A roof installed for the island it sits on
Installing a metal roof in Key West is not the same job as installing one on the mainland, and it shouldn’t be priced or built like it is. Out here at the southernmost point, the roof has to beat constant salt corrosion, ride out direct-hit hurricane winds, and — if your home is in Old Town — satisfy HARC, all at once. We install metal systems engineered for exactly that, on new construction and on homes ready to move up from a failing roof.
Choosing the right profile and metal
Two decisions drive a Key West installation: the profile and the metal. For historic homes and anyone who wants the authentic island look, the classic 5V-crimp tin roof is the answer — and it’s the profile HARC tends to favor in Old Town. For a cleaner, modern line, concealed-fastener standing seam is a superb high-wind system. Either way, we build in corrosion-resistant materials — Galvalume and aluminum — because near this much saltwater, the metal you choose is the difference between a roof that lasts decades and one that rusts out early. We’ll lay out the honest trade-offs for your home rather than pushing one product on every house.
Engineered for Monroe County wind
The Keys carry some of the highest design wind speeds in the United States — up to roughly 180 mph in parts of Monroe County, and Key West, as the most exposed point of all, takes hurricanes about as directly as anywhere in Florida. That reality drives everything: panel gauge, fastening pattern, clip spacing, and how every edge and penetration is detailed. We install to those engineered specs so your roof performs the way the code intends when a real storm tests it, not just on paper.
Details that keep water out
Wind-driven rain in a hurricane finds every weak point, and Key West’s tropical downpours test a roof year-round. We pay close attention to the underlayment, the flashing at walls and chimneys, the valleys, and every penetration — vents, pipes, skylights. On the low-slope porches and additions common on conch houses, we adjust the system accordingly. Getting these details right is the difference between a roof that merely looks finished and one that actually stays dry in a blow.
Old Town and historic homes
If your home is in the historic district, we install with HARC in mind from the start — matching the profile and finish the commission expects and helping you through the review process. A new roof on a conch or Victorian home is a chance to get it both right and approved, so it protects the house and honors the street. (HARC requirements for your specific property: confirmed through the City of Key West.)
From consult to closeout
It starts with a free inspection and a written quote with clear profile and material options. We pull the Monroe County permit, navigate HARC where it applies, install to code, protect your property as we work, and finish with a walkthrough. (Workmanship warranty and manufacturer coverage: client to confirm.)
Start your installation
Call (786) 589-8668 or request a free estimate to talk through the right metal roof for your spot in Key West.