New-construction roofing in Arlington runs on a builder's schedule and the city's inspection sequence, not a replacement timeline. We work with builders, GCs, and owner-builders on production and custom homes.
New construction roofing in Arlington is mostly a coordination job: the house gets dried-in on schedule, the roof is sequenced with the other trades, and the work is inspected per Arlington’s new-construction requirements. The roof system itself is matched to the home’s design and budget, not pulled from a single default spec. Builders and owners get a free written estimate, and our inspections along the way are documented with photos. On any insured work later in the life of the roof, we never waive deductibles, as Texas law requires, and we are not a public adjuster.
Roofing New Homes in an Established Arlington
New homes are a small slice of Arlington. Only 8 percent of its housing was built in 2010 or later, while the median build year is 1986. That means most new roofs here go on infill lots or replacement builds next to houses that are decades older, and the roof has to fit the site as well as the plans.
Hail is the design factor we raise with every builder. Within 9 miles of Arlington, hail of 1 inch or larger fell in 15 of the last 20 years, and 21 days since 2006 brought golf-ball size stones or bigger, topped by 5.0-inch hail on June 12, 2023. The framing stage is the easiest point to plan material choices around that. We handle new construction across Tarrant County, including Kennedale and Dalworthington Gardens.
FROM OUR CREWS
The crews you'd actually get.
Real Cedar Crest crews on DFW roofs. Every project photo below is from our own jobs.
Hands on the roof
A real Cedar Crest crew on a real DFW job. Every project photo is our own.
Underlayment going down
Synthetic underlayment sealed across the deck before the first course.
Deck to dry-in
Fresh decking checked and papered in before shingles.
PUBLIC RECORD
The hail and housing record in Arlington
Before you plan new construction roofing in Arlington, it helps to know what the public record says about local hail and the age of the homes.
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 new construction roofing in Arlington
Do you work with individual owner-builders in Arlington?
Yes. Custom and owner-builder projects are welcome. Your framing schedule, the city's inspection sequence, and a roof system that fits the design.
What roofing systems do you install on new builds?
Asphalt architectural systems most commonly, with metal, tile, and synthetic systems for designs that call for them. Each material guide on this site covers the trade-offs honestly.
How does new-construction inspection work in Arlington?
The city inspects at the stages its code requires; we schedule and meet those inspections as part of the job so the builder's timeline holds.
Do mature trees around our Arlington home affect the roof?
Constantly. Canopy debris loads gutters and valleys, branches abrade shingles in every wind event, and shade-side slopes hold moisture longer. Trimming to clearance and keeping drainage clear are the two cheapest roof-life extensions in established neighborhoods.
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.
