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Results
Materials
$0.00
Labor
$0.00
Extras
$0.00
Contingency
$0.00
Tax
$0.00
Grand total
$0.00
Cost per sq ft
$0.00
Example panel pricing and labor ranges
| Panel type | Material $/sq ft | Labor $/sq ft | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrugated (29 ga steel) | 2.00 – 3.50 | 2.50 – 4.00 | Economical, fast install |
| Ribbed/PBR (26 ga steel) | 3.50 – 5.00 | 3.50 – 5.50 | Commercial and ag use |
| Standing seam (24 ga steel) | 5.00 – 8.00 | 4.50 – 7.00 | Premium look, clips |
| Aluminum standing seam | 7.00 – 10.00 | 5.00 – 8.00 | Coastal corrosion resistance |
| Metal shingles | 4.50 – 7.50 | 4.00 – 6.50 | Complex accessories |
Ranges are illustrative and vary by region, supplier, profile complexity, and market conditions.
Formula used
The calculator estimates total installed cost based on plan area adjusted for roof slope, expected waste, and line‑item rates. Let:
A= roof plan area (sq ft)S= slope factor (surface ÷ plan)M= panel material cost per sq ftW= waste rate (as a decimal)U= underlayment cost per sq ftL= labor cost per sq ftE= extras (fasteners, trims, delivery, etc.)C= contingency % (as decimal)T= sales tax % (as decimal)
Surface area ≈ A × S. Core materials ≈ (A × S) × M × (1 + W). Underlayment ≈ A × U. Materials total ≈ (A × S) × M × (1 + W) + (A × U). Labor ≈ (A × S) × L. Subtotal ≈ Materials + Labor + E. Contingency ≈ Subtotal × C. Pre‑tax ≈ Subtotal + Contingency. Tax ≈ Pre‑tax × T. Grand total ≈ Pre‑tax + Tax. Cost per sq ft ≈ Grand total ÷ A.
Metal Roof Cost Summary
Generated from the Metal Roof Cost Calculator.