Basic
$5.97 – $14 per sq ft
29-gauge bare Galvalume ribbed panels with exposed gasketed screws over synthetic underlayment, basic ridge cap

Steel roof (corrugated/ribbed panels to standing seam, galvanized or Galvalume) installed on a residential roof, priced per square foot.
Steel Roof in Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $7.02 to $16 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for steel roof.
National average: $7 – $16 per sq ft
$5.97 – $14 per sq ft
29-gauge bare Galvalume ribbed panels with exposed gasketed screws over synthetic underlayment, basic ridge cap
$7.02 – $16 per sq ft
26-gauge polyester-painted ribbed steel panels, exposed color-matched gasketed screws, synthetic underlayment, matching trim
$8.78 – $20 per sq ft
24-gauge PVDF-painted high-rib steel panels, color-matched screws, trim and formed ridge cap with closure strips
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.96 – $6.77 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.74 – $6.27 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.79 – $1.80 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.53 – $1.20 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Milwaukee run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local steel roof contractors in Milwaukee for personalized quotes based on your specific project.