Copper is the premium tier of metal roofing in Arlington, a lifetime material that develops its patina over decades and typically outlasts the house around it.
Most copper work in Arlington is accent work: bay windows, turrets, porticos, and chimney caps, where the look and longevity justify the cost. Full copper roofs exist on estate-grade homes, but they are the exception. Copper is a specialized craft, since seams, expansion movement, and fastening all differ from other metals, and installation quality decides whether the material reaches its century-scale potential.
Cedar Crest gives you a free written estimate before any copper work begins, and our inspections are documented with photos. We do not waive deductibles, which Texas law prohibits, and we do not serve as a public adjuster on any claim.
Where Copper Fits on Arlington Houses
Arlington’s median home was built in 1986, and 59 percent of the housing dates from 1980 through 2009. On houses of that era, copper usually arrives as an upgrade to a feature that is already there, such as a bay window roof or a chimney cap, rather than as a full roof conversion. Getting the seams and expansion details right on a small feature matters as much as on a whole roof.
Weather is part of the planning for any exposed accent. Hail an inch or larger has fallen within 9 miles of Arlington on 41 days since 2006, and in 15 of the last 20 years. That frequency is a good reason to have copper details looked at alongside the main roof after a storm season. Our crews bring the same craft to Dalworthington Gardens and Kennedale elsewhere in Tarrant County, and if copper is not the right call for your house, the inspection says so at no charge.
THE SYSTEM
Copper Roofing, up close.
Copper standing seam. New-penny-bright over an entry bay, the premium accent that patinas green over decades.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Copper Roofing in Arlington
How a roof system holds up in Arlington depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
41
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
21
Golf-ball-size hail days
5 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Arlington
Hail is a regular event around Arlington. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of the city, and on 21 of those days the stones reached golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 5 inches (softball size) on June 12, 2023. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
June 12, 2023: 5-inch hail (softball size)
May 27, 2024: 3.25-inch hail (teacup size)
June 13, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 24, 2011: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
June 1, 2025: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
How old Arlington homes are
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, and 33% of the city's 153,137 housing units predate 1980. Many of these houses are likely on their second roof or nearing the point where they need one.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 9 miles of Arlington); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about copper roofing in Arlington
How long does a copper roof last in Arlington?
Properly installed copper is a generational material: service lives beyond fifty years are normal and a century is achievable. The patina is protective, not decay.
Why is copper so expensive?
Material cost plus specialised labor, since copper is soldered and seamed by hand. Most Arlington homeowners use it for accent roofs and architectural features rather than whole homes.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Arlington?
Not automatically. A roof on its second or third cycle is a chance to rethink: Class 4 asphalt for the insurance math, metal or premium systems where the home and horizon justify them. We quote the honest options against your actual house.
How often does hail hit Arlington?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of Arlington, including 21 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
How old are most homes in Arlington?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 33% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 8% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
