Standing seam
Long panels with raised, interlocking seams and fasteners hidden beneath the panel. It gives a clean, modern look and is the style most people picture when they think of a metal roof.
McGinnis Builders Inc.
Metal roofing built
for Florida weather.
Standing-seam and metal panel roofing for homes and businesses in Ocala, The Villages and across Central Florida, from a licensed, family-owned roofing contractor.
35 plusYears of experience
100 plusCustom homes built
ThousandsOf roofs installed
CBC1254093 / CCC1330459
Metal roofing in Central Florida
The panels are
only the part
you see.
A metal roof is a complete system, and how it is installed matters as much as what it is made of.
McGinnis Builders installs standing-seam and metal panel roofs for homes and businesses across Ocala, The Villages and Central Florida. We have served the area for more than 35 years, and our roofing work is backed by Florida roofing contractor license CCC1330459.
Underlayment, flashing, transitions, roof penetrations and fasteners decide how a metal roof performs in heat, heavy rain and storm winds. We put the panel, the color and everything underneath it in a written scope before the work starts, so you know exactly what you are buying.
Metal roofing basics
Know what you
are choosing.
Exposed-fastener panels
Corrugated and 5V crimp panels are screwed through the face of the panel with gasketed screws. They are a common, lower-cost metal option, and the screws and seals need an occasional check.
Shingles, for comparison
Architectural shingles are still the right answer for many homes and usually cost less up front. We can price shingle and metal side by side so you compare real numbers, not guesses.
How a metal roof is built
What is under
the panels.
Why homeowners call us
Straight answers.
Careful work.
Metal is a bigger decision than most roofing choices, so we start with your questions, not a sales pitch. We explain the options, give you a written estimate, and stay in touch from the first call to the final walk-around.
- Metal and shingle options priced side by side when you want to compare
- A written scope that names the panel, finish and what is included
- Licensed Florida roofing contractor, CCC1330459
- Permit questions answered for your address
- Clean job sites, including nails picked up
A clear path forward
From first call
to finished roof.
01
Tell us about the roof
Share the address and what you have in mind: a full replacement, a new build, or a roof you are weighing metal for.
02
Compare your options
We discuss metal profiles, colors and shingle alternatives, and what each means for your home.
03
Review the written scope
Material, color, underlayment, flashing details and schedule are confirmed in your proposal.
04
Build with care
Move forward with the agreed plan and a crew that keeps the job site clean.
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The Villages roofingHow much does a metal roof cost in Ocala?
A metal roof usually costs more up front than an asphalt shingle roof. The price depends on the size, pitch and complexity of the roof, the type of panel, the metal and finish you choose, and what we find under the old roofing. We give you a written estimate that names the material and the scope, and we can price shingles next to it so you can compare.
What is the difference between standing seam and other metal roof panels?
Standing-seam panels are long panels with raised, interlocking seams, and the fasteners are hidden beneath the panel. Exposed-fastener panels, such as corrugated and 5V crimp, are screwed through the face of the panel with gasketed screws, which need an occasional check. Each has a different look, cost and maintenance profile.
Is a metal roof a good choice in Florida?
Florida roofs face strong sun, heavy rain and storm winds, and a metal roof can handle that when it is installed correctly. The fastening, underlayment and flashing matter as much as the panels, which is why we put all of it in the written scope.
Are metal roofs loud in the rain?
Noise is a common worry. Over a solid roof deck with underlayment, most homeowners find a metal roof quieter than they expected, and we are glad to talk through how your roof would be built.
Can a metal roof lower my homeowners insurance?
Some Florida insurers offer credits based on how a roof is built and attached, and a wind mitigation inspection documents those features. Credits depend on your insurer and your home, so ask your agent what they recognize. We can explain how we would build and fasten your roof.
Do I need a permit and a licensed contractor to put on a metal roof?
Re-roofing in Florida generally requires a permit from the local building department, and the details depend on where the home is. McGinnis Builders holds Florida roofing contractor license CCC1330459 and building contractor license CBC1254093, and we explain what applies to your address when we give you the estimate.