Metal Roof Replacement in Conway, AR
Thinking about trading worn shingles for steel on your home in Conway, AR? Tell us a little about the house, and one independent roofer from the area gets your request, then visits to size up the roof and write a quote. The referral is free, and we never do roofing work ourselves.
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Metal Roofs in Hail Country
Metal is a familiar sight across Faulkner County, and two kinds show up most. Exposed-fastener panels are screwed straight through the face of the sheet, which keeps the price lower. Standing-seam panels lock together at raised seams over hidden clips, so fewer holes face the weather and the steel can move as it heats and cools.
Spring thunderstorms in Central Arkansas can bring hail and damaging wind, which is often why owners look at steel. Hard hail can still dent a panel, and a dent is not always a leak. Ask how the panel on offer is rated for impact, and check how your policy treats dents.
Common Situations
Most metal requests around Conway start here.
- A first roof wearing out. Many homes built in the 2000s still carry original shingles, and some owners would rather switch to panels.
- Damage after a spring storm. A roofer can photograph what hail or wind did before you weigh a patch, new shingles or steel.
- Hot, sticky summers. A light or reflective finish turns back some of the afternoon sun, and steady attic airflow keeps damp air from collecting under the deck.
- Concern about high wind. Panels come with wind ratings. Ask which rating the quote is built on and what screw or clip spacing that rating needs.
- A low-slope section. Some porch roofs sit too flat for shingles. Standing seam can suit a gentler pitch, within the maker's limits.
The Cost of Metal Roof Replacement
The rows below are statewide 2026 figures from RoofObservations, per square foot of roof surface. Steel costs more up front than shingles, and standing seam tops the list. Size, pitch, valleys, chimneys and any soft decking found after tear-off shape your price.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas 3-tab shingles, per sq ft | about $4.80 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Arkansas architectural shingles, per sq ft | about $5.25 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Arkansas premium shingles, per sq ft | about $6.55 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Arkansas exposed-fastener metal, per sq ft | about $7.05 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Arkansas standing-seam steel, per sq ft | about $10.90 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
Try the roof cost calculator for a rough dollar range, or the cost guide for what pushes a price up or down.
Inspection, Estimate, Install
- You reach out. Fill in the form or call (501) 555-0196.
- One roofer follows up. We pass your details to one independent roofer and nobody else.
- The roof gets a close look. Expect measuring, a decking check from the attic and a look at vents and flashing.
- A written quote arrives. It should name the panel type, metal gauge, color, underlayment, trim, any decking allowance and both warranties.
- You check before you sign. Search the roofer's name on the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board's website. Find out if a City of Conway permit applies to this job and which of you files it; the permit office at (501) 450-6107 can tell you.
- The roofer's crew installs. The old roof comes off, bad decking is swapped, then underlayment, panels and trim go on.
What Sets This Apart
This site is a free referral service, not a roofing company. We send your request to one roofer, and that roofer may pay us for it. You never pay for the referral and never get anything back for it.
- Your own checklist. Ask for proof of general liability insurance and workers' comp, a local address, references and an itemized contract.
- Warranties in writing. Get the panel maker's warranty and the roofer's labor warranty on paper, and make sure the maker's warranty gets registered.
- Payment red flags. Walk away from cash-only terms or a demand for the full price before work begins.
Before You Book
Will my HOA or the city care if I switch to metal?
If your neighborhood has an active HOA, check its rules and get color and material approved in writing before work starts. The city's Historic District Commission looks at outside changes case by case in two areas, the Robinson Historic District and the Old Conway Design Overlay District. If your house is in one, call the city before you change roofing materials.
Can panels go right over my old shingles?
Some roofers will lay steel over one layer, but a full tear-off lets them see the decking and replace soft boards. Ask which method the quote assumes, put it in the contract, and ask for photos of the bare deck. Steel adds less weight than a second layer of shingles, but hidden rot stays hidden either way.
Could a metal roof lower my insurance bill?
A few insurers lower premiums for roofs rated to resist impact or wind, on terms each company sets. Before you sign, ask your agent what rating or paperwork they would need. Nobody else can promise you a discount, and any credit is between you and the insurer.
What if insurance is paying for the new roof?
Your insurer settles the claim with you; a roofer can only document damage and write an estimate. Should the insurer later deny any part of the claim in writing, Arkansas gives you three business days from that notice to cancel the roofing contract, and work can't begin until those days pass.
Related Roof Jobs
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Compare Metal Against Shingles
Want steel and shingle prices side by side for your own house? Send a short request. One local roofer will get in touch to set up a visit and can quote both materials on the same roof.