Anthony is an incorporated town, incorporated on July 5, 1952, with a mayor and aldermen. The 2020 census counted 3,671 residents (down from 5,011 in 2010) and 1,286 housing units, 7.9 percent of them vacant, in 1,184 households. It sits at about 3,835 feet, uses ZIP code 79821 and has its own Anthony Independent School District. The Federal Correctional Institution La Tuna is inside the town.
A town incorporated in 1952, with fewer residents than it had a decade ago and a vacancy rate near 8 percent, has an established housing stock rather than a building boom. Established homes are on their second or third roof, and an older house often carries layers of old roofing that have to be torn off. A vacant house can hide a slow leak for years, which makes an inspection before a purchase or a move-in worth the free visit.
If you are looking for a roofer in Anthony, TX, we connect you with a vetted local roofer who serves the Upper Valley. We are a referral service, not the contractor.
Roofers in Anthony, TX: repair, recoat or replace
Anthony shares ZIP code 79821 with Vinton, but it is a separate incorporated town (see Vinton), and the two combined Anthony and Vinton page covers the pair together. For a roof in Anthony, the first question is the roof's age and layers: how many have been laid, whether the insulation under a flat roof is dry, and whether the parapet and flashing are sound. The free inspection answers each with photos and moisture readings where needed.
- Older flat roofs with several coating layers hiding wet insulation
- Wind lifting shingles and flashing on the open ground at the county's edge
- Ponding on low spots and blocked drains after monsoon storms
- Water damage in vacant houses from leaks no one noticed
Does Anthony have its own roofing permit?
Anthony is an incorporated town, so a reroof may be handled by the town rather than the City of El Paso. The roofer confirms which office applies to your address, files the permit and meets the inspector. Texas has no statewide roofing license, so ask for proof of insurance and put the permit status in the written estimate. Our permit guide compares the offices.
What a roof costs in Anthony
For a typical home: architectural shingle about $8,000 to $15,000, TPO flat roofing $11,000 to $22,500, tile $20,000 to $45,000, standing-seam metal $16,000 to $35,000. Repairs commonly run $200 to $1,500 for a drain, seam or parapet detail. These are El Paso market estimates, not quotes; see the cost guide.
Services available in Anthony
Roof Replacement
Flat, tile, shingle or metal, torn off to the deck and built for desert sun, priced in writing.
Learn more →Roof Repair
Monsoon leaks, ponding, split seams, cracked tile and flashing, found at the source and fixed.
Learn more →Flat Roofs & Coatings
TPO, modified bitumen, foam and reflective coatings for El Paso's flat and low-slope roofs.
Learn more →Roof Inspections
A straight, no-obligation look at your roof, for a leak, a sale, or after a monsoon or windstorm.
Learn more →Tile Roof Repair & Replacement
Cracked or slipped tile, worn underlayment and full tile re-roofs on El Paso's Spanish-style homes.
Learn more →Metal Roofing
Standing-seam and panel metal roofs for desert sun, plus fastener, seam and flashing repairs.
Learn more →Parapet & Flat Roof Leak Repair
Leaks at parapet walls, coping, scuppers and stucco on El Paso's flat roofs, traced and fixed.
Learn more →Roofing questions from Anthony homeowners
Is there a roofing company in Anthony, TX?
We refer Anthony homeowners to a vetted local roofer serving the Upper Valley. The inspection and written estimate are free.
Does the town of Anthony issue roofing permits?
Anthony is an incorporated town, so a reroof may be permitted by the town rather than the City of El Paso. The roofer confirms the office for your address.
My Anthony house is older. Does that change the quote?
It can. Older homes often have more than one layer of roofing to remove, and wet insulation or decking found under a flat roof adds to the scope. The inspection reports what is there before a price is written.
Should I inspect a vacant house before buying in Anthony?
Yes. A house that sat empty through monsoon seasons can hide leaks. The free inspection gives you condition, remaining life and a repair or replacement price.
Is Anthony, TX the same as Anthony, NM?
No. We serve the Texas town only and do not work on the New Mexico side.