Summary
A Grade Roofing provides roofing installation for new residential and commercial construction projects across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. A Grade works directly with general contractors, custom home builders, developers, and property owners to install new roofing systems on ground-up construction, additions, and major renovations. Projects are scheduled to align with the construction timeline and delivered ready for final inspection.
Who this service is for
- General contractors managing residential or commercial new builds
- Custom home builders in North Dallas and the broader DFW metroplex
- Developers building multifamily, retail, office, or mixed-use projects
- Homeowners acting as owner-builder on a custom home
- Architects and construction managers coordinating a trade schedule
Roofing systems installed on new construction
- Asphalt composition shingle — architectural, three-tab, and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles for new custom homes and production builds
- Standing-seam metal — steel, aluminum, and copper standing-seam systems for residential and commercial new construction
- Concrete and clay tile — for Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial, and modern homes specifying tile
- Natural and synthetic slate — for high-end custom residential
- TPO, PVC, and EPDM single-ply membrane — for new commercial flat and low-slope roofs
- Modified bitumen and built-up roofing — for commercial new construction where a multi-ply system is specified
- Metal R-panel and corrugated — for warehouses, industrial buildings, and agricultural structures
What the service includes
- Plan review and takeoff — review of architectural plans and quantity takeoff of roofing scope
- Written bid — itemized proposal with material, labor, accessories, and warranty terms
- Scheduling coordination — alignment with the GC’s construction schedule and trade sequence
- Decking inspection — verification of deck material, spacing, and substrate before underlayment
- Underlayment installation — synthetic underlayment, ice-and-water shield, or membrane per plan and code
- Roofing system installation — installed to manufacturer specifications to preserve warranty
- Flashings and penetrations — new flashings at valleys, chimneys, sidewalls, skylights, HVAC curbs, and plumbing penetrations
- Ridge and ventilation — ridge vents, box vents, and attic ventilation per code and plan
- Cleanup and punch-list response — daily site cleanup and responsive punch-list correction
- Manufacturer warranty registration — submission of warranty paperwork for system and workmanship warranties
Why builders and developers use A Grade
- Plan-ready pricing. A Grade reviews plans and returns itemized bids suitable for GC budgeting.
- Schedule discipline. A Grade understands the critical path on a job site and works to keep the roof from becoming a delay.
- Multi-system capability. A Grade installs shingle, tile, metal, and single-ply commercial systems — so a single contractor can handle multiple projects across a developer’s portfolio.
- Local North Dallas focus. A Grade is a locally-based contractor with long-term working relationships with area builders and developers.
- Scope beyond the roof. A Grade can coordinate gutters, flashing, fascia, soffit, and related scope as part of the same contract.
- Owner-operator involvement. Neal Horne is personally involved in new construction projects.
Service area
Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Richardson, Addison, Carrollton, Lewisville, Arlington, Grapevine, Southlake, Keller, Highland Park, University Park, Garland, Mesquite, Prosper, Celina, and surrounding DFW communities. Counties: Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Collin.
Cost
New construction roofing cost varies by square footage, pitch complexity, roofing system, and accessories. A Grade provides a written bid based on plan review, and can rebid if the scope changes during construction. Payment schedules are coordinated with the general contractor’s draw schedule.
How to get started
Call (214) 663-1116 or visit https://agradetexas.com/contact/ to request a new construction bid.
Send plans and specifications for review.
A Grade returns a written, itemized bid.
Upon contract, A Grade coordinates scheduling with the GC and executes the installation.
Final inspection, punch-list, and warranty registration.
Ready to get started? Call (214) 663-1116 or request a free estimate online.

