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New construction roofing in Fort Worth means putting a roof on a home that has never had one, whether that’s a custom build in Walsh Ranch, a spec house in the Walsh development, or an addition going up in Arlington Heights. The cost typically runs $8,500 to $22,000 depending on square footage, pitch, and material, and it should always start with a written price before any work begins. At Brennan Roofing Co Fort Worth, we install new construction roofs using materials from GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning, and every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
This work is different from a Roof Replacement & Installation in Fort Worth in one key way: there’s no old roof to tear off, which changes how the underlayment gets laid, how the flashing gets integrated, and how the decking gets inspected. You’re starting clean, and that’s the best time to get every layer right. Call us at (682) 900-7902 if you’re framing a new home and need a roofing crew that shows up when they say they will.
We’re an independently owned and operated member of the Garrison Partners family, founded in 2000. That matters because the Garrison Standard isn’t a franchise slogan. It’s a defined operating code: written price in hand before work starts, background-checked uniformed technicians on the job, and a guarantee that’s on paper for one full year. Travis Oakley runs this location, and he holds this crew to that standard on every new construction roof we install across Tarrant County.
When You Need New Construction
If you’re building a new home, adding a second story, or finishing out a barndominium or shop with living space, you need a roofing crew that works on your schedule and gets the details right the first time. Here’s when new construction roofing applies in Fort Worth:
- You’re building a custom home from the ground up. The roofer coordinates with your general contractor, framer, and electrician so the roof goes on after the framing passes inspection and before interior work starts. Timing matters because a late roofing crew stalls every trade behind them.
- You’re putting up a spec or production home and need a roof that passes city inspection without callbacks. Fort Worth code requires specific nailing patterns and underlayment coverage. A failed inspection costs you days, not hours.
- You’re adding a second story to an existing home. The new roof has to tie into the old roofline correctly, which is where most sloppy work shows up. If the valley flashing is wrong, it leaks on day one.
- You’re building an ADU, casita, or garage apartment. Smaller footprint, same waterproofing requirements. You still need drip edge, ice and water shield in the valleys, and proper flashing at every penetration.
- You’re converting a pole barn or metal building into living space. The roof decking and underlayment have to be upgraded from what the original structure had. A roof that was fine for storing hay is not fine for a bedroom ceiling.
- Your builder gave you a roof allowance and you want to choose your own roofer. Some Fort Worth builders will credit you the roof line item if you hire your own contractor. That’s where a written price and a real guarantee actually protect you.
In places like Benbrook, Saginaw, and the newer developments along Chisholm Trail Parkway, we see a lot of new construction where the builder’s roofer is the low bid and it shows. Wavy decking, underlayment that’s stapled instead of nailed, flashing that’s bent to fit instead of cut. We get called in to fix those roofs within the first year more often than we’d like. A new construction roof should not need repairs before the homeowner finishes unpacking.
Our New Construction Process
New construction roofing follows a specific sequence because the roof is one trade in a stack of trades. Here’s exactly how Brennan Roofing Co Fort Worth handles a new construction project:
- Site visit and measurement. We come out to the build site, walk the framing, and measure the actual roof. Not the plan dimensions. Actual measurements. Plans say 2,800 square feet and the roof is usually bigger because of overhangs, pitch, and valleys. We measure it ourselves.
- Written estimate before any work starts. You get a line-item price on paper: decking, underlayment, drip edge, flashing, shingles or metal, fasteners, and labor. The number on that paper is the number you pay. It does not move at the door, and it does not move after the roof deck gets exposed. That’s The Garrison Standard.
- Decking inspection and prep. Before we lay anything, we check the framing for sagging rafters, gaps at the ridge, and sheathing joints that don’t land on a truss. If there’s a problem, we flag it before the roof goes on, not after.
- Underlayment, drip edge, and flashing. We lay synthetic underlayment with the correct overlap, install drip edge at all eaves and rakes, and flash every penetration: plumbing vents, furnace flues, skylights, chimneys. In Fort Worth’s hail belt, we also install ice and water shield in the valleys and around penetrations as standard practice, because a roof that survives a May hailstorm is a roof that was flashed right.
- Shingle or metal installation. Depending on what you chose, we install the system by manufacturer specification. Nail count, nail placement, exposure, alignment. A roof that looks straight from the street is a roof that was installed by someone who cared about the manufacturer’s spec, because the manufacturer’s spec is what keeps your warranty valid.
- Final walkthrough and written guarantee. After the job, we walk the roof with you or your builder, point out the flashing details, and hand you the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything fails within one full year, we come back and make it right at no charge. That’s the guarantee. It’s on paper.
Every technician on your job is background-checked and arrives in uniform. You know exactly who is on your property, and you don’t have to wonder whether the person on your roof is someone you’d want in your house. We answer the phone with a live person 24/7, so if your builder has a question at 6:00 in the morning before a city inspection, you reach a human being, not a voicemail.
New Construction Pricing in Fort Worth
New construction roofing in Fort Worth runs from about $8,500 on a small single-story ranch to $22,000 or more on a large two-story with a steep pitch, architectural shingles, and multiple valleys. Here’s how that breaks down for a typical new build in the area:
| Item | Typical Range (Fort Worth) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingle roof, 1,800 sq ft | $8,500 – $11,500 | Includes underlayment, drip edge, flashing |
| Architectural shingle roof, 3,000 sq ft | $14,000 – $18,000 | Two-story, moderate pitch |
| Metal roof (standing seam), 2,000 sq ft | $16,000 – $24,000 | Higher material cost, longer lifespan |
| Steep pitch surcharge | Add $800 – $2,000 | Anything over 7/12 slows the crew down |
| New construction flashing package | Included | Valleys, penetrations, sidewalls, chimney |
| Decking repairs/replacement | $75 – $110 per sheet | Applied only if framing is off or sheathing is damaged |
What moves the price on new construction in Fort Worth specifically: pitch, number of valleys, number of penetrations (plumbing stacks, exhaust vents, skylights), and code requirements in your municipality. Fort Worth code calls for specific underlayment and nailing requirements, and some of the newer developments in the north and west parts of the city have HOA rules that limit material choices. We’ll walk you through what’s code-required versus what’s a nice-to-have, and the written estimate will show you exactly where each dollar goes.
Brand matters less than installation when it comes to lifespan, but we install GAF, CertainTeed, and Owens Corning lines because their warranties are structured, their color options hold up in Texas sun, and they have a local rep network that actually answers the phone. We don’t play games with off-brand materials to pad our margin. You get a real manufacturer line, installed to their spec, and you get the manufacturer’s warranty documentation on file before we leave the job.
If you’re working with a builder and comparing our quote to someone else’s, look at three things: is the underlayment synthetic or felt, are they flashing every penetration with metal or relying on caulk, and is their price in writing before they start. The cheap quote usually cuts all three. Caulk fails in Texas heat. Felt tears under walking. A verbal price means nothing when the change order shows up at the end. Our price is on paper, before any work starts, and it doesn’t move. Call (682) 900-7902 and we’ll come measure your new build and put the number in your hand.
FAQs – New Construction
How much does new construction roofing cost in Fort Worth?
New construction roofing in Fort Worth typically runs $8,500 to $22,000 depending on the size, pitch, and material. A standard single-story architectural shingle roof on a 1,800 square foot home will land around $10,000 to $12,000, while a two-story with a steep pitch and standing seam metal will push past $20,000. Every Brennan Roofing job starts with a written line-item estimate before any work starts, so you’ll know your exact number before you sign anything. Call (682) 900-7902 for a free measurement and written quote.
Do you work with general contractors and builders on new construction?
Yes, we work with general contractors, custom home builders, and homeowners acting as their own GC across the Fort Worth area. We coordinate directly with the framer on decking line-up, we know what the city inspector in Fort Worth is going to check, and we schedule around your other trades so the roof goes on when the job is ready for it. Our written pricing makes builder relationships simpler too: the number doesn’t shift mid-project, which means your budget stays intact.
Is it cheaper to have a builder’s roofer do the new construction roof?
Sometimes on the front end, but not always on the back end. Builder roofers working on volume often cut corners that don’t show up until the first hard rain or hailstorm: underlayment that’s stapled instead of nailed, valley flashing that’s sealed with caulk instead of metal, drip edge that’s missing entirely. We’ve repaired first-year new construction roofs in Fort Worth neighborhoods like Walsh and Chapel Creek more times than we can count. If your builder gives you a roof allowance, use it to hire a roofer with a written guarantee. You’ll know the price before work starts, and you’ll have the 365-Day Done Right Promise on paper if anything fails in year one.
What warranty do you offer on new construction roofing?
Every new construction roof we install comes with the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing, for one full year from the date of installation. If anything fails during that period, we return and fix it at no charge. That’s on top of the manufacturer’s warranty from GAF, CertainTeed, or Owens Corning, which covers material defects per their terms. We’ll give you both warranty documents before we finish the job, and we’ll walk you through exactly what each one covers.
Can you start on my new construction roof this week?
Usually, yes, depending on how many active builds we have in the queue. We schedule new construction projects around your framing and inspection timeline, and we don’t leave builders waiting. If your framing is ready and the decking is up, call (682) 900-7902 and we’ll get a crew scheduled. We answer the phone with a live person 24/7, so you’ll know the schedule before you hang up.
New Construction Roofing That Gets the Details Right
The roof is the first thing a buyer or inspector sees on a new home, and it’s the first thing that reveals sloppy work when a Fort Worth thunderstorm rolls through. Flashing that’s bent wrong leaks into the wall cavity. Underlayment that’s loose tears when the shingles go down. Decking that’s not nailed to the truss moves underfoot and telegraphs through the shingles after the first hot summer week. These are not things you fix after the drywall goes up.
Brennan Roofing Co Fort Worth builds new construction roofs the way we’d build one on our own house. The Garrison Standard means background-checked uniformed technicians, a written price before any work starts, and a one-year written guarantee on every roof we install. Travis Oakley runs this location, and he holds the crew to the same code every single day: do the work right, put the price on paper, and stand behind it.
If you’re building a new home in Fort Worth, a second story in the TCU area, an ADU in Fairmount, or a new shop out toward Benbrook, call us at (682) 900-7902 for a free new construction roofing estimate. We’ll come measure the structure, write you a line-item price, and walk you through exactly what we’re installing and why. No pressure, no games. Just a written number and a crew that shows up when we say we will.
Written by Travis Oakley, Owner at Brennan Roofing Co Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth.