Metal Roofing Contractors in McAllen, Texas
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Short answer: A metal roof in McAllen costs about $15,810–$37,200 for a 2,000 sq ft home at the local 0.93× cost index: panels start near $15,810, standing seam tops out near $37,200, and either lasts 40–70 years. In McAllen: 11 days with hail 1.75 inch+ (golf ball). Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 11days with hail 1.75 inch+ (golf ball)
- 183days a year at 90°F or hotter
- $173,800median home value
- 96 mphstrongest gust reported
How much life is left in my McAllen roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a McAllen house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather McAllen gets.
Got a quote? See where it falls in McAllen
Compares your price per square foot with the McAllen installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in McAllen?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing McAllen policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my McAllen roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for McAllen from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your McAllen address.
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Metal roofing earns its premium in McAllen: with roughly 8 hail-producing storms a typical year, a hard-panel roof resists the bruising and granule loss that shortens asphalt shingles in high-hail markets. Costs in McAllen vary by metal type and pitch — steel and aluminum standing-seam systems run higher than corrugated options, and the local labor market affects final pricing. No statewide roofing license; permit rules are set locally — verify your contractor's status before signing.
McAllen in numbers
Public records for McAllen and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #198of 209McAllen ranks #198 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
- #188of 209McAllen ranks #188 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980 (low end).
- #183of 209McAllen ranks #183 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).
- #45of 209McAllen ranks #45 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record.
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 15 |
56 recorded events across 7 years represented in the data. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 18.
Years without a data row: 2018, 2021. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025Costliest storm day on record
May 31, 2016
3 reports that day (2 wind, 1 hail); reported property damage $10,000,000; county FIPS 48215, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit McAllen
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 36 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in May; the season runs March to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around McAllen
- 21 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 184 people; 62% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $46,030 a year (Texas).
McAllen storm record: Hidalgo County
What the National Weather Service logged in Hidalgo County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1904Founded
- 121 ft (37 m)Elevation
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Hidalgo County
- 301 to 1.74 in
- 241.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 42.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
58 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 15 | Shayland |
| April 21, 2023 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 14 | Penitas |
| May 13, 2024 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 4 | Mc Cook |
“A member of the public reported 3 inch diameter (tea cup size) hail, via Facebook.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, May 8, 2025
Last big hail on record
May 8, 2025
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 11 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF0 · March 27, 2025
It stayed on the ground for 0.25 miles and was up to 75 yards wide. A small tornado briefly touched down about 1.5 |miles east of Edcouch, lifting the sheet metal roof of a warehouse|belonging to a crop dusting company. Pieces of the roof were |blown to the northeast along the 0.25 mile path, landing in open |fields on the north and south side of SH-107.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
96 mph · May 31, 2016
Initial damage to tree limbs and some poorly built roofs in the Mission/Palmview area would intensify by the time the downburst reached the Madero and Granjeno communities, where more than 100 homes sustained varying levels of damage, dozens of power poles were felled, and hundreds of softwood trees
What it means for metal roofing
Hail up to 3 inches has been reported in Hidalgo County. That is bigger than the 2-inch steel ball used in the UL 2218 Class 4 impact test, so ask any metal roofer which gauge and panel profile they would put on it.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
What it costs in McAllen
Metal roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for McAllen labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$15,810 Typical $26,500 High
$37,200
That typical price is about 15.2% of the median McAllen home value ($173,800).
Source: Census ACS (McAllen city) · data as of 2019–2023What McAllen's climate means for metal roofing
- On McAllen's coast, specify aluminum or coated-steel panels rated for high wind uplift — bare steel fasteners corrode in salt air, so coastal-grade coatings matter.
- Reflective metal and cool-roof coatings cut attic heat gain under McAllen's intense sun, trimming summer cooling bills where dark asphalt just bakes.
- Metal resists puncture from McAllen's hail, though soft aluminum can dent cosmetically — steel or stone-coated steel holds up best where stones run large.
Roofers in McAllen, TX
2 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
These companies state that they offer metal roofing on their own websites. We reviewed the linked sources; this is not independent certification or a complete list of local providers. A registry badge is a separate check. Confirm materials, insurance and availability directly.
Metal Roofing in McAllen: questions
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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.