Metal Roof Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of a metal roof — enter your roof size and pitch to get a low-to-high installed price, the cost per square, and a materials-versus-labor breakdown. A metal roof typically runs $9–$16 per square foot installed.
How much does a metal roof cost?
A metal roof — usually standing-seam steel or aluminum — costs roughly two to three times an asphalt roof up front, but lasts decades longer, sheds snow well and can lower cooling bills. The price swings with the metal, the panel profile and how complex your roof is to detail.
As an installed all-in figure, a metal roof typically runs $9–$16 per square foot. On a 1,957 sq ft roof (about a 1,750 sq ft home at a 6:12 pitch) that is roughly $17,500–$31,500 before any unusual features. The estimate above lets you set your exact roof size, pitch, complexity and tear-off to tighten the range.
cost = roof area × $9–$16/sq ft (× complexity) + tear-off · roof area = footprint × slope factor
Typical service life for metal is 40–70 years. Once you have a target number, compare it against real local quotes before you commit — and if you're sizing materials for a DIY job, the roofing material calculator gives you squares, bundles and a shopping list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal roof cost?
A metal roof typically runs $9–$16 per square foot installed, all-in. On a 1,957 sq ft roof that works out to roughly $17,500–$31,500. A metal roof — usually standing-seam steel or aluminum — costs roughly two to three times an asphalt roof up front, but lasts decades longer, sheds snow well and can lower cooling bills. Enter your own roof size and pitch above for an estimate.
How long does a metal roof last?
A metal roof has a typical service life of about 40–70 years, depending on the product grade, your climate and how well it is installed and maintained. You're paying for long life, low maintenance, energy efficiency.
What drives the cost of a metal roof?
The main factors are roof size, pitch, complexity (hips, valleys, dormers and skylights), and whether the old roof is torn off — tear-off and disposal add about $1–$2 per square foot. Steeper and more complex roofs cost more because the work is slower and needs more safety equipment.
What makes a roof cost more?
The biggest cost drivers are roof size, pitch (steep roofs are slower and need fall protection), the material you choose, the number of layers to tear off, and complexity — hips, valleys, dormers, skylights and chimneys all add labor. Local labor rates and permit fees also vary widely by region. The estimate here covers a standard job; unusual features can push it higher.
How long does a roof replacement take?
A standard asphalt-shingle roof on an average home is usually a one-to-three-day job for a full crew. Larger, steeper or more complex roofs, or premium materials like tile and slate, take longer. Weather, tear-off of multiple layers and any deck repairs can extend the timeline.