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Metal Roof Installation in Atlanta, Standing Seam and Panel Roofs
Metal costs more up front and asks more of the installer. Done right, it is the roof most owners never think about again.
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A metal roof installation in Atlanta runs $7 to $14 per square foot installed by published Georgia figures, and more for premium standing seam. We install standing seam on homes and exposed-fastener panels on garages and shops, always over a checked deck with high-temperature underlayment, and we flash every wall and chimney in matching metal.
Updated September 2026
The job
What Makes a Metal Roof Worth the Price
Metal sheds rain fast, shrugs off the pine debris that clogs shingle valleys, reflects summer sun and lasts far longer than asphalt. The catch is that it is unforgiving of sloppy work: panels move with heat, and trim and flashing details decide whether it stays dry.
So most of the job is detail. We check the deck, lay high-temperature underlayment, set clips or fasteners to the maker's spacing, and bend trim for every wall, valley and penetration instead of relying on sealant.
Your options
Standing Seam, Exposed Fastener or Shingles
Two metal systems cover nearly every job, and shingles are the baseline they get compared with. Our roof replacement page covers the shingle side.
| Standing seam | Exposed fastener | Architectural shingles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installed cost | Highest | Lower than standing seam | $3.50 to $5.50 per sq ft |
| Fasteners | Hidden clips | Screws through the face | Nails under the shingles |
| Upkeep | Minimal | Periodic screw checks | Repairs as needed |
| Best fit | Homes, long-term owners | Garages, workshops, porches | Budget and matching |
What the work covers
Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Standing seam panels run from eave to ridge with raised seams that lock together above the water line, and the clips holding them down are hidden under the seam. Nothing penetrates the flat of the panel, so there are no exposed screws to back out. Panels expand and contract with heat, and floating clips let them move without tearing fasteners loose. It is the premium residential metal roof: clean lines, long life and the highest installed cost. We install it over solid decking and synthetic underlayment rated for high temperatures.
Exposed Fastener Metal Panels
Exposed-fastener panels, often called R-panel or corrugated, are screwed through the face with gasketed fasteners. They cost less than standing seam and install faster, which makes them common on garages, workshops, barns and porches. The tradeoff is upkeep: the rubber washers age in the sun and screws loosen as the metal moves, so the roof needs a fastener check every several years. We use the right screw length and spacing, set washers without crushing them, and seal every lap against wind-driven rain.
Metal Over Existing Shingles
Some metal systems can go over one layer of existing shingles, which saves tear-off cost and keeps debris off the property. It only makes sense when the deck underneath is sound, the shingles lie flat, and the house can carry the extra layer under code. We check the deck from the attic and walk the roof before offering it; soft spots or multiple layers mean a tear-off instead. When we do go over, a slip sheet or battens separate the metal from the old shingles.
What drives the price
What a Metal Roof Costs in Atlanta
Published figures put installed metal at $7 to $14 per square foot in Georgia and $8 to $24 in Atlanta, with full metal roofs at $15,000 to $50,000 or more. Planning ranges, not our quote.
System
Standing seam costs more than exposed fastener.
Gauge and finish
Thicker metal and premium coatings cost more.
Tear-off or overlay
Removal and disposal versus a slip sheet.
Roof complexity
Valleys, dormers and hips add trim and labor.
Pitch and height
Steep roofs take more setup.
Flashing and trim
Walls, chimneys and skylights detailed in metal.
Local conditions
First Replacements and Metal Pricing in Atlanta
Georgia's owner-occupied homes are among the newest in the country, so many Atlanta owners are facing their first full roof replacement, and that is usually when metal comes up. Labor weighs heavily in a metal quote here: roofing labor across metro Atlanta runs about $75 to $95 an hour, and standing seam asks for more crew time on trim and detailing than a shingle roof does, which widens the price gap.
What is included
What a Metal Roof Installation Includes
- Tear-off, or a deck check before any overlay
- Deck repairs where needed
- High-temperature synthetic underlayment
- Drip edge, rake trim and eave closures
- Panels measured and cut for each slope
- Hidden clips or gasketed fasteners set to spec
- Vented ridge with closures
- Metal flashing at walls, chimneys and pipes
- Cleanup and a photo walkthrough
Step by step
How a Metal Roof Installation Runs
- 1
Call to price it
Tell us the house, the goal and any timeline.
- 2
Measure and inspect
Deck, attic and every slope checked.
- 3
Choose the system
Standing seam or panels, color and profile.
- 4
Written quote
Tear-off or overlay, trim and flashing listed.
- 5
Prep the deck
Repairs, underlayment and drip edge.
- 6
Install panels
Clips or fasteners set, seams closed.
- 7
Trim and walkthrough
Ridge, flashing, cleanup and photos.
Thinking about metal for the next roof? Call and we will price standing seam and panels side by side.
Call to price itQuestions we hear
Metal Roof Questions
Not over solid decking and underlayment. It is louder over open framing, like a barn.
No more than other roofing, and it does not burn if lightning does strike.
Sometimes, when the deck is sound and there is only one layer. We check before offering it.
Standing seam for homes and long-term owners; exposed fastener for garages, shops and tighter budgets.
Large hail can dent some panels. Heavier gauges and textured finishes resist it better.
Carefully, near supports. Service work is best left to a roofer.
Longer than shingles, usually several working days on a typical home.
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1421 Peachtree St NE FL. 3, Atlanta, GA 30361
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Price a metal roof against shingles
Call to book a visit. We will check the deck, walk you through both metal systems and quote them beside a shingle roof.