Merritt Island homeowners live surrounded by water, which makes metal a natural roof choice and aluminum the natural panel. Here is how we do it.
Metal roofing in Merritt Island
Merritt Island sits between the Indian River and the Banana River, with canal and waterfront homes on both sides and a big stock of 1960s and 70s block homes in between. Because so much of the island is close to brackish water, aluminum is our default recommendation here. Merritt Island is unincorporated, so roofing permits run through Brevard County rather than a city building department, and we handle that under our own license.
METAL ROOF SAME PRICE AS SHINGLES™
Most Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island homeowners choose when they want the house to look finished from the street.
What a Merritt Island 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 Brevard County and meets the inspector.
Ready to see your Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island?
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 Merritt Island home?
In Merritt Island, 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 Merritt Island?
Yes. A re-roof is permitted work in Florida. Hippo pulls the permit through Brevard County 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 Merritt Island
We also install metal roofs in Melbourne, Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, Titusville, Cocoa, Viera, Melbourne Beach and across Brevard County. See our general metal roofing page, or the Merritt Island roofing page for everything else we do there. Headquarters: 2774 N Harbor City Blvd #102, Melbourne, FL 32935.