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Metal Roof Replacement Cost in Illinois (2026)

Typical price for a 1,800 sq ft home (about 25 squares) re-roofed with 24-gauge standing seam in Illinois: about $36,444 installed. Use the free itemized estimate below to check contractor quotes.

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Metal Roofing Materials
$16,201
24-ga standing seam panels, trim, underlayment & clips
= Rows 3–7 below, materials only
Tear-Off & Deck Prep
$4,038
Remove old roof, haul-off & deck repairs
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$36,444
Complete re-roof by a local licensed roofer
= All rows below, installed price
A fair bid from a local builder in Illinois should land between $33,528 and $40,088. Get 3 quotes, and if one is far outside this range, ask why.

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Itemized cost breakdown

#ItemQuantityMaterialsLaborInstalled
1Tear-off & disposal (1 layer)Remove shingles & felt, dumpster, magnet sweep25.0 squares$827$2,073$3,480
2Roof deck repair allowanceReplace up to 8% of decking, re-nail to code7 sheets$174$291$558
3High-temp synthetic underlaymentIce & water shield at eaves/valleys + synthetic field25.0 squares$1,086$891$2,372
424-ga standing seam panels16" wide panels, mechanical seam, SMP finish25.0 squares$12,024$7,710$23,681
5Ridge, eave, rake & valley trimMatching trim, Z-closures, flashing234 lf$1,818$1,111$3,515
6Panel clips, pancake screws & sealantDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$724$446$1,404
7Pipe boots, vented ridge & chimney flashingDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$549$356$1,086
8Permit & final inspectionDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$290$0$348
Turnkey total$17,492$12,878$36,444
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Common questions

How much does metal roof replacement cost in Illinois?

For a 1,800 sq ft home (about 25 squares) re-roofed with 24-gauge standing seam, expect about $36,444 with a local pro in 2026. Fair quotes usually fall between $33,528 and $40,088.

Is this a free estimate template?

Yes. The breakdown on this page is free. The $19 Spec Pack puts these same line items in an editable Excel file and a PDF spec sheet you can hand to contractors, plus a permit checklist and a bid-comparison sheet.

How do I compare contractor quotes?

Ask each contractor to price the same scope, then compare their numbers line by line against this breakdown. A quote far below the range often leaves something out.

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