Central, Louisiana, is the kind of place where the live oaks are older than the subdivisions and the August 2016 flood is still part of the conversation. The housing stock here tells that story: raised rebuilds and new slab homes side by side with 1970s brick ranches and the occasional farmhouse on a few acres, all spread out along Greenwell Springs Road and the back roads toward Blackwater Bayou. After Hurricane Ida in 2021, a lot of folks here stopped patching shingles and started asking about metal.
We are Baton Rouge Metal Roofing, and we have been working in Central and around Baton Rouge since 2009. When a homeowner on the north side of Central calls about a leaking carport or a wind-lifted panel after a spring storm, we know the drive and we know the roof. We are fully insured, a Metal Roofing Alliance member, and we handle everything from a $450 leak repair to a full standing seam installation on a raised home in the 70818.
Metal Roofing in Central (70818)
Central is not Baton Rouge proper. The lots are wider, the driveways are longer, and a lot of properties sit on a slight grade that drains toward a ditch or a bayou rather than a city storm sewer. That matters for metal roofing because water management at the eaves and in the gutters is half the battle. We see a lot of homes here with mature trees close to the roofline, which means fallen limbs, tannin stains, and debris-packed valleys. We also see raised homes rebuilt after the 2016 flood where the roof pitch and the tie-in at the new addition are the weak points. Our crews are used to working on tight access lots off streets like Joor Road and Sullivan Road, and we plan the panel delivery and staging so we are not blocking your neighbor's driveway for a week.
Since 2009, we have installed, repaired, and replaced metal roofs across Central and the surrounding Baton Rouge area. We know which panel profiles shed our heavy summer downpours cleanly and which fasteners hold up to the wind uplift we get in a bad spring squall.
Our services in Central
- Metal Roof Installation in Central · Complete metal roof installation for homes across Baton Rouge and the Capital…
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Central · Concealed-fastener standing seam systems.
- Metal Roof Replacement in Central · Full tear-off and replacement of storm-worn shingle or end-of-life metal roofs.
- Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit) in Central · A new metal roof installed directly over your existing asphalt shingles.
- Metal Roof Repair in Central · Repair of damaged, loose or storm-hit metal roofing.
- Metal Roof Leak Repair in Central · Priority leak response for metal roofs, with leaks traced to their true source.
- Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening in Central · Heat, humidity and big summer storms crack washers and loosen screws on older…
- Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing in Central · Exposed-fastener metal roofing (corrugated, R-panel and 5V).
- Metal Shingle Roofing in Central · Metal shingles that deliver the look of architectural shingles…
- Stone-Coated Steel Roofing in Central · Stone-coated steel systems combining steel strength with a textured traditional…
- Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing in Central · Copper, zinc and terne-coated roofing for bay windows, porches…
- Metal Roof Coating & Painting in Central · Restoration of faded, chalking or rusted metal roofs…
- Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Central · Repair and custom fabrication of flashing around chimneys, skylights…
- Snow Guards & Ice Protection in Central · Snow guards and rails are almost never needed on Baton Rouge metal roofs.
- Storm & Wind Damage Repair in Central · Repair of hurricane, wind and fallen-oak damage to metal roofing.
- Metal Roof Inspection in Central · Complete metal roof inspections for homeowners…
- Gutters for Metal Roofs in Central · Seamless gutter systems sized and mounted correctly for metal roofing.
- Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing in Central · Metal roofing for barns, shops, churches…
How a Job Works in Central
Step 1: you call (225) 465-0909 or send us a request, and we schedule a free on-site assessment. We walk the roof, check the fasteners, seams, flashing, and gutters, and we take photos. You get a written estimate with the scope and the price, not a ballpark over the phone.
Step 2: once you approve, we pull the permit if one is required and schedule the work. In Central, permit timing can vary, so we confirm the requirements with the local building department before we order materials. If your home is in a subdivision with an HOA, we help you get the panel profile and color approved before installation day. On installation day, our crew protects your landscaping, stages panels out of the way, and works around the weather.
Step 3: we clean up. We magnet-sweep for screws and metal shavings, haul off old materials, and walk the finished roof with you. We do not leave until you have seen the work and the cleanup is done.
Pricing in Central depends on the size and pitch of your roof, the condition of the decking, access, and how soon you need it done. For a typical single-family home here, metal roof installation starts around $8 per square foot, standing seam starts around $10, metal roof replacement starts around $9, and a metal roof over existing shingles (retrofit) starts around $7. If you are repairing rather than replacing, metal roof repair and leak repair start around $450, screw replacement and re-fastening starts around $750, and flashing, chimney, or skylight repair starts around $600. Gutters for metal roofs start around $9 per linear foot. These are starting figures, not a quote. Call (225) 465-0909 for a free estimate on your property in 70818.
✅ Metal Roofing Alliance Member, licensed and insured for work in Central and nearby areas.