How Much Does an Aluminum Roof Cost?

A standing seam aluminum roof costs about $14 to $18 per square foot installed, the same range as a steel metal roof. That price is all-inclusive: marine-grade aluminum panels, concealed clips, fire-resistant underlayment, on-site-formed flashings, ember-resistant vents, and the labor to form and install it. On coastal homes, aluminum is the metal we install because it will not rust in salt air. A free satellite quote gives your exact number.

No, we charge the same price for aluminum and steel, so choosing aluminum for a coastal home does not cost you more. Aluminum is naturally more expensive as a raw metal, but we price our standing seam roofs the same either way and simply install the metal that suits your location. Near the ocean that is aluminum, because it will not corrode; inland it is steel.

Aluminum is worth it near the coast because it does not rust, no matter how much salt spray it takes, while even coated steel will eventually corrode in ocean air. Since we charge the same for both, you get a roof built to survive the marine environment at no extra cost. On a beach or bluff home, aluminum is simply the right metal, and choosing it protects your investment for 50 years or more.

The thickness has only a small effect on the price. We install heavy .032-inch and .040-inch aluminum, both measured in inches rather than gauge. The .032-inch is our standard, and the heavier .040-inch is a premium upgrade, much like 24-gauge is standard and 22-gauge is the upgrade in steel. Both are premium, long-lasting choices, and we match the thickness to your roof and its wind exposure rather than upselling the thickest.

An aluminum roof price includes everything: marine-grade aluminum panels finished in Kynar 500, concealed clips, fire-resistant underlayment, ice and water shield, ember-resistant Vulcan vents, and the corrosion-compatible fasteners and treated edges that keep salt air from attacking the roof. It is a complete coastal system, not just panels, and there are no surprise add-ons beyond the condition of the wood deck, which cannot be seen until the old roof is removed.

Yes, an aluminum roof is well worth the cost on a beach or bluff home, because it is the only metal that truly holds up in constant salt air. Clay and concrete tile do not fare well in a marine environment either: the salt and moisture break down their felt underlayment and the tiles crack and slip, so they need constant upkeep near the ocean. Aluminum lasts 50 years or more without rusting, so you avoid the repeated corrosion, repairs, and replacements that shorten the life of other roofs at the coast. For an oceanfront home, it is a pay-once roof and the best long-term value there is.

Yes, over time at the coast, aluminum and steel cost the same to install, but in salt air a steel roof will eventually corrode and need repairs or replacement, while marine-grade aluminum does not rust at all. So on an oceanfront home, aluminum saves you the cost of fighting corrosion again and again, making its lifetime cost lower than steel or any roof that breaks down in salt air. You pay once instead of paying repeatedly.

No, the coastal corrosion protection is built into every aluminum roof we install, not an upcharge. Treating the cut edges and using only corrosion-compatible fasteners, clips, and flashings is simply how an aluminum roof must be done to last in salt air. Skipping those details is how a cheaper coastal install fails early, so we include them as standard and price the roof the same either way.

Yes, we finance aluminum roofs for all credit levels, including no-interest programs where paying off the balance before the end of the term means no interest is charged. Financing lets you spread the cost of a 50-year coastal roof over time, and we walk you through the options when you get your free quote.