RoofRangeBaseMetal roof cost
Metal roof cost sits in a higher installed band than asphalt for most houses — you are paying for material and a different crew skill set. This page pre-fills metal in the shared engine and talks through metal roofing prices in $/square terms: about $700 / $1,000 / $1,400 installed (as of 2026-07). Standing seam usually lands toward the high end; exposed-fastener panels can sit lower. How much does a metal roof cost versus shingles on the same squares? Toggle both and compare mids — then read noise, underlayment, and warranty details a table cannot price.
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Tear-off
Remove existing roof before install
Low
$16,000
Mid
$23,000
High
$33,000
When to use — and when not to
When to use
Deciding whether metal’s lifetime story is worth the step-up on install day. Checking a metal bid against a national band. Comparing metal roofing cost to an asphalt replacement quote on the same footprint.
When not to
You already know you want asphalt → roof replacement cost. Side-by-side fork essay → metal vs shingles cost. Panel-store DIY pricing → not our installed table.
Assumptions
Metal $700 / $1,000 / $1,400 per square installed (2026-07). Tear-off optional — on for replacement, off for new deck. Standing seam biases mid/high; AG panel biases low/mid.
Worked examples
20 squares metal mid, tear-off on
Mid ≈ 20 × ($1,000 + $150) = $23,000
Coastal coatings and snow retention are extras outside the band.
Same 20 squares asphalt mid, tear-off on
Mid ≈ 20 × ($500 + $150) = $13,000
~$10k step on this size — bids refine product and trim detail.
How it calculates
metal ≈ squares × metal_$ (+ tearoff_$ when enabled)
Metal install band on your squares — add tear-off when old covering comes off.
- Enter roof squares or sq ft — same size you would use for an asphalt quote.
- Keep metal selected; note standing seam versus exposed fastener when biasing mid/high.
- Turn tear-off on for redo paths — mid all-in near $1,150 per square ($1,000 + $150) with tear-off.
- Compare asphalt mid on the same squares via metal vs shingles cost if the fork is live.
Common traps
- Oil-canning and underlayment choices move real quotes more than blog averages admit.
- Solar attachments and snow guards are often line-item extras.
- Coastal salt environments may need premium coatings — bias high.
- Store panel prices per square are materials-only — not installed crew stack.
Next tool
Asphalt on same size → metal vs shingles cost.
Standing seam detail → standing seam metal roof cost.
Unit prices → roofing cost per square.
FAQ
Our 2026-07 table runs about $700 low, $1,000 mid, and $1,400 high per square installed before tear-off. Add roughly $100–$250 per square for removal on redo paths — mid all-in near $1,150 is a common replacement anchor.