Roofing Technologies Unlimited works all over the Houston area, and when people mention So Thomas Addition, we have to think for a second because it’s basically just the Baptist church and a pretty small area around it. But we’ve done work on properties nearby and know the interesting mix of older homes and commercial buildings that surround this little pocket of Katy.

What So Thomas Addition Really Is

So Thomas Addition is one of those areas where if you blink while driving through, you’ll miss it entirely. The main thing actually within the boundaries is the Baptist church, but the surrounding area has some character with older homes from the 50s and 60s mixed in with strip malls and commercial buildings that serve the broader community.

When we get calls from this general area, we’re usually heading to one of those mid-century houses nearby that still has some of that old-school charm, or maybe a commercial building that needs membrane work or repairs. Small area, but the variety of property types keeps things from getting boring.

Being right in the middle of Katy’s growth pattern means this area has seen everything from original construction that’s ready for updates to newer commercial stuff that just needs regular maintenance.

What Actually Needs Fixing Around Here

The older residential homes near So Thomas Addition are typically ready for roof replacement because materials from the 50s and 60s have finally reached their limit. These homeowners usually aren’t dealing with emergencies – they just recognize their roof’s time is up and want to handle it right.

Commercial properties in the area are a different animal entirely when we work on them. Strip mall roofs with drainage issues, small office buildings that need membrane replacement, retail spaces where we’re working around business hours. Each one requires different thinking.

The church itself is the kind of institutional work that involves bigger roof areas, more complex drainage, and sometimes coordinating around Sunday services and community events. Different challenges than residential work, but we’ve handled plenty of church roofs over the years.

Storm damage here hits both residential and commercial properties, and we handle everything from minor repairs to complete rebuilds depending on what Texas weather decides to throw at everyone.

How We Handle Work in This Area

When Roofing Technologies Unlimited gets called to So Thomas Addition or the surrounding area, we show up prepared for whatever we’re walking into. Could be an older house that needs updating to current codes, a commercial building with specific requirements, or institutional work that requires understanding larger-scale roofing systems.

Permits vary wildly depending on what type of property we’re working on and how old the original construction is. Older homes might need significant updates, while commercial properties have their own maze of requirements to navigate.

The variety of building types means our crews need to be ready for different access challenges, from tight residential lots to commercial properties where delivery and setup have to work around business operations.

Real Talk About This Area

The size of So Thomas Addition means most of our actual work happens in the surrounding residential and commercial areas. We work with folks who’ve been in their mid-century houses forever, business owners trying to maintain their properties without breaking the bank, and church folks keeping community facilities in good shape.

Location-wise, this area is convenient for us since it’s right in the middle of our Katy service territory. When we’re working nearby, we can easily handle emergency calls or quick repairs for property owners in this vicinity.

Referrals come from all different types of property owners around here, but they all appreciate contractors who understand that older construction requires different approaches and that not every building fits the standard suburban template.

If you’ve got property in or around So Thomas Addition and need roofing work, call us at (832) 841-4170. We’ll check out your specific situation and give you straight answers about what makes sense for your property and budget. House, commercial building, or church; we’ll figure out the right approach.

More about So Thomas Addition

So Thomas Addition might be small, but it represents an interesting piece of Katy’s development story where community institutions like the Baptist church anchor neighborhoods that grow organically around them. The surrounding mix of mid-century homes and commercial properties shows how this part of Katy evolved to serve both families and local businesses over the decades. Working around areas like So Thomas Addition reminds us that some of the most authentic parts of Katy are these smaller pockets where community life developed naturally rather than according to some master plan. Below is a map showing you directions to RTU from So Thomas Addition.