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For metal roofing, the roof is inspected and photographed first, and the scope and price come in writing.
One call to (855) 512-1072 reaches Roofers Hotline for metal roofing in Trenton and 12 towns across Mercer, Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties. Calls are answered 24 hours a day and every estimate is put in writing before work starts.
According to NOAA storm records, Mercer County logged 13 hail events of one inch or larger since 2015, so storm repair is routine work here.
Panel choice depends on your roof and your budget, and the written estimate compares both styles for your house. With 83% of local homes built before 1980, many have simple older rooflines where either style can work. Call to have the panels priced for your roof.
Underlayment sits between the deck and the panels and handles moisture the metal does not stop. The metro averages 47.4 inches of precipitation a year in the 1991 to 2020 normals, so the estimate names an underlayment suited to metal and to that rainfall. Call to confirm what goes on your roof.
Leaks usually start at the edges, not in the middle of a panel. Flashing and trim at the ridge, eaves and valleys keep wind-driven rain out, which matters in a county with 8 tornadoes in NOAA's since 2015 records. Call to have each detail listed in your estimate.
Snow slides off metal faster than off shingles, so guards keep it from dropping onto walkways. The metro gets 26.6 inches of snow a year and 108.9 freeze days in the 1991 to 2020 normals. Call to ask whether your roof needs snow guards.
For the work itself, read about metal roofing, following a job from the first call onward.
Half the roofs in Trenton went up a long time ago: the median home here was built in 1950, and by Census estimates for 2019 to 2023, 83% of homes were built before 1980, against 66% across the county. Roofers Hotline handles metal roofing here for homeowners who want to replace an aging roof with one built to last decades. Older houses often have low-slope sections and worn decking that need a close look before panels go on. Call to book the inspection and get a written estimate before any work starts.
Hail here is moderate, but it is not trivial: NOAA's storm records list 13 hail events of one inch or larger in the county since 2015, and the largest stone measured 1.5 inches. The same records show 8 tornadoes. Those numbers matter on a house built in 1950, because metal panels and their fasteners have to be rated for the wind and hail the roof will actually see. The visit covers the deck, the slope and the fastener spacing, and the written estimate lists each one. Call to set up the visit.
For 150 ZIP codes in the metro, roof replacement here is one call away, with the visit described step by step.
Sources: NOAA Storm Events (Mercer County); OpenFEMA declarations (Mercer County); NOAA SPC reports; NCEI 1991 to 2020 normals. Updated October 2026.
After hail and tornado-driven wind, the two signs to watch are high wind, hail or wildfire exposure and low-slope sections where shingles fail early. Look for dented gutters, granules in the downspouts, lifted shingle edges and stains on ceilings under flat sections. Photograph what you see from the ground and do not climb onto the roof. Trenton saw 23.8 days a year at 90 F or higher in the 1991 to 2020 normals at the nearby the metro State College station, which wears older shingles faster. Call and describe what you found.
Costs
| Job | Range | Per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Metal roof, standing seam | $12,900–$72,100 | $762–$4,243 per square |
| Metal roof, metal shingles | $7,400–$40,700 | $435–$2,394 per square |
| Asphalt shingles, architectural | $9,300–$27,900 | $548–$1,644 per square |
Full roof cost breakdown for this metro.
Typical range for this metro, built from published ranges and the local labor index (1.16); a written estimate depends on pitch, layers and decking.
Not a quote: typical 2026 ranges from published cost guides and Census County Business Patterns 2022 payroll data; your written estimate depends on pitch, layers and decking.
Source: published 2026 cost guides (Fixr, This Old House, Bob Vila, NerdWallet) and Census County Business Patterns 2022 roofing-contractor payroll.
One call also covers emergency roof repair for this metro, photographed first and estimated in writing.
Why call
Hail reports within 25 km of Trenton fall mostly between February and August and peak in July, so the best time to book is late winter or spring, before that season starts. The county also has 22 federal disaster declarations from 1965 to date, the latest for the remnants of Hurricane Ida on September 5, 2021, which is a reminder that heavy rain and wind reach this area too. Metal roofing starts with an inspection, then a written estimate, then the installation work. Call 24 hours a day to book it.
10 miles away, this service is booked through the same number; see our coverage of Hightstown for that town's figures.
New Jersey licensing: New Jersey requires home improvement contractors, including roofers, to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs. Look up any license at New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions
It can be. With a median build year of 1950 and 83% of homes built before 1980, many roofs here sit on older decking and low-slope sections. The inspection checks the deck first, and the written estimate lists any repairs needed before panels go on. Call to book the inspection.
Hail here is moderate. NOAA's records show 13 hail events of one inch or larger in the county since 2015, with a largest stone of 1.5 inches. The estimate names the panel type and fastener schedule for that exposure. Call to talk through the options for your roof.
Yes, it is worth checking. New Jersey requires home improvement contractors, including roofers, to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs. Look up any license at the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs before you sign anything. Call with your questions about the estimate.
Ice dams are a winter regular here. The nearest station logs 109 freezing days and 27 inches of snow a year. Sealing attic air leaks stops most of them.
A common question across the metro is Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?
For the longer read, see the local guide to the roof problems seen most here, built from this county's own records. Our guide to when a roof problem cannot wait goes deeper, from the same county storm and housing records.
Takes about a minute. Tell us the ZIP code and what the roof is doing, and a local roofer calls you back to book an inspection and written estimate.
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