Metal Roofer in Tampa, FL
Talk to a metal roofer in Tampa with one free call to (813) 680-5909. We connect Tampa Bay homeowners with Florida-licensed roofing contractors for tile, shake and slate-look metal, standing seam and 5V crimp.
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What a Tampa Roof Has to Handle
A metal roofer in Tampa designs for wind, heavy summer rain, salt air off the bay and, since 2024, the memory of two hurricanes in two weeks.
The Tile Look, Without the Tile Weight
Premium metal shingles are stamped steel pieces formed into Spanish barrel tile, cedar shake or slate shapes, painted, and locked together with the nails hidden under the next course. On a Tampa street full of tile roofs, a barrel profile in terracotta reads as tile until you knock on it.
They also weigh a fraction of tile. Spec sheets we checked put steel shingles around 94 pounds per 100 square feet of roof, against 720 to 970 for concrete tile.
Tile roof vs metal roof in Tampa
Bought as a System
The better metal shingle lines come as one engineered system: shingles, starter, trim, ridge and hip caps and flashings from one maker, tested and approved together. A few makers install only with their own crews, so the company that made the roof is the one that answers the phone if it leaks.
Before you sign, ask what the warranty covers (finish, leaks or both), who stands behind it, whether it transfers, and whether it changes near salt water.
Metal shingles in TampaMetal Roof Types for Tampa Homes
Most Tampa metal roofs are one of these three. Each one has its own page with Tampa details.
PremiumMetal Shingles
Stamped steel shaped like Spanish barrel tile, cedar shake or slate. Hidden fasteners, a fraction of tile's weight, and a look most HOAs already know.
- Fasteners
- Hidden
- Installed
- $6–$14/sq ft
- Suits
- Spanish, coastal, classic
ModernStanding Seam
Smooth vertical panels locked together at raised seams, with no screws through the flat of the panel. The modern Tampa look.
- Fasteners
- Hidden clips
- Installed
- $9–$16/sq ft
- Suits
- Modern, waterfront
Standard5V Crimp
The budget metal roof: screwed-down V-rib panels that suit bungalows, cottages and porches. The screws are the upkeep.
- Fasteners
- Exposed screws
- Installed
- $5–$12/sq ft
- Suits
- Bungalows, porches
Installed prices per square foot of roof are HomeGuide's national averages. See metal roof cost in Tampa for whole-roof numbers.
Bay Water and Salt Air
Tampa Bay is salt water, but it isn't open surf, and warranties treat the two differently. One Galvalume steel warranty excludes homes within 1,500 feet of breaking surf, 800 feet of a large bay and 400 feet of marsh. Another simply excludes anything within 1,500 feet of salt water. On Davis Islands, Harbour Island, Apollo Beach or the Pinellas beaches, ask how the warranty treats your address.
Standing seam and aluminum in TampaWhat a Metal Roof Costs in Tampa
National averages per square foot of roof, installed. Tampa quotes vary with tear-off, deck repairs and roof shape.
Full metal roof cost guide for Tampa| Roof | Installed, per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Metal shingles | $6–$14 |
| Standing seam | $9–$16 |
| 5V crimp / exposed fastener | $5–$12 |
| Architectural asphalt shingle, for comparison | $4–$6 |
Tampa Roof Permits in Brief
Which office issues the permit depends on where the house is.
Tampa roof permits and the wind code- City of Tampa: a permit for roof work over 500 sq ft, from Construction Services, (813) 274-3100 option 1.
- Unincorporated Hillsborough: Development Services through HillsGovHub, (813) 272-5600.
- St. Petersburg, Clearwater and most Pinellas cities: their own building departments.
- Hyde Park, Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights and Ybor: a Certificate of Appropriateness first.
Getting a Metal Roofer in Tampa Through Us
Three steps, no cost to you. Read how the referral works.
Call or send a request
Tell us where the house is, what's on it now and what you'd like.
We connect you
You talk with an independent roofing contractor licensed by the State of Florida.
Inspection, then a written quote
The contractor checks the roof and puts the price in writing before work starts.
Tampa Metal Roofing Questions
How much does a metal roof cost in Tampa?
HomeGuide's national averages run $5–$12 per square foot installed for 5V crimp, $6–$14 for metal shingles and $9–$16 for standing seam. A 2,000 square foot roof comes to roughly $10,000 to $32,000 depending on the type. See metal roof cost in Tampa.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Tampa?
Inside the City of Tampa, yes, for any roof work over 500 square feet, through Construction Services. Unincorporated Hillsborough County permits go through HillsGovHub, and St. Petersburg and Clearwater issue their own. The roofing contractor normally pulls it.
Is a metal roof lighter than tile?
Much lighter. Concrete tile weighs roughly 720 to 970 pounds per 100 square feet of roof. Steel metal shingles weigh around 94 and aluminum around 40, according to manufacturer spec sheets.
Can I put a metal roof on a house in Hyde Park or Seminole Heights?
Often, with approval first. Exterior changes in Tampa's historic districts need a Certificate of Appropriateness, and a material that isn't similar to the original goes to a public hearing. See metal roofs in Tampa historic districts.
Can my HOA say no to a metal roof?
Florida law counts roof systems that meet the Florida Building Code's ASCE 7-22 wind standard as hurricane protection. HOAs must adopt specifications for it and can't deny an application that meets them, though they can set color and style.
Is Metal Roofer Tampa a roofing contractor?
No. It's a free referral service operated by FlashCat LLC. We connect you with an independent roofing contractor licensed by the State of Florida, which quotes the job, pulls the permit and does the work.
Sources: HomeGuide metal roof cost, City of Tampa permit FAQ, Hillsborough County Development Services, City of Tampa historic preservation, Florida Statutes 720.3035, Florida 2023 wind speed map, Hillsborough, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tampa International Airport, NWS Tampa Bay, Helene report, manufacturer specification sheets.
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