Metal Roof Replacement in Huntsville, AL
Thinking about metal for your home in Huntsville, AL? Roof Replacement Huntsville AL connects you with a local roofer licensed by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (HBLB). You get a free inspection and a written, itemized metal roof estimate, so you can weigh it against shingles before you decide.
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What a Metal Roof Changes
The first thing metal changes is the price. RoofObservations (2026) puts standing-seam metal at about $10.45 per square foot in Alabama, against $4.60 to $6.25 for asphalt shingles. A 2024 Huntsville estimate put metal at $6 to $10 per square foot. That figure is dated, so use it only as a rough guide.
Metal can also change how a historic home looks. Huntsville has four historic districts: Twickenham, Old Town, Five Points and Alabama A&M. Twickenham, the city's first, holds the state's largest collection of pre-Civil War homes. If you live in any of the four, ask about historic-district review with the Historic Preservation Office (256-650-4779) before you change roofing material.
Common Situations
- The shingles are due anyway. A planned replacement is a natural time to price metal and shingles side by side for the same roof.
- Insurance is paying after a covered loss. Ask your insurer what the policy pays toward your choice of material, and whether it includes the FORTIFIED Bronze upgrade endorsement Alabama insurers must offer.
- You want standing seam. It's the metal type named in the Alabama cost figures on this page. Ask your roofer to write the panel type into the estimate.
- An older or historic home. Check the historic-district question first, then ask the roofer how metal would sit on your roofline.
- You're comparing budgets. Two written prices, one for metal and one for shingles, turn a guess into a real comparison.
What Metal Roof Replacement Typically Costs
These are published figures, not quotes. Your roofer's written estimate is the price that counts.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Whole roof, Alabama average | About $8,114 | This Old House Alabama (2026) |
| Asphalt shingles, Alabama average | About $4.80 per sq ft | This Old House Alabama (2026) |
| Asphalt shingles, Alabama range | $4.60–$6.25 per sq ft | RoofObservations (2026) |
| Standing-seam metal, Alabama | About $10.45 per sq ft | RoofObservations (2026) |
| Metal, Huntsville | $6–$10 per sq ft | HomeBlue Huntsville (2024, dated) |
For metal, our cost calculator uses $6.00 to $10.45 per square foot. The range starts at the low end of the dated Huntsville figure and ends at the Alabama standing-seam figure. It's measured on roof surface, so a steep roof adds more than a walkable one.
Timeline and Stages
- Request. Call (256) 555-0174 or use the form, and say you're interested in metal. We pass it to one independent local roofer.
- Free inspection. The roofer looks at the current roof and talks through whether metal suits your home.
- Written estimate. Ask for metal and shingle prices on the same visit, each itemized, so the gap is clear.
- Permit. Huntsville requires a building permit for most work over $250, and re-roofing isn't on the exempt list. Your roofer pulls it through the Inspection Department (256-427-5331).
- Installation. The roofer removes the old roof and installs the metal system your contract describes.
Why the Process Matters
Metal is a bigger spend, so the paperwork deserves more care. Alabama requires a roofer's HBLB number on ads and contracts; look for it on your bid and contract and check it on the HBLB license lookup. A licensed roofer must also tell you in writing whether they carry liability insurance.
- A metal bid far below the others. The Alabama Department of Insurance warns homeowners about bids that are amazingly low, and about large payments upfront.
- An offer to cover your deductible. Treat it as a red flag. It can be insurance fraud, and it's a pressure tactic.
- A contract without an HBLB number. Alabama law requires the number on roofing contracts.
Common Questions
Is metal worth the extra cost?
That depends on your budget and plans. The published Alabama figures show standing-seam metal running noticeably more per square foot than asphalt. The clearest way to decide is to get both prices for your own roof, in writing, and weigh them. We don't push either material; the choice is yours.
Can I put a metal roof on a home in Twickenham?
Ask about historic-district review first. Call the Historic Preservation Office at 256-650-4779 before you change roofing material. The same advice applies in Old Town, Five Points and the Alabama A&M district. Your roofer can help with the details, but the review question is the city's to answer.
Do I need a permit for a metal roof?
Huntsville requires a building permit for most work over $250, and re-roofing isn't on the exempt list. Your roofer pulls it through the Inspection Department (256-427-5331). Unincorporated Madison County requires one for roofing regardless of cost: (256) 746-2950. Owens Cross Roads has its own Building Department: 256-725-5204.
Will a metal roof lower my insurance?
Alabama's discount rule is for homes retrofitted to the FORTIFIED standard and certified by an IBHS-certified evaluator, on policies with wind coverage. Ask your roofer whether a metal roof on your home can meet that standard. Discounts vary by insurer; ask yours.
Related Services
Weighing materials? Compare with shingle roof replacement, or read the main full roof replacement page. After a storm, start with storm and hail damage.
Request a Metal Roofing Quote
Call (256) 555-0174 or send the short form. We'll connect you with one local, HBLB-licensed roofer for a free inspection and a written metal roof estimate. Ask for a shingle price too, so you can compare.