Metal Roof Replacement in Franklin, TN
Considering metal for a house in Franklin, TN? Roof Replacement Franklin TN is a no-cost referral service, not a roofer: we don't sell, price or install roofs. We pass your request to one independent local roofer who can look at your house and write up a metal replacement estimate.
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Moving From Shingles to Metal
Standing-seam panels run from ridge to eave, joined by raised, locked seams that hide the fasteners. Exposed-fastener panels and metal shingles are the other common types. Metal costs more per square foot than shingles and calls for a roofer who installs it regularly.
In Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, history often enters the decision. The town was established by the Tennessee legislature on October 26, 1799 and Hincheyville (1819) was its first subdivision. Everbright Avenue, Boyd Mill Avenue, Franklin Road, Adams Street, Lewisburg Avenue, Hincheyville and Downtown Franklin are the seven local historic districts that protect that character.
Inside those districts, moving to a new roof material requires a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Zoning Commission, while repair with matching material does not. Franklin's design guidelines favor keeping or matching historic materials, and standing-seam metal is named as a recommended material. That makes it a strong candidate on an older house, but not a shortcut past review. Call the City at 615-794-7012 before you sign anything.
What This Covers
- Tear-off and deck repair. The old covering comes off, and damaged boards are replaced before new underlayment goes down.
- Panels cut to length. Standing-seam panels measured for each roof plane, with seams locked along their full run.
- Matching trim and flashing. Ridge, eave, rake and wall pieces that seal the edges and openings.
- Historic-district timing. Where a Certificate of Appropriateness is needed, the work waits for the City's decision.
How Metal Roof Replacement Is Priced
We don't price or bid on work. Compare metal and shingles on published Tennessee averages:
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee re-roof, average | about $8,518 (range $6,703–$20,071) | This Old House, 2026 |
| Tennessee asphalt shingles, per sq ft | about $4.89 | This Old House, 2026 |
| Tennessee architectural shingles, per sq ft | about $5.05 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Tennessee impact-resistant shingles, per sq ft | about $6.25 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Tennessee standing-seam steel, per sq ft | about $10.45 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
By those figures, standing-seam steel runs about twice the architectural-shingle rate. Our cost calculator uses $8.50–$15.00 per square foot of roof for metal, from basic steel up to standing seam with tear-off, for a range on your own home.
Inspection, Estimate, Install
- Check your district. If the house is in a local historic district, call the City at 615-794-7012 first.
- Send a request. Use the form or call (615) 555-0192, and one independent local roofer follows up.
- Inspection and measurements. The roofer checks the deck, pitch and roof planes.
- Written estimate. Compare it line by line; you're under no obligation.
- Approvals, then installation. Any Certificate of Appropriateness comes first, and the roofer takes care of any permit.
The permit office depends on city limits, not your mailing address. Inside Franklin, have your roofer check whether a metal re-roof calls for a permit, and verify the answer by phoning the city's Building and Neighborhood Services office (615-794-7012). Out in unincorporated Williamson County, the county has said since August 1, 2025 that residential roof replacements need no permit or inspection, though they must follow code and the manufacturer's instructions.
What Sets This Apart
We're not a roofing company, so there's no metal for us to sell. Roofers, not homeowners, may pay us for referrals. Before you hire, look for:
- Metal experience. Standing-seam homes nearby you can drive past.
- A state license on larger jobs. Required when the roofing part is $25,000 or more; check at verify.tn.gov.
- Proof of insurance and written warranties. The panel maker's warranty and a labor warranty, on paper.
- A fair payment schedule. Per the Tennessee Attorney General, keep the deposit to a third of the price or less.
Frequently Asked
Can I put a metal roof on a house in a Franklin historic district?
Often it's possible, but it isn't automatic. Changing material needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Zoning Commission. The design guidelines name standing-seam metal as a recommended material, which helps, yet each project is still reviewed. Call the City at 615-794-7012 before you sign a contract.
How much more does metal cost than shingles?
On the published Tennessee rows, standing-seam steel is about $10.45 per square foot against about $5.05 for architectural shingles. Your actual estimate depends on roof size, pitch, panel type and tear-off. The roof replacement cost guide explains what moves the number.
Does a metal roofer need a Tennessee license?
A state contractor license is required when the roofing portion of a job is $25,000 or more. Because metal costs more per square foot, a large Franklin roof can reach that figure, so look the roofer up at verify.tn.gov and keep the result with your contract.
Do you install metal roofs?
No. We do no roofing work and give no prices. We pass your request to one independent local roofer, who inspects the house and gives you a written estimate directly. Whether you hire that roofer is entirely up to you, and the referral never costs you anything.
Other Ways to Fix a Roof
Still deciding? Compare shingle roof replacement or see whether roof repair would do.
Price Out a Metal Roof
Tell us about your Franklin home, and we'll pass it to one independent local roofer for a free inspection and a written metal estimate. Prefer the phone? Call (615) 555-0192.