Erath is a small town where the prairie meets the bayou, and the roofs here take a beating. Most homes sit on generous lots under live oaks and pecans, with a mix of older Acadian cottages, brick ranches, and newer builds off Veterans Memorial Drive and along the stretch toward Delcambre. The flat ground and heavy clay soil mean water has nowhere to go fast, and the summer storms come down hard.
We are Lafayette Metal Roofing, and we have been putting metal roofs on homes and shops across Vermilion Parish for years. When a squall line rolls through and you hear a panel rattling or find a wet spot on the ceiling, you want a roofer who knows the difference between a quick patch and a proper fix. That is what we do. Call us at (337) 294-0108 for a free look.
Metal Roofing in Erath (70533)
Erath sits low and flat, and that shapes every roofing job we do here. The soil is heavy clay, so after a heavy rain the ground stays soft, and we have to be careful with ladders and staging. Many homes have mature oaks and pecans close to the house, which means debris loads on the roof and the occasional limb puncture. The wind off the Gulf is steady, and during hurricane season it gets serious. We see a lot of failed fasteners and lifted panels on older metal roofs, especially on the west and south slopes. The housing stock runs from older cottages with steep hipped roofs to brick ranches with low slopes, and each one needs a different approach. On the low-slope ranches, we often recommend a standing seam or a mechanical seam panel that handles ponding better. On the older homes, we match the profile to the house, whether that is 5V-crimp or a metal shingle that looks like the original tin.
Our team has worked on roofs from the edge of town near the rice fields to the newer subdivisions off Highway 14. We know how to coordinate with the local building department and how to keep a job site safe when the ground is wet and the trees are close.
Our services in Erath
- Metal Roof Installation in Erath · Complete metal roof installation for homes across Lafayette and Acadiana…
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Erath · Concealed-fastener standing seam systems…
- Metal Roof Replacement in Erath · Full tear-off and replacement of hurricane-battered…
- Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit) in Erath · A new metal roof installed directly over your existing asphalt shingles…
- Metal Roof Repair in Erath · Repair of damaged, loose or storm-hit metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Leak Repair in Erath · Priority leak response for metal roofs…
- Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening in Erath · Lafayette's heat and humidity flex and corrode metal roofs…
- Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing in Erath · Exposed-fastener metal roofing (corrugated, R-panel, 5V crimp and 5V)…
- Metal Shingle Roofing in Erath · Metal shingles that deliver the look of architectural shingles…
- Stone-Coated Steel Roofing in Erath · Stone-coated steel systems combining steel strength with a textured traditional…
- Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing in Erath · Copper, zinc and aluminum roofing for accents, galleries…
- Metal Roof Coating & Painting in Erath · Restoration of sun-faded, chalking or surface-rusted metal roofs: surface prep…
- Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Erath · Repair and custom fabrication of flashing around chimneys, skylights, valleys…
- Snow Guards & Ice Protection in Erath · Snow is essentially unknown in Lafayette…
- Storm & Wind Damage Repair in Erath · Repair of hurricane, tropical-storm, tornado and hail damage to metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Inspection in Erath · Complete metal roof inspections for homeowners…
- Gutters for Metal Roofs in Erath · Seamless gutter systems sized and mounted correctly for metal roofing…
- Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing in Erath · Metal roofing for barns, workshops, churches, carports…
How a Job Works in Erath
Step 1: You call us at (337) 294-0108 or fill out the form, and we set up a free on-site assessment. We walk the roof, check the attic if accessible, and look at the flashing, fasteners, and panels. We give you a written estimate with options, not pressure.
Step 2: Once you approve, we pull the permit if needed and schedule the work. In Erath, tight lots and mature trees can mean we need to bring a smaller trailer or use a lift instead of a truck-mounted conveyor. We work around your schedule and keep the noise down where we can.
Step 3: When the job is done, we clean up every nail and scrap, and we walk the roof with you to make sure you are satisfied. We do not leave until you have a clear understanding of what was done and how to care for your new roof.
Pricing for metal roofing in Erath depends on the size and pitch of your roof, the material you choose, and how much prep work is needed. For a typical ranch home, metal roof installation starts around $8 per square foot, and standing seam runs about $10 per square foot. If you are replacing an old roof, that starts around $9 per square foot, and a retrofit over existing shingles starts at $7 per square foot. Repairs are often in the $450 range for a leak, and screw replacement or re-fastening starts at $750. We also offer free estimates, so you can get a real number for your house. Call (337) 294-0108 to set one up.