Roofing in Scott, LA
Roof repair and full replacements for Scott homes, from the older streets along the railroad to new neighborhoods like West Village.
A roofer who knows Scott.
Scott sits just west of Lafayette, where the city limits touch in places, and about 26 miles from our Opelousas base by road. It is the fourth-largest city in Lafayette Parish, with 8,119 people at the 2020 census, and it calls itself the place where the West begins.
That mix of an old railroad town and fast-growing subdivisions means roofs of every age. Every job starts with a free inspection and a written estimate, with photos of what we find, so you know what your roof needs before you decide anything.
What wears out roofs in Scott.
Spring storms and tornadoes
On the morning of May 15, 2008, storms damaged about 20 homes in Scott and brought down trees and power lines, according to The Independent. The National Weather Service confirmed 10 tornadoes across the region that day and said the worst damage was around the Lafayette metro area. Storms like that can lift shingles across a whole neighborhood in minutes.
Hurricane wind 39 miles from the Gulf
Scott is about 39 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, close enough for tropical systems to arrive with real strength. When Hurricane Delta came through in October 2020, nearby Lafayette Regional Airport recorded a 75 mph gust. In 2002, Hurricane Lili's gust there reached 63 knots, about 72 mph. Ridge caps and roof edges usually go first.
New subdivisions, young roofs
Scott is growing fast. The city lists 112 homes going up in The Chateaus on Malapert Road, lots at Payton Woods by J.B. Road and Fenetre Road, and phase after phase at West Village. A young roof can still leak at pipe collars, valleys and step flashing, so it is worth checking after the first big storm.
Permits in Scott
Inside city limits, residential permits go through Scott City Hall at 125 Lions Club Road, which publishes a residential permit package for new and remodel work. The city's packet says inspections are called in to Building Code Inspection Services, LLC. For homes outside city limits in unincorporated Lafayette Parish, permits go through Lafayette Consolidated Government's Permitting Division. Louisiana's Act 239 requires permits and inspections for reroofing on projects started on or after August 1, 2025. Requirements vary, so confirm for your address.
Where we work in Scott
Downtown along Cameron Street (US 90) and the railroad, St. Mary Street and Apollo Road along LA 93, the I-10 exit at LA 93 by the arboretum, West Village and Berchman Oaks off Apollo Road, The Chateaus on Malapert Road, Payton Woods at J.B. Road and Fenetre Road, and the rural roads out toward Duson.
Free estimate in Scott
Inspection on the roof and in the attic, photos of what we find, and a written estimate.
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Photos from Delta Roofing & Repair projects across our service area.
Where the West begins
Scott began as a settlement in 1837. Aurelien Breaux and his son Louis received land grants in 1837 and 1853 totaling about 800 acres, bordered on the west by what was called the Great Prairie. In 1880 the Louisiana Western Railroad opened a station here, and residents named the depot for the construction superintendent, J.B. Scott. It was the first stop for westbound traffic, where western fares began, which is where the slogan comes from.
Cotton was the big cash crop. By the mid-1890s Scott had five cotton gins, and it was incorporated in 1907, became a town in 1960 and a city in 1990. In 2012 the Louisiana Legislature named it the Boudin Capital of the World. La Maison de Begnaud, a 100-year-old Acadian home the city restored, now serves as its welcome center.
What Scott homes need from a roof
Older homes near downtown and the railroad may be on their second or third roof, with board decking and flashing that has been patched more than once. A full tear-off lets us see the decking and replace what is soft instead of covering it up. Your written estimate spells out what we found.
In the new neighborhoods the roofs are younger but the rooflines are busier, with more valleys, dormers and wall flashing where leaks start. Heat matters too: an attic without enough ventilation shortens shingle life from below, so ask us to check it during your free inspection. After a storm, we document the damage with photos and a written assessment you can give your insurer.