HomeCostGuideMetal Roof Cost
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Quick answer
$14k–$24kinstalled, standing-seam metal, average home
A standing-seam metal roof typically costs $14,000–$24,000 installed for an average home — roughly 1.5 to 2x the cost of an asphalt shingle replacement. The wide range reflects panel material (steel vs. aluminum vs. copper), finish quality, and roof complexity. Metal roofing's higher upfront cost is offset by a lifespan of 40–70 years, roughly double that of asphalt shingles, along with better wind and impact resistance and lower long-term maintenance. Fewer roofers are certified to install it, which can also affect price and availability compared to a shingle replacement.
How this differs from a full roof replacement
This page is cost-only for metal roofing. For a side-by-side comparison against asphalt shingles on lifespan, maintenance, and resale — including which one makes more sense for your timeline — see our metal roof vs. shingles comparison instead of this page.
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What's typically included
Included at this scope
- Standing-seam metal panel material and installation
- Underlayment and flashing appropriate for metal
- Removal of the existing roof
Not included (see the full guide)
- Asphalt shingle costs (see the full roof replacement cost guide)
- Side-by-side comparison against shingles (see our metal roof vs. shingles page)
- Structural reinforcement for unusually heavy panel systems
What affects the price
- Panel material
- Steel is the most common and affordable metal roofing material; aluminum and copper cost significantly more.
- Roofer availability
- Fewer roofers are certified in metal installation than asphalt shingle work, which can narrow your bid pool and affect pricing versus a shingle job.
- Roof complexity
- Standing-seam panels are more labor-intensive to fit around valleys, dormers, and penetrations than shingles, so complex rooflines see a larger cost premium for metal specifically.
Frequently asked questions
Is a metal roof worth the extra cost over asphalt shingles?+
It depends on your time horizon. Spread over metal's longer lifespan, its cost-per-year can be competitive with or lower than asphalt shingles, even though the upfront number is 1.5–2x higher — see our full metal roof vs. shingles comparison for the detailed tradeoffs.
Why is metal roofing so much more expensive than shingles?+
Material cost, specialized installation labor, and fewer certified installers all contribute. Standing-seam panels also require more precise fabrication and fitting around roof features than shingles.
Full guide
Cost ranges on this page are a narrower cut of our full Roof Replacement Cost guide, which covers labor share, regional adjustment, resale value, financing, and sourcing in full. See it for the complete breakdown this page’s figures are drawn from.