Sebastian homeowners ask us about metal more every year. Here is how a Hippo metal roof works in Sebastian, what it costs against shingles, and which panel belongs on your house.
Metal roofing in Sebastian
Sebastian sits on the Indian River Lagoon at the top of Indian River County, and its neighborhoods, from the older homes near the riverfront and Sebastian Highlands to newer subdivisions west of US-1, are full of roofs installed in the 2000s building boom that are now due. Salt air off the lagoon reaches most of the city, so we specify aluminum on metal roofs close to the water. Hippo crews work Sebastian every week; it is not a special trip for us.
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 Sebastian homeowners choose when the house needs to look finished from the street.
What a Sebastian 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 City of Sebastian and meets the inspector.
Ready to see your Sebastian 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 Sebastian?
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 Sebastian home?
Homes in Sebastian 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 Sebastian?
Yes. Hippo pulls the permit through the City of Sebastian 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 Sebastian
We also install metal roofs in Vero Beach, Grant-Valkaria, Malabar, Palm Bay and across Indian River County. See our general metal roofing page or the Sebastian roofing page. Headquarters: 2774 N Harbor City Blvd #102, Melbourne, FL 32935.