Richardson, TX metal roofs, formed and installed by PMRS
Richardson Metal Roofing for Mid-Century and Ranch Homes
Richardson Heights and the Reservation are known for mid-century moderns and 1950s-70s brick ranches, and their low, clean roof planes are well suited to standing seam. For Richardson homes, Permanent Metal Roofing Systems installs both kinds of standing seam, mechanical lock and snap lock, along with stone-coated steel and metal shingles, and for commercial owners along the Telecom Corridor it installs metal roofs with coping and edge metal bent to fit. Richardson straddles the Dallas-Collin county line, with most of it in Dallas County, and our Mesquite office is roughly 11 miles away.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
The Houses of Richardson and the Metal Roofs That Suit Them
Single-storey brick ranches from the 1950s to the 70s, plus the mid-century moderns of Richardson Heights and the Reservation, are what the city is known for. The moderns often have nearly flat roof sections, deep overhangs and clerestory walls, all details that shingles handle poorly. Our mechanical lock panels are rated for slopes as low as 1/2:12 over a solid deck, and with high-temperature underlayment they keep those low planes dry while leaving the roof edge thin. Traditional ranches pitched 3/12 or steeper take snap lock or metal shingles. In Canyon Creek and around Breckinridge Park, the 1980s-90s two-storeys have larger, steeper roofs, and stone-coated steel or a steel shake brings texture to them.
Our crews work in Canyon Creek, the Reservation, CityLine and Richardson Heights, and on homes and businesses along the US-75 Telecom Corridor, around UT Dallas and close to the Eisemann Center.
Why Richardson Roofs Take a Beating
The June 13, 2012 storm put baseball-size hail across the North Dallas corridor that includes Richardson, with heavy insured losses across Dallas County. More recently, on September 24, 2023, hail up to 2.25 inches was reported just south-southeast of Richardson, and ping-pong-ball stones fell for several minutes near Lois Lane and Spring Valley Road. On a low-slope roof, hail like that splits aging coverings and opens seams. Machine-crimped mechanical lock seams stay watertight at low pitch, 24-gauge steel limits cosmetic dents, and DECRA’s stone-coated systems carry the maker’s Class 4 rating. Clips are spaced tighter at the edges for wind.
- Metal roofing systems with UL 2218 Class 4 ratings available, with the documentation insurers ask for
- Photo-documented roof inspections after hail and wind
- A written, itemized scope you can share with your adjuster
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 Richardson
Because so much of Richardson is mid-century, mechanical lock standing seam is the standout system here: it is the panel we install for the lowest slopes, and it keeps a modern roofline thin. The steeper ranch roofs take snap lock, while Canyon Creek’s two-storeys lean toward stone-coated steel when the owner wants a traditional texture. Commercial buildings along the Telecom Corridor and near UT Dallas can take standing seam or low-slope metal roofs with coping and edge metal made to their dimensions.
Standing Seam Roofs
A clean, modern roof with no exposed screws to back out, available with Class 4 impact-rated assemblies.
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
Interlocking metal shingles that shed hail and wind and keep a cedar, slate or tile appearance.
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
Repairs for standing seam, PBR, corrugated and metal shingle roofs, with the cause written down.
A free measurement turns a Richardson roof into an itemized written estimate. Before that, the metal roof cost guide shows what drives the total.
Richardson HOA Rules and City Permits for Metal
Most of Richardson’s older neighborhoods have only voluntary associations, which generally hold no deed-restriction power over your roof. Mandatory HOAs exist mainly in newer subdivisions and at CityLine. For homes under one of those, the Texas Property Code, at 202.011, stops the board from prohibiting a shingle built to resist hail and wind or save energy when the shingle resembles the neighborhood’s roofs, is longer-lasting and is of equal or better quality; the board’s say over color and style remains. Elsewhere in the city, profile and color are up to you. In either case we handle Richardson’s permit when one is required and schedule the inspection.
Richardson at a Glance
| Counties | Dallas County (also Collin) |
| Residents | Roughly 120,000 |
| Typical home | median value $431,000; half built in 1986 or earlier (Census ACS 2020-2024) |
| From our base | About 11 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 Richardson
- 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.
- Panels and trim formed by PMRS in Mesquite or on site, so every piece fits the roof it was made for.
Richardson Metal Roof Questions
How flat can a Richardson mid-century roof be for metal?
Down to a 1/2:12 pitch with our mechanical lock panels over a solid deck, with high-temperature underlayment at 3/12 and below. A truly flat section needs a different system, so during the estimate we measure the slope of each plane and mark which ones qualify. Because panels are made to the full length of each run, most planes go on without a single end lap.
Do Richardson’s voluntary neighborhood associations regulate roofs?
Generally not. A voluntary association usually lacks the deed-restriction power to approve or reject a roof, unlike a mandatory HOA, so in most older parts of the city the profile and color are yours to decide. If you live in a newer subdivision or at CityLine, a mandatory HOA reviews the roof first. The city permit, when one is required, is something we take care of.
What fits a Canyon Creek two-storey: stone-coated steel or standing seam?
Both work, so it comes down to the look you want. Canyon Creek’s 1980s-90s homes have steeper, larger roofs than the Heights, and stone-coated steel or a steel shake keeps a traditional texture with a Class 4 rating from its maker. Standing seam in a dark low-gloss finish gives a cleaner, more modern line. We can bring samples of each to compare against your brick.
What should Richardson 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.
Neighboring Communities on Our Route
The full list lives on our DFW service areas page, and the office details are on our Mesquite location page.
Book Your Free Richardson Roof Estimate
A Richardson estimate costs nothing and comes itemized, with straight answers on panel profile, color and timing.