Houston Roofing Texas installs and repairs metal roofing in Houston, Texas for homes, additions and commercial buildings. Standing seam and stone-coated steel roofs handle Gulf Coast heat, heavy rain and hurricane wind well, and a properly installed standing seam roof can last several decades with little maintenance. Most standing seam metal roofs on Houston homes cost about $20,000 to $45,000.
Houston metal roofs we install
- Standing seam: concealed fasteners and raised seams that shed water fast. The premium choice for homes and low-slope porches.
- Stone-coated steel: steel panels with a granule finish that look like shingles or tile, popular in HOA communities.
- Exposed-fastener panels: a lower-cost option for garages, barns, carports and some commercial buildings.
- Metal accents: porch roofs, bay windows and dormers on otherwise shingled homes.
Why homeowners here choose metal
- Wind performance: interlocking panels and concealed clips resist uplift better than most shingles.
- Heat: reflective finishes cut heat gain, which helps attics during long summers.
- Rain: panels shed water quickly and do not absorb moisture.
- Life span: far longer than typical asphalt shingles when installed correctly.
- Hail: many metal roofs carry high impact ratings; heavy hail can dent softer metals, so ask about gauge and rating.
Metal vs shingles in Houston
Metal costs more up front, but it lasts much longer and needs fewer repairs. For homeowners planning to stay 15 years or more, metal often costs less over the life of the roof. For the lowest first cost, a quality impact-resistant shingle roof is still a strong choice. We price both so you can compare.
Metal roofs in historic districts
In City of Houston historic districts, such as the Houston Heights districts, switching from composition shingles to standing seam metal goes through a Certificate of Appropriateness reviewed by the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission. We help you plan the application and choose a panel profile suited to older homes.
Our installation process
- Measure the roof and check decking and ventilation.
- Written estimate with panel type, gauge, finish color and trim details.
- Permit through the City of Houston or your city, plus HOA or historic approvals where required.
- Tear-off, high-temperature underlayment and precise panel, clip and trim installation.
- Final inspection, photos and cleanup.
Metal roof repair
Older metal roofs leak mostly at fasteners, seams and flashing. We replace worn fastener washers, reseal seams, fix trim and rebuild flashing. See roof repair.
Where we install metal roofs
We install metal across the city, including historic and new homes in the Heights and Independence Heights, larger homes in Memorial, and suburban homes in Humble and Atascocita. For businesses, see commercial roofing or plan a new build with our installation team.
Metal roofing questions
Is a metal roof loud in the rain?
With solid decking and underlayment beneath it, a metal roof on a home is usually no louder than a shingle roof.
Does metal make a house hotter?
No. Reflective metal finishes usually reduce heat gain compared with dark shingles.
Can metal go on a low-slope roof?
Standing seam works on some low slopes. Very flat sections are better served by TPO.