Half of the homes in Parkway Central were built between 1974 and 1976, so the original roofs in this north Arlington neighborhood are long gone, and many homes are likely on a second or third roof. Salter Exteriors Roofing & Remodeling is a Fort Worth-based roofer that inspects, repairs and replaces roofs in Parkway Central and Somerset, just north of I-30 next to Rolling Hills Country Club. Text or call 972-246-7448.
A 182-lot neighborhood next to Rolling Hills Country Club
The Parkway Central Homeowners Association, founded in 1976, describes the neighborhood as 182 lots in the Parkway Central and Somerset subdivisions in ZIP 76011, north of Interstate 30 between Highway 360 and Loop 820. Some homes back up to the fairways of Rolling Hills Country Club, and wooded Parkway Central Park sits inside the neighborhood. Membership in the association is mandatory for lot owners, and the association enforces the deed restrictions.
Custom masonry homes from the mid-1970s
Tarrant Appraisal District records, as summarized by B4U Buy, count 154 homes in the Parkway Central Addition plat. 145 of them were built in the 1970s, the median build year is 1975, and the median home has about 2,700 square feet of living space. The association notes a few homes went up as recently as the late 1990s. The houses are custom built with masonry exteriors, and the covenants require at least 80% masonry on first-floor walls.
A 50-year-old house has usually been reroofed at least once, sometimes over an older layer. Before we quote a roof replacement, we check how many layers are up there, the condition of the decking, and the flashing where the roof meets brick walls and chimneys. Large custom homes often have more hips, valleys and roof-to-wall joints than a tract house, and those are where leaks usually start.
What the covenants say about roofing
The 2003 Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Parkway Central and Somerset, posted on the association's NeighborhoodLink page, lists acceptable roofing as "wood shingle, cedar shake, slate concrete tile, asphalt random butt design with wood shingle textured look, minimum weight 235 pounds per 100 square feet of surface, or other materials approved by the Committee." In plain terms, that favors heavier, textured shingles or premium materials over basic three-tab. The covenants also say no building may be erected, placed or altered until a three-member Architectural Control Committee approves the plans, and that a request the committee does not answer in writing within 30 days counts as approved.
Confirm the current rules with the association before you sign a contract, and check City of Arlington permit requirements. Texas Property Code Section 202.011 also limits how far an HOA can go in banning shingles designed to resist wind and hail, as long as they resemble and match the shingles around them. We will hand you the manufacturer, product line, weight and color any review asks for, including Class 4 impact-resistant shingles if you want to price them.
Post oaks, hills and fairways
The association describes Parkway Central's terrain as hilly and shaded by post oaks and other native trees. That is a big part of the neighborhood's appeal, and it is also hard on roofs. Leaves and twigs build up in valleys and gutters and hold water against the shingles. Shade keeps north-facing slopes damp longer, which invites moss and algae streaks. Limbs that rub the roof in the wind wear away granules, and limbs that drop in storms can puncture it. On sloped lots, gutters and downspouts also have to move water away from the foundation.
During an inspection we look for branch contact, debris dams, granule loss and soft spots in the decking, and photograph each one. For clogged or sagging gutters, see gutter cleaning, gutter replacement and leaf guards, which come with a free estimate.
Hail reports near Parkway Central
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists several hail reports close to the neighborhood in recent years:
- May 27, 2024: a member of the public reported quarter-size (1-inch) hail near AT&T Stadium, about a mile south. The same storm produced a 3.25-inch hail report about 4 miles south.
- March 25, 2025: 1.75-inch hail about 3 miles east.
- May 16, 2025: 1-inch hail about half a mile from the neighborhood.
- June 1, 2025: 2-inch (hen egg-size) hail about 4 miles south.
- April 26, 2026: a National Weather Service employee reported 1-inch hail north-northeast of Pantego, about 2 miles southwest.
These are point reports, not confirmed damage on any street in Parkway Central. Hail bruising on an older roof is hard to see from the yard, so if you never had yours checked after these storms, it is worth a look. See storm and hail damage restoration, hail damage repair in Arlington and insurance claim help.
Why Parkway Central homeowners call Salter Exteriors
Some Parkway Central roofs only need roof repair. Others are ready for a full roof replacement in Arlington. We will tell you honestly which one, and show the project total before work starts. Every replacement includes our 5-year labor warranty, transferable if you sell. Salter Exteriors Roofing & Remodeling is BBB A+ accredited since 2016, rated 4.9 on Google from 54 reviews, a registered business in Texas and fully insured. We also handle fascia and soffit repair and chimney painting and repairs; for those, call or text Aaron for a free estimate.
Get a free roof inspection in Parkway Central
Text or call 972-246-7448, or use the form on this page. We will inspect your roof and send photos and a detailed estimate for your property.
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Do I need HOA approval to replace my roof in Parkway Central?
Plan on asking. The 2003 Parkway Central and Somerset covenants say no building may be erected, placed or altered until an Architectural Control Committee approves the plans, and they list the roofing materials allowed. Ask the Parkway Central Homeowners Association before work starts, and we will give you the manufacturer, product line, weight and color for the request.
How old is too old for a roof on a 1970s Parkway Central home?
The house's age does not tell you the roof's age, because most homes here are likely on a replacement roof by now. Check your purchase inspection or permit history for the last reroof date. If the roof is past about 20 years, or you never had it checked after a hailstorm, a free roof inspection with dated photos will show whether repairs will do or replacement makes more sense.
Do oak trees shorten roof life?
They can. Leaves and twigs dam up valleys and gutters, shade keeps north-facing slopes damp longer, and limbs that rub or fall in storms scuff and puncture shingles. Keeping branches trimmed back from the roof and clearing valleys and gutters each fall goes a long way.