Metal roofing installers serving Terrell, Texas
Metal Roofing for Terrell’s Historic Homes and Rural Shops
Terrell was founded in 1873 and grew in waves, so a single drive can pass Victorian homes near Griffith Avenue, 1950s brick ranches and production houses finished within the last decade. Permanent Metal Roofing Systems works across that whole range. On houses we install standing seam, metal shingles or stone-coated steel, and the shops, barns and equipment sheds on surrounding acreage get PBR or corrugated panels. From our Mesquite office, Terrell is a straight 22-mile run east on US 80 or I-20, in Kaufman County.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
The Houses of Terrell and the Metal Roofs That Suit Them
Since Terrell was built in stages, its roofs differ widely in age and style. In the historic districts near Griffith Avenue, the Victorian and early-1900s houses carry steep pitches, porches and ornamental bays; we would put standing seam on the main roof and dress a porch or bay in 1-inch mechanical lock, either copper or a dark PVDF color. Brick ranches from the 1950s through the 70s sit under low hip roofs, and some already hold two layers of shingles, so we examine the decking closely when the old roof comes off. Production homes in newer areas such as Mustang Creek wear builder-grade composition, and stone-coated steel adds impact resistance without changing how they look.
Our Terrell work spans Terrell Heights, Mustang Creek, the Windmill Farms South area and the Griffith Avenue historic district downtown, homes near Southwestern Christian College and Tanger Outlets, and rural properties off SH 34, I-20 and US 80.
Weather Notes for a Terrell Metal Roof
The May 28, 2024 derecho brought down the roof of a commercial warehouse on Airport Road in Terrell and pulled big trees out of the ground near Griffith Avenue. Then, on March 25, 2025, heavy hail ranging from pea to quarter size fell near town. On a house, the takeaway is to pick a product with a manufacturer’s UL 2218 Class 4 rating and to space its concealed clips for the uplift that particular roof will see. On a shop or barn, it is to keep PBR screws on a tight pattern, or to use 2-inch mechanical lock where open framing calls for a structural roof. Any Class 4 credit is your insurance carrier’s decision.
- 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 Terrell, TX
Few towns use as many of our systems as Terrell. The historic homes suit standing seam with copper accents. The mid-century ranches suit snap lock. The newer HOA subdivisions suit stone-coated steel. Beyond the city limits, the everyday workhorses are PBR and corrugated panels for shops, barns and equipment sheds, with trim bent in our shop, so a whole outbuilding can be finished in one color by the same crew that roofs the house.
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 Terrell metal roofs, ours or not.
Every Terrell 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 Terrell
HOAs in Terrell are mostly confined to the newer subdivisions on the south side, and the older neighborhoods generally have none. For an owner inside one, section 202.011 of the Property Code protects the choice of a shingle rated for hail, wind or energy performance that resembles the neighborhood’s roofs, outlasts them and is equal or better in quality; the association still controls color and appearance. In the historic districts, a call to the city about exterior review should come before you pick a material. Inside city limits we file the permit when Terrell requires it, and for a shop or barn beyond them we check which rules apply.
Terrell at a Glance
| Counties | Kaufman County |
| Residents | Roughly 24,000 |
| Typical home | median value $218,000; half built in 1984 or earlier (Census ACS 2020-2024) |
| From our base | About 22 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 Terrell 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 Terrell Owners Ask About Metal Roofs
What goes on a Terrell-area shop or barn roof?
PBR or corrugated panels in most cases, and the same sheets can side the walls. If the workshop will be insulated, put a vapor barrier or insulation beneath the panels so condensation stays in check, and let the purlin span decide between 26- and 24-gauge steel. When open framing needs a structural roof, 2-inch mechanical lock is the heavier option.
Is copper an option for a Victorian porch in Terrell’s historic district?
Yes. Our 1-inch mechanical lock panel is available in 16 oz copper, a good match for a porch roof, bay or turret. Over time the copper darkens from bright metal to brown and then takes on green tones. Most owners use it as an accent and keep painted steel on the main roof, which respects the house’s age without covering it all in copper. Check the district’s exterior review first.
After the 2024 derecho, should a Terrell roof be replaced before spring?
If the derecho or a later storm left it leaking, lifted or missing pieces, waiting for a quiet season only lets the damage spread. Class 4 roofs under UL 2218 are built with hail in mind, so a spring install is not wasted. Crews book up after major storms, so the sooner the estimate happens, the more choice you have in the install date.
How do I pick a metal roof color for a Terrell 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 Terrell
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 Terrell Property
Send the form for a written Terrell estimate, or call (469) 466-2421 and talk it through with the company that forms and installs the roof.