Metairie’s Roofs Face a Different Set of Problems Than the Rest of the Metro
Metairie sits on some of the highest natural ground in Jefferson Parish—but “high ground” here still means a shifting, sediment-rich foundation that most other suburbs don’t have to deal with. Between soil settling along the old natural levee, dense tree canopy in neighborhoods like Old Metairie, and a housing stock that ranges from 1950s brick ranches to major modern rebuilds, Metairie roofs take a different kind of wear than the rest of Greater New Orleans.
Augustino Brothers has been repairing and replacing roofs across Metairie for more than 30 years. We’re based just down the road in Harahan, and we know this suburb block by block—from the canal-lined streets near Bonnabel to the commercial strip along Veterans Boulevard.
Call 504-888-9715 to schedule a free roofing estimate in Metairie today.
Roofing Services We Offer in Metairie
Residential Roofing
Metairie’s housing stock is a mix of eras: brick ranch homes from the 1950s–60s in Old Metairie and along Metairie Road, split-levels and traditional-style homes from the 1970s–80s subdivisions, and higher-end new construction and full rebuilds in areas like Bonnabel Place and near the country clubs. Each of these roof types settles, ages, and fails differently, and we tailor material and installation recommendations accordingly rather than defaulting to a one-size-fits-all shingle package.
Commercial Roofing
Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Causeway Boulevard, and West Esplanade carry one of the densest concentrations of commercial roofs in Jefferson Parish—strip retail, medical offices, restaurants, and multi-tenant buildings. We install and repair flat and low-slope commercial systems (PVC, modified bitumen, and roof coatings) built to handle ponding water and heat cycling on a Metairie roofline.
Roof Repair and Leak Detection
A lot of Metairie leak calls we get aren’t from a single dramatic storm—they’re from slow, small failures around flashing, chimneys, and roof penetrations that show up as ceiling stains months later. We trace leaks to their actual source before we touch a shingle.
Emergency Roof Repair
Wind and hail damage after a Gulf storm doesn’t wait for a convenient time. Call us at 504-888-9715, and we’ll respond quickly to tarp, stabilize, and assess the damage before it spreads.
Roof Inspections
Free, no-pressure inspections that tell you exactly what condition your roof is in—especially useful before hurricane season or before listing a Metairie home for sale.
Why Metairie Homeowners Choose Augustino Brothers
We Understand Metairie’s Ground, Not Just Its Roofs
Because Metairie sits on the old natural levee of the Mississippi, soil composition varies significantly from block to block, which means houses settle unevenly over time, and rooflines that look straight can hide uneven decking underneath. We check for this on every inspection, because installing a new roof over an unaddressed structural issue is a short-term fix, not a real one.
Local, Not a Franchise
We’re headquartered minutes from Metairie, not dispatching a crew from out of the parish. That means faster response times and a crew that already knows the permitting process with Jefferson Parish.
Licensed, Insured, BBB A+ Accredited
Louisiana Roofing License RL884143 and General Contractor License CL43592b. Fully insured. A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau.
30+ Years, One Family-Owned Company
No 1-800 number, no storm-chasing crew that disappears after the job. We’ve been serving Jefferson Parish since 1995.
FORTIFIED™ Roofing for Metairie Homes
Insurance premiums in Jefferson Parish have climbed sharply in recent years, and Metairie homeowners are increasingly asking about FORTIFIED Home™ certification as a way to offset that cost. A FORTIFIED™ roof is engineered to resist wind uplift and wind-driven rain at a higher standard than a typical code-built roof, and it may qualify your home for insurance discounts of up to 52%, depending on your carrier and coverage.
Augustino Brothers is a certified FORTIFIED™ installer and manages the entire process—material selection, documented installation standards, inspection coordination, and communication with your insurance provider.
Metairie Roofing Challenges We See Most Often
- Uneven settling on older ranch homes. Homes built in the 1950s–70s along the natural levee often show slight roofline irregularities from decades of soil movement. We assess decking condition, not just shingle condition, before recommending repair vs. replacement.
- Tree canopy damage in established neighborhoods. Old Metairie and Bonnabel have mature oak canopies that drop limbs during storms and hold moisture against roof surfaces, accelerating shingle wear and moss growth.
- Ponding water on commercial flat roofs. Many Veterans Boulevard and Causeway-area commercial buildings have flat or low-slope roofs where drainage design matters as much as the membrane itself.
- Canal-adjacent wind exposure. Homes near the Metairie/Hoey’s Basin canal system see higher sustained wind during storms with less tree break than more interior neighborhoods.