Grant-Valkaria homeowners ask us about metal more every year. Here is how a Hippo metal roof works in Grant-Valkaria, what it costs against shingles, and which panel belongs on your house.
Metal roofing in Grant-Valkaria
Grant-Valkaria is the quiet stretch of south Brevard between Palm Bay and the Indian River County line: acreage, older Florida homes along US-1 and the river, and newer homes set back toward Valkaria and Babcock Street. Roofs near the river see salt air, so the Galvalume finish warranty carries a salt-water exclusion there and aluminum is available as an upgrade; the inland homes have a free choice. Our south crews pass through Grant-Valkaria constantly on the way to Sebastian and Vero, so scheduling is easy.
METAL ROOF SAME PRICE AS SHINGLES®
Most 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
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 and clean vertical lines. Standing seam is a full replacement rather than an overlay, priced accordingly, and it is the roof many Grant-Valkaria homeowners choose when the house needs to look finished from the street.
What a Grant-Valkaria 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.
- Hippo pulls the permit through the town building department and meets the inspector.
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“Tim Fay was my roofing consultant. Tim was very detailed with the whole project, which I liked. I got a wind mitigation, and the report helped with insurance.”— Audrey W., Grant-Valkaria
Ready to see your Grant-Valkaria metal price?
Book a free roof visit and we will 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 Grant-Valkaria?
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 Grant-Valkaria home?
Many Grant-Valkaria 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 Grant-Valkaria?
Yes. Hippo pulls the permit through the town building department under our own license, CCC1331992, and meets the inspector on site.
How long does a metal roof last compared to shingles?
A properly installed metal roof commonly outlasts two or three shingle roofs, and it 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 Grant-Valkaria
We also install metal roofs in Malabar, Palm Bay, Sebastian, Melbourne Beach and across Brevard County. See our general metal roofing page or the Grant-Valkaria roofing page. Headquarters: 2774 N Harbor City Blvd #102, Melbourne, FL 32935.
