Metal Roofing in South Brunswick, NJ
South Brunswick Roofing Pros installs metal roofing that sheds Nor'easter rain and stops ice dams at the eaves. Call 7323841596 for a free roof estimate. Hot summers and heavy winter snow wear asphalt shingles down fast, and metal panels outlast them.
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Metal roofing starts with the substrate, not the panel. We strip the old shingle, tar paper and roofing felt down to the sheathing, then inspect the plywood or OSB for rot and soft spots. Anything spongy gets cut out before a single panel lands.
We lay synthetic underlayment across the field and run ice-and-water shield along the eaves and valleys. Then the panels go on.
A standing-seam panel uses concealed clips and a raised seam no fastener penetrates, so nothing backs out. Exposed-fastener panels screw through the face with gasketed screws, which is fine over a garage or a porch roof.
Gauge, finish and roof pitch drive the price. A 24-gauge standing-seam steel roof in a PVDF finish costs roughly $9 to $16 a square foot installed, while cheaper SMP coatings can flake and chalk sooner in full summer sun. Stone-coated steel and aluminum panels sit in a different price band, and the finish is what you're paying for.
Why metal here? Summer thunderstorms drive rain sideways, Nor'easters push water uphill under shingles, and snow sits on the north slope for weeks. Metal sheds all of it. Roof shape still matters, since a mansard, gambrel or a small canopy or awning over a door each needs its own detail work at the overhang.
What sits above your head matters as much as what covers it. We check rafters, joists, truss connections and the ridge beam before recommending anything. A vapor barrier, soffit vents and a working attic fan keep the roof deck dry from below, and trapped moisture turns sheathing into rot.
What's Included
Our Metal Roofing Process
What Our Metal Roofing Process Looks Like, Step by Step
- Free roof inspection first: we walk the rooftop, look at the roof deck from the attic side, and measure pitch, rake, verge and overhang before quoting.
- A written line-item estimate covering tear-off, dumpster, decking repairs, underlayment, panel gauge and trim, with no allowances buried in a lump sum.
- Permit and building code check, plus a plan for where the ladder, scaffold and dumpster sit without crushing the shrubs.
- Tear-off with roofing shovels and pry bars, decking replaced where rot or decay shows, then synthetic underlayment and ice-and-water shield laid self-adhered.
- Panel layout over the purlins and battens, with counterbatten creating a drainage plane and a starter course set true before the field course runs.
- Ridge cap, hip caps, apron flashing, step flashing, counter-flashing and pipe boots set in new metal and sealed with butyl tape, never a tube of adhesive, a bead of caulk or a smear of roof cement.
- Every cut panel gets checked twice with a roofing square, and batten runs are fastened with a nail gun and air compressor rather than hand-nailed.
- Final magnet sweep, a walk of the roofline with you, and the warranty paperwork in your hand before we pull away.
Free Inspection
We assess your roof with a thorough inspection and provide a detailed photo report — no cost, no obligation.
Clear Estimate
You get an itemized scope with materials, labor, and timeline. No hidden fees. We discuss insurance and financing options.
Expert Work
Licensed crews arrive on schedule, protect your property, complete the work, and clean up thoroughly.
Final Walkthrough
You inspect with us. We document everything with before/after photos. Warranty registered and paperwork delivered.
Signs You Need Metal Roofing
Signs Your Roof Is Asking for Metal Panels
- Granule loss piling up in the gutter after every thunderstorm, which means the shingle is shedding its surface and thinning fast.
- Curling, cracking or missing shingles on the south and west slopes where summer sun bakes hardest.
- Rust streaks, chalking or peeling finish on an older metal roof that has reached end-of-life wear.
- Ice dams forming at the eave each winter, a clear sign water is backing up under the courses.
- Ponding water or a visible sag over a porch, addition or garage with a low slope.
- Water wicking into the attic after a Nor'easter, leaving brown stains on the rafters and joists.
- Rot or soft decking found around a chimney, skylight or pipe flashing.
- A chimney or dormer that keeps leaking no matter how much roof cement gets troweled on.
Metal Roofing — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does metal roofing cost in South Brunswick?
Metal roofing costs more up front than an asphalt tear-off, mostly because of panel gauge and finish. A 24-gauge standing-seam steel roof in a PVDF finish runs about $9 to $16 a square foot installed. Exposed-fastener panels and SMP finishes cost less and last fewer years.
Metal roofing takes how long to install?
Metal roofing usually takes three to six days on a ranch, split-level or colonial, weather permitting. Tear-off and any decking repair happen on day one. Panel layout, flashing and the ridge cap fill the rest.
Does insurance cover a metal roof after hail or storm damage?
Insurance claims usually cover hail damage or wind damage to the roof you already have, and we document the storm date and scope for the adjuster. A metal upgrade itself is rarely covered. We will tell you plainly what the policy will and will not pay.
Do I need a permit, and what does building code require?
Building code in New Jersey requires a permit for a roof replacement, and metal panels need the right underlayment and fastener schedule for the roof pitch. We pull the permit and leave the inspection card with you.
Can you recover or overlay over my old shingles?
A recover, or overlay, can save the tear-off cost when the decking is sound and only one layer of shingle is up. We will not overlay over rot, decay or two layers of shingle.
Will a metal roof stop ice dams?
Metal roofing sheds snow faster than shingle, but ice dams start in the attic. We add ice-and-water shield, snow guards above walkways, and safe anchors for future service visits, then confirm the soffit vents and ridge vent are moving air.
Don't just take our word for it — hear from our satisfied customers.
We had ice dams at the eave every February. The crew tore off our old three-tab shingle, replaced two sheets of rotted plywood, and set standing-seam panels with new drip edge. Two winters in, no leaks. Dana R., Kendall Park
Our flat addition ponded after every storm. They patched the EPDM membrane, added a scupper and coping at the parapet, and the water finally goes where it should. They told us the honest cost before starting. Priya M., Monmouth Junction
Hail stripped the granules off our roof in one afternoon. They documented the storm date for our insurance claim, met the adjuster on the roof, and had new architectural shingle down before the month ended. Tom B., Dayton
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