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The process
From first call to the last seam.
A metal roof is a considered project, not a rushed one. Here is what happens, what we need from you, and what you can expect to hold in your hands.
Five steps
First conversation
One to two conversations Illustrative
We start with the house, not the roof. What do you want from it: a particular look, a quieter interior, fewer leaks, snow control, a solar plan? We talk through profile and metal options in plain terms and tell you early if metal is not the right answer for your building.
You provide
Address and roof photos, the age and type of the current roof, any known leaks, and anything an architect, designer or HOA has already specified.
In writing
A short summary of what you asked for and the questions we still need answered.
Roof assessment
A site visit and a short write-up Illustrative
We measure the roof and read it: pitch, geometry, penetrations, drainage paths, snow behaviour, shading and the condition of the deck beneath. This is where most hidden cost lives, so we look at the underside as well as the surface.
You provide
Access to the roof, attic or soffit, and any structural drawings or earlier repair records you have.
In writing
A measured roof diagram and a list of deck or structural conditions that could change the scope.
Design and written scope
Design rounds until you are comfortable Illustrative
Profile, metal, gauge, finish, flashing details, ventilation approach and fastening are chosen together and drawn. You see finish samples against your own walls and trim. The estimate comes with the assembly itemised, so you can see what is included, not just a panel price.
You provide
Decisions on profile and finish, and any restrictions from a homeowners association or planning authority.
In writing
The complete scope, drawn details, allowances, exclusions, payment schedule and how changes are handled.
Fabrication and installation
Days to weeks, depending on roof size and complexity Illustrative
Panels are formed to length for your roof and installed over a protected, prepared deck. The roof is kept weathertight at the end of each working day. Flashings are fitted as the roof goes on, not afterwards.
You provide
Clear access to the site, protection of anything fragile near the work, and a point of contact for day-to-day questions.
In writing
A schedule that updates if weather or findings change it, and a record of any agreed changes.
Completion and handover
One handover visit Illustrative
We walk the finished roof with you, check every flashing and fastener we can, clean the site and leave you with what you need to look after the roof: finish care guidance, product information and warranty documents.
You provide
A final walk-through and your sign-off once you are satisfied.
In writing
Product and finish documents, care guidance and the terms of any manufacturer or workmanship warranty.
Preparing
What to bring, and what you receive.
What you provide
- Address and a few photos of the roof, eaves and any problem areas
- The age and type of the existing roof, if you know it
- Any drawings, planning conditions or homeowners association rules
- Plans for solar, skylights, extensions or a new chimney
- Your preferred finish, if you have one, and a sense of timing
What is in writing before work starts
- The full scope, itemised by assembly component
- Profile, metal, gauge and finish, with product names
- Drawn details for hips, valleys, walls and penetrations
- What is excluded, and the allowance for deck repair
- Payment schedule, and how changes are priced and agreed
- Who obtains permits, and the warranty documents provided
Discuss your roof
Ready for step one? It is only a conversation.
The estimator takes a few minutes and gives you something concrete to talk through.