Midlothian, TX metal roofs, formed and installed by PMRS
Midlothian Metal Roofing for New Subdivisions and Rural Lots
Just after 11 p.m. on April 4, 2022, a small tornado touched down along East Wyatt Road near Ward Road on Midlothian’s southwest side. The National Weather Service rated it EF0, with peak winds near 85 mph along a path of about 1.4 miles, and Ellis County emergency managers reported seven houses hit. Permanent Metal Roofing Systems builds Midlothian roofs with nights like that in mind: concealed-clip standing seam, stone-coated steel or metal shingles on the house, with PBR or corrugated roofing over shops and barns on the bigger lots. Our Mesquite base is about 36 miles away, so Midlothian estimates are scheduled a few days ahead.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
The Houses of Midlothian and the Metal Roofs That Suit Them
Midlothian is largely a 21st-century city. Its median housing unit dates to 2007 in Census estimates, and roughly 71 percent of its homes and apartments were built in 2000 or later, many of them brick-and-stone two-storeys in subdivisions such as Lawson Farms and MidTowne. That puts the earliest builder roofs past the 20-year mark. Beyond the subdivisions, acreage estates and ranchettes spread out from the core, where the house may sit beside a shop, barn or equipment shed that needs its own roof. The smaller share of older homes, about one in eight built before 1980, often has simple gables that take snap lock panels well.
We serve Lawson Farms, MidTowne and the other subdivisions off US 287 and US 67, plus acreage homes, ranchettes and rural shops around Midlothian.
Weather Notes for a Midlothian Metal Roof
Hail visits far more often than tornadoes. Around 5 p.m. on June 14, 2023, a storm crossing northern Ellis County dropped 1.5-inch hail just east-southeast of town and golf-ball hail about four miles to the southeast, and the same afternoon brought larger stones to Waxahachie. Between the 2022 tornado and storms like that one, Midlothian roofs need both impact resistance and secure edges. For hail, we offer 24-gauge standing seam plus stone-coated and metal shake lines that their manufacturers rate Class 4 under UL 2218. For wind, clips and trim are fastened to resist uplift at eaves, rakes and ridges. Insurers set their own impact-rating credits, if they offer one at all, so call yours before you choose.
- 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 Midlothian
Midlothian jobs can combine several roof types. On the house, 1.75-inch snap lock standing seam, the profile our spec sheet calls our most popular, gives clean lines on large brick-and-stone elevations, while DECRA stone-coated steel or Classic Metal Roofing Systems shingles fit HOA streets. On shops, barns and equipment sheds, PBR and corrugated panels cover wide spans for less than standing seam would cost. Because we roll-form panels ourselves, in Mesquite or on site, and bend trim in-house, the house and outbuildings can share one color. For custom estates, copper or zinc over a bay or entry adds detail that weathers in place rather than fading.
Standing Seam Roofs
Snap lock and mechanical lock panels with concealed clips, formed in Mesquite or on site and run the full length of each Midlothian roof slope.
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
Aluminum and steel shakes and slate-look shingles for homeowners who want metal performance without a ribbed look.
Corrugated and PBR Roofs
Corrugated and PBR panels for homes, shops, barns, carports and porches around Midlothian.
Copper and Zinc Roofing
Natural copper and zinc in standing seam, flat lock or diamond panels for whole roofs, bays and turrets.
Metal Roof Repair
Leaks at seams, screws, pipe boots and flashing traced and fixed on Midlothian metal roofs, ours or not.
Every Midlothian 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.
Approvals Before a Midlothian Metal Roof Goes On
Midlothian lists roofing among the projects that need a building permit before work begins, and only contractors registered with the city can obtain one; the city charges no fee to register. We take care of the registration and the permit for your job. Lawson Farms, MidTowne and most newer subdivisions add HOA architectural review, where section 202.011 of the state Property Code limits the association: it cannot ban impact-resistant roofing that resembles the shingles it already approves, though color stays its decision. Rural tracts outside a subdivision usually have no HOA, but we confirm whether the property is inside city limits before planning the permit, since accessory buildings such as shops appear on the city’s permit list too.
Midlothian at a Glance
| Counties | Ellis County |
| Residents | Roughly 47,000 |
| Typical home | median value $412,000; half built in 2007 or earlier (Census ACS 2020-2024) |
| From our base | About 36 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 Midlothian Too
- 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.
- 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.
Midlothian Metal Roof Questions
Could a metal roof have handled the 2022 Midlothian tornado?
A properly fastened standing seam roof gives winds like that EF0’s 85 mph far less to grab than shingles do: there are no tabs to lift, and the clips sit hidden under the seams. We tighten clip spacing at edges and corners, where uplift is highest. No roof is tornado-proof, though, and stronger tornadoes can damage any covering. For exposed rural sites, site-specific engineering is available on request.
Does a shop or barn roof in Midlothian need a city permit?
Inside city limits, plan on it. The city’s permit list includes both roofing and accessory buildings, and a permit must be issued before work begins. Property outside the city limits may fall under different rules, so we check where the property sits first. Either way, we can roof the shop in PBR or corrugated panels and the house in standing seam as one project.
My Midlothian subdivision home is about 20 years old. Is it time to replace the roof?
Age alone does not decide it, but at 20 years a close look is worthwhile. We check for heavy granule loss, cracked or loose tabs on the slopes facing the prevailing wind, soft decking at the eaves and tired flashing around vents. If the shingles are close to worn out, switching to metal now can give the house a roof that serves for decades, and an HOA-friendly profile keeps approval simple.
What should Midlothian 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.
Close to Midlothian, Also on Our Schedule
- Cedar Hill (8 mi)
- Glenn Heights (9 mi)
- Mansfield (10 mi)
- Waxahachie (11 mi)
- DeSoto (11 mi)
- Red Oak (11 mi)
The full list lives on our DFW service areas page, and the office details are on our Mesquite location page.
Book Your Free Midlothian Roof Estimate
Our Mesquite office books estimates across Ellis County, Midlothian included. Call (469) 466-2421 or send the form.