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Tampa Commercial Roofing Co

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Commercial Metal Roofing in Tampa, FL

Commercial metal roof repair, coating and replacement in Tampa, with your inspection and written estimate scheduled the same day you call.

Call now: (656) 233-6113 or book your free inspection online

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Local to Tampa

We connect property owners in Tampa and nearby areas, including Downtown Tampa, Westshore, East Tampa, Brandon, Riverview and Plant City, with one independent local commercial roofing specialist.

What it costs

Typical published ranges for Tampa. The contractor's written estimate is the price, and the inspection is free.

WorkTypical range
Metal roof inspection and written estimate in TampaScheduled the day you call Free
Metal roof, most jobs$4 to $16 per sq ft $400 to $1,600per square (100 sq ft)
Standing seam steelBasic coating to PVDF (Kynar) coating $1,275 to $1,590per square (100 sq ft)
Standing seam aluminumBasic coating to PVDF (Kynar) coating $1,700 to $2,125per square (100 sq ft)
Old roof removal $100 to $300per square (100 sq ft)
Metal roof repair area$5 to $15 per sq ft $500 to $1,500per square (100 sq ft)
Silicone coating over metal $150 to $450per square (100 sq ft)

See typical commercial roofing prices in Tampa

Metal roofs built to last, if the details hold

Metal roofs are all over Tampa: warehouses near the port, shops in Plant City, churches, schools and self-storage. The metal panels themselves last a long time. The screws, seams, edges and rust spots are where the trouble starts.

If your metal roof is leaking or rusting, call (656) 233-6113 or send the form. We call you back and get your inspection and written estimate scheduled the same day you reach us. A licensed local commercial roofer checks the roof and gives you a written report with photos and a price.

Metal roof problems we hear about

"It leaks at the screws."

Worn rubber washers and loose fasteners are the most common metal roof leak.

"It is rusting."

Rust starts at cut edges, scratches and screws, then spreads. Salt air near the bay speeds it up.

"Water gets in where panels overlap."

Side and end laps need sealant that can dry out over time.

"A panel lifted in the storm."

Wind pulls hardest at edges and corners. Loose screws there let panels lift.

"The skylights leak."

Plastic skylight panels crack and yellow in sun, and the seal around them fails.

"It drips around the vents and units."

Flashing at pipes, vents and curbs is a common weak point.

What Tampa weather does to metal roofs

Heat moves the metal. Metal grows in the heat of the day and shrinks as it cools. Day after day, that movement works screws loose and wears out washers and sealant.

Salt air rusts it. Port Tampa Bay alone covers about 5,000 acres, and many metal buildings sit near the water. Salt in the air speeds up rust on panels, fasteners and trim.

Wind tests every fastener. In October 2024, Hurricane Milton brought gusts of about 96 mph at Tampa International Airport and about 101 mph at Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg, according to the National Weather Service. A metal roof is only as strong as its fasteners at the edges and corners.

Repair, coat or replace a metal roof

Repair when the panels are sound and the leaks come from screws, laps, flashing or a few bad panels. Fasteners can be replaced with larger ones, laps resealed and damaged panels swapped out.

Coat when the roof has many small leaks or light rust but the panels are still solid. A metal roof coating system treats the rust, seals every screw and seam, and adds a white surface that reflects sun. See roof coatings.

Replace when rust has eaten through panels, the roof leaks everywhere, or storm damage is widespread. Options include new screw-down panels, standing seam metal, or a retrofit system over the old roof.

How a metal roof job works

  1. Inspection. The roofer checks screws, laps, edges, trim, skylights and flashing, and looks for rust and loose panels.
  2. Written report and estimate. You get photos of each problem and a price for each fix.
  3. Permit and product approval. A new metal roof must use a system with Florida product approval, installed with the approved fastener spacing.
  4. The work. Fasteners, laps and flashing get fixed, or new panels go on.
  5. Final check. You get the warranty in writing, and the roof gets a final look.

What metal roofing costs

The price table on this page shows typical ranges from published national cost guides by Fixr, Roof Observations and Angi, not a quote for your building.

What moves the price: screw-down or standing seam, steel or aluminum, the paint finish, how much old roof must come off, the number of skylights and rooftop units, and how easy the roof is to reach. See the full Tampa cost guide.

Questions to ask about any metal roof estimate

  • Are all the screws being replaced, or only some?
  • What will be done about the rust, and how?
  • What metal, thickness and finish are the new panels?
  • What is the Florida product approval for this system?
  • What does the warranty cover: panels, finish, leaks, or all three?

Who does the work

Tampa Commercial Roofing Co is a lead referral service. We connect you with one independent local commercial roofing contractor who holds a Florida roofing licence. That contractor inspects the roof, writes the estimate and does the work if you hire them.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my metal roof leak at the screws?

Each screw has a rubber washer. Sun and heat dry out the washers over the years, and the metal moving in the heat can loosen the screws. Water then gets in at each hole. Replacing or resealing fasteners is a common fix.

Does salt air hurt a metal roof in Tampa?

Salt spray near the bay speeds up rust on metal panels, screws and edges. Buildings near the water in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater should have the roof checked often and touch up rust early.

How long does a metal roof last?

Published guides put metal roofs at 30 to 50 years or more. Fasteners, sealants and coatings wear out sooner, so they need regular care to reach that life.

Can a metal roof be coated?

Often, yes. A coating system for metal roofs seals the screws and seams, covers light rust and reflects sun. The rust has to be treated first. Badly rusted panels must be replaced.

Screw-down panels or standing seam?

Screw-down panels cost less but have thousands of exposed screws that need care. Standing seam panels hide the fasteners in raised seams, so there are fewer places for water to get in. Standing seam usually costs more.

Are metal roofs good in hurricanes?

A metal roof that matches its approved system, with the right fasteners and spacing at edges and corners, can hold up well. Loose panels and rusted fasteners are what fail. Have it checked after every big storm.

Get your metal roof checked

Call (656) 233-6113 or send the form. We call you back and get your inspection and written estimate scheduled the same day you call.

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