Metal roofing installers serving Forney, Texas
Forney Metal Roofs for Master-Planned Homes and Historic Downtown
Most Forney homes still wear the composition roof their builder picked, and many of those roofs have reached the age, or taken the hail, that forces a decision. Permanent Metal Roofing Systems offers a longer-term answer: DECRA stone-coated steel, steel and aluminum metal shingles, and standing seam, installed by our own crews. Forney is in Kaufman County, only about 12 miles east of our Mesquite office along US 80, so estimates and installs are a short drive. On acreage at the edge of town we roof shops and barns, and downtown, in the official Antique Capital of Texas, we fit older buildings with custom flashing and chimney caps.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
Matching a Metal Roof to Forney Homes
Most of Forney is the work of production builders active from 2005 through 2025, laid out in master-planned communities like Devonshire, Fox Hollow, Windmill Farms, Diamond Creek and Gateway Parks. The houses are brick veneer, often two stories. Their shingles carried ratings of 25 to 30 years, numbers that assume milder weather than Forney sees, and the earliest ones, now about two decades old, are wearing out. To keep the look an HOA expects on one of these homes, we usually suggest a DECRA stone-coated shingle or an EDCO steel shake, either of which comes with its maker’s Class 4 rating. The small turn-of-the-century downtown is a different job, with older buildings where standing seam and custom flashing fit.
Our crews roof homes in Fox Hollow, Gateway Parks, Diamond Creek, Devonshire and Windmill Farms, along with the historic downtown and properties along US 80 up toward Lake Ray Hubbard.
Forney Hail, Wind and Heat: What a Roof Faces
Golf-ball hail, 1.75 inches across, came down where I-20 meets FM 741, between Forney and Heartland, on April 20, 2023, and that year also brought reports of 3-inch stones in the area. Then the May 28, 2024 derecho left North Forney High School badly damaged. On the hail side, DECRA and EDCO rate their stone-coated steel and steel shakes UL 2218 Class 4, and stepping up to a 24-gauge sheet means less visible denting on standing seam. On the wind side, our crews add clips and fasteners along every edge of the roof, where uplift pulls hardest. Ask your carrier what credit, if any, it gives for a Class 4 roof.
- 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.
Our Metal Roofing Work in Forney, TX
In the subdivisions, owners mostly want a roof that outperforms the builder’s shingles without standing out on the street, which is why most of our Forney jobs are DECRA stone-coated steel or metal shingles. Custom homes and the downtown buildings are better candidates for standing seam. Farther out, shops, barns and barndominiums on acreage get PBR or corrugated panels, which we can roll-form on the property. Ridge caps, eave flashing and chimney caps bent in our shop complete each system.
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
Corrugated and PBR panels for homes, shops, barns, carports and porches around Forney.
Copper and Zinc Roofing
Copper accents over a porch or bay window, or a full zinc roof that weathers to a soft gray.
Metal Roof Repair
Repairs for standing seam, PBR, corrugated and metal shingle roofs, with the cause written down.
A free measurement turns a Forney roof into an itemized written estimate. Before that, the metal roof cost guide shows what drives the total.
Approvals Before a Forney Metal Roof Goes On
Since about 2000, essentially every new subdivision in Forney has come with deed restrictions and an architectural committee, so plan on an HOA application before a new roof. The state has drawn a line for those boards in Texas Property Code 202.011: they generally may not refuse shingles built for wind and hail resistance or energy savings when the shingles resemble the community’s approved roofs, are no less durable or well made, and match the look of the street. Color and appearance stay theirs to regulate. We prepare the review packet and file for the City of Forney permit where required.
Forney at a Glance
| Counties | Kaufman County |
| Residents | Roughly 42,000 |
| Typical home | median value $346,000; half built in 2010 or earlier (Census ACS 2020-2024) |
| From our base | About 12 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 |
The PMRS Difference in Forney
- 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 specialists since 2006, with our own crews on every job.
Metal Roofing in Forney: Common Questions
My Forney home is 15 years old with its original shingles. Is metal worth comparing now?
If the roof shows hail bruising or the shingles are curling, yes, it is worth comparing before you buy shingles again. Metal is built to stay on far longer than a shingle roof, and some carriers credit Class 4 products. If your home was built in the last few years and has no storm damage, there is less urgency; an inspection tells you where you stand.
What do Windmill Farms and Devonshire committees look for in a metal roof request?
A product that resembles the roofs already on the street, which is the same test the state statute on impact-resistant shingles uses. A stone-coated steel shingle or shake in an approved color is usually the smoothest approval, while standing seam may take more discussion. We submit samples, color names and product data, then wait for written approval before ordering.
What can PMRS do for an older building in downtown Forney?
Buildings from downtown’s turn-of-the-century core rarely take off-the-shelf parts. Their parapets, chimneys and old additions need flashing and coping shaped to the masonry as it actually is, and our shop bends each piece on computerized brakes to fit. Low-slope main roofs and canopies can take mechanical lock panels, which hold down to a 1/2:12 pitch.
How do I pick a metal roof color for a Forney 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.
More Cities Near Forney
- Heath (7 mi)
- Sunnyvale (7 mi)
- McLendon-Chisholm (8 mi)
- Crandall (9 mi)
- Seagoville (9 mi)
- Balch Springs (10 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 Forney?
Send the form for a written Forney estimate, or call (469) 466-2421 and talk it through with the company that forms and installs the roof.