How to Get an Affordable Metal Roof in Florida

If you’ve noticed more metal roofs popping up in your neighborhood, you’re not alone. Across the state, millions of Floridians are noticing this increase in metal roofing, and it’s creating a lot of interest in this modern roofing technology. But the high cost of metal roofing is a concern for a lot of homeowners. That’s why we’re here to tell you about how you can get an affordable metal roof in Florida.

We’re John Hogan Roofing, and with 30 years of experience installing metal roofs in Florida, we’re your go-to experts. That’s how we know all the tricks and tips that can help keep your metal roofing costs low. But before we get into our expert advice, let’s talk about what we mean when we say “affordable metal roofing.”

What Is an Affordable Metal Roof?

On the surface this might seem like an odd question, but “affordable” means different things to different people. For example, a metal roof will never be the cheapest option on the market. There are many ways to lower its price and make metal roofing more available to more people, but ultimately, metal roofs will always cost more than going with standard asphalt shingles.

So when we say that you can get an affordable metal roof, what do we mean? Well, we mean a metal roof that comes in considerably below the average cost of a metal roof in Florida. Since many local metal roofs cost around $30,000 or more, we would call an affordable roof anything that comes in at $20,000 or less.

And the truth is that this is still not affordable for many homeowners in Florida. But for the standards of metal roofing, we would consider this to be a great price. Given how durable metal roofing is, this would represent a great investment for anyone who can afford the up-front costs.

Now that we’ve gotten a bit more clarification on what affordable metal roofing is, let’s talk about how you can get it.

How to Get an Affordable Metal Roof

There are a few steps that can allow you to get a lower metal roof cost. These reflect the different money-saving opportunities in the roofing process, from manufacturing costs to installation costs. Keep reading to see how you can shave thousands off the cost of your new metal roof!

Choose the Right Type of Metal Roofing

Metal roofing comes in many different styles and just as many price points. And that means that you can find an affordable metal roofing option when picking out materials. In our experience, your best bet is going to be 5V crimped roofing. These metal roofing sheets feature a signature crimped style and screw down directly into your roof.

This ensures security and durability, but it does come with one notable downside. For one thing, the exposed fasteners can experience wear and tear with age due to being exposed to the elements. You can mostly mitigate these effects with regular maintenance, but it’s important to be aware that a 5V metal roof will usually only last up to 50 years. That said, that’s still twice as long as a shingle roof will last!

The great thing about 5V metal roofing is its pricing. Installation is relatively simple, which lowers the labor costs to install a metal roof, and the material itself comes at a low price point. While other metal roofing options can cost as much as $30 per square foot, 5V metal costs closer to $10 per square foot. That makes 5V the go-to option for getting an affordable metal roof!

Get the Standard Profiles and Finishes

When getting a metal roof, there are a lot of options for customization, from colors to thickness to special finishes. And while these can provide great customization and further layers of protection, they also increase your total metal roofing costs.

Opting for standard profiles and finishes can help keep expenses down while still achieving a stylish and durable roof. If you’re unsure of what things to splurge on and where you can save money, talk to a roofing contractor with local experience. They will be able to guide you on where you can get the standard options without sacrificing quality or longevity.

Commit to Metal Roof Maintenance

In general, metal roofs don’t require much in the way of maintenance. But that doesn’t mean it’s something you can skip. In fact, if you want an affordable metal roof in the years to come, then the best thing you can do is pay for regular maintenance to make sure that everything is functioning properly.

Otherwise, you could start to see serious issues with your metal roof as it ages. And while replacing shingles is cheap and easy, doing major repairs to a metal roof is neither of those things. For this reason, prevention is the best thing you can do to save money. We recommend a roof inspection at least once every two years (after your roof is five years old) and after major storms. This will make sure that your roof isn’t developing problems and is aging healthily!

Explore Roof Financing Options

The truth is that even with a lower total cost, many people still can’t afford the up-front investment of a metal roof. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a lower-quality roofing material. Instead, you could look into roof financing options. These allow you to have someone else pay for the up-front cost of a roof immediately and then slowly pay them back at a more comfortable pace.

At John Hogan Roofing, we offer low-interest roof financing. This way, you can get a roof when you need it even if you can’t pay for the whole thing up front. We make applications simple and easy, and you don’t need perfect credit to be approved. If you don’t think you can afford a metal roof right now but you want a great roof for your home, roof financing could be what you need.

Start Collecting Roofing Estimates for an Affordable Metal Roof

Finally, the best thing you can do to get an affordable metal roof is to start collecting estimates. Make sure that the estimates you get clearly depict what kind of metal you’ll be getting and how much everything will cost from materials to labor.

Once you have these estimates in hand, you’ll be able to see who has the best offer for your metal roof. At John Hogan Roofing, we make it easy to get your estimate and we work hard to give our customers the best possible price. If you’re ready to take the first step in getting an affordable metal roof, schedule your free roofing estimate! There’s no cost and no obligation, just one of our friendly experts preparing a free estimate that’s tailored to your needs, your preferences, and your roof.

John Hogan Roofing has been providing affordable metal roofing for over three decades, and we’ve got the great reviews to prove it. Give us a chance and find out why we’re still the best metal roofing contractors in the state of Florida!