Metal Roof Replacement in Tulsa, OK · Metal Roofing Alliance Member

When a hailstorm rolls through Green Country or a shingle roof finally gives out after 20 Oklahoma summers, homeowners across Tulsa start pricing a Metal Roof Replacement in Tulsa. Our crews tear off the old roof down to the deck, replace any rotten sheathing, and install a complete impact-rated metal system built for hail, straight-line wind, and ice. We have worked Tulsa roofs since 2009, from the 1920s oil-boom mansions in Maple Ridge to the 1990s brick two-stories out in South Tulsa and Bixby. You get a full tear-off, a deck inspection, and a finished roof that many Oklahoma carriers discount as Class 4. Start with a free look at metal roof inspection before you commit to anything.

Why Tulsa Roofs Fail and Why Replacement Beats Patching

Tulsa sits in a hail belt. Spring supercells drop golf-ball hail on Brookside and Owen Park as often as they hit Owasso and Jenks, and shingle roofs here take that beating year after year. Add July heat, December ice storms like 2007, and the tornado-grade winds that funnel across the Arkansas River valley, and a 15-year-old shingle roof is often one storm from a full loss.

• Hail bruises the mat under the shingle granules, and that damage shows up months later as leaks.
• Wind lifts and creases shingles along ridges and gable ends, then water finds the creases.
• Ice dams at the eaves push meltwater under the courses and rot the decking.
• Repeated patch jobs on a failing roof cost more over five years than one tear-off and replacement.

Once the decking is soft or the shingle mat is cracked, replacement is the only fix that stops the cycle.

Key info: After the 2023 hail season we replaced a 1950s low-pitch ranch roof in Lortondale where the original decking had three layers of old shingles and waterlogged sheathing. A patch would have failed within a year. The full tear-off and impact-rated metal install passed inspection and the homeowner's carrier applied a Class 4 discount.

Roofing permits are commonly required for a full replacement in Tulsa, and thresholds and inspections vary by jurisdiction. Always confirm with the City of Tulsa building department before work starts. You can check permit requirements through the City of Tulsa official site.

How We Tear Off and Replace a Tulsa Metal Roof

Every replacement follows the same sequence, whether it is a Tudor in Florence Park or a brick ranch in East Tulsa. We protect landscaping, pull the old roofing, and inspect the deck before a single panel goes down. Nothing gets covered up.

1. We walk the roof and attic, measure the pitch, and document the existing layers and deck condition.
2. We pull the roofing permit with the local building department and schedule the inspection.
3. We tear off every layer of old shingles and haul the debris away the same day.
4. We inspect and replace rotten sheathing, then re-nail loose deck boards to code.
5. We install underlayment, ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys, and new edge metal.
6. We set the metal panels or shingles, flash chimneys and skylights, and seal every penetration.
7. We clean the gutters, magnet-sweep the yard, and walk the finished roof with you.

The result is a watertight roof system, not just new panels over old problems.

Key info: On a 1920s home near Swan Lake, the tear-off exposed cracked tongue-and-groove decking that no inspector could see from below. We replaced the bad boards and added solid sheathing before installing the new roof. That step is why a full tear-off beats a layover every time on older Tulsa homes.

If your existing roof is still sound and you want to skip the tear-off, ask about metal roof over shingles and we will tell you honestly whether your deck qualifies.

Replacement Approaches We Install Across Tulsa

Not every Tulsa roof calls for the same system. Pitch, budget, HOA rules, and historic district review all shape the choice. Here is how the main replacement paths compare.

We match the system to the house and the neighborhood, not to whatever is on the truck.

Metal Roof Replacement Cost in Tulsa: What to Expect

Most Tulsa metal roof replacements start at From $9/sq ft for the full tear-off, deck repair allowance, underlayment, and panel install. That figure moves with roof pitch, the number of layers coming off, and how much sheathing needs replacing once the old roof is gone.

Steep Victorian roofs in Brady Heights take more labor and more safety setup than a low-slope mid-century roof in Lortondale. Chimneys, skylights, and complex valleys add flashing time. Stone-coated steel and standing seam sit at the higher end, while exposed fastener panels come in lower on simple roof lines. Historic district and HOA review can also affect profile and color choices.

Get two or three written estimates on the same scope so you compare apples to apples. A low bid that skips the tear-off or the deck inspection is not a deal. Our full breakdown lives on the pricing page.

Metal Roof Replacement Near Me: How to Vet a Tulsa Contractor

You will see plenty of crews advertising metal roof replacement near Tulsa, especially after a hail event. The good ones look the same on a flyer. The difference shows up in paperwork, references, and how they handle permits.

• Ask for a current Oklahoma license and a certificate of insurance for liability and workers comp.
• Get at least three written estimates with the same scope spelled out item by item.
• Ask for local references from the last 12 months and call them.
• Confirm who pulls the roofing permit and who meets the inspector.
• Check HOA or historic district rules for panel profile and color before you sign.

A contractor who hesitates on any of these is telling you something.

We are a Metal Roofing Alliance member and have been installing Tulsa roofs since 2009. Reach out through our contact page for a free estimate at (918) 550-4298.

Metal Roof Replacement in Tulsa: Pricing Guide

Indicative pricing, the exact cost depends on square footage, finish, and site access. Free personalized estimate within 24h at (918) 550-4298.