Replacement and new roofs
Metal roof installation in Dallas
A metal roof costs more up front and can outlast two or three shingle roofs. In a city that replaces roofs after hail every few years, the question is how many more times you want to do this.
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Metal roof installation in Dallas covers standing seam panels with concealed fasteners, metal shingles and stone-coated steel that look like shake or tile, and exposed-fastener R-panel for shops and outbuildings. Standing seam roofs in Dallas-Fort Worth typically run about $18,000 to $30,000 or more against $10,000 to $14,000 for shingles, and last decades longer. We install over synthetic underlayment on solid decking.
The job
Choosing a metal roof in Dallas
Metal roofs are not one product. Standing seam is the premium residential choice with hidden fasteners and clean vertical lines. Stone-coated steel and metal shingles give a traditional look with the same durability. R-panel is the economical exposed-fastener system for barns, shops and outbuildings and many rural homes around Ennis.
All of them shed hail better than shingles, reflect more heat when light-colored, and do not need replacing after every storm. Their trade-offs are cost, cosmetic dents from large hail on thin panels, and careful detailing at every penetration.
Updated September 2026
Budget
What a metal roof costs in Dallas
Metal is priced by system, panel gauge and roof complexity.
Published DFW figures put standing seam at about $18,000-$30,000 or more for standing seam in DFW; $700-$1,200 per square. That is a planning range from published Dallas market data, not a quote, and your roof size, pitch, layers and decking condition move it either way.
- System
Standing seam, stone-coated steel or R-panel.
- Gauge and finish
24-gauge Kynar costs more than 29-gauge painted.
- Roof complexity
Valleys, hips and dormers add trim and labor.
- Tear-off
Old roof removed and decking repaired.
- Penetrations
Pipes, vents and skylights need metal-specific boots.
- Color
Specialty colors and finishes cost more.
- Snow and gutters
Gutters sized for fast runoff off metal.
Your options
Which metal system fits your building
Three common metal roofs around Dallas, compared.
| Compare | Standing seam | Stone-coated steel | R-panel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasteners | Concealed clips | Hidden, interlocking | Exposed screws |
| Look | Modern vertical seams | Shake, tile or shingle | Ribbed agricultural |
| Best for | Homes, premium builds | Homes, HOA-restricted streets | Shops, barns, outbuildings |
Scope
What a metal installation includes
The same scope on every metal job, written into the estimate.
- Old roof removed to the deck
- Soft decking replaced
- High-temperature synthetic underlayment
- Ice and water at valleys and penetrations
- Eave, rake and valley trim
- Panels or shingles to the chosen profile
- Metal-specific pipe boots
- Vented ridge cap
- Dallas permit pulled and closed
Standing seam panels
Standing seam panels run from eave to ridge with raised seams that lock together over concealed clips, so no fastener passes through the weather surface. The clips let the panels expand and contract with Dallas heat without loosening. We use 24-gauge steel from makers such as McElroy Metal or Englert with a Kynar finish in most cases, roll or order panels to length, and detail the eaves, rakes, valleys and ridge with matching trim. It is the cleanest, longest-lasting roof we install, and the most expensive. Panel color is chosen from full-size samples.
Metal shingles and stone-coated steel
Stone-coated steel panels from makers like DECRA are pressed into shake, tile or shingle profiles and coated with stone granules, so from the street they read as a traditional roof. They interlock on battens or directly on the deck, are rated for high wind, and many carry a Class 4 impact rating. For homeowners who want metal's durability without the modern look, or HOAs that do not allow standing seam, this is the usual answer. We confirm the product's rating in writing for your insurer.
R-panel and exposed fastener
R-panel is the ribbed steel panel on most shops, barns and agricultural buildings, fastened through the face with screws and rubber washers. It is the most economical metal roof and goes up fast over purlins or solid decking. The trade-off is maintenance: those washers age in the sun and the screws need checking and eventually replacing. We use the right screw length, set washers snug without crushing them, and seal laps with butyl tape. Closure strips go in at every eave and ridge to keep out wasps and birds.
Metal over existing decking
On a house we install metal over solid decking with a high-temperature synthetic underlayment, not over old shingles, even though some codes allow it. Removing the old roof lets us repair soft decking, install ice and water shield at valleys and penetrations, and keeps the roof plane flat so panels lie true. On an existing metal building, new panels can often go over old ones on added purlins, which saves the tear-off where the structure allows it. The underlayment choice is noted in the scope, since it matters under metal.
Roofing in Dallas
What we see on Dallas roofs
North Texas sits in hail alley, with spring the peak season and the Dallas metro hit nearly every year. That is the context for metal's price: standing seam across the Dallas metro runs about $18,000 to $30,000 or more against roughly $10,000 to $14,000 for an asphalt shingle roof, but it can outlast two or three shingle roofs. For a homeowner who has already replaced one roof after hail, the long view usually decides it, along with the look of the house.
What happens after you call
How a metal roof installation runs
Measure and choose
System, profile, gauge and color chosen.
Order
Panels cut or rolled to length for each slope.
Permit and tear-off
Dallas re-roof permit; old roof removed.
Deck and underlayment
Decking repaired; high-temperature underlayment.
Trim first
Eave, rake and valley trim installed.
Panels and ridge
Panels set and seamed; ridge vented and capped.
Inspection and walk
Every penetration checked; inspection closed.
Brands we install and service
Questions we get
Metal roof questions from Dallas homeowners
Commonly 40 years or more, depending on system and finish.
Large hail can dent thin panels cosmetically; heavier gauges resist it better.
Over solid decking and underlayment, not noticeably.
Light Kynar colors reflect heat; many run cooler than dark shingles.
Some codes allow it; we remove the old roof for a better result.
Standing seam for clean modern lines; stone-coated for a traditional look.
Many Class 4 rated metal products qualify; ask your agent.
Yes, R-panel and standing seam on outbuildings.
Tired of replacing roofs after hail? Price a metal one
You get standing seam and stone-coated steel priced side by side against a shingle roof, so the long-term math is on paper.