Metal roofing installers serving Kaufman, Texas
Kaufman Metal Roofing, Courthouse Square to Open Acreage
Kaufman started out as Kings Fort in 1840 and took its present name in 1852, and today the county seat mixes century-old streets with brand-new subdivisions and working acreage. Permanent Metal Roofing Systems roofs Kaufman houses in metal, whether standing seam, a metal shingle or stone-coated steel, and puts PBR or corrugated sheets on the barns, hay sheds and shops around town. We are based in Mesquite, roughly 23 miles up US 175, and our crews can run panels on site with a mobile roll former, so a sheet on a long barn slope can be cut to the full eave-to-ridge length.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
The Houses of Kaufman and the Metal Roofs That Suit Them
Close to the courthouse square, Kaufman’s housing reaches back to the 1920s: frame cottages and brick homes built through the 1970s, many with simple gables, deep porches and roofs that have been reshingled more than once. Tear-off on these houses often uncovers plank sheathing with gaps, so we re-deck wherever a standing seam system needs solid support. Snap lock panels suit their plain rooflines, and mechanical lock can take over on a porch with very little pitch. Since 2018, entry-level brick-veneer subdivisions have filled in along US 175 and SH 34; their builder-grade shingles can be swapped for stone-coated steel or metal shingles that keep the street’s look. Out on acreage, ribbed PBR is the usual barn and shop roof.
Our crews work around the downtown courthouse square, in Kings Fort, Heritage Park and Hinton Estates, near the historic Maples Block and the Greenslade Drug Store building, and on farms and acreage off SH 34 and US 175.
Weather Notes for a Kaufman Metal Roof
Wind is the storm story here. When the May 28, 2024 derecho crossed the county, it flipped two RVs on the road between Crandall and Kaufman and snapped power poles by the dozen in the middle of the county. Flat, open farmland lets gusts build with nothing to slow them, so attachment deserves as much thought as the panel itself. On a house, we tighten the spacing of concealed standing seam clips at eaves, rakes and corners, where uplift peaks. On barns and shops, the screw pattern on PBR panels and the way trim is fastened decide how a roof rides out a gust. For hail, look for a covering whose manufacturer lists a UL 2218 Class 4 rating, and check with your carrier about a possible credit.
- 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.
Our Metal Roofing Work in Kaufman, TX
Two kinds of property set the agenda in Kaufman. In town, snap lock standing seam renews the older frame and brick houses near the square, while stone-coated steel and metal shingles replace builder shingles in the subdivisions built since 2018. Beyond city limits, PBR and corrugated panels roof barns, hay sheds and equipment buildings, with trim and closures bent in our shop to match. On open land, the fastening plan gets as much care as the choice of panel.
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
Ribbed panels for barns, shops and porch roofs, cut to the length of each run before they reach the site.
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
Leaks at seams, screws, pipe boots and flashing traced and fixed on Kaufman metal roofs, ours or not.
Every Kaufman 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.
Getting a Metal Roof Approved in Kaufman
Around the courthouse there is no HOA to answer to, and most rural parcels are free of one too; associations are mostly a feature of the newest subdivisions. For homes inside one, the Property Code offers a measure of protection. Section 202.011 says an association may not block a shingle meant mainly to stand up to wind and hail, or to cut energy use, so long as it looks like the neighborhood’s existing roofs, outlasts them without being of lesser quality, and suits the surrounding houses. Stone-coated steel is built around that rule. The statute speaks only of shingles, which leaves standing seam to the board’s discretion. In town we file whatever permit Kaufman requires, and for a barn on county land we check the rules at that address ahead of time.
Kaufman at a Glance
| Counties | Kaufman County |
| Residents | Roughly 11,000 |
| Typical home | median value $222,000; half built in 1976 or earlier (Census ACS 2020-2024) |
| From our base | About 23 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 Kaufman Too
- 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.
- 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.
What Kaufman Owners Ask About Metal Roofs
Will a 1920s-era Kaufman house need new decking under metal?
Often, at least in places. Many older homes near the courthouse were built with spaced plank sheathing, and decades of reroofing can leave soft or broken boards. We tear off to the plank deck, replace what is weak and add plywood where standing seam needs a continuous surface. You will know what shape the deck is in before any metal is fastened down.
Which panel makes sense for a hay barn outside Kaufman?
PBR is the common choice. It is a ribbed sheet held with exposed screws, roughly 36 inches wide in coverage, and it spans open purlins with no deck beneath. Corrugated gives an older farm look and goes on the same way. Because we can roll-form at the barn, each sheet matches the slope length, and the trim, closures and ridge are bent to suit.
Is a permit needed for a barn roof outside Kaufman city limits?
That depends on where the barn sits. Inside the city, a reroof may need a permit, and we file it. On unincorporated county land the rules differ, and deed restrictions can also reach outbuildings, so we look up what applies at your address ahead of scheduling the crew. Either way, the paperwork is settled before the first panel is set.
What should Kaufman owners do first after a hailstorm?
Photograph the roof and any ceiling stains, then call us before signing anything. We document the damage with dated photos and measurements and write a scope for your adjuster. Your carrier decides coverage, and Texas law makes the deductible yours to pay.
More Cities Near Kaufman
- Crandall (6 mi)
- Seagoville (11 mi)
- Terrell (11 mi)
- Forney (13 mi)
- McLendon-Chisholm (18 mi)
- Balch Springs (18 mi)
The full list lives on our DFW service areas page, and the office details are on our Mesquite location page.
Price a Metal Roof for Your Kaufman Property
Send the form for a written Kaufman estimate, or call (469) 466-2421 and talk it through with the company that forms and installs the roof.