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. That number usually assumes a full tear-off, and it does not have to. Hippo installs the DefenderRoof exposed fastener metal system with synthetic underlayment over your existing shingle roof when the roof qualifies. Removing the tear-off removes most of the price gap, so the finished metal roof lands close to what a new shingle roof would cost. You see both numbers, in writing, at the visit.
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.
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?
Yes, when the existing roof is a single layer in serviceable condition. We install the DefenderRoof exposed fastener metal system with synthetic underlayment over your existing shingles, which removes the tear-off and most of the price difference. Eligibility is confirmed at your free roof visit.
Steel or aluminum for a Malabar home?
Homes in Malabar near the river or the ocean get aluminum. Coated steel is not warranted near salt water and salt spray shortens its life. Inland addresses can use Galvalume steel. We confirm the distance to water at your visit and put the panel choice 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.