Versailles still has the feel of a small Bluegrass town, but the roofs here tell a bigger story. Around the courthouse square and the older blocks off Main Street, you'll find 19th-century brick homes with slate and standing seam tin, while the horse farms just outside town hold long tobacco barns and run-in sheds under corrugated metal. Down the side streets and out toward Woodford County High School, the mix runs from mid-century ranches to newer brick homes with steep shingle roofs.
Homeowners in 40383 call Lexington Metal Roofing because we know how this town is put together. We've worked on historic downtown properties, farm buildings off Pisgah Pike, and suburban homes near the Versailles Park. Whether it's a standing seam roof on a Victorian or a metal retrofit on a barn, we bring the same crew and the same straight answers.
Metal Roofing in Versailles (40383)
Versailles sits on rolling karst limestone, and that ground moves. Older homes near the courthouse square often have shallow lots with mature trees, tight side yards, and original roof pitches that were never designed for modern panel lengths. On the horse farms, barns and outbuildings sit on grade with wide access, but the roofs take a beating from wind and hail. We see a lot of failed fasteners, separated seams, and flashing gaps on older metal roofs, especially where gutters have pulled away or where tree limbs have dropped. Ice damming shows up on steeper roofs at the eaves during freeze-thaw cycles, and summer storms with straight-line wind can peel back panels that weren't fastened correctly the first time.
Our team has worked across Versailles and the surrounding Lexington area for years. We know which streets have alley access, which historic blocks need a lighter touch, and which farm lanes can handle a full crew and a delivery truck. We also know the local building department and what they look for on a re-roof, so we plan for inspections from the start.
Our services in Versailles
- Metal Roof Installation in Versailles · Complete metal roof installation for homes and farms across Lexington and the…
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Versailles · Concealed-fastener standing seam systems…
- Metal Roof Replacement in Versailles · Full tear-off and replacement of worn shingle…
- Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit) in Versailles · A new metal roof installed directly over your existing asphalt shingles…
- Metal Roof Repair in Versailles · Repair of damaged, loose or storm-hit metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Leak Repair in Versailles · Priority leak response for metal roofs…
- Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening in Versailles · Lexington's freeze-thaw winters and humid summers flex metal roofs hundreds of…
- Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing in Versailles · Exposed-fastener metal roofing (corrugated, R-panel and 5V)…
- Metal Shingle Roofing in Versailles · Metal shingles that deliver the look of architectural shingles…
- Stone-Coated Steel Roofing in Versailles · Stone-coated steel systems combining steel strength with a textured traditional…
- Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing in Versailles · Copper, zinc and aluminum roofing for accents, porches…
- Metal Roof Coating & Painting in Versailles · Restoration of faded, chalking or surface-rusted metal roofs: surface prep…
- Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Versailles · Repair and custom fabrication of flashing around chimneys, skylights…
- Snow Guards & Ice Protection in Versailles · Snow guards and rail systems for metal roofs: Lexington's snow is moderate…
- Storm & Wind Damage Repair in Versailles · Repair of hail, wind and thunderstorm damage to metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Inspection in Versailles · Complete metal roof inspections for homeowners…
- Gutters for Metal Roofs in Versailles · Seamless gutter systems sized and mounted correctly for metal roofing…
- Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing in Versailles · Metal roofing for horse barns, tobacco barns, workshops…
How a Job Works in Versailles
Step 1: You call (859) 785-4928 or request a free estimate online. We schedule a time to walk the roof with you, check the attic and flashing details, and talk through what you're seeing. For storm damage, we document everything with photos and measurements so you have what you need for an insurance claim. We never promise coverage, but we do make the paperwork easier.
Step 2: Once you approve the scope and price, we pull the permit if one is required and order materials. In Versailles, that often means coordinating with historic district review downtown or an HOA in the newer subdivisions. On tight lots near the square, we plan for staging and delivery so we don't block your neighbors. On farm properties, we work around your schedule and the weather. Most metal roof installations take a few days to a week depending on size and complexity.
Step 3: Cleanup is part of the job. We magnet-sweep the yard and driveway for nails, haul away old materials, and walk the finished roof with you. We don't leave until you've seen the work and we've answered every question.
Pricing in Versailles depends on the roof, the access, and the condition of what's underneath. For a typical asphalt shingle roof, metal roof installation starts around $8 per square foot, standing seam runs from $10 per square foot, and a metal roof over existing shingles starts around $7 per square foot. Repairs like a leak or flashing fix start around $450, while screw replacement and re-fastening starts at $750. Stone-coated steel and metal shingle roofs start around $9 per square foot, and copper or specialty metal starts at $20 per square foot. Farm and commercial buildings are quoted per project. The biggest cost factors are roof size, pitch, number of penetrations, and how much prep work is needed. We give free estimates at (859) 785-4928, and we'll tell you what we see without pressure.
