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What a metal roof costs, before we've seen yours
These are the ranges we see on typical jobs in southeast New Brunswick in 2026, installed, in Canadian dollars, before HST. Your written quote replaces them.
Typical installed price per square foot
Measured on roof area, not house floor area. A two-storey house with 1,600 sq ft of living space often has a roof of around 1,200 to 1,500 sq ft; a bungalow of the same size has more.
| System | Per sq ft | Per square (100 sq ft) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal shingles, 26 ga | $11 – $15 | $1,100 – $1,500 | Stone-coated costs toward the top |
| Standing seam, 26 ga | $12 – $16 | $1,200 – $1,600 | Our most common roof |
| Standing seam, 24 ga | $14 – $19 | $1,400 – $1,900 | Coastal sites, wide panels |
| Barn or garage, 26 ga | $8 – $12 | $800 – $1,200 | Simple slopes, few penetrations |
| Tear-off, per layer | $1.50 – $2.50 | $150 – $250 | Includes disposal |
A sample house
A two-storey house in Riverview, worked through
A plain gable roof with one dormer, 1,800 sq ft of roof area at a 7/12 pitch, one layer of old shingles, a brick chimney and two plumbing vents. The owners chose 26 gauge standing seam in Charcoal with snow guards over the front step and the driveway side.
This is a made-up example to show how a quote adds up. Your roof will differ, which is why we measure it.
Sample quote
- Tear-off, 1 layer, 1,800 sq ft
- $3,600
- Deck repair allowance, 4 sheets
- $480
- Membrane and underlayment
- $2,700
- Standing seam, 26 ga, installed
- $19,800
- Trim, flashing, chimney cricket
- $2,100
- Snow guards, 2 runs
- $950
- Ridge vent
- $620
- Total before HST
- $30,250
HST in New Brunswick is 15%. A similar asphalt shingle roof on this house would typically be quoted at a third to a half of this.
What changes the price
Eight things that move a quote up or down
Pitch
Above 8/12 the crew works on ropes and staging, and it takes longer.
Valleys, hips and dormers
Every one means panels cut and folded by hand, plus more trim.
Old layers
One layer is a normal tear-off. Two layers doubles the labour and the bin.
Deck condition
Rotten or delaminated sheets are replaced before any steel goes on.
Chimneys and skylights
Each needs custom flashing, and a wide chimney needs a cricket.
Access
Island cottages, long lanes and no room for a bin all add time.
Gauge and finish
24 gauge and PVDF paint cost more than 26 gauge and SMP.
A plain shape
A straight gable on a garage or barn is the least costly roof to cover.
Get your own number
A free site visit, then a written quote within three business days.