Roof replacement in Arlington and DFW
Full tear-off, decking inspection you can see for yourself, and a written itemised estimate before anything is committed.
A full roof replacement in the DFW metroplex runs between $8,500 and $25,000 for a standard single-family home, with most projects landing between $12,500 and $15,000. That covers complete tear-off, decking inspection, underlayment, flashing, new architectural asphalt shingles and disposal, on a roof of roughly 1,500–2,500 square feet.
Red Hammer Roofing replaces roofs across Arlington, Dallas, Plano and the surrounding metroplex. We pull the municipal permit in our own name, show you the decking before it is covered, and give you a written itemised estimate before anything is committed.
Last reviewed 15 August 2026 · price data sourced below
What a roof replacement actually includes
Replacement is not the same job as re-covering. A replacement takes the existing roofing down to the deck, which is the only point at which anyone can see the condition of the wood the whole system sits on. Layering new shingles over old hides that, voids most manufacturer warranties, and adds dead load to a structure designed for one layer.
- Free on-site roof inspection with documented findings
- Written, itemized estimate
- Permit pulled with the relevant municipality
- Complete tear-off and decking inspection
- Underlayment, ice-and-water shield at valleys, flashing, and shingle installation
- Site cleanup and magnetic nail sweep
- Final walkthrough and municipal inspection
Installation is typically one to two days on a standard residential roof. Where an insurance claim is involved, the full process from first inspection to final municipal inspection commonly runs three to four weeks: permitting, adjuster scheduling and material delivery all sit in between, and none of them move faster because a contractor promises they will.
What drives the price
Roof pricing is measured in squares: 100 square feet of roof area, not in the square footage of your house. A 2,000 sq ft home with a steep, cut-up roof can carry more squares than a 2,600 sq ft home with a simple gable.
- Roof area measured in squares (100 sq ft) rather than home square footage
- Pitch and complexity, valleys, dormers, and multiple planes increase labor hours
- Shingle class: 3-tab vs architectural vs Class 4 impact-resistant
- Decking condition discovered at tear-off; rotted or delaminated decking is not visible from the ground
- Municipal permit fees, which vary by city across the metroplex
- Tear-off and disposal of the existing roofing layers
| Line item | Range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt shingles | $300–$450 | per square (100 sq ft) |
| Impact-resistant shingles (Class 3 or 4) | $500–$750 | per square (100 sq ft) |
| Metal roofing | $700–$1,200 | per square (100 sq ft) |
| Tile roofing | $1,000–$1,800 | per square (100 sq ft) |
| Class 4 upgrade delta over standard architectural | $1,000–$2,500 | per project |
| Decking replacement, if required at tear-off Many homes require none. Not knowable before tear-off. | $1,000–$3,000 | per project |
| Tear-off and disposal | $1–$2 | per sq ft of roof area |
| Municipal permit Varies by city across the metroplex. Verify per-city before rendering a specific figure. | $100–$500 | per project |
Aggregated from 6 independent published sources of DFW market pricing, reviewed August 2026. Those are roofing companies and cost-comparison sites rather than primary data, so they inform the range but are not cited as authorities.
Why DFW pricing runs above the Texas average
- DFW roof replacement costs run approximately 5-15% above the Texas statewide average, driven by hail-generated replacement volume across a metro of 7.5M+ people
- Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are becoming default specification across the metroplex rather than an upgrade
- Labor rates run above the national average
The Class 4 point matters more than it sounds. Impact-resistant shingles started as an upgrade and have become close to default specification across the metroplex, because the hail cycle here makes the arithmetic work. Many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for Class 4, commonly cited between 10% and 35% across sources, and carrier-specific. Confirm the number with your own insurer before you let it change your decision; we cannot tell you what your carrier will do.
Permits are not optional
Roof replacement requires a building permit across DFW municipalities, and permit fees vary by city, commonly $100–$500. We pull it in our own name. Arlington requires roofing contractors to be registered with the city before they can pull one at all, and publishes a lookup so you can confirm any contractor’s registration yourself.
If a contractor asks you to pull the permit as an owner-builder, the City of Arlington flags that as a possible sign the contractor is not eligible to pull it themselves. It also shifts the code liability onto you.
Permit requirements by DFW city
Where we replace roofs
- Roof replacement in Arlington, TX, Tarrant County
- Roof replacement in Dallas, TX, Dallas County
- Roof replacement in Plano, TX, Collin County
Questions about this service
How much does a roof replacement cost in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Between $8,500 and $25,000 for a standard single-family home, with most projects between $12,500 and $15,000.
That figure is a market range aggregated from six independent 2026 DFW sources, not a quote from us. Your actual number depends on measured roof area in squares, pitch and complexity, shingle class, decking condition found at tear-off, and your city’s permit fee.
How long does the work take?
One to two days of installation for a standard residential roof.
Add three to four weeks end to end where an insurance claim is involved, because permitting, adjuster scheduling and material delivery all have to happen around the install.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof?
Yes, across DFW municipalities. Fees commonly run $100 to $500 depending on the city.
We pull the permit in our own name. In Arlington a roofing contractor must be registered with the city before they can pull one, which is itself a check you can run on any contractor.
Can you put new shingles over my existing roof?
We don’t. A layover hides the condition of the decking, voids most manufacturer warranties, and adds dead load to a structure designed for one layer.
It is cheaper on the day and more expensive over the life of the roof, which is a trade we are not willing to make on your behalf.
Are Class 4 impact-resistant shingles worth it in DFW?
In a metro that records three to six damaging hail events a year, they have moved from upgrade to close to default specification.
The upgrade delta over standard architectural shingle runs roughly $1,000 to $2,500. Many Texas insurers offer a premium discount for Class 4, commonly cited between 10% and 35% and carrier-specific. Confirm your own carrier’s position before you count on it.
Book the inspection.
We come out, walk the roof, photograph what we find with dates attached, and put an itemised estimate in writing. No pressure, and no contract signed on the doorstep.
Book an inspection
Tell us about the roof and we will come and measure it.
We never ask you to sign anything at the inspection. Texas law prohibits any roofer from paying or absorbing your insurance deductible, we will not offer to, and you should walk away from anyone who does.
Get a real number on your roof.
Measured, itemised, in writing.
A on-site inspection with dated photographs of what we find, followed by a written itemised estimate you can hold, compare, and submit yourself.