Malabar homeowners ask us about metal more every year. Here is how a Hippo metal roof works in Malabar, what it costs against shingles, and which panel belongs on your house.
Metal roofing in Malabar
Malabar is large lots, oak canopy, horses and riverfront along the Indian River, with homes that range from 1960s ranches to newer custom builds tucked back off Malabar Road. Long driveways and big trees mean we plan deliveries and debris trailers carefully, and homes near the river get the salt-air conversation about aluminum versus steel. Malabar keeps its small-town rules, and we work within them.
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 Malabar homeowners choose when the house needs to look finished from the street.
What a Malabar 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 of Malabar and meets the inspector.
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What Brevard homeowners say about Hippo Roofing
4.8 stars across more than 700 Google reviews. These are the newest, straight from Google.
Homeowners in Malabar said
“Paul Fadale was more than a roof inspector — he was my advocate. My claim was denied, and Paul literally walked me through the process to reverse it.”— David B., Malabar
We Do not reccomend this company!!
Go somewhere else
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 Malabar 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 Malabar?
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 Malabar home?
Many Malabar 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 Malabar?
Yes. Hippo pulls the permit through the Town of Malabar 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 Malabar
We also install metal roofs in Palm Bay, Melbourne, Grant-Valkaria, Melbourne Beach and across Brevard County. See our general metal roofing page or the Malabar roofing page. Headquarters: 2774 N Harbor City Blvd #102, Melbourne, FL 32935.
