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Most homeowners in Arlington, TX will pay between $8,500 and $16,500 for a full asphalt shingle roof replacement on a typical 1,800 to 2,400 square foot single-story home in 2026. Minor repairs like replacing a few missing shingles or resealing flashing usually run $350 to $900, while a full tear-off with architectural shingles and new underlayment averages $11,000 to $14,000 across Tarrant County. The price depends on roof size, pitch, material choice, and whether the existing decking underneath is still sound.
Key Takeaways
- Full roof replacement in Arlington: $8,500 to $16,500 for most homes, with architectural asphalt shingles being the most common choice.
- Roof repair: $350 to $900 for typical fixes like missing shingles, small leaks, or flashing work.
- Per-square pricing: $380 to $650 per roofing square (100 square feet) installed, including materials and labor.
- Biggest cost drivers: roof pitch, number of stories, decking replacement, and material grade (3-tab vs. architectural vs. metal).
- Hail is the wildcard in Arlington: spring and fall storms drive both damage and demand, which can shift pricing and timelines.
- Every Tilehurst job starts with a written price before any work begins. Call (903) 499-4275 for a free estimate.
Roofing Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what we’re quoting for roofing work in Arlington this year. These ranges reflect what we see across neighborhoods like Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego, north Arlington, and the areas around Lake Arlington, where roof sizes and home styles vary but the underlying costs stay consistent.
| Roofing Item | Typical Arlington Cost Range (2026) | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Full roof replacement (architectural shingles) | $8,500 – $16,500 | Tear-off, underlayment, shingles, drip edge, ridge cap, cleanup |
| Full roof replacement (3-tab shingles) | $7,000 – $12,000 | Same scope as above with entry-level shingles |
| Metal roof (standing seam) | $18,000 – $38,000 | Metal panels, underlayment, trim, fasteners; longer lifespan |
| Minor repair (missing shingles, small leak) | $350 – $900 | Materials and labor for localized fix |
| Flashing repair or replacement | $400 – $1,200 | Chimney, valley, or pipe boot flashing |
| Decking replacement (per sheet) | $75 – $110 per 4×8 sheet | Replacing rotted or hail-damaged OSB or plywood |
| Roof inspection (with written report) | Free with Tilehurst estimate | Full visual and physical inspection, photo documentation |
Per roofing square (100 square feet), Arlington homeowners are looking at $380 to $650 installed for architectural shingles. A 2,000 square foot home is about 20 squares, which puts most full replacements between $7,600 and $13,000 before any decking or structural work gets added. Steeper roofs, two-story homes, and houses with multiple valleys or dormers push the per-square rate higher because the crew moves slower and the safety setup takes longer.
One thing we want to say plainly: the written price you get from Tilehurst before the job starts is the price. Not an estimate that drifts upward once the old shingles come off and the decking underneath turns out to be worse than expected. If we find rotted decking, we show you a photo, we explain what we found, and we give you the cost to fix it before we touch it. The Kingswell Way means the price is in your hands before a single nail is driven, and that includes any change orders along the way.
What Affects Roofing Pricing in Arlington
- Roof pitch and height. Anything steeper than a 6/12 pitch means slower work and more safety gear, which adds $50 to $100 per square. Two-story homes, common in newer subdivisions off Green Oaks Boulevard and along I-20, carry a similar premium because of ladder time and material handling.
- Decking condition. Arlington’s heat and humidity cycle takes a toll on OSB decking. If hail has cracked the surface or moisture has caused delamination, those sheets need to come out. At $75 to $110 per sheet, a roof with 30 bad sheets adds $2,250 to $3,300 to the job. We flag this early in the estimate walkthrough, not after we’ve started tearing off.
- Material choice. Seven manufacturers are available through Tilehurst: GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral. A GAF Timberline architectural shingle and a Tamko Heritage run within a few hundred dollars of each other on a typical home. But jumping from 3-tab to architectural adds $1,000 to $2,500 total, and a Boral tile or stone-coated steel roof changes the conversation entirely, often $25,000 and up.
- Storm damage history. Arlington sits squarely in hail alley. The 2016 and 2021 storms in Tarrant County, plus the spring 2024 hail events around Mansfield and south Arlington, led to widespread insurance claims and a surge in contractor demand. If you’re replacing after a storm, insurance scope and contractor availability both influence what you’ll pay and how long you’ll wait.
- Permit and code requirements. Arlington requires a permit for roof replacement, and inspections happen at two stages: after the underlayment goes down and after the final shingle is set. The permit cost typically runs $150 to $350 depending on roof size, and code-required items like drip edge, ice and water shield in valleys, and proper attic ventilation are all part of a compliant job. Cheap bids that skip these will fail inspection.
- Season and scheduling. March through June and September through November are peak roofing months in Arlington. If you’re flexible on timing, you may have more negotiating room on material upgrades. If hail season hits and half your street is getting a new roof, crews are booked solid and pricing shifts accordingly.
Repair vs. Replacement: What Arlington Homeowners Should Know
A direct answer: if the roof is under 10 years old and the damage is isolated, a repair at $400 to $900 makes sense. If the roof is past 15 years old or the damage spans multiple roof faces, you’re likely looking at replacement, which runs $8,500 to $16,500. The math breaks down when annual repair costs start passing $1,500 on an aging roof, at that point each patch is buying time, not buying a solution.
We tell Arlington homeowners the same thing regardless of what answer helps our bottom line. A 22-year-old roof with hail damage across the west face and soft decking near the chimney is not a repair candidate, it’s a tear-off. A 6-year-old roof with a single wind-lifted shingle and intact underlayment needs about $450 of work and 45 minutes. Both answers come with a written price and a written guarantee before we touch the ladder.
Every Tilehurst repair, from a $350 shingle replacement to a $1,200 flashing job, includes a written guarantee delivered before the crew leaves your driveway. If that repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and correct it at no charge under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. That’s not a premium option. It’s the floor.
How to Save on Roofing Without Cutting Corners
- Get your roof inspected before it fails. A free inspection from Tilehurst catches missing shingles, deteriorating flashing, and granule loss before they become water damage in your ceiling. A $400 flashing repair now is cheaper than a $4,000 drywall and insulation job later.
- File an insurance claim when warranted. If Arlington hail has hit your neighborhood and your neighbors are getting roofs approved, get an inspection and document everything. We work directly with adjusters and can walk the roof with them if you’d like. Your out-of-pocket may just be your deductible.
- Choose architectural shingles even if they cost more upfront. The $1,000 to $2,500 premium over 3-tab buys a 30-year product versus a 20-year product, better wind ratings (important in Arlington’s spring storm season), and better resale value. It’s the rare upgrade that pays for itself twice.
- Ask about material manufacturer rebates. GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning periodically run homeowner rebates through certified contractors. These change seasonally, but asking can save $200 to $400.
- Don’t wait until the leak is visible. By the time water shows up on your ceiling, the repair scope has grown. Early intervention is the single biggest money-saver in roofing, and it costs you nothing to have us look. Call (903) 499-4275 for a free estimate and inspection.
Arlington Roofing Cost by Material
Homeowners across Arlington, from the established neighborhoods near UTA to the newer construction south of Sublett Road, tend to choose from three main categories. Here’s what each costs and what it buys you.
Asphalt Shingles: $7,000 to $16,500
By far the most common choice in Arlington. 3-tab runs $7,000 to $12,000 installed, architectural runs $8,500 to $16,500. Architectural shingles from GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, or Tamko dominate in Arlington because they hold up to Texas wind better than 3-tab and carry longer warranties. Expect 20 to 30 years of service life depending on grade and ventilation.
Metal Roofing: $18,000 to $38,000
Standing seam metal is growing in Arlington, especially on ranch-style and mid-century homes where the clean lines work visually. You’re paying for 50 years of service life and the highest hail resistance in the industry. The premium is real: roughly double the cost of architectural shingles. For homes in the hail-heavy corridor between Lake Arlington and Mansfield, the insurance premium discounts sometimes offset a portion of that cost over time.
Tile and Composite: $20,000 to $45,000+
Boral tile and stone-coated steel sit at the top of the range. These roofs are gorgeous on Spanish and Mediterranean-style homes in Arlington’s older neighborhoods, and they’ll likely never need replacing during your lifetime in the house. They also require a framing check, since clay and concrete tile weigh significantly more than asphalt. If you’re considering Boral, budget for a structural assessment as part of the project.
How Long Does a Roof Replacement Take in Arlington?
Most asphalt shingle tear-offs and replacements in Arlington take one to two days for the crew on site. A straightforward 20-square ranch with a walkable pitch is usually done in a single long day. A two-story with a steep pitch, multiple valleys, or significant decking replacement can stretch to three days. Metal and tile installations typically run three to seven days depending on complexity.
What most homeowners don’t see is the time before the crew arrives: the estimate walkthrough, the material order, the permit pull, and the city inspection scheduling. From the day you call Tilehurst to the day shingles start coming off, plan on 1 to 3 weeks for scheduling in normal conditions. During post-storm peaks, that stretches. When you call, we give you a specific arrival window for the estimate and a specific date for the work, not a vague “sometime next month.”
What Does a Tilehurst Roofing Estimate Include?
Every estimate from Tilehurst Roofing Dallas includes a full written scope of work, an itemized line-item price list, material specifications from the manufacturer of your choice, and a walkthrough where we point at the actual roof and explain what we’re seeing. The written price is yours before any work starts, and it’s never negotiated away or revised upward because we “found something” mid-project. If we find decking damage, you approve the additional cost before we touch it. The Kingswell Way means saying the price before the work, showing up in the window we gave, leaving the place cleaner than we found it, putting the guarantee in writing, and coming back if it fails.
You’ll also know exactly who is on your roof. Every Tilehurst technician is background-checked and uniformed. You’ll know names, you’ll know what they’re doing that day, and you’ll have a live person to call with questions at any hour. The 24/7 line is answered by a real person, not a voicemail tree. That matters as much during the estimate phase as it does during the job.
Arlington Neighborhood Notes
Roofing costs don’t vary wildly from zip code to zip code in Arlington, but the homes do. In Dalworthington Gardens, we see larger lots and custom builds with higher-pitched roofs, which means more squares and more labor per square. Around Lake Arlington, humidity off the water accelerates decking rot on older homes. In the established neighborhoods north of I-30, homes built in the 1970s and 80s often need decking replacement when the roof comes off, adding $1,500 to $3,000 to the job. In the newer subdivisions south of I-20, we rarely see decking issues but frequently see builder-grade roofs that aged poorly by year 12 or 15.
If you live in Pantego or the areas near Doug Russell Park, code enforcement and permitting are straightforward, but the cities adjacent to Arlington sometimes defer to their own inspectors. We handle permits and inspections as part of every replacement, and you’ll know the inspection schedule before the job starts.
FAQs – Roofing Cost
How much does a new roof cost in Arlington, TX?
A new asphalt shingle roof in Arlington costs $8,500 to $16,500 for a typical single-family home in 2026. Architectural shingles run on the higher end, 3-tab on the lower end. Call (903) 499-4275 for a free written estimate on your specific roof.
How much does it cost to repair a roof in Arlington?
Most roof repairs in Arlington run $350 to $900. That covers missing shingles, small leaks, flashing around chimneys or vent pipes, and localized decking patches. Every Tilehurst repair comes with a written guarantee, and if it fails inside the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge. Call (903) 499-4275 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a roof?
It’s cheaper to repair if the roof is under 10 to 12 years old and the damage is isolated: $350 to $900 versus $8,500 to $16,500 for replacement. Once the roof passes 15 years and repairs become annual events, replacement is the better financial call. We’ll give you an honest recommendation either way, with the numbers to back it up.
How much does hail damage repair cost in Arlington?
Hail damage repair in Arlington typically runs $500 to $2,000 for partial repairs, but significant hail after a Tarrant County storm often means a full replacement at $8,500 to $16,500, with most of that covered by insurance after your deductible. We work directly with insurance adjusters in Arlington to make sure the claim scope matches what the roof actually needs.
Can you come out to Arlington today for a roof estimate?
Yes. Call (903) 499-4275 and a live person will answer, set your appointment, and give you a specific arrival window. In many cases we can have someone in Arlington the same day, especially if you’re dealing with an active leak.
Get a Free Arlington Roofing Estimate
If you live in Arlington and you’re wondering what your roof is going to cost, the fastest way to find out is to call (903) 499-4275. A live person answers 24/7, including evenings and weekends. We’ll schedule a free inspection, walk the roof with you if you want, and put a written price in your hands before any work starts. No obligation, no pressure, no price changes at the door. Just a straight answer from a company that has been making roofs right since 2000 through the Kingswell family of roofing companies.
Greg Holloway and the Tilehurst Roofing Dallas crew serve homeowners throughout Arlington, from north Arlington to Pantego to the neighborhoods around Lake Arlington. Call today and get an answer today.
Written by Greg Holloway, Owner at Tilehurst Roofing Dallas, serving Arlington and the greater Tarrant County area.
Pricing reflects the Arlington market as of 2026. Tilehurst Roofing Dallas offers free estimates – call (903) 499-4275.
What Our Customers Say
"Small leak around the chimney flashing. They sealed it properly and it's held through a wet winter. Didn't push me toward a whole roof like the last outfit tried to."
- Bernard Oakes"Gutters and a section of shingles after a big wind. Answered the phone right away, came when they said, and the price on the quote is what I paid. Easy to deal with."
- Guillermo Saenz"Full replacement after the last hail storm. They wrote up everything, worked with my insurance, and the crew cleaned the yard so well I couldn't find a single nail. Done in two days like they said."
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