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Metal roof cost calculator (2026)

Estimate a metal roof by area and metal type — standing seam, corrugated, or stone-coated steel.

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This free calculator estimates a 2026 metal roof by your roof area and the metal type you choose. Metal costs more up front than shingle but can last 40–70 years.

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A ballpark only — metal pricing varies by gauge, panel, and region.

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Metal roof cost by type

Corrugated steel is the budget choice; standing seam is the premium residential look; stone-coated steel mimics shingle or tile. Copper is the luxury tier. Compare the long game in our metal vs. shingle guide and metal roof cost page.

Cost ranges reflect 2026 U.S. installed prices (BLS producer/labor data, Remodeling Cost vs. Value, and manufacturer pricing). Your real price depends on your roof, region, and pro — see the full cost guide.

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A metal roof runs about $7–$18 per sq ft installed, so roughly $14,000–$40,000 for a typical home. Standing seam and copper cost the most; corrugated steel the least.
Often, if you stay in the home. Metal lasts 40–70 years — two to three times longer than asphalt — and reflects heat to cut cooling bills, so the lifetime cost can beat shingle.
Sometimes. Metal is fire-resistant and wind-rated, and some insurers offer a discount — ask yours. Impact-rated metal can also help in hail regions.
A quality metal roof lasts 40 to 70 years. Standing seam and copper reach the high end; exposed-fastener panels the lower end.

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