Gainesville · Alachua · Newberry · Ocala
Metal Roofing in Gainesville, built for Florida
Standing seam and metal panel systems installed by a local, family-owned crew — concealed fasteners, correct flashing detail, and a written price before anyone climbs a ladder.
- Free inspection and a written metal quote, no pressure
- Standing seam or exposed fastener — we will explain the real difference
- Installed to the manufacturer’s spec so the panel warranty holds
- Financing up to $50,000 on approved credit
Pro Diamond certified installerIs metal right for your house?
When metal is worth the extra money
Metal costs more up front than shingle. It is worth it for some houses and not for others, and we would rather tell you which one you have than sell you the expensive option.
When it is not: if you are selling in two years, a quality architectural shingle will very likely give you a better return. Ask us and we will say so.
What a Retex metal install includes
Metal fails at the details, not the panels
Panels are the easy part. Nearly every metal roof problem we get called out to is a flashing, fastener or expansion detail that someone rushed.
Full tear-off and deck inspection
Down to the deck. Metal goes over a sound, dry substrate — never over a problem someone buried.
High-temp underlayment
Metal runs hotter than shingle. Standard felt is not the right product under it and we do not use it.
Concealed fastener standing seam
Clips instead of face-driven screws, so panels can move with temperature and there are no exposed gaskets to dry out.
Custom-bent flashing
Valleys, sidewalls, chimneys and pipe penetrations detailed properly — the places a metal roof actually leaks.
Fastened for Florida wind
Installed to the manufacturer’s written specification for our wind zone, because that is what keeps the warranty alive.
Cleanup and a magnetic sweep
Metal offcuts and fasteners are worse in a driveway than shingle nails. We sweep two to three times before we leave.
Recent work
Metal and premium work around North Central Florida
Real Retex jobs, photographed by our own crews. No stock photography anywhere on this site.
Straight talk about cost
What metal actually costs
Metal typically runs meaningfully more than an architectural shingle roof on the same house. Here is what moves that number, so you can compare quotes on the same terms.
- Panel system — standing seam with concealed clips costs more than an exposed-fastener panel, and lasts differently
- Roof complexity — every valley, dormer and penetration is custom-bent flashing and hand labour
- Gauge and finish — thicker steel and better coatings cost more and hold colour longer
- Tear-off and decking — quoted separately, and only after you have seen the photos
- Nothing hidden. If a quote you are comparing does not name the panel system and gauge, you cannot compare it
In their words
What Gainesville homeowners say
“What a relief! We found a roofer that backed their promises and was affordable.”
Nancy Bednarek“I give Retex Roofing an A+. I am very pleased with my roof.”
Gina H.“They were on time and quick. Looking forward to many, many years enjoying our new roof.”
E. PowellBefore you call anyone
Metal roofing questions we get asked
Is a metal roof loud in the rain?
Not the way people imagine. A metal roof over a solid deck and underlayment is not the tin shed sound — the deck and attic insulation absorb most of it. It is a fair question to ask, and the honest answer is that most homeowners stop noticing within a week.
Will it make my house hotter?
The opposite, generally. Metal reflects a large share of solar radiation rather than absorbing it the way a dark shingle does, and a lighter or reflective finish helps more again.
Does metal attract lightning?
No. Metal does not attract strikes. If a strike does occur, metal is non-combustible and disperses the energy, which is why it is not treated as a hazard by insurers.
Standing seam or exposed fastener — what is the difference?
Exposed fastener panels are screwed through the face, and those screws have rubber washers that eventually need re-tightening or replacing. Standing seam hides the fasteners under the seam and lets panels expand and contract. Standing seam costs more and asks less of you later.
What warranty comes with a metal roof?
Panel manufacturers carry their own finish and material warranties, and our workmanship stands behind the installation. Warranty terms differ by product and by roof type, so ask us for the specific written terms for your quote rather than assuming the shingle terms apply. Our published warranty terms are here.
Can you put metal over my existing shingles?
Some contractors will. We do not, as a default. Going over the top hides rotten decking, traps moisture and voids more warranties than it saves money. If we ever recommended it, it would be in writing with the reasons.
Free, no pressure
Get a straight answer on metal
A free inspection, a written quote naming the actual panel system, and an honest opinion on whether metal is the right call for your house.
Every replacement carries a written 15-Year No Leak Guarantee.