METAL ROOFING PRICING & SYSTEM GUIDE
Metal Roof Cost: Installed Prices by System & Material
Installing a residential metal roof costs between $5.00 and $17.00+ per square foot ($500 to $1,700 per square) installed, with most 2,000 sq ft homes costing $11,000 to $18,000 for exposed-fastener corrugated panels and $20,000 to $34,000 for standing seam metal systems.
Cost Data Reviewed: August 2026
Corrugated / Exposed Fastener: $5.00 – $9.00 / sq ft ($500 – $900 / square)
Standing Seam (Concealed Fastener): $10.00 – $17.00 / sq ft ($1,000 – $1,700 / square)
Stamped Metal Shingles / Tiles: $9.00 – $15.00 / sq ft ($900 – $1,500 / square)
Copper / Zinc Premium Metal: $18.00 – $35.00+ / sq ft
Metal Roofing Cost by Home & Roof Size
| Roof Surface Area | Roofing Squares | Corrugated Metal ($7.00/sq ft avg) | Standing Seam Metal ($13.50/sq ft avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | 10.0 Sq | $5,000 – $9,000 | $10,000 – $17,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft | 15.0 Sq | $7,500 – $13,500 | $15,000 – $25,500 |
| 2,000 sq ft | 20.0 Sq | $10,000 – $18,000 | $20,000 – $34,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft | 25.0 Sq | $12,500 – $22,500 | $25,000 – $42,500 |
| 3,000 sq ft | 30.0 Sq | $15,000 – $27,000 | $30,000 – $51,000 |
Why Standing Seam Costs Twice as Much as Corrugated Panels
- Concealed Clip Design: Standing seam panels interlock over hidden clips, eliminating thousands of exterior screw penetrations and permitting thermal expansion without gasket leaks.
- Labor Intensity: Installing standing seam requires specialized sheet-metal fabrication, custom bending at eaves and valleys, and machine-seaming.
- 50+ Year Service Life: With Kynar 500 / PVDF resin finishes, standing seam roofs outlast standard shingles by 25 to 30 years with virtually zero maintenance.
Related Tools & Guides
Compare systems with our Metal Roof Cost Calculator, Standing Seam Cost Guide, or Metal Roof vs. Shingles Comparison.