Disclaimer

We provide information about metal roofing and help you request contact from local roofing companies. We are not a roofing contractor, installer, engineer, public adjuster, lender, or law firm.

That means:
- We do not build, repair, or install roofs
- We do not give structural, engineering, legal, tax, or financial advice
- We do not make decisions for you about products, scope, or contractor choice
- We do not control a roofer's schedule, workmanship, pricing, crew, permits, or warranty terms

If you want to compare options first, start with our cost and product guides like costs or metal vs asphalt. Then decide what fits your home, budget, and how long you plan to stay.

Any price you see on SeamRidge is a typical installed cost range for planning only. It is not a quote, bid, offer, or guarantee.

Real pricing depends on things like:
1. Roof size and shape
2. Pitch and height
3. Metal type and profile
4. Gauge and coating chosen
5. Tear-off and disposal needs
6. Deck repairs, trim, and flashing details
7. Permits, code requirements, and your local labor market

As a rough guide, corrugated or ribbed metal often runs about $5-$9 per sq ft installed, metal shingles about $9-$14, and standing seam about $10-$18. Asphalt is often about $4-$8. Metal usually costs more up front, but it often lasts 40-70 years, while asphalt is often around 15-25 years.

That does not mean metal is always the right call. If your budget is tight or you may move soon, asphalt may be the smarter choice. Always get the metal type, gauge, coating, warranty, scope, and price in writing before you pay a deposit.

If your roof was damaged by hail, wind, or falling debris, work directly with your own insurer and a licensed roofer. SeamRidge does not promise any insurance outcome, and nobody should promise you that a claim will be approved.

A fair process usually looks like this:
- Document visible damage with date-stamped photos if safe to do so
- Report the loss to your insurer
- Ask a licensed roofer to inspect and explain what they see
- Review the insurer's paperwork yourself
- Compare repair or replacement scopes line by line before signing

Be careful with pressure tactics. No one can honestly guarantee claim approval or say a roof will be "covered" before the insurer decides. Also follow local permit and code rules. Our plain-language guide on metal roof permits can help you know what questions to ask.

We try to connect homeowners with roofers that present themselves as licensed and insured where required, but you must verify that yourself before hiring anyone. Do not rely only on a phone call, ad, or verbal promise.

Before you sign:
- Verify the contractor's license status if your state or city requires one
- Ask for current general liability and workers' comp proof
- Confirm the business name on the paperwork matches the contract
- Read the scope carefully, including tear-off, underlayment, flashing, trim, ventilation, cleanup, and warranty terms
- Make sure permit responsibility is clearly stated
- Never sign a blank contract or a document you do not understand

If you want a checklist, use our guide to vet a metal roofer.

Matching is free to the homeowner. Participating roofers pay SeamRidge a flat fee to receive homeowner inquiries.

You stay in control:
- You decide whether to speak with any roofer
- You compare estimates yourself
- You choose who to hire, if anyone
- You should hold final payment until the contracted work is complete to your satisfaction, as allowed by your agreement and local law

Please share only normal project and contact details, such as your name, address, phone, email, roof type, and project timing. Do not send bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive records through our forms.

When you're ready, you can get matched at no cost.