Metal roofing & siding · Lower Mainland, BC
The last roof your house will need.
Standing seam, metal shingles, corrugated panels and metal siding, installed on homes, farms and commercial buildings from Vancouver to Hope. One trade, done properly, measured in person.
Standing seam · Metal shingles · Corrugated · Aluminum · Metal siding
- Measured in person
- Written quote, no pressure
- Insured + WorkSafeBC
- Workmanship warranty
Metal roofing systems
Four ways to put metal on a roof
Each one suits a different building, budget and pitch. We will tell you which fits yours when we measure.
Lasts 40 to 70 yearsStanding seam
Concealed-fastener panels with raised seams, roll-formed to the length of your roof. The system most people picture when they say metal roof.
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Lasts 40 to 60 yearsMetal shingles
Stamped steel or aluminum shingles that interlock on all four sides, in slate, shake and tile profiles. A metal roof that keeps the look of the street.
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Lasts 30 to 50 yearsCorrugated and ribbed
Ribbed and corrugated steel panels screwed through the face with gasketed fasteners. The workhorse for barns, shops, garages and budget re-roofs.
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Lasts 50 to 100+ yearsAluminum and specialty metals
Non-ferrous metals for salt air, heritage work and architecture that wants a living finish. Aluminum for the coast, copper and zinc for the long game.
See aluminum and specialty metals →What we do
Roofing work, all of it in metal
Replace shingles or cedar with metal
Tear-off, deck repairs, new underlayment, flashings and a metal roof system on a house that had shingles, cedar shakes or torch-on.
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Metal roof repair
Leaks at flashings and penetrations, backed-out screws, failed sealant, storm damage and rust spots on existing metal roofs of any make.
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Gutters, soffit, fascia and flashing
Seamless aluminum gutters, metal soffit and fascia, and custom-bent flashings that match the roof, so the whole edge of the house is metal.
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Roof ventilation and condensation control
Ridge vents, vented soffit, vapour barriers and anti-condensation underlays, so a metal roof stays dry from below as well as above.
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Snow guards, skylights and roof accessories
Clamp-on snow retention, skylight curbs and flashings, solar-ready mounts, ridge caps and all the metal details that make the roof complete.
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New construction and additions
Metal roofs and siding on new houses, laneway homes, garages, shops, barns and additions, coordinated with your builder from the framing stage.
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Metal siding too
Walls to match the roof
Standing seam walls, corrugated, board and batten and woodgrain aluminum plank.
How it works
From a satellite outline to a finished roof
- 1
Price it from your sofa
Outline your roof on the map, choose a system, and a price range arrives by email in minutes. Or skip it and send a request.
- 2
We measure in person
A site visit to measure every slope, check the deck and attic, look at the flashings and talk through colours and details. Then a written quote.
- 3
Installed and warrantied
Tear-off, deck repairs, underlayment, flashings and the metal, usually in under a week. Manufacturer finish warranty plus our workmanship warranty, in writing.
Costs
What will your roof cost?
Every roof is priced after we measure it: pitch, shape, what comes off and access all move the number. For a figure now, outline your roof on the satellite map and get a preliminary estimate by email.
- 1Find your address on the satellite map
- 2Outline the roof with a few clicks
- 3Pick the system, pitch and extras
- 4Preliminary estimate for your roof, by email
Commercial and farm
Warehouses, barns, shops and strata
Retrofits over leaking screw-down roofs, new buildings from the purlins up, and metal re-roofs for townhouse complexes that want a 50-year answer.
Industrial, warehouse and commercial
Standing seam and screw-down roofs, wall cladding and re-roofs over existing metal for warehouses, shops and commercial buildings.
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Farm buildings: barns, shops and arenas
Screw-down and standing seam roofs, wall panels, translucent panels and condensation control for the barns, shops and arenas of the Fraser Valley.
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Strata, townhouse and multi-family
Metal re-roofs for townhouse complexes and low-rise buildings, with depreciation report numbers, phasing and resident communication handled.
Strata, townhouse and multi-family →Guides
Metal roofing, explained for BC
How much does a metal roof cost in BC's Lower Mainland?
Metal roof prices in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in 2026: standing seam, metal shingles and corrugated per sq ft, whole-roof budgets and extras.
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Snow on a metal roof: slides, snow guards and ice at the eaves
Why snow slides off metal roofs, where snow guards must go, what clamp-on systems do that stick-on pads don't, and how ventilation stops ice at the eaves.
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Metal roof vs asphalt shingles in BC: cost, lifespan and what matters here
Metal roofing against architectural shingles for a Lower Mainland house: installed cost, lifespan in our rain, moss, fire rating and when shingles still win.
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Across the Lower Mainland
From the North Shore to Hope. Each area page covers the local roofs, the snow and salt where they apply, and what the municipality says about permits.
Questions
Questions people ask before they call
Something else? Email info@colossusroofing.ca or call (778) 539 1281.
How much does a metal roof cost in the Lower Mainland?
Steel standing seam runs about $13 to $22 per square foot installed, metal shingles $12 to $22, and exposed-fastener panels $8 to $14, at typical 2026 Lower Mainland prices. A 2,000 square foot roof in standing seam is typically $24,000 to $40,000 before tear-off, deck repairs and GST. Our estimate tool gives you a range for your own roof, and the in-person measure gives you the quote.
Do you only do metal?
Yes. Metal roofing and metal siding are all we install: standing seam, metal shingles and tiles, exposed-fastener panels, aluminum, copper and zinc, plus metal wall cladding. We do not install asphalt shingles, cedar or membrane roofs, and we are happy to say when one of those is the better fit for your building.
How long does a metal roof last here?
Industry figures put metal at 40 to 80 years against 15 to 25 for asphalt shingles. The paint system matters: PVDF finishes carry 20 to 40 year film warranties, and the Galvalume steel under them typically carries a 25-year corrosion warranty. Near salt water we recommend aluminum, which cannot rust.
Do I need a permit to put a metal roof on my house?
In most Lower Mainland municipalities a like-for-like re-roof on a house needs no building permit, but each city has its own wording and a few are unclear. Our area pages quote each municipality's own statement. Structural changes, a new roof shape and multi-family buildings need a permit, and we prepare the application when one is required.
Will a metal roof be noisy in the rain?
Not on a house. Research on roof noise found metal over a solid deck registered only about 6 decibels louder than shingles, a difference most people cannot pick out, because the deck and insulation absorb the sound. Open-framed shops and barns with no deck are louder, which is why we suggest a solid deck or insulated panels on arenas.
Can metal go over my existing shingles?
Sometimes. The BC Building Code does not forbid a new roof over one layer of shingles, and some metal shingle systems are designed for it. We do it when there is one flat, dry layer on a sound deck, with an underlayment between. Two layers, soft spots, cedar shakes or any doubt about the deck means a tear-off.
How does the free estimate work?
Use the estimate tool to outline your roof on the satellite map and answer a few questions; a price range is emailed to you within minutes. Then we visit, measure the roof properly, check the deck, attic and flashings, and give you a written quote. There is no charge for either step and no pressure after.
Ready for a roof you never think about again?
Price it on the map in a few minutes, or ask for a free in-person measure. No pressure either way.