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About
Transcendent Roofing is a residential and commercial roofing contractor working the Austin market. RCAT's directory and GAF's contractor locator both carry the company at a 78737 address in southwest Austin, a zip code that lies in Hays County, while the company's own site and its BBB and Yelp profiles publish a downtown office at 1401 Lavaca St #101 in Austin. BBB records the business as started in July 2017 and RCAT gives a company established date of May 2017.
The company's own site covers roof repair, full roof installation, roof inspections, storm damage repair, metal roofing, tile roofing, TPO and commercial work. Materials named on the site range from 3-tab and architectural asphalt shingles to standing seam metal, modified bitumen, and concrete, clay and slate tile. It also names Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which matter in Central Texas because hail is the region's most common cause of roof damage and most Texas carriers discount premiums for a Class 4 roof.
GAF's own contractor directory lists Transcendent Roofing as a Master Elite contractor, the tier GAF ties to its strongest workmanship warranties. The company additionally states it is a certified installer for Owens Corning and CertainTeed. It has been BBB accredited since April 2018 and carries an A+ BBB rating, and it holds memberships with the Austin, Round Rock and Wimberley Valley chambers of commerce.
Highlights
Listed by GAF itself as a Master Elite contractor, the level GAF reserves for a small share of its roofers and the one attached to its longest workmanship warranties.
BBB accredited since 2018 with an A+ rating, and a second Texas office listed in San Antonio.
Installs Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which many Texas insurers discount premiums for in hail-prone Central Texas.
Handles both steep-slope work (shingle, metal, tile) and low-slope commercial systems such as TPO and modified bitumen.
Service area runs across the Austin metro and into Hays County towns including Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs and Wimberley.
Serving Austin, Hays County, Texas and 11 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.
CompanyTranscendent Roofing
Insurance Required by RCAT Licensed credential (liability and workers’ comp cover are conditions of this credential; ask for the current certificate)
RCAT status Licensed Roofing Contractor Verify ↗credential held by Brad Ridenhour RRL
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.
Confirm this licence yourself at web.rcat.net/rcat/search — search #01-0463 or the company name.
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
RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor (held by Brad Ridenhour RRL)Verify on RCAT ↗
GAF Master Elite Contractor (listed on GAF's own contractor directory)Verify on GAF ↗
Owens Corning certified installer (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
CertainTeed certified installer (stated by the company)Company-reported — ask to see the certificate
BBB Accredited Business, A+ rating (accredited since 2018)Verify on BBB ↗
Google reviews
4.8
Rated by 82 verified Google reviewers Verified by Google
MJ B· 7 months ago
★★★★★
We had an amazing experience with Will at Transcendent Roofing. The process was super simple and straight forward, with zero surprises. Will was great throughout the entire process. Super responsive to all emails, text messages, phone calls, and answered all of our questions very promptly. Will was extremely patient and informative while we shopped around for multiple estimates/quotes/bids, and he came out on top in every way, including price and professionalism. I will absolutely hands down recommend Will at Transcendent Roofing to everyone I know for their roofing needs. The work crew was also extremely efficient and tidy, and very respectful of our property, and left next to no mess behind. Shop no further! Will at Transcendent Roofing for the win!
Donald Wyatt· 3 months ago
★★★★★
Had a new metal roof installed. Transcendent gave a competitive bid. They were not the lowest price but were extremely responsive. I did a lot of homework and had detailed questions about the product. They answered quickly and thoroughly. Will is very knowledgeable and helpful. If you hire them and get to work with Oscar you will enjoy it. Both of them coordinate well with each other and kept me informed.
Zachary Kamykowski· 4 months ago
★★★★★
If you need a roofing contractor in Austin, look no further than Transcendent Roofing. We recently had them install new architectural shingles, and the quality is outstanding. Will assisted us throughout the entire process and was incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the GAF roofing system and why their Master Elite Contractor status matters for long-term durability in the Texas heat.
Their pricing was very competitive for the Austin market, especially considering the 10-year workmanship warranty they provide. The crew was efficient, professional, and did a good job with the post-job cleanup. It’s clear why they are a top-rated Austin roofing company. Highly recommend Will and the whole team!
Miki Tesh· a year ago
★★★★★
Transcendent Roofing does really nice work. I replaced my shingle for a metal roof, had to manage my solar panels, etc. It's a big project. I am very happy with the service. I worked with Will who was really great. He was easy to get a hold of, answered questions clearly, didn't use any sales pressure. No complaints. I will recommend this company and project manager to others, especially if they want a metal roof.
Stan Laird· 4 years ago
★★★★★
Nick, Rogelio, and the guys did a fantastic job on my roof. They have competitive pricing and really do a great job. The install took about half a day and glad I requested the upgraded roof, best in the neighborhood. Will certainly use them for my rental properties and any other roofing needs I may have in the future. Thanks guys for a job well done.
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Frequently asked
Is Transcendent Roofing licensed by the State of Texas?
Texas does not issue a state roofing licence, so no roofer in Texas can be state-licensed for roofing. What you can check instead is general liability and workers' compensation insurance, standing with the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT), and whether the city pulling your permit requires a registration.
What is the difference between an RCAT Member and an RCAT Licensed Roofing Contractor?
They are two different things. Any company that pays dues can be an RCAT Member. The Licensed Roofing Contractor credential (RRL, CRL or CRRL) is earned separately through RCAT's testing and continuing education programme and is held by a named individual at the company. Ask which one a contractor holds rather than accepting the word 'licensed' on its own.
What does GAF Master Elite actually mean?
Master Elite is GAF's top contractor tier and GAF grants it to only a small percentage of the roofers it works with. It requires the contractor to carry insurance, maintain a track record with GAF, and stay in good standing. It is the level that unlocks GAF's strongest workmanship warranties, including the Golden Pledge. You can confirm any roofer's status directly on GAF's contractor locator rather than taking a logo on a website at face value.
Are Class 4 impact-resistant shingles worth it in the Austin area?
Central Texas sits at the southern end of what the industry calls Hail Alley, and hail is the single most common reason Austin-area roofs get replaced. Class 4 shingles are tested to survive a two-inch steel ball drop without cracking. Most Texas homeowners' carriers offer a premium discount for a Class 4 roof, so ask your agent what the discount would be before deciding whether the upgrade pays for itself.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Austin?
Texas has no statewide building code enforcement, so permitting is set city by city and county by county. The City of Austin requires a permit for most re-roofing work, and unincorporated Hays and Travis County properties follow different rules again. A reputable contractor will tell you which jurisdiction you are in and who is pulling the permit before work starts.
My house is in Austin but Hays County. Does that change anything?
It can. Austin's city limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction stretch across Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, and which one you are in affects who inspects the work and which appraisal district and emergency services district you deal with. Check your address against the county appraisal district before assuming a City of Austin permit applies.
How does a Texas hail insurance claim usually work?
You report the damage to your carrier, an adjuster inspects, and the carrier issues a scope and an estimate, usually on an actual cash value basis first with the recoverable depreciation released after the work is finished. Get an independent inspection so you can compare, and be aware that Texas law prohibits a roofer from acting as a public insurance adjuster on a claim they are also bidding on.
What should I ask a roofer before signing anything in Texas?
Ask for a current certificate of insurance sent directly from the agent, ask whether the crew is employed or subcontracted and who carries workers' compensation, ask what the workmanship warranty covers and for how long, ask who pulls the permit, and ask for the manufacturer certification number so you can look it up on the manufacturer's own site.
How long does a roof replacement take?
A typical Austin-area asphalt shingle roof on a single-family home is usually a one to two day tear-off and install, with metal and tile taking longer. Weather, decking repairs found after tear-off, and material lead times are the usual causes of delay. Ask for the schedule in writing and for a plan on what happens if the roof is open when a storm arrives.
Which areas does Transcendent Roofing cover?
The company's own site lists Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Wimberley, Buda, Kyle and San Marcos, plus surrounding Central Texas communities. BBB also records a second office for the company in San Antonio.
