Melbourne homeowners ask us about metal more than any other roof. Here is how it works, what it costs against shingles, and what to know about a metal roof on the mainland side of the lagoon.
Metal roofing in Melbourne
Melbourne is where our Headquarters is, on North Harbor City Boulevard, so a Melbourne metal roof is a home game for us. The housing stock runs from 1950s and 60s ranches in Eau Gallie and around historic downtown to newer construction toward Viera and West Melbourne, and most of it sits within a mile or two of the Indian River Lagoon. Salt air off the lagoon is the single biggest factor in choosing your panel, which is why we talk aluminum versus steel on nearly every Melbourne visit.
METAL ROOF SAME PRICE AS SHINGLES™
Most Melbourne 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, and you choose.
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 homeowners choose when they want the house to look finished from the street.
What a Melbourne 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 Melbourne and meets the inspector.
Ready to see your Melbourne 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?
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. That is the whole idea behind METAL ROOF SAME PRICE AS SHINGLES™. Eligibility is confirmed at your free roof visit.
Steel or aluminum for a Melbourne home?
In Melbourne, most homes are close enough to salt water that we recommend aluminum. Coated steel is not warranted near the ocean or the lagoon, and salt spray shortens its life. 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 Melbourne?
Yes. A re-roof is permitted work in Florida. Hippo pulls the permit through the City of Melbourne 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
We also install metal roofs in Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, Merritt Island, Titusville, Cocoa, Viera, Melbourne Beach and across Brevard County. See our general metal roofing page, or the Melbourne roofing page for everything else we do there. Headquarters: 2774 N Harbor City Blvd #102, Melbourne, FL 32935.