What does a metal roof cost?
Metal costs more on day one and usually wins the 30-year math: double the lifespan, less maintenance, better storm resistance. Typical installed ranges:
Exposed-fastener panels
$10,000 – $20,000
The value entry point to metal for an average home.
Standing seam
$18,000 – $40,000+
Concealed fasteners, premium look and longevity.
Metal shingles
$15,000 – $32,000
Metal performance with a traditional profile.
What moves the price
- • Panel style and metal gauge
- • Roof complexity — hips, valleys, and penetrations add labor
- • Underlayment and existing roof removal
- • Trim, fasteners, and finish quality
Ranges reflect typical U.S. pricing patterns and vary widely by roof size, pitch, material, access, and local labor. They are research guidance, not a quote — real local quotes are the only accurate number for your roof.
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Cost questions homeowners ask
Does metal lower insurance premiums?
Some insurers discount impact-resistant metal roofs — ask your agent. Combined with lifespan and energy savings, it is part of the lifetime cost math.