What we install.
Standing seam, snap-lock, and architectural metal panel systems. Aluminum substrate (default for waterfront and within-1-mile-of-bay properties) or Galvalume (for inland Grove properties). PVDF (Kynar 500) or SMP coatings depending on warranty preference and color line. Concealed-fastener seam profiles and exposed-fastener panels — whichever fits the architecture.
When new metal makes sense.
New construction, total-loss replacement, or a deliberate switch from tile or flat to metal. Metal hits its sweet spot on homes where the architectural language allows it (contemporary, mid-century modern, modernist infill) and on bayfront or near-bay homes where salt resistance is more valuable than tile aesthetics.
Our installation process.
- Measure & spec. Drone imaging plus walk-the-roof inspection. Distance-from-bay calculation drives material spec.
- Underlayment. Synthetic or peel-and-stick, depending on substrate condition and budget. Always installed dry-in by end of working day.
- Substrate prep. Deck repair where needed. Moisture readings on suspect areas before panels go down.
- Panel install. Concealed-fastener clip systems for standing seam. Mechanical seam where wind uplift profile demands it.
- Flashing & trim. Drip edge, ridge cap, valley flashings, penetration boots — all matched to panel finish.
- Final walk & close-out. Punch-list, manufacturer warranty paperwork, photo close-out package.
Pricing factors specific to installation.
- Substrate (aluminum vs. Galvalume) — aluminum costs more, but for under-1-mile-from-bay homes it pays back in coating life.
- Gauge (24 vs. 26 vs. 29) — thicker gauge for high-wind zones and visible architectural panels.
- Coating (Kynar 500 vs. SMP) — Kynar holds color longer, especially in direct sunlight and salt exposure.
- Profile complexity — multi-gable roofs, dormers, hips, and turrets all add labor.
- Removal of existing roof — tile teardown is more labor than metal teardown.
- Permit and architectural review fees — varies by jurisdiction.
Timeline.
A 2,500-square-foot single-family in the Grove typically runs 4–6 working days for the panel install itself. Add 2–3 weeks for permitting, plus another 4–8 weeks if historic-district architectural review applies.
Warranty.
Manufacturer material and coating warranties typically run 25–40 years on coatings and 40–50 years on substrate, but exact terms depend on the panel system you choose. Workmanship coverage is documented separately. Both sets of terms are reviewed in writing before any work begins so you can compare side-by-side.