Metal roof installation in North Richland Hills, TX
Metal Roofs for North Richland Hills, Loop 820 to Smithfield
Nearly half the houses in North Richland Hills went up between 1970 and 1990, and by now most of them have worn out at least one composition roof. Permanent Metal Roofing Systems replaces those roofs with metal meant to stay put: standing seam in snap lock or mechanical lock profiles, DECRA stone-coated steel, steel shingles and shakes, and PBR or corrugated panels for detached workshops. NRH sits between Fort Worth and DFW Airport, about 40 miles west of our Mesquite office, so our crews plan full working days here rather than quick stops. We look at the roof in person before quoting, run the panels on our own equipment and put every line of the estimate in writing.
- 20+ years of experience
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Free written estimates
The Houses of North Richland Hills and the Metal Roofs That Suit Them
North Richland Hills started in 1952, when Clarence Jones subdivided his 268-acre dairy farm, and the first 188 houses there were limited to brick and masonry. The city incorporated in 1953, absorbed Smithfield by 1960 and grew from about 16,500 residents in 1970 to nearly 46,000 by 1990. Census estimates now put the median home at 1986, with the 1970s and 1980s together accounting for about 46 percent of the housing. South of Loop 820 that usually means a one-storey brick ranch under a broad hip roof. North toward Keller, in areas such as Thornbridge and Home Town, larger 1990s-2010s two-storeys carry steeper, more complicated roofs with valleys, dormers and long runs of roof-to-wall flashing.
We roof homes all over NRH, from the older streets south of Loop 820 to Smithfield, Thornbridge, Home Town and the neighborhoods around Iron Horse Golf Course.
Why North Richland Hills Roofs Take a Beating
Wind has done some of the worst roof damage here. Early on December 13, 2022, an EF-1 tornado with 90 mph winds formed just west of Davis Boulevard on Sayer Lane, tore roofing from businesses along Davis, crossed Northfield Park and stripped shingles in another neighborhood before dissipating east of Precinct Line Road; officials counted at least 20 damaged homes and businesses. On March 2, 2023, the National Weather Service office in north Fort Worth, a few miles west, measured a 70 mph gust, and damage was reported to new and under-construction homes in NRH. For gusts like that, attachment matters as much as thickness: mechanically seamed standing seam with closer clip spacing at edges and corners, or interlocking metal shingles installed to the manufacturer’s fastening schedule.
- 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.
Roof Systems for North Richland Hills Homes and Buildings
For the ranches south of Loop 820, snap lock standing seam is the usual fit: the hips are simple, the runs are moderate, and a low-gloss color sits well against brick. Where a carport or back porch is too flat for snap lock, which needs 3/12, we switch to mechanical lock panels, seamed over solid decking and good down to a 1/2:12 pitch. On the two-storeys up north, metal shingles and shakes from EDCO or Classic, or DECRA stone-coated steel, work neatly around valleys and dormers and read as a conventional roof from the street. Detached workshops and garages can take PBR or corrugated panels in a color matched to the house.
Standing Seam Roofs
A clean, modern roof with no exposed screws to back out, available with Class 4 impact-rated assemblies.
Stone-Coated Steel
A textured, low-glare metal roof that blends into established streets and passes most HOA design reviews.
Metal Shingles and Shakes
Interlocking metal shingles that shed hail and wind and keep a cedar, slate or tile appearance.
Corrugated and PBR Roofs
Exposed-fastener panels that cover big outbuildings for less than standing seam, installed with sealing-washer screws.
Copper and Zinc Roofing
Standing seam, flat lock and diamond patterns in metals that age instead of fading.
Metal Roof Repair
Loose fasteners, failed sealant and storm-damaged panels repaired or replaced one section at a time.
How much will it cost? That depends on size, pitch, profile, metal and tear-off, so we measure first. Our cost guide walks through the seven factors.
Getting a Metal Roof Approved in North Richland Hills
The city’s building FAQ exempts shingle-only jobs on one- and two-family houses from permits, but any re-roof that repairs or replaces decking needs one, and every re-roof, permitted or not, must meet Chapter 9 of the International Residential Code. The same guidance calls for new underlayment and a full tear-off wherever two or more layers of shingles exist, which is how we prepare a deck for metal anyway. Commercial buildings need a permit for any re-roof. Associations govern most of the newer subdivisions above Loop 820 but are rare in the older areas below it, so many ranch owners face no association review at all. Where an HOA does apply, we put together the material, color and impact-rating details its committee asks for.
North Richland Hills Coverage Snapshot
| Counties | Tarrant County |
| Residents | Roughly 71,000 |
| Typical home | median value $361,000; half built in 1986 or earlier (Census ACS 2020-2024) |
| From our base | About 40 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 |
What a PMRS Roof Means for North Richland Hills Owners
- Written, itemized estimates that spell out panel, gauge, finish, underlayment and trim.
- Our own installation crews, scheduled from our Mesquite office, never subcontractors.
- 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.
What North Richland Hills Owners Ask About Metal Roofs
Our NRH ranch was built in the 1970s. What usually turns up when the old roof comes off?
On houses this age it is common to find soft or delaminated decking along the eaves and around old vents, plus flashing that was reused from an earlier roof. We photograph the deck once it is exposed and replace damaged sheathing before any underlayment goes down. Decking work is also what triggers a city permit in North Richland Hills, so you hear the same day whether one is needed, and we file it.
Do the older NRH neighborhoods south of Loop 820 have HOA rules on roofing?
Most do not have an active association, so the choice of profile and color is yours, within city code. Older plats can still carry recorded deed restrictions, so check your title paperwork if you are unsure. Without a committee to satisfy, owners often pick standing seam, and we can hold samples against your brick and trim before you decide.
Do you install metal on commercial buildings in North Richland Hills?
Yes. North Richland Hills requires a building permit for every commercial re-roof, and we handle that filing and the inspections. Offices, retail and churches usually get standing seam, pre-engineered metal buildings get our 2-inch mechanical lock panel, built to serve as the structural roof itself, and PBR suits warehouses and workshops. Because we fabricate panels and trim ourselves, long runs and custom coping can be matched to the building.
How do I pick a metal roof color for a North Richland Hills 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.
Close to North Richland Hills, Also on Our Schedule
- Colleyville (4 mi)
- Keller (5 mi)
- Southlake (7 mi)
- Grapevine (9 mi)
- Westlake (10 mi)
- Fort Worth (10 mi)
The full list lives on our DFW service areas page, and the office details are on our Mesquite location page.
Book Your Free North Richland Hills Roof Estimate
A North Richland Hills estimate costs nothing and comes itemized, with straight answers on panel profile, color and timing.