Houston weather isn’t easy on your roof. From hurricane season to months of scorching heat, your roof takes a beating year-round. The problem? Damage isn’t always obvious, and waiting too long to address it can mean costly repairs down the road. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp sat down with Carlos Elizondo Jr., owner of Sugar Roofing, to talk about what every Houston homeowner needs to know when it comes to keeping their roof in top shape.

With hurricane season underway and extreme weather already impacting parts of Texas, now is the time to take a closer look at something you might be overlooking: your roof. “It might look fine from the street,” says Carlos Elizondo Jr., owner of Sugar Roofing, “but there could be signs of damage most people don’t recognize until it’s too late.” Carlos stopped by the Houston Life studio to share his top tips for identifying whether your roof is ready to handle a storm or is already in trouble.

It’s possible with the recent storms that you have new damage on your roof. That’s just one reason you may want to consider getting a roof replacement. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis explains, waiting may mean to have to pay a lot more when it does come time for a new roof.