Selma is a small city with a big agricultural footprint, sitting right where Highway 99 meets the orchards and packing houses of Fresno County. The housing stock here tells a story: older ranch homes with wide eaves and carports near downtown, modest mid-century houses on generous lots, and farm-edge properties where the roof takes a beating from sun, dust, and the occasional gusty spring wind. If you live off Floral Avenue or near the Selma Cemetery District, you know the summers hit hard and the winter tule fog can leave everything damp for days.
That is why homeowners in Selma (93662) call Visalia Metal Roofing. We are based just up the road in Visalia, and we know the specific problems that show up on Selma roofs: failed fasteners on older metal panels, shingle roofs that have baked through decades of 100-degree days, and retrofit jobs where a metal roof over existing shingles makes the most sense for a ranch-style home. We are fully insured and we give free estimates, so you can find out what your roof actually needs before you commit to anything.
Metal Roofing in Selma (93662)
Selma sits on the flat San Joaquin Valley floor, and that flat terrain shapes how we work here. Most lots are level, which helps with staging and access, but the soil is deep sandy loam that can shift slightly over time, so proper fastening and flashing details matter more than people realize. The real challenge is the heat: long, dry summers with intense UV break down asphalt shingles and dry out sealants, and the dust that blows off surrounding fields settles into every seam and fastener head. On older ranch homes with wide eaves and low-pitched roofs, we often find that the original shingles are curling and the underlayment is shot. That is exactly the situation where a metal roof over shingles (retrofit) can save you money and keep the old layers out of the landfill, as long as the existing roof meets code for the number of layers. We also see a lot of farmhouses and agricultural buildings around Selma where corrugated or ribbed panel roofing is the practical choice, and we handle those jobs regularly.
Our team has been serving Selma and the surrounding Visalia area for years, and we have worked on everything from small bungalows near downtown Selma to larger ranch properties out toward the orchards. We know which roof profiles hold up best to the valley sun, and we know how to coordinate with the local building department so your permit and inspection go smoothly. When we give you an estimate, it is based on what your roof actually needs, not a one-size-fits-all package.
Our services in Selma
- Metal Roof Installation in Selma · Complete metal roof installation for homes across Visalia and Tulare County…
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Selma · Concealed-fastener standing seam systems, the premium choice for Visalia homes.
- Metal Roof Replacement in Selma · Full tear-off and replacement of sun-baked shingle…
- Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit) in Selma · A new metal roof installed directly over your existing asphalt shingles…
- Metal Roof Repair in Selma · Repair of damaged, loose or storm-hit metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Leak Repair in Selma · Priority leak response for metal roofs…
- Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening in Selma · Visalia's 100-degree summer days and cool nights expand and contract metal…
- Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing in Selma · Exposed-fastener metal roofing (corrugated, R-panel and 5V)…
- Metal Shingle Roofing in Selma · Metal shingles that deliver the look of architectural shingles…
- Stone-Coated Steel Roofing in Selma · Stone-coated steel systems combining steel strength with a textured traditional…
- Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing in Selma · Copper, zinc and aluminum roofing for accents, porches…
- Metal Roof Coating & Painting in Selma · Restoration of sun-faded, chalking or surface-rusted metal roofs: surface prep…
- Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Selma · Repair and custom fabrication of flashing around chimneys, skylights, valleys…
- Snow Guards & Ice Protection in Selma · Snow guards are not needed in Visalia…
- Storm & Wind Damage Repair in Selma · Repair of wind, falling-limb and winter storm damage to metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Inspection in Selma · Complete metal roof inspections for homeowners…
- Gutters for Metal Roofs in Selma · Seamless gutter systems sized and mounted correctly for metal roofing…
- Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing in Selma · Metal roofing for barns, dairy buildings, packing sheds, workshops, churches…
How a Job Works in Selma
Step 1: You call us at (559) 372-4538 or fill out our contact form, and we schedule a free on-site assessment. We will walk your roof, check the condition of the panels or shingles, look at the flashing, fasteners, and drainage, and talk with you about what you are seeing (leaks, loose panels, rust, or just age). We will also measure the roof and note access details, like whether a narrow driveway or a carport will make it tricky to get materials to the back.
Step 2: Once you approve the estimate, we pull the permit if one is required and schedule the work. In Selma, most full replacements need a permit, and the threshold and fees are set by the city, so we verify that before we start. For retrofit jobs over existing shingles, we confirm how many layers are already there, because code limits how many you can cover. If your home is in an area with HOA design review or near a historic district, we help you get the panel profile and color approved before we order materials. On tight lots, we plan material delivery and staging so we do not block your neighbors or the alley.
Step 3: When the job is done, we clean up thoroughly. That means magnet-sweeping for nails, hauling away old materials, and doing a final walkthrough with you to make sure you are satisfied. We do not leave a mess behind, and we do not consider the job finished until you have had a chance to look it over and ask questions.
Pricing for metal roofing in Selma depends on the size and pitch of your roof, the material you choose, and how much prep work is needed. As a ballpark, metal roof installation starts at $8 per square foot, standing seam starts at $10 per square foot, and a full replacement starts at $9 per square foot. If you are considering a retrofit over existing shingles, that starts at $7 per square foot, but keep in mind that code limits the number of layers you can cover. For repairs, metal roof repair and leak repair both start at $450, screw replacement and re-fastening starts at $750, and flashing, chimney, or skylight repair starts at $600. Corrugated and ribbed panel roofing is our most economical option, starting at $5.50 per square foot, and stone-coated steel or metal shingle roofing starts at $9 per square foot. Copper and specialty metal roofing starts at $20 per square foot. We also offer metal roof coating and painting from $2.50 per square foot, gutters from $9 per linear foot, and snow guards from $1,200. Storm and wind damage inspections are free. The best way to get an accurate number for your Selma home is to call us at (559) 372-4538 for a free estimate. We will look at your roof and give you a clear, written price with no surprises.
