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About
Kas Contracting is an Austin general contractor built around residential and commercial insurance recovery and restoration, with roofing as its main trade. The Austin office is at 223 W Anderson Lane, Suite B200, Austin, TX 78752 on (512) 428-6364, and the company runs a second office in San Antonio at 21750 Hardy Oak Boulevard, Suite 102. The Better Business Bureau lists the business as started and incorporated on March 5, 2014, accredited since March 20, 2014 with an A+ rating, and shows John Sauer as Director with alternate names Kas Contracting Company Inc and Kas Contracting Company.
The company's positioning is claims led rather than sales led. It describes licensed independent adjusters on staff, pre loss and pre sale inspections, post loss restoration, roof certifications for real estate transactions, and management of the insurance settlement from assessment through completion. Its own site lists staff credentials by year, including Haag Certified Inspector and IICRC certifications in water damage, applied structural drying and fire and smoke restoration.
On the roofing side the published portfolio covers lifetime dimensional shingles, Class 3 and Class 4 impact resistant shingles, Owens Corning Oakridge shingles, standing seam metal, TPO flat roofing and Boral barrel tile. Owens Corning lists the company as an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor in its own contractor network directory. Work spans the Austin metro, including Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Bee Cave, plus the San Antonio area.
Highlights
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor status confirmed on Owens Corning's own contractor network directory rather than only claimed on the company site.
Claims led model with licensed independent adjusters on staff, covering assessment, settlement management and restoration through to completion.
Offers Class 3 and Class 4 impact resistant shingle options, which is directly relevant in the Central Texas hail belt.
BBB accredited with an A+ rating since March 2014, listed under alternate names Kas Contracting Company Inc and Kas Contracting Company.
Two offices covering both the Austin metro and San Antonio, plus flat roof TPO and standing seam metal capability alongside steep slope shingle work.
Serving Austin, Travis County, Texas and 9 more areas shown on the map. View on Google Maps ›
Insurance & credential verification
Texas does not issue a state roofing license, so we verify companies the way homeowners actually can: confirming insurance coverage, checking RCAT (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) status, and checking city or county registration where the local jurisdiction requires one. Every credential below links to the actual issuing organization's own public lookup — don't just take our checkmark for it. Always ask for a current certificate of insurance before signing any contract.
CompanyKas Contracting
InsuranceNot verified by us (we hold no certificate for this company — ask them for a current COI before signing)
City/county registration
Required in Austin Permit office ↗Contractor Registration via Austin Build + Connect (AB+C) - Building and Trade Contractor Services. Registration is required here to pull a roofing permit; we have not confirmed this company's own status, so check it before you sign.
Status Current in the RCAT directory (no published licence number for this record)
RCAT member ID632 (member since 2020)
Licence boardRCAT, Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (Texas issues no state roofing licence; RCAT runs the licensing programme)
Confirm this yourself: ask the company for their certificate of insurance (COI). Note that RCAT's Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL) is earned and held by a named individual at a company, not by the business itself, which is why we name that person above where we know it; Texas issues no company roofing license at all. RCAT and NTRCA status can be checked in their own public directories (RCAT, NTRCA) — use the "Licensed"/"Accredited" filter to see more than plain membership. GAF's contractor verification tool and Owens Corning's Texas locator confirm those tiers directly; CertainTeed doesn't offer a comparable self-serve lookup, so ask to see that certificate in person. BBB accreditation and rating are on bbb.org. Houston's own published registered-roofer list is years out of date, so it isn't cited here at all — confirm registration by contacting the city directly. Corpus Christi's STAR program has its own online contractor registry — for any other city or county registration claim, confirm directly with that jurisdiction's permit office.
Certifications
Owens Corning Preferred Contractor (verified on the Owens Corning contractor network directory)Verify on Owens Corning ↗
BBB Accredited, A+ rating (accredited March 20, 2014)Verify on BBB ↗
CertainTeed Select Contractor (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
Haag Certified Inspector (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
IICRC certified in water damage restoration, applied structural drying and fire and smoke restoration (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
Licensed public adjuster and all lines adjuster credentials (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
HomeAdvisor Top Rated Pro (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
Google reviews
5
Rated by 87 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
Norvetta Hill· 6 months ago
★★★★★
I first became a client for KAS almost 8 years ago, and this company has continued to earn my business ever since. It says a lot that they’re still going strong—and even more that the same employee answered the phone and personally came out to take care of a small request. That level of consistency and dedication is rare these days. Even though the issue was outside of the warranty period, they still took the time to help without hesitation and without charging anything. Outstanding customer service, reliability, and professionalism. I highly recommend KAS and Erik!
K Kimboda· 12 months ago
★★★★★
Erik was great to work with from beginning to end. He’s not a hard sell and kept us informed throughout the process. We appreciate that KAS uses high quality products, bore the load of working with our estimator, and had a considerate team of folks executing the work. The cleanup was excellent and we recommend Erik and his team for anyone looking for a new roof!
Nancy Cree· 4 years ago
★★★★★
Has Contracting installed a new roof on one of my rental properties. The color selection they had available was great and I love the color I picked for the house. They were prompt and efficient and I would recommend using them for your roofing needs.
Uma Shankar Yadlapati· a year ago
★★★★★
Kas Contracting recently replaced the roof on my rental house, and Erik was the point of contact. He did an excellent job installing the new roof, fixing the front glass door, and handling other related work. My roof shingles were upgraded at no extra charge, and Erik even covered some parts out of his own pocket to ensure the job was completed on time. Kas Contracting also handled all the insurance paperwork. Overall, it was a five-star experience, and I’ll definitely use them again in the future.
Judy Rice· a year ago
★★★★★
Erik Velez, our representative from KAS, was there for us every step of the process of replacing our hail damaged roof. He worked with our insurance company to get us the best quality roof available. He kept us informed of all going on before, during, and after the work was done. We appreciated his attention to details. We are pleased with our roof and our experience with Erik and KAS.
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Frequently asked
Is Kas Contracting licensed by the State of Texas as a roofer?
Texas does not issue a state roofing licence, so no Texas roofing company holds one. The meaningful checks are current general liability and workers' compensation insurance, voluntary industry credentials such as RCAT, and city registration where required. Note that the adjuster licences this company references are insurance adjuster credentials issued by the Texas Department of Insurance, which is a different thing from a contractor licence.
What does the RCAT status on this listing mean?
The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas offers plain membership, which means the company pays dues and belongs to the association, and a separately earned Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (CRRL, RRL or CRL). This company is carried as a Member. That is real association standing, but it is not the same as the earned Licensed credential and should not be read as one.
Why does hail matter for a roof in the Austin area?
Travis County and the surrounding Central Texas counties sit in the region often called Hail Alley, where spring storms produce hail large enough to bruise or fracture asphalt shingles. Hail damage drives the majority of roofing insurance claims here, which is why impact resistant shingle options and prompt post storm inspections come up so often in this market.
What is the difference between Class 3 and Class 4 impact resistant shingles?
Both come from the UL 2218 steel ball impact test, and Class 4 is the highest rating, meaning the shingle withstands a larger ball dropped from the test height without cracking the mat. Class 3 sits one step below. Many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for a verified Class 4 roof, so ask your carrier what each class is worth before choosing.
What does Owens Corning Preferred Contractor mean?
It is a tier in Owens Corning's Roofing Contractor Network. Contractors must meet the manufacturer's requirements on insurance, standing and workmanship to be listed, and the network tier can affect which extended warranties are available on your roof. The way to check it is to look the company up on Owens Corning's own contractor directory rather than trusting a logo on a website.
What is a roof certification and when do I need one?
A roof certification is a written inspection report stating the roof's condition and expected remaining service life, usually requested during a property sale or by an insurer before binding or renewing coverage. It is an opinion based on inspection, not a warranty. Ask what the inspection covered, whether the attic and decking were viewed, and how long the certification is considered valid.
Can a contractor pay or waive my insurance deductible in Texas?
No. Texas law makes it an offence for a contractor to pay, waive, rebate or absorb an insurance deductible on a property insurance claim. You are required to pay your deductible. An offer to cover it, or advertising for a free roof, is a warning sign rather than a discount and can put your claim at risk as well.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Austin?
Texas does not administer a single statewide building code, so permitting and inspection rules are set city by city and county by county. Austin and each surrounding Central Texas city publish their own requirements. Confirm with the local building department before work begins, and make sure the contract states plainly who pulls the permit and who pays the fee.
Should a public adjuster and my roofer be the same company?
It is worth understanding the distinction. A public adjuster represents the policyholder in negotiating the claim and is licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. A roofing contractor performs the work. Texas restricts a person from acting as both public adjuster and contractor on the same claim, so ask any company that references adjuster credentials which role it is actually filling on your job and get the answer in writing.
What should I ask before signing a roofing contract in Central Texas?
Ask for the exact legal entity name on the contract, a certificate of insurance sent directly from the insurer, the manufacturer certification looked up on the manufacturer's own directory, a written scope covering decking, underlayment, flashing and ventilation, who pulls the permit, the workmanship warranty term, and what happens to your deposit if the insurance scope changes or the job is cancelled.
