Metal Roof Cost in Houston

What a metal roof is, and when it is worth the cost

A standing seam metal roof is made of long aluminum panels that run from the ridge down to the eave. Neighboring panels lock together at raised seams, and the fasteners sit under the seam instead of on the surface. Water sheds off the panels in one piece, which is why many Houston homeowners look at metal after years of heat, humidity and hard rain on asphalt shingles.

Metal costs more up front than shingles. People choose it for a longer service life, so the price makes the most sense when you plan to stay in the home or you are tired of paying to patch the same roof. Signs that metal belongs on your shortlist include:

• Leaks or stains that keep coming back after repairs
• Shingles that are curling, cracking or shedding granules well before you expected
• A roof with damage on several slopes, not one small area
• Plans to stay in the house for many more years
• A commercial building where a metal system is the standard choice

Shingles are still the right call for many homes, and Apollo installs them too. If you are comparing the two, see our roof replacement cost guide for the shingle side, and book a roof inspection if you are not sure what your roof needs.

How Apollo installs a metal roof, step by step

Metal leaves less room for shortcuts than shingles, so the order of the work matters. Here is how a metal roof job runs with Apollo:

1. Measure the roof. We measure every slope, valley, chimney and vent so your quote reflects the real roof, not a guess from the street.
2. Put it in writing. Your written quote lists the panel system, trim, scope and materials, so you can compare it line by line with any other bid.
3. Pick your panel and color. We install standing seam aluminum from McElroy Metal and go over the color options that suit your home.
4. Remove the old roof and check the deck. Once the old roofing is off, we inspect the decking. If we find rotted or damaged decking, we show you your options and talk through what to do before any extra work is done.
5. Install the full system. Underlayment, flashing, trim and panels go on together, with extra care at chimneys, vents, valleys and edges where leaks tend to start.
6. Walk the finished roof with you. We review the result together and go over your lifetime workmanship warranty, which is transferable if you sell your home.

What drives the cost of a metal roof in Houston

Two metal roofs on the same street can price very differently, which is why a number you see online before anyone looks at your roof is a guess. These are the factors that move the price:

• Roof size. Roofers measure in squares (100 square feet each). More squares means more panel, more trim and more labor.
• Panel system and thickness. Standing seam aluminum is priced differently from other panel styles, and panel thickness changes the material cost. Our panels are usually 24 gauge.
• Roof shape. Hips, valleys, dormers, chimneys and skylights all add cutting, trim and flashing work.
• Pitch and access. Steep or hard-to-reach roofs take more time and more safety setup.
• Tear-off and decking. More than one layer of old roofing takes longer to remove, and any rotted decking has to be replaced before panels go on. The extent is only confirmed once the old roof is off.
• Color and finish. The coating and color you choose affect the material cost.
• Residential or commercial. Commercial metal roofs have different systems, access and scope.

Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your roof and the metal option you pick. Your written quote then gives you the number for your actual roof.

Why Houston homeowners choose Apollo

Houston has plenty of roofing companies, so here is what we can back up:

• ★ 4.9/5 · 540+ Google reviews
• 3,000+ roofs installed by our team and 10+ years of roofing experience
• Standing seam aluminum panels from McElroy Metal
• Lifetime workmanship warranty (transferable)
• Licensed & insured
• Residential and commercial roofing, including metal

Our office is in Cypress and we work across the Houston area. A metal roof is a long-term purchase, so the crew that installs it matters as much as the panels. A written quote you can read and compare is how we earn the chance to do yours.

Where we install metal roofs

Apollo installs metal roofs across the Houston metro. See every city we serve on our service areas page, including Pearland and Missouri City. For the full overview of our metal work, see metal roofing in Houston. Curious how standing seam panels are built and why they cost more? Read our standing seam metal roof guide.