Skip to content If your current roof is approaching 20 years or showing hail damage, now is a good time to schedule a free estimate. Our crew will walk the roof with you, explain your options, and provide a written quote with no commitment required.
Missouri’s freeze-thaw winters and summer hailstorms wear down asphalt shingles on a predictable 20-year cycle — metal roofing extends that timeline to 50 years or more. At Top Quality Exteriors, we install standing seam and corrugated steel panels backed by manufacturer warranties of 40 to 50 years and wind ratings above 130 mph. Metal also reflects radiant heat during Missouri’s humid summers, trimming cooling bills by up to 25 percent. For homeowners in Chesterfield and Wildwood tired of cyclical replacements, metal is the upgrade that makes the math work in your favor.
Our crews work with Galvalume steel, painted steel, and aluminum panels in dozens of profiles and factory-applied colors to match any home style. Metal also makes sense after a storm leaves your existing shingles compromised — in qualifying cases it installs directly over one layer of old shingles, eliminating the full tear-off cost and reducing project disruption significantly. Homeowners weighing material options often start with a roof inspection to understand their current deck condition and framing load capacity before committing to the upgrade.
Standing seam and exposed-fastener are the two main panel systems for residential metal roofing in the St. Louis area, and the right choice depends on roof pitch, budget, and how the home looks on the street. Standing seam uses concealed fasteners along raised seams, which eliminates the most common leak point and produces the clean, architectural profile popular in Ladue and Clayton. Exposed-fastener corrugated and R-panel systems cost less upfront and perform well on lower-pitch roofs and outbuildings. We work with Galvalume steel and painted steel in 26 and 29 gauge — 26 gauge absorbs Missouri’s spring hail impacts better and carries a stronger warranty. Our panel systems are installed with factory sealant tape at every seam, foam closure strips at all eaves and ridges, and ice-and-water shield underlayment before the first panel is set. If you’re weighing a metal upgrade against a standard shingle replacement, a roof replacement consultation puts the cost-per-year comparison in writing so you can decide with clear numbers.
Every metal roof project follows five steps, from your first call through the final walkthrough. Here’s exactly what to expect when our crew takes on your project — no surprises, no skipped steps, no shortcuts on materials or technique.
We meet on-site to walk the roof and discuss panel options. Our estimator covers gauge, profile, and color choices with you. You receive a written quote before scheduling any work.
We remove the existing shingles and strip to bare decking. Each board is probed for rot, soft spots, and failed fasteners. Any rotted sections are replaced before panels go down.
We cover the full deck with synthetic underlayment. Ice & water shield goes at every eave, valley, and boot. Together they form the moisture barrier before any panel is set above.
Panels are cut on-site and set from the eave up in rows. Each panel locks to the previous course and is fastened per spec. Ridge caps and step flashings seal every roof transition.
We inspect every seam and flashing on the finished roof. Gutters are cleared and the yard is swept for metal scraps. You walk the finished job with us before we pack up and leave.
Top Quality Exteriors has been installing metal roofs across the St. Louis metro for over 12 years. We’re fully licensed and insured in Missouri, and our installation crews train directly with panel manufacturers so every job meets the specs that keep your material warranty valid. We document each installation with photos for your warranty file. Our workmanship warranty covers labor separately from the manufacturer coverage, giving you two independent layers of protection on the project.
We don’t subcontract metal roofing work — the crew that gives your estimate is the crew that installs your roof. That matters because metal has tight tolerances at chimney transitions, skylights, and valley flashings: done incorrectly, those intersections leak within a season. We’ve installed hundreds of metal roofs in Clayton and Webster Groves and stand behind every one with a written response guarantee if any issue surfaces within the warranty period.
Metal roofing in the St. Louis area typically runs between $8,000 and $22,000 for a standard residential home, depending on square footage, panel system, roof pitch, and whether a tear-off is required. Standing seam costs more than exposed-fastener systems because the concealed-fastener design takes more labor per square. If your current roof sustained wind or hail damage, your homeowners policy may cover a significant portion — we document storm damage thoroughly and work directly with adjusters.
The math over time favors metal: a 50-year metal roof costs less per year than two asphalt replacements at 20-year intervals, plus you gain the energy savings from the reflective surface and the resale value that comes with a roof that doesn’t need to be replaced before the buyer moves in. We provide written, itemized quotes, and we’ll walk you through the cost-per-year comparison so the decision is yours to make with clear information.
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