Jim Whitten Roof Consultants - Austin's Experienced Roofing Repair

13279 Pond Springs Rd Ste 3, Austin, TX 78720

(512) 250-0999

http://www.jimwhitten.com

Q&A

How can a roof consultant help after storm damage in Austin?

In Austin, storms often lead to debris damage and flashing corrosion, which can cause hidden leaks and structural issues. Jim Whitten Roof Consultants provides forensic investigations and detailed condition surveys to assess storm-related damage accurately. We identify compromised areas, such as corroded flashing or damaged shingles, and provide clear documentation and repair recommendations. This service is crucial for insurance claims and ensuring repairs address the root cause, not just surface symptoms, protecting your home from future water intrusion.

What is involved in a roof moisture survey, and why is it important?

A roof moisture survey, often using infrared technology, detects trapped moisture within roofing systems that isn't visible to the naked eye. This is a core service at Jim Whitten Roof Consultants, especially valuable for flat or low-slope roofs common in commercial and institutional buildings. Identifying moisture early prevents mold growth, insulation degradation, and structural damage. Our consultants provide detailed reports and life-cycle cost analyses to help you plan cost-effective repairs or replacements, extending your roof's lifespan and avoiding unexpected failures.

Do you work directly with homeowners for new roof installations or repairs?

While we primarily serve as independent consultants for larger institutional and commercial projects, our expertise directly benefits homeowners through our work with architectural and engineering firms. We provide sub-consulting services for roofing and waterproofing design, ensuring specifications are sound and durable. For homeowners, this means the contractors you hire may be working from plans and oversight informed by our decades of experience. For specific forensic investigations or condition surveys on residential properties, we can provide direct expert evaluation to diagnose problems and outline precise repair scopes.

Business Offerings

  • Roof repair
  • Moisture control repair
  • New roof installation
  • Skylight installation
  • Waterproofing repair

Business Profile

Jim Whitten Roof Consultants is an independent consulting firm established in 1999, specializing in roofing and waterproofing for a wide range of clients, including educational, institutional, governmental, and private sector projects. As a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) in Texas, the company serves clients across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Founder Jim Whitten brings over 40 years of hands-on experience in all aspects of construction, from planning and financing to managing multi-facility projects, with a deep focus on roofing and waterproofing consulting. His expertise includes forensic investigations, condition surveys, infrared moisture surveys, asset management, and expert witness testimony. Senior consultant Rob Hernandez adds extensive experience in investigative surveys, design, project administration, and litigation support. The firm provides comprehensive services such as roof moisture surveys, compliance testing, life cycle cost analysis, and sub-consulting to architectural-engineering firms, offering proven, reliable guidance for complex roofing and waterproofing needs.

Business Location & Hours



Mon:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed


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