Vero Beach homeowners ask us about metal more every year. Here is how a Hippo metal roof works in Vero Beach, what it costs against shingles, and which panel belongs on your house.
Metal roofing in Vero Beach
Vero Beach runs from the oceanfront and the barrier island, through the mainland neighborhoods along US-1 and Indian River Boulevard, out to the newer communities west of I-95. That range means very different roofs: tile and metal on the island, shingle and metal on the mainland, and a strict salt-air rule for anything east of the lagoon. We install aluminum, not coated steel, on island and riverfront homes. Hippo has served Indian River County homeowners for years from our Melbourne Headquarters.
METAL ROOF SAME PRICE AS SHINGLES®
Most 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
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 Vero Beach homeowners choose when the house needs to look finished from the street.
What a Vero 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.
- Hippo pulls the permit through the City of Vero Beach or Indian River County, depending on the address and meets the inspector.
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Ready to see your Vero Beach 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 Vero 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 Vero Beach home?
Many Vero 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 Vero Beach?
Yes. Hippo pulls the permit through the City of Vero Beach or Indian River County, depending on the address 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 Vero Beach
We also install metal roofs in Sebastian, Grant-Valkaria, Malabar, Palm Bay and across Indian River County. See our general metal roofing page or the Vero Beach roofing page. Headquarters: 2774 N Harbor City Blvd #102, Melbourne, FL 32935.
