Enter your roof size in squares, metal roofing type, and tear-off needs to estimate metal roof cost. Compare corrugated, metal shingle, and standing seam — DIY vs pro installed.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter the roof size in squares (1 square = 100 sq ft).
- Pick the metal roofing type and whether the old roof needs tearing off.
- Compare DIY vs pro pricing.
The math behind it
Total = squares × per-square rate + tear-off at $150/square. Installed rates: corrugated ~$550/sq, metal shingles ~$900/sq, standing seam ~$1,300/sq. DIY material rates run roughly half. Steep or cut-up roofs add 10–25% in labor.
FAQs
How much does a metal roof cost?
A 2,000 sq ft (20 square) standing seam roof runs ~$26,000 pro-installed; corrugated on the same roof is roughly $11,000.
Is a metal roof worth it vs shingles?
Metal costs 2–3× asphalt upfront but lasts 40–70 years vs 20–25 for shingles — the lifetime math often favors metal.
Can metal go over existing shingles?
Often yes — one existing layer can usually stay, skipping tear-off cost. Check local code first.