The classic Key West tin roof, done right — and to HARC.

If your home is in the Key West historic district, exterior changes — including roofing — are reviewed by the Historic Architecture Review Commission. The good news is that the classic 5V-crimp metal “tin roof” is the profile HARC knows and favors, because it is what has covered Old Town for generations. We're used to matching historic profiles and finishes and preparing the documentation review requires, so the process goes smoothly.

The 5V-crimp metal roof is the historic Key West profile and a genuinely practical marine roof. In Galvalume it stands up to salt, sheds water fast in a downpour, and carries the look the historic district expects. Asphalt shingle is a poor match both for HARC review and for the weather at Mile Marker 0.

A properly installed metal roof is one of the most wind-resistant systems you can put on a home. As the southernmost city in the country, Key West sits squarely in harm's way, so we build to Monroe County wind code — among the highest design wind speeds anywhere — with tested fastening, uplift resistance, and approved underlayment.

Yes. We pull the Monroe County permits, schedule the inspections, and prepare what the Historic Architecture Review Commission needs for homes in the district. Keys roofing has strict wind-code and product-approval requirements — we handle that paperwork so you don't have to.

Absolutely. A lot of what we roof in Key West is guesthouses, B&Bs, and vacation rentals, and we're used to coordinating around bookings and absentee owners. We schedule tightly, communicate by phone and email, and send photos so you know exactly what's happening even when you're off the island. Call (786) 589-8668 to talk timing.