Basic
$6.23 – $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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $7.33 to $17 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for steel roof.
National average: $7 – $16 per sq ft
$6.23 – $14 per sq ft
29-gauge bare Galvalume ribbed panels with exposed gasketed screws over synthetic underlayment, basic ridge cap
$7.33 – $17 per sq ft
26-gauge polyester-painted ribbed steel panels, exposed color-matched gasketed screws, synthetic underlayment, matching trim
$9.16 – $21 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 | $3.31 – $7.56 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.55 – $5.82 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.88 – $2.02 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.59 – $1.34 | sq ft |
Connect with local steel roof contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.