Standing seam in the Park Cities
University Park sits on the Dallas North Tollway, U.S. 75 and Loop 12, about five miles north of downtown Dallas, and has about 25,300 residents (Census estimate). With Highland Park it makes up the Park Cities. A lot of University Park has been rebuilt house by house, so one block can hold a 1930s Tudor, a 1950s ranch and a new modern-farmhouse or transitional home. Standing seam shows up on all three, in different roles:
| House | How standing seam is usually used |
|---|---|
| New modern, transitional or modern-farmhouse build | Often the whole roof, in a dark or matte finish, with concealed fasteners |
| Traditional Tudor, colonial or Georgian | Accent roofs over a front porch, bay window, dormer or entry, with slate, tile or a designer shingle on the main roof |
| Low-slope rear additions and porches | Mechanically seamed panels where rolled roofing or a coating used to be |
Tight lots, alleys and on-site forming
University Park lots are narrower than Preston Hollow's, and many houses back onto alleys. Before the job we plan where the roll former and material will sit — usually the driveway or the alley side — so panels can be formed to the full length of each roof plane without blocking neighbors. Forming on site means no end laps on long runs and no waiting on an outside shop for a missing panel. See panels roll-formed to length.
The choices that matter
- Gauge: 24 or 26 gauge steel. We don't put 29 gauge on homes (why).
- Seam: snap-lock for most steep roofs, mechanically seamed for low pitch (compare).
- Finish: painted finishes in many colors (colors and finishes). On an accent roof we match the window, door or trim color.
- Transitions: metal-to-slate, metal-to-tile and metal-to-brick flashings made for the house, not stock trim.
Price depends on size, pitch, complexity and gauge; our standing seam cost page explains what moves the number.
University Park permits
University Park requires a permit for roof replacement; its code lists a $200 fee for a residential re-roof and 2% of valuation (with a minimum) for a commercial re-roof. The city's residential code amendments require roof coverings to be at least Class C fire-rated, and the city doesn't allow contractor signs in residential districts — so you won't see our yard sign out front. We file the permit and schedule the inspections.
Hail near the Park Cities
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 13 reports of hail 1.75 inches (golf-ball size) or larger within about 10 miles of University Park from 2016 through the September 2026 update. The largest was 3-inch hail near Carrollton on June 6, 2018, and the most recent was 1.75-inch hail near Richardson on April 27, 2026. The Storm Prediction Center also logged 1-inch hail 4 miles north-northwest of University Park on May 22, 2026. Standing seam usually keeps shedding water after hail that would end a shingle roof, but very large hail can dent it, and we say so before you sign. 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.
We're certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, Johns Manville, Carlisle, Tropical Roofing Products, Mule-Hide and Enviroshake. Nearby: standing seam in Highland Park, standing seam in Preston Hollow, slate roofing in University Park and our University Park roofing page.
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.
