Metal Roofing · Greater Orlando
Metal roofing in Greater Orlando
Metal is the longest-lived roof you can put on a Florida house — 40 to 70 years, high wind ratings, and it sheds the heat instead of absorbing it.
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Pricing your roof…
One momentGot it — an estimator will call.
They will want to walk the roof: the drainage, the access and the deck are what price a flat system, and none of it shows up from the air.
One contract, one company responsible — JAC is a licensed general contractor as well as a roofer.
Got it — we have your details.
You are outside Tampa Bay and Central Florida, so this is a call rather than a price. Someone will tell you straight whether we can get to you.
If we cannot, we will say so and point you at someone who can. A roofer who drives two hours to a job is a roofer who is not there when it leaks.
Got it — we have your details.
A roofer from the Tampa Bay office will call you to book your free inspection. You get the same written roof report, photographed slope by slope, and a fixed price once someone has actually been on the roof.
We do not show an instant price on the Gulf Coast. The aerial pricing tool only covers Central Florida, and a number we cannot stand behind is worse than no number at all.
- 1Drop in your address. Street and number is plenty.
- 2We call down the satellite. It photographs your roof from orbit while you wait.
- 3Your price comes back ready. Shingle, metal and flat, on screen.
Nobody turns up unannounced. You get the price on screen; what happens after that is a call at a time you agree to.
Metal Roofing in Greater Orlando
Inland, without the salt load, the specification opens up -- more panel profiles and fastening systems are viable, and standing seam on newer custom builds is the common request. The constraint here is usually architectural review rather than corrosion, and a metal roof is the one that most often needs an approval conversation first.
The housing stock here
Central Florida built later. Median build years across the towns we cover cluster between 1992 and 2006, so a large share of these roofs are reaching the end of a first covering at roughly the same time -- which is why whole subdivisions come up together.
What the code asks for
Almost none of metro Orlando is in the wind-borne debris region. Only the easternmost strip of Orange County and the rural eastern third of Osceola reach it, and several municipalities set their own design wind speed by ordinance -- Winter Park's is 139.9 mph, a tenth under the 140 threshold. Where an HOA has architectural review, colour and profile approval is a real step in the schedule.
The storms this market is working through
Ian in 2022 is the event that still defines this market, and it was a freshwater flood rather than a wind storm: 7.72 inches on 28 September was Orlando's wettest calendar day on a record going back to 1890. Inland damage here is water intrusion and tree strike far more often than uplift.
Typical Florida range: $800–$1,500 per square for standing seam ($20,000–$45,000 typical); exposed-fastener 5V $650–$1,200 per square ($15,000–$28,000). A market range for comparison, not a quote — the free inspection produces your number.
Where we do this work
Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Clermont, Eustis, Leesburg, Lakeland, Winter Haven, DeLand, Sanford, Longwood, Deltona, Port Orange, The Villages, Apopka, Ocoee, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, New Smyrna Beach, Davenport, Lake Wales
Greater Orlando is our Central Florida division, working out of 1218 Mt Vernon St, Orlando, FL 32803 on (321) 468-7062, covering Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, Seminole and Volusia counties.
Not in Greater Orlando? Metal Roofing in Tampa Bay, or see Metal Roofing across Florida.
Metal Roofing questions, answered
How long does a metal roof last in Florida?
It depends which metal roof, and blending them into one number is how people get misled. A quality Galvalume standing-seam system realistically gives 40–60-plus years; a Metal Construction Association study of in-service roofs concluded at least 60. Exposed-fastener panels give 25–40, with the neoprene fastener washers needing attention at 15–25 years. Within about a mile of salt water, take years off both — corroded fasteners fail at a fraction of their design uplift load, and that, not the panel, is the real coastal risk.
What does a metal roof cost?
Standing seam generally runs $800–$1,500 per square installed — about $20,000–$45,000 on a typical Florida roof. Exposed-fastener 5V crimp is less, roughly $650–$1,200 per square, or $15,000–$28,000. Be careful with the $300–$600 per square figure on supply websites: that is material only, before installation, and installation adds 40–60%.
Will a metal roof lower my insurance?
It can. Carriers price off the wind mitigation inspection, and a metal roof with documented high uplift ratings and a sealed deck often scores well. Ask your agent what your specific carrier credits — the answer varies more than people expect.
Is a metal roof loud in the rain?
Not over a solid deck with underlayment and an insulated attic beneath it, which is how every residential metal roof we install is built. The noise reputation comes from barn roofs installed over open purlins.
Does metal attract lightning?
No. Metal does not increase the likelihood of a strike. If anything it disperses the energy of one better than combustible materials do.
Can metal go over my existing shingles?
Sometimes it's physically possible, but we generally don't. You can't inspect the decking through a layer you've left in place, and decking is where Florida roofs actually fail.
Questions people ask before they call
- Shingle, tile or metal — which roof is right for a Florida home?For most Florida homes, architectural shingle is the right answer: it is the cheapest to install at roughly $11,000–$20,000 on a 22–26 square roof.
- What does a roof warranty actually cover?Two separate warranties cover a new roof and they fail in different ways.
- How long does a roof last in Florida?In Florida, architectural asphalt shingle realistically lasts about 15–20 years despite a 25–30 year rating, and 3-tab about 10–15.
- How much does a roof replacement cost in Florida?Florida roofs are priced per square — 100 square feet of roof surface — and a single-storey 2,000 square foot home is usually 22–26 squares.
What Greater Orlando homeowners say
5.0 out of 5 from 145 Google reviews on our Greater Orlando profile, as of October 2026 — 439 across both divisions. Every review below is a real one.
“We had a great experience with JAC Builders in replacing our roof. Anthony Vargas, their roofing consultant, worked with us every step of the way and made us feel very comfortable throughout the whole process of dealing with the insurance company , HOA approval and recommending a company JAC Builders use to take down and reinstall our solar panels. JAC Builders did a wonderful job in replacing our roof at a very reasonable price. We are extremely happy with the results and highly recommend this company.”
“Right from the start JAC took charge of the whole process, roof inspection, tarping the roof and handling the complicated insurance process. The roofers who installed the roof did a terrific job in 1 day. Thank you Jac .”
“I’m glad you sent this link to me. You did an outstanding job on the roof. You did it in a timely manner. Had a good price and your workers were very good. The quality of workmanship that was done. I have got a lot of compliments from it. And I think this is a great honest company to do business with Thanks again for the good quality of work”
“We were not sure how to deal with the insurance’s paper work but Tony Vargas not only guide us but took time to explain all the process. Once the work started the team did a good job and Tony was always calling and making sure that the work was done quickly and that we were satisfied. I will recommend to friends and family to use JAC Builders and to call Tony for his good service.”
Where we work
JAC Builders — Central Florida Division
- Orlando
- Kissimmee
- St. Cloud
- Winter Park
- Winter Garden
- Clermont
- Eustis
- Leesburg
- Lakeland
- Winter Haven
- DeLand
- Sanford
- Longwood
- Deltona
- Port Orange
- The Villages
- Apopka
- Ocoee
- Lake Mary
- Altamonte Springs
- Oviedo
- New Smyrna Beach
- Davenport
- Lake Wales
Also serving Maitland, Windermere, Mount Dora, Tavares, Haines City, Celebration.
Free roof inspection. Written report. No obligation.
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–12pm · storm and active-leak calls answered after hours. Call Greater Orlando on (321) 468-7062 — or send your address and we'll come and look at it.