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Metal Roof Replacement Cost in Iowa (2026)

Typical price for a 1,800 sq ft home (about 25 squares) re-roofed with 24-gauge standing seam in Iowa: about $33,162 installed. Use the free itemized estimate below to check contractor quotes.

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Metal Roofing Materials
$15,215
24-ga standing seam panels, trim, underlayment & clips
= Rows 3–7 below, materials only
Tear-Off & Deck Prep
$3,596
Remove old roof, haul-off & deck repairs
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$33,162
Complete re-roof by a local licensed roofer
= All rows below, installed price
A fair bid from a local builder in Iowa should land between $30,509 and $36,478. 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$777$1,804$3,097
2Roof deck repair allowanceReplace up to 8% of decking, re-nail to code7 sheets$163$253$499
3High-temp synthetic underlaymentIce & water shield at eaves/valleys + synthetic field25.0 squares$1,020$775$2,154
424-ga standing seam panels16" wide panels, mechanical seam, SMP finish25.0 squares$11,292$6,711$21,604
5Ridge, eave, rake & valley trimMatching trim, Z-closures, flashing234 lf$1,708$967$3,210
6Panel clips, pancake screws & sealantDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$680$388$1,282
7Pipe boots, vented ridge & chimney flashingDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$515$310$990
8Permit & final inspectionDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$272$0$326
Turnkey total$16,427$11,208$33,162
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Common questions

How much does metal roof replacement cost in Iowa?

For a 1,800 sq ft home (about 25 squares) re-roofed with 24-gauge standing seam, expect about $33,162 with a local pro in 2026. Fair quotes usually fall between $30,509 and $36,478.

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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