Options In Residential Roofing

I would like to know what type of roofing is going to be best to use in my area, as I have heard a lot of homeowners are now going with metal roofing. Are there other options out there similar to metal roofing when it comes to durability? I need to see just what I can have done through a residential roofing company in my area. Is there a good way to go about hiring a company? I know that I would like to have a company that is not only reasonably priced but also one that offers a warranty on their work.