Metal Roofing · Missoula, MT
Metal Roof Replacement in Missoula, MT
We replace aging or damaged roofing systems with modern metal roofs that offer improved protection, efficiency, and longevity. Worn-out shingles, tired old metal, or a roof that leaks every spring: we take it down to a sound deck and put a metal roof on it.
When to Replace Your Roof With Metal
A replacement makes sense when a roof's problems are everywhere rather than in one spot. Some signs it's time:
- Asphalt shingles past about 20 years, or curling, cracking and shedding granules across the roof
- Leaks in more than one place, or the same leak coming back every spring
- Soft spots or sagging that point to a damaged deck underneath
- Ice dams every winter that keep pushing water under the shingles
- An old metal roof with rusted panels, loose seams or screws that have backed out all over the roof
- Hail or wind damage that's spread across the roof rather than one corner
If you're replacing anyway, metal is worth pricing. It costs more than shingles up front, but it can outlast two or three shingle roofs, it sheds snow instead of holding it, and it needs little upkeep. We'll give you an honest read on whether a repair would buy your current roof more years first.
What's Included
The quote
- An on-site look at the roof, the deck where we can see it, the flashing and the attic ventilation
- A written, itemized quote, including tear-off, any deck repair and each option you're weighing
Tear-off and prep
- Removal of the old roofing down to the deck, where the roof calls for a tear-off
- Replacement of soft or damaged decking, itemized in the quote
- New high-temperature underlayment, with ice-and-water membrane at the eaves, valleys and penetrations
The new roof
- Standing seam or exposed-fastener panels
- New flashing at chimneys, walls, vents and skylights, and new drip edge, rake and ridge trim
- Ridge ventilation and snow guards where the roof needs them
Cleanup
- Haul-away of the old roofing and cleanup of the yard, beds and driveway
Tear-Off or Metal Over Shingles?
One of the first questions people ask is whether metal can go right over the old shingles. Sometimes it can. Here's what decides it:
| Factor | Favors a tear-off | Might allow an overlay |
|---|---|---|
| Layers already on the roof | Two or more layers of shingles | A single layer |
| Deck condition | Soft spots, rot, sagging or leaks that reached the wood | A sound, dry deck |
| Roof surface | Curled or lumpy shingles that won't give a flat base | Flat, even shingles |
| Local rules | Whatever the building department requires | Allowed for the roof in question |
| Ventilation and ice | Existing ice dam or ventilation problems to fix | None |
A tear-off costs more, but it lets us see and repair the deck, put down fresh underlayment and ice protection, and start with a clean, flat surface. An overlay saves the removal cost and landfill waste, and it can work well on a sound single-layer roof. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, so check with the local building department (Missoula, Ravalli County, Lake County or wherever the building is) about permits. We'll tell you what we see on your roof and price the approach that fits it.
Replacing an old metal roof
Old exposed-fastener metal roofs usually fail at the screws and laps before the panels wear out. If the panels are sound, re-screwing and resealing can buy years. If they're rusting through or the laps have opened up, it's time for new panels, and it's often a chance to move a home to standing seam.
What It Costs
A replacement costs the new roof plus what has to come off. Missoula-area guides put an installed metal roof at roughly $6 to $12 per square foot (Homeyou), and a 3,000-square-foot metal roof at about $19,900 to $31,300 (Homeblue). What moves your price:
- Tear-off. The number of layers, and disposal.
- Deck repair. Only where the deck actually needs it, itemized in the quote.
- The new panel. Standing seam or exposed-fastener, gauge and finish.
- Complexity. Valleys, dormers, chimneys and skylights.
- Snow guards and ventilation.
Your quote itemizes all of it, so you can see exactly what the tear-off and repairs add.
How It Works
- Request a quote
Call, email or send the short form. Tell us what the building is, roughly how big the roof is, and what's on it now. Photos aren't needed; we'll see it in person.
- On-site look
We measure the roof and check the parts you can't see from the ground: the decking, the flashing around chimneys and vents, the valleys and the ventilation. That's what decides whether the old roof has to come off.
- Written quote
You get an itemized quote with the panel profile, gauge, color and snow-retention options we recommend, and what each choice does to the price. Take your time with it.
- Install and clean up
Once you approve it, we schedule the work around the weather, install the roof, and clean up the site when we're done, metal scraps and screws included.
Questions About Metal Roof Replacement
Is switching from shingles to metal worth it?
If you plan to stay in the house a long time, it often is. Metal costs more to install but can last several times as long as asphalt, sheds snow, and needs little upkeep. If you're selling soon, a new shingle roof may make more sense. We'll give you our honest take either way.
How long does a metal roof replacement take?
It depends on the size and complexity of the roof, how many layers come off, and the weather. You'll get a realistic schedule with your quote.
Can you replace just part of a roof with metal?
Yes, it's common on porches, additions and low sections where shingles struggle. The key is flashing the transition between metal and shingles properly so water and ice can't get under it.
What happens if you find rotten decking?
We replace the damaged sheathing before the new roof goes on. Your quote explains how deck repair is priced, so there are no surprises if more turns up once the old roof is off.
Serving Missoula and Nearby Towns
We replace roofs with metal throughout Missoula and in the towns around it, including:
Missoula Area
Bitterroot Valley
Mission Valley & Flathead
Ready for a Roof That Sheds Snow and Lasts?
Tell us about your building and we'll set up a free, no-pressure metal roofing quote.