Allen in four numbers
- 110,265 residents
- $464,100 median home value
- 69.4% of homes lived in by their owners
- 2003 median year built
These come from Census ACS 2020-2024 data. Together they describe a city of owner-occupied homes with roofs around the 20-year mark.
Seven in ten Allen households own the home they live in. So the person who answers the door is usually the person who decides about the roof. We write for that person.
March 26, 2025
On that day, the National Weather Service logged 22 preliminary reports of large hail across North Texas. Allen was one of the named locations. So were McKinney and Plano.
One storm day does not damage every roof in a city. Some streets get hit and others do not. The only way to know is to look.
Allen sits in Collin County, which logged 284 reports of hail 1 inch or larger from 2015 through September 2026. Most fall in spring: 80 in March, 93 in April and 50 in May.
How a roof project runs in Allen
Step 1: A free inspection with photos
We photograph every slope, plus flashing, vents, pipe boots and ridge caps. We check for soft decking. You get the report to keep, hired or not.
Want to see one first? Look at our sample inspection report.
Step 2: A written quote, line by line
Every item on the quote ties back to a photo. If we cannot show photo evidence for an item, it comes off.
Often the quote is for a roof repair, not a new roof. People searching for roof repair in Allen usually have one leak or one damaged area. We price that job, not a bigger one.
Step 3: The Allen permit
Allen requires a permit for a residential re-roof. We pull it before the crew arrives. Details are in the city rules section below.
Step 4: An install you can see
We photograph the install from start to finish. You see the old roof come off, the decking, the underlayment and the finished shingles. Nothing is hidden under the new roof.
Allen's city rules
Allen requires contractors to register with the city. The fee schedule lists registration at $50 a year.
A residential re-roof needs a permit in Allen. We have seen two different fee figures in the city's schedule. So we confirm the current fee with the city before work starts, and we do not publish one here.
Not every Collin County city works this way. Next door in McKinney, we have not yet verified the re-roof rule. Each city writes its own.
What a roof from 2003 is facing
A home built in 2003 is 23 years old. Its first roof is probably at or near the end of its life, or already replaced. That is general reasoning from age, and your roof may differ.
Age changes the insurance picture too. Roofs about 15 to 20 years old may be limited to actual cash value on some policies. Ask your agent which basis your policy uses.
Many North Texas policies also carry a 2% wind and hail deductible. On a $464,100 dwelling limit, that comes to $9,282. Texas law requires you to pay your deductible, and we give you an invoice and receipt showing it was paid.
If you are replacing anyway, compare standard architectural shingles with Class 4 shingles. Our roof replacement page explains what is included. The price block on this page shows both published ranges.
Fence rules in Allen
We build and repair fences too. Here is what Allen's fee schedule and fence guideline say:
- A fence permit is required. The listed fee is $75.
- Backyard fences can be up to 8 feet tall.
- Metal posts are required.
We have not verified Allen's front-yard fence limits. We confirm them with the city before we build in a front yard. Your HOA may add its own rules.
Our fence page shows cedar, board-on-board and iron options.
Christmas lights in Allen
In season, we also install Christmas lights. The season runs from October to January. It is plug-in installation using your existing outdoor outlets.
Allen neighborhoods and nearby cities
We serve every part of Allen, including Twin Creeks, StarCreek and Watters Crossing. We also serve Plano to the south and McKinney to the north.
Allen is in our Collin County and North Dallas market. Palomino Roofing & Exteriors is owner-led by Victor. Call (214) 974-3591 or book your inspection online.
Published price ranges
Architectural shingle roof
$9,000 to $22,000
Most 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft homes
Class 4 impact-resistant shingle roof
$11,000 to $26,000
Most 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft homes
| Item | Published range | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingle roof | $450 to $750 per square | Most 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft homes: $9,000 to $22,000. A square is 100 sq ft of roof. Tear-off of one layer is included. |
| Class 4 impact-resistant shingle roof | $550 to $850 per square | Most 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft homes: $11,000 to $26,000. A square is 100 sq ft of roof. Tear-off of one layer is included. |
Prices as of November 2026. These are ranges, not a quote. Ranges are for self-pay projects. Your written, itemized quote after inspection is the only binding price. Insurance-funded work follows your insurer's approved scope and your deductible.