Metal roofing installers serving Allen, Texas
Allen Metal Roof Replacement After the 2025 Hail
On March 25, 2025, hail measuring 2.25 inches, about the size of a tennis ball, was reported close to Allen, and plenty of local owners are now asking whether another shingle roof makes sense. Permanent Metal Roofing Systems gives them a metal alternative: DECRA stone-coated steel, EDCO steel shakes, Classic aluminum shingles or snap lock standing seam, all put on by our own crews. From our Mesquite office it is roughly a 20-mile drive north, up I-635 and then US 75, into Collin County. We also roof detached shops and commercial buildings in town with PBR or standing seam.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
The Houses of Allen and the Metal Roofs That Suit Them
The bulk of Allen’s housing went up between the 1990s and the 2010s: brick-veneer two-story homes under composition shingles, packed into Twin Creeks, Bethany Lakes, Star Creek and similar subdivisions. Those roofs are big, steep and broken into many planes, and every valley and wall junction is a spot where heat-dried shingles start letting go. A stone-coated shake or a steel shake panel keeps the textured look these streets were designed around. Near the original town center, a pocket of 1970s and 1980s ranches has simpler hip and gable roofs, which take our 1.75-inch snap lock well. If a ranch has a nearly flat patio cover, mechanical lock panels, rated to a 1/2:12 pitch, can finish that section in the same color.
PMRS crews cover Star Creek, Bethany Lakes, Twin Creeks and the streets around Watters Creek, plus houses near Eagle Stadium, the Allen Event Center and the US 75 frontage.
Allen Hail, Wind and Heat: What a Roof Faces
Two recent events tell the story here: that 2.25-inch hail in March 2025, and the November 2024 windstorm that toppled trees by US 75 and Bethany Drive. Stones that large are why Allen owners ask about UL 2218 Class 4 roofing. DECRA lists its stone-coated steel at Class 4, EDCO rates its steel shakes the same way, and we hand over that paperwork for your insurance file. Any premium break for the rating is set by your carrier, not by us. On standing seam, heavier 24-gauge steel dents less in a storm, and the clip layout is planned for the uplift a tall two-story roof catches.
- Honest advice on what Class 4 does and does not cover, including cosmetic denting
- Dated storm-damage photos and measurements
- No pressure and no door-to-door storm chasing
See how Class 4 impact-rated metal roofing works, what to do about hail damage and insurance claims, or compare standing seam systems and stone-coated steel.
Metal Roofing Systems We Install in Allen
Textured metal leads in Allen. Because most homes are HOA-reviewed two-story houses with cut-up rooflines, stone-coated steel and steel or aluminum shakes are the systems we install most often here, and they carry the impact ratings their makers publish. Snap lock standing seam is the better match for the older ranches near downtown and for owners building a modern look. Every job includes new flashing bent in our shop for the step and wall joints where Allen’s brick meets the roof.
Standing Seam Roofs
Hidden-clip standing seam in 24-gauge Galvalume, aluminum, copper or zinc, with Kynar 500 finishes built for Texas sun.
Stone-Coated Steel
DECRA shake, shingle and tile profiles that keep a traditional look on Allen homes in HOA neighborhoods.
Metal Shingles and Shakes
EDCO and Classic Metal Roofing Systems shingle and shake profiles in colors that suit brick and stone.
Corrugated and PBR Roofs
Ribbed panels for barns, shops and porch roofs, cut to the length of each run before they reach the site.
Copper and Zinc Roofing
Standing seam, flat lock and diamond patterns in metals that age instead of fading.
Metal Roof Repair
Leaks at seams, screws, pipe boots and flashing traced and fixed on Allen metal roofs, ours or not.
Every Allen roof is priced from its own measurements. The metal roof cost guide explains which choices move the number most, from pitch and tear-off to profile and metal.
Allen HOA Rules and City Permits for Metal
Nearly every Allen subdivision built after 1990, Twin Creeks and Star Creek included, answers to an HOA that must sign off on exterior changes before the crew arrives. Texas Property Code 202.011 limits what those boards can refuse. Shingles designed to resist hail and wind, or to save energy, are protected when they resemble what the neighborhood already uses, hold up at least as well, and blend with the homes around them. The board still has the final word on color and appearance. We prepare the spec sheets and color samples for your request, then file for the City of Allen permit if the job calls for one.
Working in Allen: The Basics
| Counties | Collin County |
| Residents | Roughly 110,000 |
| Typical home | median value $464,000; half built in 2003 or earlier (Census ACS 2020-2024) |
| From our base | About 20 miles from Mesquite |
| Roof systems | Standing seam, metal shingles and shakes, stone-coated steel, corrugated and PBR, copper and zinc |
| Services | New roofs, replacements, repairs and hail damage documentation |
| Estimate and warranty | Free, measured and itemized in writing; lifetime non-prorated limited warranty on PMRS standing seam, transferable one time |
Built and Installed by One Company, in Allen Too
- Our own installation crews, scheduled from our Mesquite office, never subcontractors.
- A lifetime non-prorated limited warranty on PMRS standing seam roofs, transferable one time. See our warranties.
- Class 4 impact-rated systems and the product documentation insurers ask for.
- Your deductible stays your deductible. Texas law bars roofers from covering it, and we comply.
- HOA approval packages with product sheets and color samples.
Metal Roofing in Allen: Common Questions
After the March 2025 hail, should my Allen roof get patched or replaced with metal?
Start with an inspection and a call to your insurer, since damage from a reported storm should be documented before any repair. If the shingles are bruised across most slopes, patching rarely buys much time. Replacing with a Class 4 rated metal system means the next storm meets a roof built for it. We give you a written scope either way, and the choice stays yours.
Will standing seam work on the steep, many-gabled roofs in Star Creek?
It can, though it takes more cutting and trim than on a simple ranch. Each valley, hip and dormer needs flashing bent to fit, which we fabricate in our shop. Many owners in these subdivisions choose stone-coated steel instead because it follows complex rooflines easily and tends to clear HOA review sooner. We show both options at the estimate so you can compare.
What does an older ranch near downtown Allen need before metal goes on?
Usually a full tear-off down to the deck. Homes from the 1970s and 1980s may hide soft sheathing near vents, chimneys and the patio tie-in. We replace damaged boards, lay high-temperature underlayment, then install snap lock on the main roof. A low patio cover can switch to mechanical lock in the same color, so the whole house matches.
How do I pick a metal roof color for a Allen house?
Our estimator brings painted panel samples and the coater’s charts to the house so you can judge them against your brick and trim in daylight. Lighter and cool-pigment colors reflect more Texas sun, and we can put together a sample kit for an HOA review.
Close to Allen, Also on Our Schedule
The full list lives on our DFW service areas page, and the office details are on our Mesquite location page.
Book Your Free Allen Roof Estimate
Send the form for a written Allen estimate, or call (469) 466-2421 and talk it through with the company that forms and installs the roof.