Basic
$6.06 – $14 per sq ft
29-gauge bare Galvalume ribbed panels with exposed gasketed screws over synthetic underlayment, basic ridge cap
How Much Does Steel Roof Cost in Wilmington, Delaware?
Steel roof (corrugated/ribbed panels to standing seam, galvanized or Galvalume) installed on a residential roof, priced per square foot.
Steel Roof in Wilmington, Delaware typically costs $7.13 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.
Steel Roof in Wilmington, Delaware
$7.13 – $16
per sq ftPrices in Wilmington are 4.0% higher than the national average for steel roof.
National average: $7 – $16 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$7.13 – $16 per sq ft
26-gauge polyester-painted ribbed steel panels, exposed color-matched gasketed screws, synthetic underlayment, matching trim
Premium
$8.92 – $20 per sq ft
24-gauge PVDF-painted high-rib steel panels, color-matched screws, trim and formed ridge cap with closure strips
Cost Breakdown in Wilmington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.06 – $6.98 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.72 – $6.22 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.81 – $1.86 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.54 – $1.24 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Wilmington local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Wilmington, Delaware
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.15-$7.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$5.60 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.92 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.28 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs11.0% above avg
Labor costs in Wilmington run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- DML USA: Steel roof cost 2025, dmlusa.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- RoofingCalc: Metal roof cost, roofingcalc.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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