Metal roofing in a city with every kind of roof
Fort Worth began in 1853 on the grounds of an abandoned U.S. Army post where the Clear Fork and West Fork of the Trinity River meet. Census estimates show it growing from about 918,900 residents in 2020 to about 1.03 million in 2025, and it has every kind of roof there is: 1910s and 1920s homes on the west side, postwar ranches, gated golf communities, new subdivisions on the north and west edges, and miles of warehouses and shops.
That range is why "metal roofing in Fort Worth" means different things on different streets:
- West side and in-town neighborhoods (River Crest, Monticello, Tanglewood): mostly accents. Copper or standing seam over a bay, porch or entry, and standing seam on low-slope rear wings, with tile, slate or a designer shingle on the main roof.
- Modern rebuilds and custom homes: full standing seam roofs in dark or matte finishes.
- Suburban homes from the 1980s on: stone-coated steel or metal shingles when the owner wants the next roof to be the last one but the street expects a shingle or shake look.
- Shops, barns, garages and RV covers on the north and west edges of the city: R-panel, PBR or corrugated, or standing seam to match the house.
- Commercial buildings: standing seam mansards and canopies and R-panel on warehouses. See commercial roofing in Fort Worth and commercial metal roofing.
Every kind of metal roof, not just one
Most "metal roofing" searches in Fort Worth start with standing seam, but it isn't the only right answer. Here's what we install and where each one fits:
| Metal system | What it looks like | Where it fits best |
|---|---|---|
| Standing seam | Flat pans with raised seams, fasteners hidden | Full roofs on modern, farmhouse and transitional homes; porch and bay accents |
| Stone-coated steel | Steel with a stone granule finish shaped like shake, tile or shingle | Owners who want metal's strength but a traditional look a neighborhood is used to |
| Metal shingles and metal tile | Pressed steel panels in shingle, slate or tile profiles | Homes where the street view has to read as shingle, slate or tile |
| Copper accents | Bright copper that weathers to brown, then green | Bay windows, turrets, entry roofs, dormers and cupolas on traditional homes |
| R-panel, PBR and corrugated | Ribbed panels with exposed screws and washers | Shops, barns, garages, pool cabanas, boat and RV covers |
We don't quote prices on the web because pitch, size, tear-off and detail work move them too much. We'll give you a written number for each option that makes sense on your roof.
City of Fort Worth permits for a re-roof
The City of Fort Worth's residential permitting page says replacing decking, lathing boards, sheathing boards, rafters or ridge boards requires a building permit (the city calls it a Residential Remodel Reroof permit). Shingle-only work doesn't need a permit, but the city limits how many shingle layers a roof can carry. Permits are filed online, and the applicant has to be a registered building contractor (or a homeowner who qualifies for a homestead permit). The city's roofing FAQ adds a few rules we build to on every Fort Worth re-roof:
- The city enforces the 2021 International Residential Code; Chapter 9 covers roof assemblies.
- Drip edge and crickets are required when re-roofing, even if the old roof didn't have them.
- New decking can't be laid over an existing layer of decking.
- Underlayment has to meet the manufacturer's instructions or the code, whichever is stricter.
Going to metal, slate or tile often means deck repairs or framing checks, so we confirm the scope with the city and pull the permit whenever it's required. Changing the roof pitch needs construction plans and elevation drawings.
Historic districts: approval comes before the permit
Fort Worth's historic preservation program requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before permits or construction for exterior changes, including roofing, to historic properties and buildings in local historic districts. District guidelines can be specific. Fairmount's, for example, say original tile and slate roofs must be maintained, allow standing seam only on secondary slopes under 4/12 and on accessory buildings, and prohibit R-panel and rib panels on houses. If your house is in a district or individually designated, we check its guidelines first and put together the photos, material samples and drawings the review asks for.
Hail in Fort Worth and Tarrant County
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 45 reports of hail 1.75 inches (golf-ball size) or larger within about 10 miles of the center of Fort Worth from 2016 through the September 2026 update. The largest were 3-inch hail near Mara on March 16, 2023, about three and a half miles from the center, and 3-inch hail near the Carswell air base on October 10, 2019. The most recent big day was April 25, 2026, with 2.75-inch hail near Hodge in north Fort Worth, 2.5-inch hail near Westland and 2.25-inch hail near Benbrook. Countywide, NOAA lists 115 reports of golf-ball-size or larger hail in Tarrant County over the same period, the largest 5-inch hail near Mansfield on June 12, 2023. Hail counts change across a city this big. Using the same 10-mile radius, NOAA's list has 36 reports around River Crest, 38 around Tanglewood and 33 around Mira Vista.
Metal isn't hail-proof. Very large hail can dent steel, and some policies treat cosmetic dents differently from leaks, so read the policy before you choose. A 24- or 26-gauge panel won't crack, curl or shed granules the way shingles do. See Class 4 metal roofs and insurance. Texas insurers must offer a premium credit for UL 2218 impact-rated roofs, but each company sets its own amount, and Class 4 earns the largest. We can't promise a discount; ask your insurer for their figure in writing. After a qualifying install we fill out TDI Form PC068 for you. If you file an insurance claim, we document the damage and meet your adjuster on the roof. Texas law requires you to pay your deductible, and a contractor may not waive, absorb or rebate it. We never will. In Texas you generally have 1 year from the date of loss to file; check your policy.
Heat, wind and long roof runs
North Texas summers push roof surfaces well past the air temperature, and steel moves as it heats and cools. On standing seam we use clips that let panels expand along their length, and on long runs we plan the panel layout so the seams stay straight. Lighter painted finishes reflect more sun than dark ones; see metal roof colors and finishes. Spring wind is the other test: concealed-fastener panels and properly fastened ridge and eave trim are what keep a metal roof on in a straight-line wind event.
Why it matters that we form our own panels
- One piece from eave to ridge. We cut standing seam and R-panel to the length of each roof plane, so long runs don't need mid-slope laps.
- 24 or 26 gauge on every standing seam and R-panel roof. See 26 vs. 29 gauge.
- No waiting in a panel shop's queue after a hailstorm, when everyone needs a roof at once. Metal lead time is typically 1 to 2 weeks.
- Flashings bent for the panel, not caulked: walls, chimneys, valleys, skylights and pipes.
- Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see.
How a metal roof job runs with us
- Inspection and free digital photo report: deck, ventilation, penetrations, valleys and measurements.
- Written spec for each option: system, gauge, profile, color, underlayment, trim and every flashing detail.
- Approvals: the HOA or historic-review packet if you need one, then the permit.
- Tear-off and deck repair where needed, then high-temperature synthetic underlayment made for metal.
- Install by our own crew, with hips, ridges, eaves and penetrations detailed for the system.
- Final walk-through, a magnet sweep of the yard and driveway, and your warranty in writing.
Who installs metal roofs in Fort Worth?
Snow Roofing & Exteriors does. Here are the facts you can check before you call anyone:
- 75 years as a family roofing business, and 30 years in the business for owner Blake Snow, who is still on the roofs.
- Over $80 million in completed roofing projects, from small repairs to multi-million-dollar jobs.
- 5.0 stars on Google at all three offices: Bridgeport, Decatur and Rhome.
- Our own roll formers for standing seam and R-panel, in 24 or 26 gauge, with metal lead times that are typically 1 to 2 weeks.
- Our own crew, about 32 road miles (roughly 41 minutes) from Fort Worth at our Rhome office.
- Snow Roofing & Exteriors is BBB A+ rated.
Our metal work, up close
The photos on this page are real Snow Roofing & Exteriors jobs. Each caption names the area where the job is. They're from Wise, Denton and Clay counties, not from this town, and we never show a street or address.
We're certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, Johns Manville, Carlisle, Tropical Roofing Products, Mule-Hide and Enviroshake, and many other roof manufacturers. We give a workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job, and the manufacturer warranty on the panel and finish, in writing. More: standing seam in Fort Worth (seam types, neighborhoods and historic-district rules in detail), slate roofing in Fort Worth, tile roofing in Fort Worth, our Fort Worth roofing page and standing seam in Westover Hills.
Product names, ratings and features are as published by the manufacturer and can change. We confirm the current rating and warranty of the exact product before we order it.
Residential warranty: a workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job, with manufacturer warranties up to lifetime. Manufacturer coverage depends on the product and brand, and on the project qualifying for that manufacturer's program. We put the exact warranty for your roof in writing.
Certified, with 30 years installing every major roofing brand, a family roofing business going back 75 years, and over $80 million in completed roofing projects. 5.0 stars on Google at all three of our offices.
Request a free inspection or call (817) 733-9228. Small repairs are welcome too.
