Metal is a smaller share of the roofs we see in Irving than shingles, but more homeowners ask about it after every hail season. As a roofing contractor in Irving, TX, our job is to tell you plainly where metal earns its higher price and where it does not. The two systems we discuss for houses are standing seam and stone-coated steel; if you are still deciding on material, compare them with tile roofing as well.
Standing seam metal roofs for Irving homes
A standing seam metal roof uses long panels that run from eave to ridge, joined by raised seams that stand above the flat of the panel. The fasteners sit under those seams on concealed clips, so no screw heads are exposed to sun and rain. Those clips matter in Irving: panels heat and cool every day between about 95°F July afternoons and mild nights, and the clips let the metal move without working the fasteners loose. Irving even reached 112°F back in 1980.
What we look at when you ask about standing seam:
- Panel width and seam height, which change the look and how rigid the flat of the panel is
- Snap-lock versus mechanically seamed profiles, which affects wind resistance and lower-slope use
- Steel gauge and a painted finish with published reflectance values
- High-temperature underlayment beneath the panels
- Trim at eaves, rakes, valleys and walls, which is where metal roofs leak when they leak
Stone-coated steel: metal that looks like shake or tile
Stone-coated steel panels are pressed steel sheets coated in stone granules, shaped to look like wood shake, clay tile or dimensional shingles. They suit owners, and HOAs, who want the profile of a traditional roof with the lighter weight of steel. The granule coat hides small marks better than a smooth painted panel and softens rain noise. Installation follows the maker's system, often on battens, with matching hip, ridge and trim pieces.
Will a metal roof hold up to DFW hail?
Hail is the reason many Irving owners ask about metal. Between 2017 and 2019, Texans filed 637,977 hail claims by NICB's tally, and Dallas, with 25,262, landed in the national top five.
Many residential metal products carry a UL 2218 Class 4 impact rating; check the listing for the exact product you are offered. In that test, a 2-inch steel ball is dropped twice on the same spot, and the roofing passes if it does not crack, split or tear. Here is what that means for you:
- The rating is about penetration, not appearance. A Class 4 panel can still dent.
- Profile matters. Ribbed panels and stone-coated textures hide dimples better than wide flat pans.
- Gauge matters. Thicker steel resists denting better than thin panels.
- Coverage is a policy question. Some policies exclude cosmetic damage to metal; check yours with your agent before you choose.
If hail is your main worry, ask for the gauge and profile in writing next to the Class 4 listing, so you are comparing the same product across bids.
Metal roof vs. shingles in Texas: how they compare
| Architectural shingles | Standing seam | Stone-coated steel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Lowest | Highest | Between the two |
| Hail behavior | Granule loss and bruising | Dents; Class 4 resists punctures | Dents hidden by granules |
| Heat | Depends on color | Reflective finishes available | Depends on color |
| Look | Traditional | Clean modern lines | Shake, tile or shingle profile |
| HOA approval | Usually simple | Sometimes restricted | Often easier than smooth metal |
For the long version, read our comparison of metal vs. shingle roofs in North Texas.
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Can a metal roof go over your existing shingles?
Sometimes, and the honest answer depends on two authorities: the code and the manufacturer.
- Code. The City of Irving enforces the International Residential Code with local amendments, moving to the 2024 edition on May 1, 2026 through Ordinance 2026-11253. The code generally limits roofing over existing layers, and a roof that already has two layers, or decking that is soft or water-damaged, has to come off. Irving's inspectors, at (972) 721-2371, can confirm what applies to your house.
- Manufacturer. Each panel maker publishes installation instructions that say whether its system can go over one layer of shingles, and whether it requires battens, a slip sheet or a specific underlayment. Skipping those steps can void the material warranty.
Our recommendation is usually to tear off, because it lets us see and fix the deck and keeps the roof lighter. Where a recover is allowed and the deck is sound, we will price both.
How a metal roof installation works with us
What a metal roof installation includes
Metal panels rarely leak; the trim and flashing around them do. So every item below is its own line on your estimate:
- inspection and attic check, with deck photos
- the City of Irving permit, plus any HOA submission
- tear-off or approved recover prep, decking repair and high-temperature underlayment
- eave, rake, valley and wall trim with flashing at every penetration
- panels, clips or fasteners to the maker's spacing, and a vented ridge
- cleanup, a magnet sweep and a final walk-through
Metal is ordered or formed to the measured length of each slope, so the estimate starts with a full measurement and a decision on profile, gauge and finish. We check the color's published reflectance against Irving's SRI 29 minimum for steep-slope roofs and, where an HOA reviews exterior changes, include the product sheet for that submission. Penetrations get the closest attention: boots made for metal panels, flashing around chimneys and skylights, and wall trim where the roof meets brick.
Step by step
- Inspect. We measure, note how many layers exist, look at the decking from inside the attic and photograph it.
- Choose the system. Standing seam or stone-coated steel, color, finish and gauge.
- Approvals. HOA submission if needed, then the city permit.
- Prep the deck. Tear-off or approved recover, decking repair and high-temperature underlayment.
- Trim, then panels. Eave and rake trim, valley pans and wall flashing go on first; panels follow, set square to the eave and fastened to the maker's spacing.
- Ridge, cleanup and inspection. Vented ridge, pipe flashings and final trim, then a magnet sweep, walk-through and city inspection.
What drives metal roof cost in DFW?
There is no reliable published range for metal in Irving that we can point you to, so we will not quote one. As a reference, the Smart Roofing Calculator's 2026 figures for architectural shingles are $426–$614 per installed square, and metal costs more than that. Your number depends on:
- System: standing seam generally costs more than stone-coated steel
- Steel gauge, panel profile and paint finish
- Roof shape: valleys, hips, dormers and walls all add trim and labor
- Tear-off versus an allowed recover, and decking repairs
- Underlayment, ventilation and the Irving permit
Two Irving-area wrinkles often move the number: an HOA's approved list can rule out the cheapest profile, and your insurer's stance on cosmetic dents can make a pricier textured panel the better value. Attic ventilation counts as well: metal over a poorly vented attic still traps heat, so intake and ridge vents may add a line. Lead time matters too: specialty panel colors can take longer to arrive than shingles, so ask whether the quote holds if delivery slips.
Permits, HOA rules and cool-roof limits for metal in Irving
Texas has no state roofing license, TDLR does not regulate roofers and RCAT's program is voluntary, so cities handle registration and permits. In Irving, a new metal roof is a re-roof and needs a city permit pulled by a contractor holding the city's annual registration, followed by a final inspection. Irving's Chapter 8B amendments also set a minimum SRI of 29 for steep-slope roofs, so we check each finish's published reflectance before ordering. Many neighborhood HOAs limit metal profiles and colors; stone-coated profiles are often easier to approve than smooth standing seam, but only your HOA's written approval settles it.
Why RJ Premium Roofing for metal roofing
- Straight answers on hail. We explain what Class 4 covers and what it does not before you spend more on metal.
- Free inspection and estimate, with shingles priced alongside so you can compare.
- A 5.0 rating on Google from 33 reviews (November 2026).
- Spanish and English, from estimate to final walk-through.
- Deck photos before panels go on, so you can see what is under the metal once it is covered.
- Storm documentation later, if hail ever dents the panels, with photos that separate cosmetic dimples from functional damage.
Metal panels and trim carry the manufacturer's warranty on the terms that maker publishes for the product and installation. Our workmanship guarantee is separate, and its terms are written into your contract.
Besides Irving, we install metal roofs in Grapevine, Coppell and Flower Mound. Planning an addition or custom home? See new roof installation.
