Metal Roof Cost on Maryland's Eastern Shore (2026): Standing Seam and Ribbed Metal Prices From Our Own Estimates
By Adam Whitaker, owner, Precision Exteriors (MHIC #166640) Last updated: October 25, 2026 Data: Precision Exteriors' own metal roof estimates, written October 2024 through October 2026
Quick answer
A standing seam metal roof from Precision Exteriors on Maryland's Eastern Shore or in Delaware usually costs $1,500 to $2,480 per square (100 square feet of roof), or about $15.00 to $24.80 per square foot, installed. The median is about $1,790 per square. A ribbed, exposed-fastener steel roof usually costs $860 to $2,040 per square ($8.60 to $20.40 per square foot), with a median of about $1,160 per square. Those prices include removing the old roof, panels, trim, underlayment, labor, delivery and the dumpster.
Here are three real Precision Exteriors estimates. A 16-square ribbed steel roof came to about $13,955 (about $872 per square). A 15-square, 24-gauge standing seam roof came to about $28,161 (about $1,877 per square). A 4-square standing seam porch roof came to about $11,965 (about $2,991 per square). Small roofs cost more per square because delivery, the dumpster and setup cost about the same whatever the size.
Key facts about this guide
- Who wrote it: Precision Exteriors, a roofing and exterior contractor with offices in Cambridge and Salisbury, Maryland. Our own crews install our metal roofs.
- Where the numbers come from: every metal roof estimate Precision Exteriors wrote in AccuLynx, our estimating system, from October 2024 through October 2026, for standing seam and ribbed metal roofs. When a job had more than one estimate, we counted one: the estimate marked primary, or the latest one.
- What a range means: the middle 80% of prices on our estimates. One price in ten was lower than the range and one in ten was higher.
- Where it applies: the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland and all of Delaware.
- Location doesn't change the price. We don't charge travel or mileage.
Prices at a glance
All-in price per square, by metal roof type
These are the totals of the metal roof work on each estimate, divided by the size of the roof. We only used estimates where we supplied the high-temperature underlayment and where the metal work was priced line by line. When an estimate also had shingle, flat roof, siding or gutter work, we counted only the metal roof lines.
| Metal roof type | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Standing seam, steel | $1,500 to $2,480 (median $1,790) | per square |
| Ribbed (exposed-fastener) steel | $860 to $2,040 (median $1,160) | per square |
| Standing seam, aluminum | priced job by job | |
| Copper | priced job by job | |
| Metal shingles | priced job by job | |
| Stone-coated steel | priced job by job | |
| 5V crimp | priced job by job | |
| Round-wave corrugated (mostly barns and sheds) | priced job by job |
"Priced job by job" means we haven't estimated enough of that roof type to give a reliable range. We price it from current market rates and product availability when we quote your roof.
Base price: what every metal roof includes
| Item | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Installation labor, standing seam | $445 to $1,041 (median $574) | per square |
| Installation labor, ribbed panels | $286 to $525 (median $364) | per square |
| Standing seam panels | $7.47 to $10.43 (median $9.09) | per linear foot of panel |
| Ribbed panels | $6.15 to $7.69 (median $6.90) | per linear foot of panel |
| Eave trim | $28 to $56 (median $33) | per 10-foot piece |
| Rake (gable) trim | $46 to $70 (median $52) | per 10-foot piece |
| Ridge cap | $49 to $78 (median $57) | per 10-foot piece |
| Foam closures | $2.14 to $6.35 (median $2.50) | each |
| Butyl tape | $7.97 to $10.89 (median $9.16) | per roll |
| Sealant | $13.57 to $17.90 (median $15.83) | per tube |
| Panel screws | $35 to $58 (median $38) | per bag of 250 |
| Touch-up paint | $21 to $29 (median $25) | per bottle |
| Metal delivery with unloading | $307 to $824 (median $407) | per job |
Required by your home
| Item | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Remove the existing roof | $71 to $118 (median $83) | per square |
| Sidewall flashing (where the roof meets a wall along its side) | $42 to $63 (median $50) | per 10-foot piece |
| Endwall flashing (where the roof meets a wall at its top) | $43 to $65 (median $50) | per 10-foot piece |
| Valley metal | priced job by job | |
| Replacing rotten decking | priced per sheet, same as on our roofing cost guide |
Recommended so your roof lasts
| Item | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| High-temperature ice and water underlayment | $186 to $320 (median $255) | per roll (a roll covers about 2 squares) |
We use high-temperature underlayment on every tear-off and new-construction metal roof. On some new construction the builder supplies it, so it isn't on our estimate.
Recommended to protect your property
| Item | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Large dumpster (5 to 7 tons) | $929 to $1,484 (median $1,066) | per job |
Options you can choose
| Item | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Snow guards | priced job by job | |
| Installing metal over your existing shingles on purlins or 2x lumber | priced job by job | |
| Aluminum standing seam instead of steel | priced job by job |
What does a full metal roof cost in total?
These are three real Precision Exteriors estimates, with the line items grouped. Each line is rounded to the nearest dollar, and the total is the sum of the lines shown, so it can differ from the actual estimate by a few dollars. None of the three includes a permit or decking replacement.
Example 1: ribbed steel roof, 16 squares
A 1,600-square-foot roof, estimated in October 2025. The estimate covers removing the old roof and installing 28-gauge Everlast II ribbed steel panels over high-temperature underlayment.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Remove the existing roof (16 squares) | $1,290 |
| Installation labor (16 squares) | $5,161 |
| 28-gauge ribbed panels (550 linear feet) | $3,105 |
| Eave trim, rake trim and ridge cap | $1,152 |
| High-temperature underlayment (8 rolls) | $1,677 |
| Closures, screws, butyl tape, sealant and touch-up paint | $441 |
| Delivery | $81 |
| Large dumpster | $1,048 |
| Total | $13,955 |
About $13,955, or about $872 per square.
Example 2: standing seam roof, 15 squares
A 1,500-square-foot roof, estimated in January 2026. The estimate covers removing the old roof and installing 24-gauge Everlast standing seam panels over high-temperature underlayment, with flashing where the roof meets the walls.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Remove the existing roof (15 squares) | $1,230 |
| Installation labor (15 squares) | $7,377 |
| 24-gauge standing seam panels (1,200 linear feet) | $13,279 |
| Eave trim, rake trim, ridge cap, sidewall and endwall flashing | $1,528 |
| High-temperature underlayment (8 rolls) | $2,432 |
| Closures, clips, screws, rivets, butyl tape, sealant and touch-up paint | $675 |
| Delivery | $574 |
| Large dumpster | $1,066 |
| Total | $28,161 |
About $28,161, or about $1,877 per square.
Example 3: small standing seam porch roof, 4 squares
A 400-square-foot porch roof, estimated in April 2025. It has flashing against the house on the top and side.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Remove the existing roof (4 squares) | $392 |
| Installation labor (4 squares) | $3,922 |
| Standing seam panels (25 panels) | $4,510 |
| Eave trim, rake trim, sidewall and endwall flashing | $557 |
| High-temperature underlayment (2 rolls) | $510 |
| Closures, screws, butyl tape, sealant and touch-up paint | $310 |
| Delivery | $784 |
| Large dumpster | $980 |
| Total | $11,965 |
About $11,965, or about $2,991 per square. That's above our usual standing seam range. Delivery and the dumpster cost about as much as on a full house, and installation labor on this porch was about $980 per square.
How we made this guide
We pulled every estimate in AccuLynx that had metal roof panels or metal roof installation on it, from October 2024 through October 2026. We set aside test estimates and estimates with no metal panel type named, such as metal ceilings. When a job had more than one estimate, we kept one.
For each line item, we used the price the customer sees on the estimate. We never used our own costs. We report the middle 80% of prices and the median. If we haven't priced an item often enough to give a reliable range, we say "priced job by job" instead.
For the all-in price per square, we added up the metal roof lines on each estimate and divided by the number of squares on the estimate. We only used estimates where we supplied the high-temperature underlayment, because estimates without it leave out part of the cost. We also left out estimates where the metal work was bundled into one lump-sum line, because it can't be separated from other work. When an estimate also had shingle, flat roof, siding or gutter work, we counted only the metal roof lines.
Line-item prices can add up to a little more than an estimate's final total, because of adjustments made to the whole estimate. We didn't change any numbers to account for that.
Part 1: what every metal roof includes
Installation labor
Installation labor on a Precision Exteriors standing seam roof usually costs $445 to $1,041 per square, with a median of $574. Ribbed panels usually cost $286 to $525 per square to install, with a median of $364. Standing seam takes longer because each panel is fastened with hidden clips and locked into the next one. Our own crews do the work, not subcontractors.
Standing seam panels
Standing seam panels on our estimates usually cost $7.47 to $10.43 per linear foot of panel, with a median of $9.09. On a standing seam roof the fasteners are hidden under raised seams where the panels join. We mostly install Englert and Everlast panels, and we can source most other brands. Standing seam comes in steel or aluminum.
Ribbed (exposed-fastener) panels
Ribbed metal panels on Precision Exteriors estimates usually cost $6.15 to $7.69 per linear foot, with a median of $6.90. These panels are screwed through the face into the roof, so the screw heads show. We've estimated them on houses, porches, garages and barns. Round-wave corrugated panels are mostly for barns and sheds, not houses. Our ribbed panels come in steel only; we don't offer them in aluminum.
Trim
Eave trim usually costs $28 to $56 per 10-foot piece on our estimates, rake trim $46 to $70 and ridge cap $49 to $78. Trim covers the edges and peaks of the roof so water and wind can't get under the panels.
Closures, screws, tape and sealant
Foam closures cost about $2.14 to $6.35 each, butyl tape about $7.97 to $10.89 a roll, sealant about $13.57 to $17.90 a tube, and panel screws about $35 to $58 for a bag of 250. Closures fill the gaps under the ribs at the eaves and ridge. Butyl tape and sealant seal the laps and trim.
Touch-up paint
Touch-up paint costs about $21 to $29 a bottle. It covers scratches and cut edges after the install.
Delivery
Metal delivery with unloading usually costs $307 to $824 per job on Precision Exteriors estimates. It covers bringing the panels and trim to your home and unloading them.
Part 2: what your home may require
Removing the existing roof
Removing the existing roof usually costs $71 to $118 per square on our metal roof estimates, with a median of $83. Sometimes we can leave an existing shingle roof in place instead (see Part 5).
Sidewall and endwall flashing
Sidewall and endwall flashing usually cost $42 to $65 per 10-foot piece. They seal the joint where the roof meets a wall, such as a porch roof against the house.
Valley metal
Valley metal is priced job by job. It depends on how many valleys your roof has and how long they are.
Decking
Rotten roof decking is replaced per sheet, at the same price as on a shingle roof. See our roofing cost guide for decking prices.
Part 3: what we recommend so your roof lasts
High-temperature underlayment
High-temperature ice and water underlayment usually costs $186 to $320 per roll on our estimates, and a roll covers about 2 squares. Precision Exteriors uses high-temperature underlayment on every tear-off and new-construction metal roof. Metal panels get hot in the sun, and this underlayment is made for the heat under a metal roof.
Part 4: what we recommend to protect your property
Dumpster
A large dumpster (5 to 7 tons of debris) usually costs $929 to $1,484 on Precision Exteriors metal roof estimates. We use it to haul away the old roof and the scrap.
Part 5: options you can choose
Snow guards
Snow guards are optional and priced job by job. We usually install them over the doors and walkways into the house, so snow doesn't slide off onto people.
Metal over your existing shingles
Installing metal over your existing shingles is priced job by job. When the existing roof is in very good shape, without a lot of dormers or rotten decking, Precision Exteriors can offer to install purlins or 2x lumber over the shingles and put the metal on top. That skips the tear-off. We'll tell you after we inspect the roof whether it's an option.
Aluminum standing seam
Aluminum standing seam is priced job by job from current market rates and product availability. Aluminum is offered only in standing seam.
Other metal roof types
Copper roofs, metal shingles, stone-coated steel, 5V crimp and round-wave corrugated panels are all priced job by job from current market rates and product availability. We can source most brands. Note that "copper" on some of our estimates is a paint color on steel panels, not copper metal.
For shingle roofs, see our roofing cost guide. For flat and low-slope roofs, see our commercial roofing page.
What Precision Exteriors doesn't charge for
- Travel or mileage, anywhere on the Eastern Shore or in Delaware.
- Cleaning out existing gutters at the end of the job.
Where we work and how location affects price
Precision Exteriors has two offices:
- Cambridge: (443) 675-6485
- Salisbury: (443) 225-7212
We don't charge for travel or mileage, so the price is the same anywhere we work. We cover the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland (Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties) and all of Delaware (New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties).
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal roof cost on Maryland's Eastern Shore?
A standing seam metal roof from Precision Exteriors usually costs $1,500 to $2,480 per square (100 square feet), with a median of about $1,790. A ribbed, exposed-fastener steel roof usually costs $860 to $2,040 per square, with a median of about $1,160. Those prices include tear-off, panels, trim, underlayment, labor, delivery and the dumpster.
How much does a standing seam metal roof cost per square foot?
On Precision Exteriors estimates, standing seam usually costs about $15.00 to $24.80 per square foot of roof, installed. A 15-square (1,500-square-foot) standing seam roof we estimated in January 2026 came to about $28,161.
How much does a ribbed metal roof cost per square foot?
Ribbed, exposed-fastener metal roofs from Precision Exteriors usually cost about $8.60 to $20.40 per square foot of roof, installed. A 16-square (1,600-square-foot) ribbed steel roof we estimated in October 2025 came to about $13,955.
Why does a small metal roof cost more per square?
Delivery and the dumpster cost about the same on a porch as on a house, and labor per square runs higher on small roofs. A 4-square standing seam porch roof Precision Exteriors estimated in April 2025 came to about $11,965, or about $2,991 per square.
What brands of metal roofing does Precision Exteriors install?
Precision Exteriors mostly installs Englert and Everlast metal roofing, and we can source most other brands. Our own crews do the installation.
Do you offer aluminum metal roofing?
Yes, in standing seam only. Precision Exteriors offers standing seam in steel or aluminum. Ribbed panels come in steel only. Aluminum standing seam is priced job by job from current market rates and product availability.
Can you put a metal roof over my shingles?
Sometimes. When the existing shingle roof is in very good shape, without a lot of dormers or rotten decking, Precision Exteriors can install purlins or 2x lumber over it and put the metal on top. It's priced job by job, and we'll tell you after inspecting whether your roof qualifies.
Do I need snow guards on a metal roof?
Snow guards are optional. Precision Exteriors usually installs them over the entrances to the house so snow doesn't slide onto people. They're priced job by job.
What underlayment goes under a metal roof?
Precision Exteriors uses high-temperature ice and water underlayment on every tear-off and new-construction metal roof. On our estimates it usually costs $186 to $320 per roll, and a roll covers about 2 squares.
Do you install copper roofs or metal shingles?
Yes, we can quote them. Copper, metal shingles and stone-coated steel are priced job by job by Precision Exteriors, based on current market rates and product availability, because we haven't estimated enough of them to give a reliable range.
About Precision Exteriors
Precision Exteriors is a roofing and exterior contractor founded in 2021, with a crew that has more than 40 years of combined experience. We're licensed in Maryland (MHIC #166640) and Delaware (#2021867854), and rated A+ by the BBB.
- Cambridge office: (443) 675-6485
- Salisbury office: (443) 225-7212
- Email: office@precision-exteriors.com
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 7:30pm
- Financing is available