In Melbourne Beach the ocean decides your roof for you. Here is why our metal roofs on the beach are aluminum, and what they cost against shingles.
Metal roofing in Melbourne Beach
Melbourne Beach is a small barrier-island town with the ocean on one side and the Indian River on the other. Every home in it is exposed to salt air from both directions, so we install aluminum panels here without exception, and we pay extra attention to fasteners and trim. Beachside wind exposure is the highest in the county, and a metal roof fastened to Florida code is one of the strongest roofs you can put on an oceanfront home.
METAL ROOF SAME PRICE AS SHINGLES®
Most Melbourne Beach 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 Melbourne Beach homeowners choose when they want the house to look finished from the street.
What a Melbourne Beach 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 Town of Melbourne Beach and meets the inspector.
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What Brevard homeowners say about Hippo Roofing
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Homeowners in Melbourne Beach said
“The people that did the actual installation were wonderful. They worked quickly, neatly, and were lovely to boot. I highly recommend Hippo for your roofing needs.”— Terry D., Melbourne Beach
“They were on time every day and worked incredibly hard. They delivered a completed project on time, as promised.”— John B., Melbourne Beach
“Totally pleased with Hippo Roofing — did a professional job, stood behind all their claims, great job.”— Karl G., Melbourne Beach
Ready to see your Melbourne Beach 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 Melbourne Beach?
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 Melbourne Beach home?
Many Melbourne Beach 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 Melbourne Beach?
Yes. A re-roof is permitted work in Florida. Hippo pulls the permit through the Town of Melbourne Beach 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 Melbourne Beach
We also install metal roofs in Melbourne, Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, Merritt Island, Titusville, Cocoa, Viera and across Brevard County. See our general metal roofing page, or the Melbourne Beach roofing page for everything else we do there. Headquarters: 2774 N Harbor City Blvd #102, Melbourne, FL 32935.
