An old farm town that is growing fast
Justin sits where Farm Roads 156 and 407 cross in southwestern Denton County. The Handbook of Texas records a short-lived French Icarian colony here in 1848, a town that began with the sale of lots in 1883, and a name taken from Justin Sherman, chief engineer of the Santa Fe line. It incorporated in 1947 and spent most of the 1900s as a wheat and dairy town. Then the commuters came: Census estimates show Justin growing from 4,399 residents in 2020 to about 7,285 in 2025, roughly 66 percent in five years.
That growth gives Justin three kinds of property, and each one points to a different metal roof:
| Property | What we usually recommend |
|---|---|
| Older home in the original town | Standing seam sized to the house, or metal shingles where you want a traditional look |
| Newer subdivision home with an HOA | Stone-coated steel or metal shingles that read as shingle or shake from the street; standing seam porch and bay accents |
| Acreage home with a shop or barn | Standing seam on the house and R-panel or PBR on the outbuildings, all in one color |
| Barndominium or shop with living space | Standing seam or R-panel over a planned insulation and vapor layer; see barndominium, shop and ag roofs |
| Hay barn, loafing shed, carport or RV cover | R-panel, PBR or corrugated, 24 or 26 gauge; see barn roofing |
Every kind of metal roof, not just one
Most "metal roofing" searches in Justin 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, 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.
Shops and barns on the edge of town
Go a mile or two out of Justin on Farm Road 156 or 407 and shops, barns and equipment sheds become a big part of the landscape. A lot of those buildings have older screw-down roofs. Most don't need to come off. If the panels are sound and only the washers have cracked or the screws have backed out, a re-screw with new fasteners, one size up where the holes are worn, buys years. If some panels are rusted through or were holed by hail, we replace those and fix the trim and closures around them. We recommend a full re-roof when rust is widespread or the building is being enclosed or turned into living space, and we check the purlins and framing first either way. See metal roof repair and restoration.
New shops, barns and barndominiums
We don't only roof buildings, we build them. For a new shop, barn, carport or barndominium, we can bring in an architect to spec it or build to your plans, and our own crews do the work from start to finish. In Justin, a new structure over 120 square feet needs a city permit even though a roof replacement on your house doesn't, so we plan that permit with the build.
City of Justin: permits and registration
Justin is one of the few towns around here where a straight roof replacement doesn't need a permit. The city's building FAQ lists roof repairs or replacements (and replacing siding) as work that does not require a permit. That doesn't mean anything goes:
- The contractor still registers. The city's permits page says all contractors must register before performing services within city limits. Registration runs through the city's iWorQ portal with proof of liability insurance naming the City of Justin as certificate holder, and carries a $50 fee unless the contractor holds a state trade license. Ask any roofer who knocks on your door whether they're registered.
- New structures and additions do need permits. The FAQ says adding onto the main structure, or adding a new structure larger than 120 square feet, requires a permit. A new carport, shop, pool house or a porch built onto the house is its own permitted project.
- Plan for review time. The city says permits take 10 business days to review, so we file a shop or addition permit early and schedule the roof around it.
No permit doesn't mean no standard. We still build every metal roof to the manufacturer's instructions and the current residential code, and you get the spec and the warranty in writing.
Hail around Justin
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 reports of hail 1.75 inches (golf-ball size) or larger within about 10 miles of Justin from 2016 through the September 2026 update. The storm people here still talk about was April 1, 2024: NOAA lists 3-inch hail less than a mile from the center of Justin, 1.75-inch hail about a mile away and 3.4-inch hail at Justin about three miles south, all the same afternoon. On May 10, 2021, 4-inch hail fell near Ponder about six miles north, and on June 11, 2023, 3-inch hail fell near Smoots about six miles east. The most recent golf-ball-size reports nearby were 1.75-inch hail near Justin on June 2, 2024 and near Rhome on November 24, 2025.
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.
About seven miles from our Rhome office
Justin is about seven road miles from our Rhome office, roughly an 11-minute drive. That matters on a metal job: panels formed on our own roll formers travel a short distance, our crew is on site early, and after a storm we can get a tarp or a temporary repair on quickly while the new roof is being formed.
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 Justin?
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 7 road miles (roughly 11 minutes) from Justin at our Rhome office.
- Snow Roofing & Exteriors is BBB A+ rated.
Our metal work, up close
The photos on this page show our roof work up close. 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 Justin, our Justin roofing page, the barn roofing guide, and nearby metal roofing in Rhome, metal roofing in Argyle, metal roofing in Roanoke and metal roofing in Denton.
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.
