Cocoa homeowners, from the Village to west of the interstate, are asking about metal. Here is what a Hippo metal roof looks like in Cocoa and what it costs.
Metal roofing in Cocoa
Cocoa runs from historic Cocoa Village on the river out to newer neighborhoods west of I-95, and the housing stock is just as varied: older frame and block homes near the village, mid-century ranches, and 2000s construction inland. Near the river, Galvalume steel still goes on all the time (its finish warranty carries a salt-water exclusion there, and aluminum is available as an upgrade); inland, steel is a good value. Cocoa’s older homes sometimes have layered or unusual decking, which is one more reason a metal-over-shingle install, which leaves the existing roof in place, can be a smart choice.
METAL ROOF SAME PRICE AS SHINGLES®
Most Cocoa homeowners rule out metal on price before they ever get a number. At Hippo, price does not have to make that decision. We have built two flagship roof systems, our HippoShield™ shingle system and our DefenderRoof® metal system, and they are the same price. You see both, in writing, at the visit, and you choose the roof you would rather come home to.
Two ways to go metal
DefenderRoof exposed fastener panels
The workhorse metal roof: ribbed panels fastened through the face with gasketed screws, in Galvalume steel or aluminum, in a wide range of colors. This is the system behind the same-price-as-shingles offer.
Standing seam
Concealed fasteners, clean vertical lines and a premium look. Standing seam is a full replacement rather than an overlay, priced accordingly, and it is the roof many Cocoa homeowners choose when they want the house to look finished from the street.
What a Cocoa metal roof visit looks like
- We inspect the existing roof and the attic to confirm whether an overlay qualifies or a tear-off is the right call.
- We check the distance to salt water and recommend steel or aluminum accordingly.
- We bring color and profile samples.
- You get a written price for metal and for shingles side by side, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
- Hippo pulls the permit through the City of Cocoa and meets the inspector.
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What Brevard homeowners say about Hippo Roofing
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Homeowners in Cocoa said
“Very professional, they all worked very hard. They made sure everything was cleaned up when it was done. It looked just like it was when they got here and I’m very happy with the service. Tim always followed up every day on what I needed to do next.”— Charlene R., Cocoa
“After getting quotes from three other companies, Hippo Roofing offered by far the best value and quality, with competitors simply unable to match their overall package.”— Lindsey B., Cocoa
“The crew came back after the hurricane passed and had the roof done in one day, plus installed a solar exhaust fan. What a beautiful roof.”— Don G., Cocoa
“Tim Fay was very professional, went over every detail of the roofing project. I am very pleased with the service provided by Tim.”— David R., Cocoa
We Do not reccomend this company!!
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Also, do not trust the chat gpt response to the review. Two women that work for the company were very nice and tried to communicate after the fact. They still were not able to get their company to finish their job. Those women returned our deposit in a timely manner. We ended up using the company Longhorn. Longhorn roofing was professional, communicated well, and were efficient.
Ready to see your Cocoa metal price?
Book a free roof visit and we will come out, measure, inspect and put the metal and shingle prices in writing. About an hour, no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
Can you install a metal roof over my existing shingles in Cocoa?
Often, yes. Florida code allows a new roof over one existing layer of shingles when the decking is sound, and your Roofing Consultant confirms that at the visit. Either way, the install method never decides the price: DefenderRoof® is the same price as our HippoShield™ shingle system on the same house.
Steel or aluminum for a Cocoa home?
Many Cocoa homes sit near salt water. Galvalume steel is still the panel behind METAL ROOF SAME PRICE AS SHINGLES® there, and homeowners put it on along the river and the beaches all the time. The one thing to know is that the panel manufacturer’s finish warranty carries a salt-water exclusion, so if you want that coverage near the water, aluminum is available as a priced upgrade. We confirm the distance to water at your visit and put the panel choice, and its price, in writing.
Do I need a permit for a metal roof in Cocoa?
Yes. A re-roof is permitted work in Florida. Hippo pulls the permit through the City of Cocoa under our own license, CCC1331992, and meets the inspector on site. You do not have to do any of it.
How long does a metal roof last compared to shingles?
A properly installed metal roof commonly outlasts two or three shingle roofs, and a metal roof does not lose granules, curl or grow algae the way shingles do in the Florida sun. Ask us at your visit about the manufacturer warranty options on the panel you choose.
Metal roofing near Cocoa
We also install metal roofs in Melbourne, Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, Merritt Island, Titusville, Viera, Melbourne Beach and across Brevard County. See our general metal roofing page, or the Cocoa roofing page for everything else we do there. Headquarters: 2774 N Harbor City Blvd #102, Melbourne, FL 32935.
