Kaufman County · Forney, Texas
Replace Builder-Grade Shingles: Metal Roofs for Forney Homes
A drive of about 12 miles east on US 80 from our Mesquite office brings you to Forney, in Kaufman County. Permanent Metal Roofing Systems installs standing seam, stone-coated steel and metal shingle roofs on Forney homes, many of which still wear the composition roof the builder chose. We also roof shops and barns with PBR and corrugated panels, and fabricate flashing, chimney caps and metal gutters for older buildings in the downtown core of the town known as the official Antique Capital of Texas.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
Matching a Metal Roof to Forney Homes
Most Forney homes were production-built between 2005 and 2025 in large master-planned subdivisions such as Windmill Farms and Devonshire. They are brick-veneer, many of them two-storey, and they came with composition roofs rated for 25 to 30 years. Those ratings assume steady conditions, and Forney’s hail and wind seasons rarely cooperate, so the oldest roofs, now about 20 years old, are showing their age. On a two-storey production home, stone-coated steel or a steel metal shingle keeps the look the HOA expects. The small turn-of-the-century core downtown adds older buildings, where standing seam and custom flashing fit.
We serve Windmill Farms, Devonshire, Gateway Parks, Fox Hollow and Diamond Creek, plus the historic downtown and homes along the US 80 corridor up toward Lake Ray Hubbard.
Forney Hail, Wind and Heat: What a Roof Faces
Forney has seen both kinds of storm damage recently. On April 20, 2023, golf-ball (1.75-inch) hail fell at I-20 and FM 741 near Forney and Heartland, with hail up to 3 inches reported in the area that year. On May 28, 2024, the derecho caused major damage to North Forney High School. For hail, stone-coated steel and many metal shingles carry manufacturer UL 2218 Class 4 ratings, and Class 4 insurance credits are set by each carrier. Heavier 24-gauge panels show fewer cosmetic dents. For wind, closer clip and fastener spacing at the roof edges counters uplift.
- 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, or compare standing seam systems and stone-coated steel.
Our Metal Roofing Work in Forney, TX
Forney’s newer homes make stone-coated steel and metal shingles the natural fit, since they upgrade a builder roof without changing the street’s look. Standing seam suits custom builds and the downtown core. On acreage toward the edges of town, PBR and corrugated panels roof shops and barns, and our metal gutters, hip caps and flashing complete each system.
Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Concealed-fastener 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.
Shop, Barn and Porch Panels
Corrugated, 7.2 rib, PBR and RPBR panels for shops, barns, carports and porches around Forney.
Custom Flashing and Chimney Caps
Valley, wall and step flashing, coping and chimney caps bent to match your roof color and profile.
Run your Forney roof through the standing seam cost calculator in about a minute; a free on-site measurement turns it into a firm price.
Approvals Before a Forney Metal Roof Goes On
Forney has a heavy HOA presence: nearly every subdivision built since 2000 is deed-restricted with architectural review. Texas Property Code 202.011 generally keeps an HOA from banning impact-resistant or energy-efficient roofing that resembles approved materials, though it may still regulate color and appearance. A Class 4 stone-coated shingle that resembles the neighborhood’s roofs is the clearest fit for that protection. We prepare the review packet and pull the city permit where required.
Forney at a Glance
| Counties | Kaufman County |
| ZIP codes we cover | 75126 |
| Residents | Roughly 42,000 |
| From our office | About 12 miles from 3100 Manchester Dr in Mesquite |
| Roof systems | Standing seam, stone-coated steel, metal shingles and shakes, corrugated and PBR panels, custom flashing, chimney caps and metal gutters |
| Estimate and warranty | Free and itemized in writing; lifetime non-prorated limited warranty on PMRS standing seam |
The PMRS Difference in Forney
- A lifetime non-prorated limited warranty on PMRS standing seam roofs. 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 submittal packages with spec sheets and color samples.
- Spec sheets, shop drawings and submittals for builders and architects.
Metal Roofing in Forney: Common Questions
Should I replace the builder roof on my newer Forney home?
If it is approaching 15 to 20 years old or has hail damage, it is worth pricing metal before you buy shingles again. A metal roof breaks the cycle of reroofing every couple of decades, and Class 4 options may lower premiums with some carriers. On a home built in the last few years, there is less urgency unless storms have damaged it.
Will a Windmill Farms or Devonshire HOA approve metal?
Approval depends on the committee, but metal that resembles the approved roofs has the strongest footing, since Texas Property Code 202.011 generally protects impact-resistant shingles that match the neighborhood’s look. Stone-coated steel shingle or shake is usually the smoothest path, and standing seam may need more discussion. We submit samples, colors and product data, then wait for written approval.
Can PMRS work on older buildings in downtown Forney?
Yes. The downtown core dates to around the turn of the last century, and its older buildings often need custom sheet metal: parapet flashing, coping, chimney caps and gutters. We bend those parts on our own computerized equipment, so they fit the building rather than a stock size. Mechanical lock panels can cover low-slope roofs and canopies.
Do you help Forney homeowners with insurance after hail?
After a storm we photograph and measure the damage, note the date, and write up a scope you can hand to your adjuster. Coverage is your carrier’s decision. The deductible is yours to pay under Texas law, and we never absorb it.
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 metal roofing with the people who fabricate it.