up to the hail San Antonio sees most springs.

Watch out: Needs at least 2:12 slope and proper attic ventilation to reach full life in our heat.

  1. TPO membrane, heat-welded seams
  2. Cover board
  3. Polyiso insulation, about R-25
  4. Vapor retarder
  5. Steel or concrete deck

For flat roofs on mid-rise and breezeways

TPO membrane

TPO roofing details

Service life
20–30 yrs
Installed cost
$9.50–$14 / sq ft
  • Service life
  • Upfront value
  • Quick install over residents
  • Hail resistance

Why it fits: White and welded, keeping top-floor units cooler and lowering common-area cooling loads.

Watch out: Needs walkway pads around HVAC units, which are often on apartment roofs.

  1. Silicone top coat
  2. Base coat, reinforced seams
  3. Cleaned, primed existing roof
  4. Existing insulation (dry)
  5. Existing deck

Extends flat sections without tear-off

Silicone restoration

Silicone roof coating details

Service life
10–15 yrs added
Installed cost
$3–$7.50 / sq ft
  • Service life
  • Upfront value
  • Quick install over residents
  • Hail resistance

Why it fits: No tear-off over occupied units and almost no noise. Good for mid-life flat roofs.

Watch out: Only on dry roofs; we confirm with cores and a moisture scan.

  1. Standing-seam metal panels
  2. Clips and high-temp underlayment
  3. Insulation and thermal spacers
  4. Structural deck or purlins

For long-hold owners and visible roofs

Standing-seam metal

Standing-seam metal roofing details

Service life
40–60 yrs
Installed cost
$12–$20 / sq ft
  • Service life
  • Upfront value
  • Quick install over residents
  • Hail resistance

Why it fits: Outlasts two shingle roofs and needs little upkeep, which helps long-term hold plans.

Watch out: Higher upfront cost and needs slope; best on new builds or long holds.

  1. Granulated cap sheet
  2. Base ply, cold-applied or self-adhered
  3. Cover board
  4. Polyiso insulation
  5. Deck

For busy flat roofs with equipment

Modified bitumen

Modified bitumen roofing details

Service life
15–25 yrs
Installed cost
$11–$16.50 / sq ft
  • Service life
  • Upfront value
  • Quick install over residents
  • Hail resistance

Why it fits: Multiple plies take traffic from HVAC techs servicing dozens of units.

Watch out: Choose cold-applied or self-adhered over occupied wood-framed buildings, never torch.

How we re-roof with residents at home

Every community project follows the same six steps, planned with your property and leasing teams.

  1. 1

    Inspect every building

    Each building and slope photographed, with hail hits, leaks and deck problems marked on a site plan.

  2. 2

    Set the building order

    Order chosen around leaks, move-ins, amenity hours and dumpster access.

  3. 3

    Notify residents

    Door notices 48 hours ahead, leasing office briefed, and a daily schedule posted.

  4. 4

    Tear off and dry in the same day

    No building stays open overnight; deck repairs and underlayment go on as we go.

  5. 5

    Roof, flash and clean

    Shingles or membrane installed, new flashing and vents, then a magnet sweep of lots and lawns.

  6. 6

    Close out each building

    Photos, warranty registration and any interior notes for your maintenance team.

A typical day on an apartment community

Planned aroundyour residents

  • 7 am – 8 amSetup and staging, no tear-off noise yet
  • 8 am – 3 pmTear-off and dry-in on one building
  • 3 pm – 6 pmShingles, flashing and the daily magnet sweep
  • 6 pm – 7 amQuiet hours: site clean, leak calls only

Who we coordinate with at your community

Six roles feel a multifamily roof project. Each one has a named contact.

  • Role 01

    Property manager

    Schedule, building order and daily updates.

    Named contact on our side
  • Role 02

    Leasing office

    Resident notices, move-ins and tours.

    Named contact on our side
  • Role 03

    Maintenance supervisor

    Interior leaks, attic access and units.

    Named contact on our side
  • Role 04

    Residents

    Door notices and a clear daily plan.

    Named contact on our side
  • Role 05

    Asset manager or owner

    Scope, budget and capital plan.

    Named contact on our side
  • Role 06

    Insurance adjuster

    Storm documentation and claim photos.

    Named contact on our side

Apartment roofing costs and budgets

Sample 2026 ranges for the San Antonio area. Multifamily jobs add resident logistics and cleanup, which we price as separate lines.

  • Leak repair$350 – $2,500per visit, most community calls
  • Shingle re-roof$5 – $9per sq ft, architectural to Class 4
  • Flat roof replacement$9.50 – $14per sq ft, TPO with R-25
  • Flat roof coating$3 – $7per sq ft, dry roofs only

Multifamily line items we show separately

  • Class 4 upgrade over architectural+$1–$2 / sq ft
  • Deck replacement, as found$75 – $120 per sheet
  • Gutters and downspouts$9 – $16 per ft
  • Steep or complex roofs+$0.50–$2 / sq ft

Quick budget check

Community conditions
Budget range Sample 2026 ranges, not a quote.
Get a fixed written price
  • 01

    Phase by building, budget by year

    Re-roof the worst buildings first and spread the rest over two or three budget years.

  • 02

    Ask about Class 4

    Impact-rated shingles cost a little more and may cut premiums with your carrier.

  • 03

    Keep a hail file

    Photos of every roof each spring make the next claim much faster.

Numbers that shape an apartment roof

  • 2:12minimum slope for shingles, with double underlayment to 4:12
  • 1–3days per building on most shingle re-roofs
  • 150°Fshingle surface on a July afternoon
  • 48 hrnotice we give residents before work starts

Tell the residents before the dumpster shows up. A door notice saves the leasing office twenty phone calls.

Crew rule of thumb · multifamily roofs

Apartment communities we cover

Drive times are from downtown San Antonio. Communities inside Loop 1604 usually see a crew within a few hours for active leaks.

LOOP 1604LOOP 410I-10I-35281I-3790DowntownMedical CenterStone OakNorth CentralAlamo RanchWestover HillsHelotesBoerneLive Oak & ConverseSchertz & CiboloNew BraunfelsBrooks & SouthsideSeguin

Pick an areaDrive times from downtown San Antonio.

Apartment roofing questions

Property and asset managers ask us these first. Something else? Call a project manager.

01Can you re-roof an apartment complex with residents at home?

Yes. We work one building at a time, notify residents 48 hours ahead, tear off and dry in the same day and sweep for nails daily.

02How long does it take to re-roof one apartment building?

Most garden-style buildings take one to three days. A whole community depends on the number of buildings and weather.

03Do you handle hail claims for apartment communities?

Yes. We document every building and slope for the adjuster, make temporary repairs and replace roofs once claims are approved.

04Are Class 4 shingles worth it on apartments?

In hail-prone parts of San Antonio, often yes. They resist impact better and many Texas insurers offer discounts for UL 2218 Class 4 roofs.

05How much does an apartment re-roof cost?

In 2026, shingle re-roofs run about $5 to $9 per square foot and flat TPO roofs about $9.50 to $14, plus deck repairs found at tear-off.

06Can you fix leaks into occupied units fast?

Yes. Active leaks get a same-day dry-in, with photos for your maintenance team and the resident.

07Do you work on student housing?

Yes. We schedule student housing work between semesters so it is finished before move-in.

08Do you offer maintenance programs for portfolios?

Yes. Twice-yearly inspections across communities with one report format and a ranked capital plan.

Plan your community’s roof work

Tell us about the community. A project manager calls back within 2 business hours, or right away for an active leak.

  • Building-by-building inspection at no charge
  • Repair, claim and re-roof options with fixed prices
  • A phasing plan with resident notices
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