Metal Roof Installation in South Carolina & Georgia
Expert Metal Roof Installation, Backed by 40+ Years
Metal roofing is the fastest-growing choice for homeowners in South Carolina and Georgia — and for good reason. A properly installed metal roof lasts 40–70 years, shrugs off the wind, rain and heat that wear out asphalt shingles, and can cut summer cooling costs by up to 25%.
Hixon’s Roofing has installed metal roofing across the Southeast for more than four decades. We install every major system — standing seam, tuff-rib, and stone-coated TimberSteel — on homes in Aiken, Augusta, Charleston, Columbia and the surrounding communities.
As a family-owned company, we do it right: correct underlayment, proper fastening schedules, and clean flashing details — the workmanship that determines whether a metal roof actually delivers its full lifespan.
Why Homeowners Are Switching to Metal
Here’s what a metal roof does for your home that shingles can’t:
- 40–70 year lifespan: Two to three times longer than asphalt shingles.
- Severe weather resistance: Engineered to withstand high winds, driving rain, and hail.
- Energy savings: Reflective coatings cut summer cooling costs by up to 25%.
- Insurance advantages: Many carriers discount premiums for metal roofs.
- Fire resistance and curb appeal: Class A rated, with styles from sleek modern to classic.
After 40 years installing metal across the Southeast, we’ve seen exactly how these roofs perform decade after decade — read the lessons in our field guide.
Not sure which panel style fits your home and budget? We’ll show you standing seam, tuff-rib and TimberSteel side by side.
What to Expect During Your Metal Roof Installation
- Estimate & panel selection. We measure your roof, review standing seam, tuff-rib, and TimberSteel options side by side, and give you a written panel-by-panel price — no pressure, no games.
- Materials ordered, site prepped. Panels are cut to your roof’s exact dimensions. We schedule installation around weather windows, not our convenience.
- Tear-off & deck inspection. Old roofing comes off and we inspect every inch of decking — rotted or soft wood is replaced before anything covers it.
- Underlayment & panel installation. High-temp synthetic underlayment, then panels fastened to the manufacturer’s schedule — the detail that determines whether a metal roof lasts 40 years or 70.
- Flashing, trim & cleanup. Ridge, valleys, and penetrations sealed and trimmed; magnetic sweep of your yard; final walkthrough with you.
Your home stays watertight at the end of every workday — guaranteed.
Warranties, Insurance Savings & Long-Term Value
A metal roof is the last roof most homeowners ever buy — and the numbers back it up:
- Finish warranties of 30–40 years on premium paint systems, plus substrate warranties against perforation.
- Workmanship warranty from a company that has been here 40+ years — and will be here when you call.
- Insurance discounts: many carriers in South Carolina and Georgia reduce premiums for impact-resistant metal roofing.
- Lower lifetime cost: one metal roof outlasts two to three shingle roofs, with almost no maintenance in between.
- Resale value: metal roofs consistently rank among the strongest curb-appeal investments in Southeast markets.
Compare systems on our metal roofing hub, or dig into what 40 years of Southeast installs has taught us.
Contact Hixon’s today for expert metal roof installation in Aiken, SC, Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC, and Augusta, GA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does metal roof installation cost in South Carolina?
For most homes, a professionally installed metal roof runs roughly $12,000–$33,000 depending on size, panel style, and complexity. Exposed-fastener systems like tuff-rib sit at the lower end; standing seam and stone-coated steel at the higher end. Metal costs more upfront than shingles but typically lasts two to three times longer, with lower lifetime cost. We provide free written estimates with panel-by-panel pricing.
Standing seam vs. tuff-rib — which should I choose?
Standing seam uses concealed fasteners for a clean modern look and maximum weather resistance — the premium choice. Tuff-rib uses exposed fasteners and delivers excellent durability at a significantly lower price. Both are proven performers in Southeast weather; the right answer depends on budget, roof geometry, and the look you want. We install both and will show you samples side by side.
How long does a metal roof last?
A properly installed metal roof lasts 40–70 years — two to three times the life of asphalt shingles. Standing seam systems with high-grade coatings sit at the top of that range. After four decades of installations across the Southeast, we’re still servicing metal roofs we installed in our first years of business. See what 40 years of Southeast metal roofing has taught us.
Aren’t metal roofs noisy and hot?
No — both are myths on a modern installation. Over solid decking and underlayment, a metal roof is no louder in rain than shingles. And metal actually reflects solar radiation instead of absorbing it, so reflective coatings routinely cut summer cooling costs by up to 25% in our climate — one of the best reasons Southern homeowners switch.
Can you install metal roofing over my existing shingles?
Sometimes. Code generally allows one existing shingle layer under metal if the decking is sound, which saves tear-off cost. But trapped moisture or damaged decking must be addressed first, so we inspect before recommending it. We’ll give you an honest answer — if a tear-off protects your investment, we’ll tell you why.
How long does metal roof installation take?
Most residential metal roof installations take 3–7 days depending on roof size, complexity, and whether tear-off is required. Standing seam takes longer than tuff-rib because panels are formed and seamed on site. We stage the job so your home is watertight at the end of every workday.
Metal Roof Installation Service Areas
Our installation crews serve homeowners across the CSRA and the Lowcountry, with local teams in:
- Aiken, SC
- Augusta, GA & the CSRA
- Columbia, SC
- Charleston & Mount Pleasant
- Summerville & North Charleston
- Rural Charleston County
- CSRA Rural Communities
Every crew is trained on standing seam, tuff-rib, and TimberSteel systems — the same standards on every roof, every town.