Dallas homes built before 1990 often have decks that sag after years of heat. Hot summers push asphalt shingles past 140 degrees and they blister fast if the underlayment is thin. We use GAF Timberline HDZ shingles with a 130 mph wind rating because mild winters still bring sudden gusts. Cheap crews skip the ice and water shield at valleys and leaks show up in the first big rain. Dallas code now requires a permit for any full replacement and we file it the same day we measure.
How long does a new roof last in our humid subtropical weather? Most asphalt jobs here run 15 to 20 years when the ventilation is right. We add ridge vents on every install so hot air escapes instead of cooking the deck from inside. North Dallas split-levels often have poor attic flow and that is the first spot we check. We never leave old felt on the deck like some crews do because trapped moisture rots the plywood in two summers.
What permit steps matter for a new roof in Dallas? The city wants a permit number posted before tear-off starts and we handle the whole packet at 5124 Sharp St. We schedule the inspection for the same afternoon we finish so homeowners are not waiting days. East Dallas bungalows with steep pitches need extra safety lines and we carry those on every truck. Skipping the final inspection is the fastest way to fail a sale later.
Call 24/7 if your roof blew off in last week's storm. We are at the shop Monday through Saturday 7am to 7pm and we answer the emergency line after hours for full replacements only. We cover Uptown Dallas, Deep Ellum, and the Dallas Arboretum area with the same crews that have worked these streets for 15 years.
New Roof Installation Services We Offer
✓Asphalt Shingle New Roof Installation
Full tear-off and new Timberline shingles on 20 to 30 square homes, done in two days.
✓Metal Roof Installation Dallas
Standing seam metal over existing deck, 40-year finish, installed on Lake Highlands ranches.
✓Emergency New Roof After Hail
Same-week replacement after Dallas storms, includes debris haul and new underlayment.
✓Commercial Flat Roof Installation
TPO membrane on low-slope retail buildings in North Dallas, 20-year warranty.
✓New Roof for Historic Homes
Architectural shingles matched to 1920s Bishop Arts District homes with extra ridge venting.
New Roof Installation Cost in Dallas, TX
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| New asphalt shingle roof on 25 square home | $8,500–$12,000 | Price rises with steep pitch or double tear-off. |
| Metal roof install on 20 square house | $11,000–$16,000 | Depends on gauge and color choice. |
| TPO flat roof on 3,000 sq ft commercial building | $18,000–$27,000 | Includes insulation and edge details. |
| New roof after hail damage with full tear-off | $9,000–$14,000 | Extra for rotted deck boards found during tear-off. |
| Free estimate for new roof installation | Free | Call or text to set time at 5124 Sharp St. |
Ranges are typical for Dallas, TX and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Measure and check deck
We walk the roof and attic same day, note bad plywood, and give a written scope in under two hours.
- 2
Pull permits
We file with Dallas the next morning and post the number before any tear-off starts.
- 3
Tear off and deck repair
Old layers come off the same week, rotten boards replaced before new felt goes down.
- 4
Install and vent
New shingles or metal plus ridge vents go on in one or two days depending on size.
- 5
Final inspection
City inspector signs off same afternoon we finish so the job is closed.
Pricing
Most Dallas homes land between $7 and $11 per square foot once tear-off and vents are added.