Four things every quote should say — in writing.
South Florida is a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Any of these missing from a metal-roof quote is a red flag, not a saving.
Miami-Dade NOA number
The Notice of Acceptance proves the exact panel, clip, fastener and underlayment assembly was tested for HVHZ wind and impact. A general "wind rating" is not the same thing. Ask for the NOA number before you sign anything.
24–26 gauge steel
Lower number = thicker steel. Thinner panels oil-can in Florida sun and dent from windblown debris. Whatever gauge you buy should be stated on the quote — not implied by "premium".
Concealed fasteners, standing seam
The field of the roof has no exposed screws. Concealed clips let panels expand and contract, and take the weather point away from the fastener. Exposed-fastener panels are for barns, not homes.
19/32in CDX plywood, code-nailed
Metal panels are only as good as the deck beneath them. Broward code is a minimum 19/32in CDX plywood, nailed 6in on-centre at panel edges. We photograph the deck before the underlayment goes down.
Ridges, hips and terminations — where a metal roof is won or lost.
The panel is the easy part. What separates a metal roof that lasts from one that leaks is what happens at the ridge, at the hip, at every valley and at every wall termination. These are real jobs, close up.
Three finishes we’ve installed in Broward.
Standing-seam metal comes in a wide range of factory finishes. Colour selection goes through the HOA where required — we handle that submittal.
Five stages, from inspection to closed permit.
Same process on every metal roof — run by a SafeTech project coordinator, photographed at each stage.
Inspection & NOA selection
Free inspection, drone survey where conditions allow. Panel, colour and NOA-approved assembly selected with you and the HOA.
Permit & HOA submittal
Municipal permit, HOA submittal with NOA documentation, and TAS-105 uplift testing arranged where the code calls for it.
Tear-off, deck & underlayment
Old roof off, deck brought to 19/32in CDX code-nailed, peel-and-stick underlayment run and sealed at every edge. Deck photographed before it’s covered.
Panel install
Panels rolled or supplied to length, set on concealed clips, ridge and hip flashing formed and sealed to the NOA. No exposed field fasteners.
Cleanup & final inspection
Magnetic sweep, dumpster gone, municipal final inspection. Closed permit and the photograph file for your records and your insurer.
What a metal roof actually costs, on a 2,500 sq ft house.
These are the ranges we quote in Broward County in 2026. Permits, decking and uplift testing sit on top of the panel line and are shown separately.
Metal panels are more expensive per square foot than shingle. The trade is a system that typically outlives both tile and shingle in Broward salt-air conditions.
Affiliated company financing, plus PACE through Home Run Financing and RenewPACE. Full terms in writing before you sign.
Insurers often price homes with metal roofs favourably in the wind-mitigation credit. Ask your carrier — we’ll supply the documentation your inspector needs.
Three layers of cover, stated plainly.
Metal roofing carries the same three layers as our tile and shingle replacements, in writing at contract signing.
10-year warranty on full replacements
Every full metal roof replacement carries a 10-year workmanship warranty covering the whole roof, in writing at contract signing. Repairs carry a shorter 1-year warranty on the specific area repaired.
Limited lifetime paint & finish
Panel and finish carry the manufacturer’s warranty. Kynar-based paint systems are typically covered for finish integrity and chalk / fade — the actual document goes to you at handover, not a summary.
$30,000 Contractor Directorii deposit protection
$30,000 of Contractor Directorii deposit protection, included on every registered project — protection that doesn’t depend on us still being in business a decade from now. Optional $250,000 full coverage is available for 2.5% of the contract amount.
The ones worth asking
If yours isn’t here, call and ask. We’d rather answer it before you commit.
✆ (954) 665-3231How much does a metal roof cost in Broward County?
$12.50–$25.00 per square foot installed, about $31,250–$62,500 on a 2,500 sq ft roof. Permits, decking and uplift testing are separate — the full table is on this page.
What is a Miami-Dade NOA and why does my metal roof need one?
A Notice of Acceptance is the product approval proving that a specific panel, clip, fastener and underlayment assembly has been tested for HVHZ wind and impact requirements. A general wind rating isn’t the same thing. Ask any contractor for the NOA number before you sign.
What gauge steel do you install?
24 to 26 gauge — lower numbers mean thicker steel. Thinner panels oil-can in the Florida sun and dent from debris. Gauge should be stated in writing on your quote.
How long does a metal roof last in South Florida?
It’s the longest-lasting system we install and typically outlives tile and shingle by a wide margin. In salt air the finish and the fastening details decide the outcome — the panel itself rarely fails first.
Is a metal roof noisy in the rain?
Not the way people expect. It’s installed over solid plywood decking and a self-adhered underlayment, with attic space and insulation below — nothing like a bare panel on open framing.
Can a metal roof be installed over my existing roof?
No — we tear off to the deck. Metal outlasts everything it sits on, so it isn’t worth installing over unknown decking or failing underlayment.
What warranty comes with a metal roof?
10-year SafeTech workmanship on full replacements, limited lifetime manufacturer material coverage where offered, and $30,000 of Contractor Directorii deposit protection at no cost on every registered project. Optional $250,000 full coverage is available for 2.5% of the contract amount. Repairs carry 1 year on the area repaired.
Do you handle the permit and the HOA?
Yes. We pull the municipal permit and prepare the HOA or condo submittals, including colour selections and the panel NOA documentation associations often ask for. Uplift testing is arranged per TAS-105 where required.
Metal roofing across South Florida
Based in Pembroke Pines, working throughout Broward County plus Miami-Dade and Palm Beach.
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Free inspection, NOA and gauge stated in writing, and a firm estimate. No charge, no obligation.