Commercial Metal Roofing in Mobile and Baldwin County
Wise Builders repairs, coats, retrofits, and replaces commercial metal roofs across Mobile and Baldwin County: R-panel and standing seam on metal buildings, shops, warehouses, churches, and offices.
We fix the structure too. When rust has reached the purlins, we weld the steel repair from inside before the new roof goes on.
Call (251) 305-7282 for a free roof inspection.
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Three Ways to Fix a Metal Roof
Most commercial metal roofs in Mobile and Baldwin County are R-panel or standing seam on a metal building. When they rust or leak at every screw, there are three ways to go.
Coat It
When panels and purlins are sound, every screw and lap gets sealed and the roof gets a silicone or acrylic coating. The lowest-cost fix. See roof coatings.
Retrofit It
Foam flute fill and insulation board go over the existing panels, then a PVC or TPO membrane. No tear-off, new insulation, and no exposed screws left to leak.
Replace It
New R-panel or standing seam steel, or aluminum near the water. Panels and fasteners sized to the wind design for your address. The longest-life option.
What We Check on a Metal Roof
We look from the top and from underneath.
- Screws: backed out, rusted, or missing washers.
- Laps, ridge caps, and end walls for open seams.
- Skylights and curbs, the most common metal-roof leak.
- Rust on the panels and on the purlins underneath.
- Gutters, eaves, and edge trim.
Before You Pick
Three questions decide the right fix.
- Are the panels rusted through, or only on the surface?
- Are the purlins sound, or do they need steel repair?
- Do you want insulation the building does not have now?
- How close is the building to salt water?
- How many more years do you need from this roof?
What Commercial Metal Roof Work Costs
A coating, a retrofit, and a new metal roof are three very different prices. Here is what each typically runs.
Typical Gulf Coast Cost Ranges
Typical Gulf Coast ranges for a 10,000 square foot metal roof. Your inspection replaces these with one fixed price.
| System | Cost per Sq Ft | 10,000 Sq Ft Roof | On-Site Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof coating systemfasteners and seams treated, then coated | $3.50 to $6.00 | $35,000 to $60,000 | 5 to 8 working days |
| PVC or TPO retrofit over a metal roofflute fill, insulation board, new membrane, edge metal | $6.00 to $8.00 | $60,000 to $80,000 | 2 to 3 weeks |
| R-panel metal roof replacementpainted steel, with insulation | $11.00 to $13.00 | $110,000 to $130,000 | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Standing seam steel roofPVDF finish | $15.00 to $22.00 | $150,000 to $220,000 | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Standing seam aluminumsalt-air sites near the water | $18.50 and up | $185,000 and up | 3 to 5 weeks |
On a metal building with rusted panels and leaking screws, a PVC or TPO retrofit usually beats new metal on price and adds insulation the old roof never had. When panels and purlins are sound, a coating system can buy years for a fraction of either.
What Changes a Metal Roof Price
Metal roofs hide their costs in the structure and the trim.
Purlins and Structure
Rust that has eaten through panels has often reached the purlins. Steel repair is welded plate work from a lift. We inspect from underneath before we price.
Skylights and Curbs
Old fiberglass skylights are a leak source. We either rebuild the curbs and flash them in, or deck them over. Each one is a line item.
Salt Air
Close to the bay or the Gulf, coated steel rusts fast. Aluminum or a PVDF finish costs more and lasts. We tell you which one your site needs.
Ranges are installed costs for a simple 10,000 square foot low-slope roof. Deck, purlin, and wet-insulation replacement, HVAC curb work, and permits are priced after we inspect the roof.
"Jim Brock is the best project manager ever! He constantly communicated with me about the materials, build and timeline. No stones were unturned! Exceptional work by his team."
From Inspection to Warranty
Every commercial roof runs through one contract and one project manager. You make the decisions. We carry the crew, the permit, the inspections, and the warranty paperwork.
Step 1. Roof Inspection and Core Cuts
We walk the roof and check the membrane or panels, seams, flashings, curbs, drains, gutters, and edge metal. We cut cores to see the layers and test the insulation for moisture, and we look at the deck or purlins from inside when we can.
Step 2. Options and a Fixed Price
You get a written proposal with every layer, thickness, fastening pattern, and warranty term listed, plus a fixed price. When repair, coating, recover, and replacement are all real options, we price them side by side.
Step 3. Wind Design and Permit
We size the fastening, perimeter and corner enhancement, and edge metal to the design wind speed for your address, then pull the permit with the city or county that has your building.
Step 4. Schedule Around Your Business
We plan the work around your hours. On occupied buildings we work in sections, protect HVAC intakes, and dry in every section before the crew leaves. Your doors stay open.
Step 5. Install With Daily Updates
Your project manager is on the roof with the crew and sends progress photos. Hidden damage, like rusted purlins or wet insulation, is priced at the unit price in your proposal and approved by you before we fix it.
Step 6. Inspection, Warranty and Closeout
The manufacturer inspects the finished roof before it issues the warranty. You get the warranty, the final inspection, lien waivers, and a photo record of the roof, start to finish.
"Great people, great work and great experience. Great communication by William Fields. Work was done on schedule and exactly as stated. I will use these guys again!"
Work From Our Recent Jobs
Two recent Duro-Last PVC retrofits over rusted metal roofs: The Homestead Mobile in Theodore and the Mobile SPCA in Mobile.
See the full scope of both jobs on our commercial roofing page. We also build out commercial interiors, like Breakout Games at The Wharf.
Why Building Owners and Property Managers Hire Us
One Contractor, Roof and Building
We are a licensed general contractor, not only a roofer. When a leak has ruined ceilings, drywall, or insulation, the same crew and the same project manager fix the inside too.
One Fixed Price, in Writing
The proposal lists the system, every layer, the warranty term, and unit prices for hidden damage. The price changes only through a written change order you sign first.
Built for Small and Mid-Size Buildings
Offices, retail centers, churches, metal shops, and apartments are our focus. Your roof gets a dedicated project manager, not the crew left over from a warehouse job.
The Credentials Behind Every Commercial Roof
Wise Builders holds Alabama General Contractor License #60291 and is a Duro-Last approved contractor, which lets us offer manufacturer No-Dollar-Limit warranties up to 30 years, depending on the system. Every commercial roof also carries our 5-year workmanship warranty. We carry general liability and workers' compensation and are BBB accredited.
Before you sign with anyone, ask for the license number, a certificate of insurance, and a sample of the warranty you will actually receive. A No-Dollar-Limit warranty covers labor and materials for leaks. A materials-only warranty does not. We send ours with the proposal.
"The contract was clear and all work was performed on schedule. A certificate of compliance was issued by a third party after inspection. It is refreshing to find a company like this."
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Metal Roofs
Standing seam or R-panel?
R-panel uses exposed screws through the panel and costs less. Standing seam uses concealed clips, moves with heat without wearing the screw holes, and lasts longer. On a commercial building you plan to keep, standing seam is worth the difference.
Can you put a new roof over my metal roof?
Yes. The most common way is a PVC or TPO retrofit: foam flute fill in the ribs, insulation board over the top, then the membrane. It is what we installed at The Homestead Mobile and the Mobile SPCA.
How do you stop leaking screws?
On a sound roof, we replace failed screws with oversized fasteners and new washers, seal every lap, and coat the roof. When the screws are leaking everywhere, a retrofit covers all of them at once.
Steel or aluminum near salt water?
Within a mile or so of the bay or the Gulf, coated steel rusts faster. Aluminum or steel with a PVDF finish costs more up front and lasts much longer there. We tell you which one your site needs.
How much does a commercial metal roof cost?
On the Gulf Coast, commercial metal roof work typically runs $3.50 to $22+ per square foot: $3.50 to $6.00 for a coating system, $6.00 to $8.00 for a PVC or TPO retrofit over metal, $11.00 to $13.00 for new R-panel, $15 to $22 for standing seam steel, and $18.50 and up for aluminum near the water.
How long does a metal roof last?
A standing seam steel roof with a PVDF finish typically lasts 40 years or more. Exposed-fastener R-panel lasts as long as its screws and coating, which usually means maintenance at 10 to 15 years.
Ready to Stop the Screw Leaks?
Your metal roof starts with a free inspection from the top and from underneath, then a written, fixed price. Nothing to pay and nothing to sign.
Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations holds Alabama General Contractor License #60291, is a Duro-Last approved contractor, and brings one project manager, one written scope, and one fixed price to every commercial roof in Mobile and Baldwin County.
Call our Mobile headquarters at (251) 305-7282 or our Foley office at (251) 270-5270, or send the form and we will set a free roof inspection.
Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations, 6215 Rangeline Rd #105, Theodore, AL 36582 and 105 W Camphor Ave #100A, Foley, AL 36535.
"William is great to work with. Wise Builders are extremely thorough and professional. Everything was done exactly how and when they said it would be. A++++"