If you are a homeowner considering installing a new metal roof on your house, then undoubtedly, one of the burning questions on your mind is how much will it cost?
Right of the bat: The national average cost to install a new residential metal roof is between $10.50 and $18.50 per square foot, depending on the metal type and profile, roof difficulty, and project location.
For an example of a typical project, you can expect to pay between $21,000 and $37,000 for a new 2,000 sq. ft. or 20-squares metal roof fully installed on a typical house.
This price range is for the installation of architectural or residential grade Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 metal roofs like interlocking metal shingles, shakes, tiles, or standing seam. It includes all the necessary materials, matching metal trim, and supplies, building permits, professional installation and site clean-up, and comprehensive warranty from the installer.
Note: Installation prices can can vary greatly, depending on the type of metal alloy and roofing profile you want to install, whether it be standing seam, metal shingles or shakes, overall project difficulty, your home’s location, and from company to company in the same area.
The pricing difference in quotes from one contractor to another can be surprisingly high, which is why it’s so important to get several estimates from both local installers and those from outside the area.
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Did you know? In very expensive coastal cities and fire-prone areas on the West Coast including California, Oregon, and Washington state, standing seam metal roofs are currently averaging between $14.50 and $20.00 per square foot to install. Metal shingle roofs, meanwhile, are selling for between $12.50 and $18.50 per square foot in the same markets.
The increase in prices signals a significant inflation of 5% to 10% compared to the previous year. This price inflation is not unique to metal roofs. In fact, many asphalt shingle manufacturers have increased the prices of their products by 5% to 10% since last year, which also impacted the overall end consumer costs by about 5% to 10% compared to the previous year.
Most contractors measure roofs in squares. One square is equal to 100 sq.ft. A typical single-family house has a roof size of 1,700 to 2,000 square feet or 17 to 20 squares.
Important cost factors: Your roof’s overall complexity and the local real estate market conditions (property values and robustness of the local economy) are the two most important factors determining the price of a new metal roof. Note that the total amount of professional labor required (which is tied to the overall complexity of the roof) is by far the most significant cost factor!
On a possible wider range of prices: Because metal roofs come in different materials and metal alloys like aluminum, steel, zinc (premium metal), etc., and profiles like metal shingles, shakes, tiles, corrugated, ribbed, and architectural and structural standing seam panels, you can expect a rather wide price range between $8.50 and $20.00 per square foot of metal roofing installed.
The actual price per square foot will depend on the material type and profile, project complexity, and location. This wider price range translates to a total replacement cost ranging from $17,000 to $40,000 for a typical 20-squares or 2,000 sq.ft. roof.
Less-costly Metal Roofs: Corrugated Steel and Ribbed Panels
If you opt for a less-costly system such as corrugated or ribbed metal panels, your cost will likely fall within $5.50 to $9.50 per square foot or $550 to $950 per square installed, depending on the metal thickness (gauges for steel or mils for aluminum) and the quality of paint finish (polyester or acrylic paint vs. Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000) for the system being installed, as well as your home’s geographic location.
Important Points to Keep in Mind:
When considering the price of metal vs. asphalt, it’s important to keep in mind that with metal, you are not only paying more for a premium product and a longer-lasting material than asphalt, but you are also paying for a specialized, often tedious and involved (and hence costly) professional installation that requires special skills and expertise from the installer, as well as appropriate tools and equipment.
Keep in mind there are several factors that may influence your final price for a new metal roof. These include the type of metal and the roof style you choose, your home’s geographic location, and the overall complexity of the roof.
Pricing breakdown by the System Material and Type: Metal Shingles, Standing Seam, Materials & Installation:
- What to Expect
- Metal vs. Asphalt Shingles
- Understanding the High Cost of Labor to Install a Metal Roof
- Steel Shingles, Standing Seam, and Stone-Coated Steel Roofs
- Aluminum Shingles and Standing Seam
- Copper and Zinc
- Paint Finish Quality
- Metal Roof Colors
- Effects of a Home’s Location on Price
- Why Metal Roofing?
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1. What to Expect from This In-depth Guide
Our pricing guide will walk you through all the main factors determining the cost of a new metal roof. For your convenience, we provide a simple breakdown of costs for different types of materials and installation.
Once you understand how the pricing works and decide on the type of system you want to install, you can then request free no-obligation quotes and confidently negotiate with any contractor so you can get the best possible deal in your area, without sacrificing on quality.
