Wilderness Trails is a long-established Friendswood neighborhood (building began in 1979 per WTHOA). Before starting exterior projects, WTHOA notes that homeowners should submit a Home Improvement Approval request to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) and recommends submitting at least 30 days before construction. Steer Concepts can help you put together the roofing packet (manufacturer specs, color, scope, and photos) so you can get written approval before materials are delivered.

We specifically stock: TBD — WTHOA lists a “Building Standards” document on its Forms & Legal Documents page. We’ll confirm the allowed roofing material type, profile, and color during your HOA submittal so your replacement matches the neighborhood requirements.. Our team handles the architectural review board (ARC) application process for you, ensuring your new roof is approved before we pull the first nail.

Pre-Approved Colors

We have the specific shingle colors required for Wilderness Trails.

Paperwork Included

We submit the HOA approval forms on your behalf.

Step-by-Step Guide

Wilderness Trails Home Owners Association (WTHOA) — ARC Submission Checklist

Complete checklist for exterior modifications including roofing work. We handle this entire process for you.

Application Fee

TBD (not shown on WTHOA “Forms & Legal Documents” page for Home Improvement Approval; confirm with WTHOA/ACC for your specific request).

Payable to: TBD (confirm with WTHOA/ACC if any administrative fee applies to roofing requests).

Processing Time

Submit at least 30 days prior to beginning construction (WTHOA recommendation); actual review time may vary based on ACC workload and completeness of the packet.

Rush available for storm damage

Application

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Available on HOA website

Confirm HOA approval is required (and don’t schedule tear-off yet)

WTHOA indicates exterior improvements should be approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee before construction begins. We’ll confirm your scope (full replacement vs. repair) and plan your start date around HOA timing.

If your project is storm-driven, we can still do temporary leak mitigation while the HOA review is in progress (requirements may vary).
Avoid ordering shingles until the color/material selection is confirmed.

Source: WTHOA home page (home improvement approval guidance)

Get the correct WTHOA Home Improvement Approval form

Download/print the “Request for Home Improvement Approval” listed by WTHOA, or pick up a hard copy (WTHOA notes availability at the Friendswood Library).

Use the most current version available from WTHOA.
Keep a copy of your completed application and attachments.

Source: WTHOA Forms & Legal Documents page

Build a roofing submittal packet that matches what the ACC reviews

We’ll assemble a clear, roofing-specific packet so the ACC can approve quickly and you have documentation for your records.

Manufacturer product line + shingle color name
Ventilation plan (if changing vents/turbines/ridge vent)
Photos of current roof + street-facing elevations
Brief scope: tear-off, underlayment, flashing, decking replacement (if needed)

Submit to the ACC and allow the recommended lead time

WTHOA recommends submitting at least 30 days before construction and suggests emailing requests when possible. We can prepare the email and send the packet (or provide it for you to send).

Email submission is recommended by WTHOA when possible (arch_control@wthoa.org).
Wait for written approval before scheduling material drop and start date.

Source: WTHOA ACC submission instructions on Forms & Legal Documents page

Verify City of Friendswood permit/inspection requirements for your scope

Permit needs can depend on what’s being changed (decking repairs, structural work, floodplain considerations, etc.). We’ll confirm requirements and help you plan for any review time before install.

Friendswood lists typical plan review averages of 5 to 7 working days (varies by permit type and workload).
If the project is in a FEMA floodplain, requirements may differ; we’ll verify during permit review.

Source: City of Friendswood — Inspections & Permits

If applicable, confirm TDI windstorm inspection/certificate steps (Galveston County)

TDI notes that most roof replacements and major repairs in designated catastrophe areas require an inspection and certificate of compliance, and that Galveston County is part of the windstorm program’s first-tier counties. We’ll confirm whether your address/scope triggers this and plan inspection timing accordingly.

TDI lists certain small repairs that may not require inspection (example: repairs under 100 sq. ft. not involving decking).
If inspections are required, scheduling early helps avoid delays.

Source: Texas Department of Insurance — windstorm inspection requirements overview

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Skip the Paperwork Hassle

Our team completes and submits the entire ARC application on your behalf. We include all required documentation, material specs, and follow up until approval is received.

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Questions from Wilderness Trails Residents

We've worked on dozens of roofs in your neighborhood. Here are the questions we hear most often.

Q1.Do I need HOA approval before replacing my roof in Wilderness Trails?

Usually, yes. WTHOA states that proposed improvements should be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) prior to beginning construction, and it recommends submitting the Home Improvement Approval form at least 30 days before work starts. We’ll help assemble the submittal package and wait for written approval before scheduling your tear-off.

Q2.Where do we get the Wilderness Trails Home Improvement Approval form?

WTHOA lists “Request for Home Improvement Approval” on its Forms & Legal Documents page and notes that hard copies are also available at the Friendswood Library. If you want, we’ll pull the correct form and build the roofing-specific packet (scope, product data sheets, and color selection).

Q3.Who does the HOA submission go to for roofing approvals?

WTHOA’s Forms & Legal Documents page recommends emailing requests to the Architectural Control Committee chair at arch_control@wthoa.org when possible. We can draft the email, attach the required documents, and keep everything organized for your records.

Q4.What roofing details help approvals go faster in Wilderness Trails?

The fastest approvals usually happen when the packet clearly shows (1) the exact shingle/roofing product line, (2) the manufacturer color name, (3) a simple roof diagram or scope of work, and (4) photos of the home’s current roof and visible elevations. Requirements can vary, so we’ll confirm what WTHOA wants for your specific address.

Q5.Will a roof replacement need a permit from the City of Friendswood?

Possibly. The City of Friendswood notes permits are required to construct, move, add to, or structurally alter a structure, and plan review timelines can vary. Because roofing scopes can range from like-for-like re-roofs to decking repairs and ventilation changes, we’ll confirm what your project requires during inspection/permit review before work begins.

Q6.If my home is in a windstorm inspection area, can you help with the documentation?

Yes. Wilderness Trails is in Galveston County, and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) windstorm requirements may apply in designated catastrophe areas. If your address/scope triggers TDI windstorm inspections or a certificate of compliance, we’ll walk you through what’s needed and coordinate around inspection timing.

Q7.How do you handle material staging so streets like Applewood/Castlewood stay passable?

Before delivery day, we plan the driveway placement for the shingle pallet and dumpster (if used) to keep sightlines and traffic flow reasonable—especially near the parks and walk path. If there are HOA preferences for where dumpsters can sit, we’ll follow them once confirmed.

Q8.Can you protect landscaping during tear-off (common in older, tree-filled parts of Friendswood)?

Yes. Many properties in this area have mature trees and established beds. We use tarps and controlled debris handling around entries, beds, and AC pads, and we do a final magnetic sweep and cleanup pass at completion.

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