From the river to the Viera line, Rockledge homeowners are trading shingles for metal. Here is what that looks like and what it costs.
Metal roofing in Rockledge
Rockledge stretches from the historic riverfront homes along Rockledge Drive to newer subdivisions toward Viera. The river homes are close to brackish water, where Galvalume steel still goes on all the time (the panel finish warranty carries a salt-water exclusion there, and aluminum is available as an upgrade); the inland neighborhoods can go either way. Rockledge has a lot of 1970s and 80s homes with straightforward gable and hip roofs, exactly the shape where a metal-over-shingle install saves the most against a tear-off.
METAL ROOF SAME PRICE AS SHINGLES®
Most Rockledge 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 Rockledge homeowners choose when they want the house to look finished from the street.
What a Rockledge 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 Rockledge and meets the inspector.
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What Brevard homeowners say about Hippo Roofing
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Homeowners in Rockledge said
“When the crew showed up, there was nothing going to stop or slow them down. Very courteous and very friendly. Job was completed in a timely fashion.”— Charles D., Rockledge
“Awesome job from start to finish, very well orchestrated. The roofers were meticulous in cleanup and during the project.”— Robert G., Rockledge
“We had an exceptional experience working with Hippo Roofing. From the initial call to the final inspection on the roof, the service and products exceeded our expectations!”— Michael G., Rockledge
Ready to see your Rockledge 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 Rockledge?
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 Rockledge home?
Many Rockledge 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 Rockledge?
Yes. A re-roof is permitted work in Florida. Hippo pulls the permit through the City of Rockledge 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 Rockledge
We also install metal roofs in Melbourne, Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Merritt Island, Titusville, Cocoa, Viera, Melbourne Beach and across Brevard County. See our general metal roofing page, or the Rockledge roofing page for everything else we do there. Headquarters: 2774 N Harbor City Blvd #102, Melbourne, FL 32935.
