Metal roofing has grown fast around Columbus, and not just on barns and pole buildings. Homeowners are putting standing seam panels on ranches in Clintonville and steep-pitched roofs in New Albany because a good metal roof can outlast two or three rounds of asphalt shingles and shrugs off hail and wind better than most other options. This category covers the 15 contractors in our directory who install or repair metal roofing systems: standing seam, corrugated and ribbed panel, stone-coated steel, and metal shingles designed to mimic slate or wood shake.
Metal roofing is a different trade than asphalt shingle work. Panels have to be measured and often fabricated to the exact run of the roof, seams need to be crimped or fastened correctly to stay watertight, and flashing around chimneys, vents, and valleys matters even more than it does with shingles because there's no overlapping mat of material to hide a sloppy cut. When you're comparing contractors, look for crews who specialize in metal (not just an asphalt roofer who occasionally does a metal job), ask what gauge and finish they typically install, and find out whether panels are shop-fabricated or rolled on site. Get clarity on fastener type, underlayment, and how they handle thermal expansion, since metal panels move more with temperature swings than shingles do and that has to be planned for at the seams and trim.
Our score for each contractor in this category weighs factors like customer feedback, how long they've operated in the Columbus area, licensing and insurance status, and responsiveness, so you can shortlist crews without digging through every review yourself. For the full ranked breakdown across all roofing types, see our best roofing contractors in Columbus guide, and read our methodology for exactly how we calculate scores.