How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost?

Cost scales with roof size. A small roof of about 1,500 square feet often runs in the low $20,000s, a mid-size roof of roughly 2,000 to 3,000 square feet lands around $30,000 to $45,000, and a large or complex roof of 3,500 square feet or more starts around $50,000. The bigger factor than square footage alone is complexity: more valleys, hips, chimneys, and steep pitches add labor. A free satellite quote gives your exact number.

Tearing off the old roof is part of a standing seam installation, and it is included in our per-square-foot price for a normal single-layer roof. Removing extra layers, heavy tile, or a damaged roof deck can add some cost and time, since the old material has to be hauled off and the deck made sound.

No, we charge the same price for steel and aluminum, so your choice comes down to where you live, not cost. On coastal homes we install marine-grade aluminum because salt air would eventually corrode steel, while inland we install premium 22 and 24-gauge steel. Either way the price per square foot is the same, and we simply match the metal to your location.

No, our quote is all-inclusive: it covers the tear-off of a normal single-layer roof, the full system of underlayment, clips, flashings, Vulcan vents, and panels, and the labor to install it all. There are no surprise add-ons. The only variable no roofer can price up front is the condition of the wood deck, which cannot be seen until the old roof comes off, and we always show you that cost before doing any deck work.

Yes, a re-roof requires a building permit, and it does add to the cost; there is no way around it. Permit fees vary by city but most run around $700. We pull the permit and handle the inspections as part of the job, so you do not have to.

Yes, if the deck needs replacing, it does add to the cost. We cannot know the deck's condition until the old roof is removed, and we cannot pass inspection unless the deck is sound. Once we tear off the old roof, an inspector comes out to sign off on the roof deck, and only then can we begin installing the new roof. If the deck is solid, there is no added cost; if it is rotted or not to code, we repair or replace what is needed and rebuild it fire-safe.

Yes, we offer financing for all credit levels, so a metal roof is within reach even if you are not paying cash. We also have no-interest programs: if you pay off the balance before the end of the loan term, you are charged no interest at all. Financing lets you spread the cost of a once-in-a-lifetime roof over time, and we walk you through the options when you get your quote.

A metal roof delivers a strong return in several ways. It raises your home's value, because it is a premium roof that gives the house a luxurious, modern appearance buyers pay for. It lasts about three times as long as asphalt and 66% longer than clay or concrete tile, so you avoid repeated re-roofs. Its maintenance costs are negligible, and its energy savings are significant, because its Solar Reflectance Index is much higher than asphalt, clay, or concrete tile. Together, these make it one of the best returns of any home improvement.

Upfront, a standing seam metal roof and a quality clay or concrete tile roof cost about the same. Over time, though, metal costs less, because tile needs ongoing maintenance as individual tiles crack, slip, and break, and its felt underlayment eventually has to be replaced. A metal roof has almost no maintenance and no pieces to fail, so once it is on, it simply keeps protecting your home without the repeated repair bills tile brings. And you cannot put a price on the biggest difference: in a wildfire, embers blow under and between clay or concrete tiles and can ignite the home, while a metal roof gives them no way in.

Yes! For example, in 2026, LADWP customers can get $0.60 rebated per square foot. On our roof that is roughly a 4.3% rebate at $14 per square foot and 3.3% at $18 per square foot. There may be other rebates as well! Be sure to ask your financial advisor about tax credits and your insurance carrier about lower insurance premiums.