Metal roof installation in Farmers Branch, TX
Farmers Branch Metal Roofing for Mid-Century Ranches and Townhomes
Long, low hip roofs over brick walls are the classic Farmers Branch house, and few roof shapes suit standing seam better. Permanent Metal Roofing Systems installs snap lock and mechanical lock panels on those ranches, metal shingles and DECRA stone-coated steel on the townhomes near the DART station, and metal roofs on commercial buildings where LBJ Freeway meets I-35E. Farmers Branch is a Dallas County city roughly 17 miles west of our Mesquite office, a straight run on I-635. Every panel is roll-formed and every trim piece bent by PMRS, and our own crews do the installing.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
The Houses of Farmers Branch and the Metal Roofs That Suit Them
Valwood and the streets around Brookhaven are full of one-story brick ranches built between the 1950s and the 1970s, set on slab foundations under broad, shallow hip roofs that face the sun all afternoon. Shingles on a pitch that shallow age quickly: water lingers, the heat cooks the tabs, and the eaves are usually the first place a leak shows up. Snap lock covers any main roof at 3/12 or more, and for flatter porches, carports and additions, mechanical lock is rated to 1/2:12. The city has also added taller, compact townhomes and infill from the 2010s and 2020s near Mustang Station and the DART station. When an owner or HOA there wants a textured roof, metal shingles or stone-coated steel fit.
PMRS roofs homes in Valwood, Mustang Station, Brookhaven and the area around Farmers Branch Historical Park, as well as businesses near Brookhaven Country Club and the I-635 and I-35E interchange.
Weather Notes for a Farmers Branch Metal Roof
North Dallas County sees regular spring hail, and the May 28, 2024 derecho left roofs and trees damaged across Farmers Branch. When trees come down in a storm like that, limbs land on roofs too. Smooth standing seam lets branches and leaves roll off, and in 24-gauge it takes a hit with less denting than thinner steel, although a hard blow can still leave a mark. DECRA stone-coated steel and EDCO steel shakes carry Class 4 ratings from their makers, and any credit for that is your carrier’s decision. For derecho-strength gusts, our crews shorten clip spacing along eaves, rakes and corners.
- Impact-rated standing seam, stone-coated steel and metal shingle options
- Heavier 24-gauge panels that resist cosmetic hail dents better than thinner steel
- Clip spacing and fastening planned for Texas wind uplift
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 Farmers Branch
Standing seam leads in Farmers Branch. A mid-century ranch roof is wide and uncomplicated, so a single panel can run from eave to ridge, drain fast and look tidy from the street. Mechanical lock matters too, since many ranches have a low porch, carport or addition that shingles never sealed well. Up at Mustang Station, townhome owners lean toward a metal shingle or DECRA stone-coated panel instead. Commercial buildings near LBJ get mechanically seamed panels, with an optional third-party weather-tightness warranty available to owners.
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
Steel panels coated in stone granules for the look of shake, shingle or tile, with impact ratings from the manufacturer.
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
Exposed-fastener panels that cover big outbuildings for less than standing seam, installed with sealing-washer screws.
Copper and Zinc Roofing
Standing seam, flat lock and diamond patterns in metals that age instead of fading.
Metal Roof Repair
Repairs for standing seam, PBR, corrugated and metal shingle roofs, with the cause written down.
A free measurement turns a Farmers Branch roof into an itemized written estimate. Before that, the metal roof cost guide shows what drives the total.
Approvals Before a Farmers Branch Metal Roof Goes On
Outside its newer townhome communities, Farmers Branch has few HOAs, so most ranch owners pick metal color and profile freely. Where there is a townhome association, its power is capped by Texas Property Code 202.011. The board may set color and appearance, but it generally cannot rule out shingles built for storm resistance or efficiency that resemble what is already permitted, are at least as good, and suit the development. We can put that request together with color charts and product data, and we file for the City of Farmers Branch permit on every job that needs one.
Working in Farmers Branch: The Basics
| Counties | Dallas County |
| Residents | Roughly 38,000 |
| Typical home | median value $365,000; half built in 2001 or earlier (Census ACS 2020-2024) |
| From our base | About 17 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 Farmers Branch Too
- 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 specialists since 2006, with our own crews on every job.
- Panels and trim formed by PMRS in Mesquite or on site, so every piece fits the roof it was made for.
- Written, itemized estimates that spell out panel, gauge, finish, underlayment and trim.
What Farmers Branch Owners Ask About Metal Roofs
The den addition on my Farmers Branch ranch is almost flat. Can it be metal?
Yes, if it has at least a 1/2:12 slope. Both our 1-inch LD and 1.5-inch HD mechanical lock profiles carry that minimum, and below 3/12 we lay Pro HT high-temperature underlayment first. The seams are folded closed on the roof with a seaming tool, which keeps water from backing up the way it does under shingles on a shallow slope. The addition can match the main roof’s color.
What drives the cost of metal on a one-story Farmers Branch ranch?
Roof area, pitch, gauge, the number of layers coming off, and the count of vents, chimneys and skylights. A one-story ranch is usually simpler to roof than a two-story house of the same size, which helps on labor and staging. We measure the roof and give you a free, written, itemized estimate, so each of those factors appears as its own line.
Do the newer townhomes near Mustang Station need a different metal roof than the ranches?
Usually. The 2010s and 2020s townhomes are taller, compact and often attached, so a metal shingle or stone-coated panel that reads like shingles sits better beside the neighbors than ribbed panels. Party-wall flashing is bent to fit in our shop. If the association wants a uniform look across a building, standing seam in one approved color is an option.
Does PMRS repair metal roofs in Farmers Branch that another company installed?
Yes. We trace leaks at seams, screws, pipe boots and flashing on standing seam, PBR, corrugated and metal shingle roofs, whoever put them on, and explain the cause before we fix it.
Close to Farmers Branch, Also on Our Schedule
- Carrollton (3 mi)
- Addison (5 mi)
- Coppell (7 mi)
- University Park (8 mi)
- Irving (8 mi)
- Highland Park (9 mi)
The full list lives on our DFW service areas page, and the office details are on our Mesquite location page.
Ready for a Permanent Roof in Farmers Branch?
Send the form for a written Farmers Branch estimate, or call (469) 466-2421 and talk it through with the company that forms and installs the roof.