I just got hit by Irma in Naples FL and my insurance adjuster put me down for a new roof pending approval by the insurance company. The existing roof is concrete tile. I got some quickie quotes of $32-$34K for tile and $38-40K for metal. That includes tear off. I'm 60, we've been in the home for less than 9 months (part time - vacation home...). Either roof will outlive me as I understand it.

I'd be inclined to pay up for a metal roof based upon durability and perceived value.

My roofer said if cost, etc. is no issue, he'd get an exposed screw roof like the one on his house. I'm inclined to go raised seam if I decide to go metal.

Any thoughts out there?

Thanks in advance!

(I posted this in an existing thread in GD, no responses so far, so reposting here.)

I was looking at raised seam myself, once mine goes out.  The expected lifespan given good materials is 30-50 years.  Those quotes seem high, but I don't know the size/complexity of your roof.  I was around $15-20 with higher corrosion resistant material costs due to being so close to the water. 

I was told by the roofer that my roof was 38 squares.  The home is about 2550 sqft under roof (including garage, lanai and covered entry) and the roof has a little bit of gingerbread to it.

Just be careful whatever you get.  Every time a hurricane goes through roofs double in price, materials are half the quality, and installation is questionable.  Stick with the best contractor, even if you have to wait a while

Yeah, I get that.  My roof is missing a lot of tiles, but I think I'm watertight and the one section was tarped by my roofer the other day.  I am making a list of renovations and the guestimates I'm making price-wise are getting up there.  I'm pretty patient and understand the supply and demand effect on pricing.

I have a friend who has a roofing business in Tampa area and I texted him to see what he thinks as far as price.

What's the price per square for shingle tear off and new 5V Galvlume 24-26Ga.
4/12  simple roof, ballpark? Thanks