Metal roof cost in Prescott Valley, AZ
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,650 – $29,100
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.25 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #253
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Prescott Valley area: $8,650 to $29,100 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 12% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $22.13 an hour in the Prescott Valley area, 17% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Prescott Valley, AZ, standard level
$14,800 to $22,900
About $7.25 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,550 | $11,200 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $390 |
| Total | $14,800 | $22,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Prescott Valley, AZ
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 46% |
| Labor | $6,600 | $9,900 | $13,200 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 2% |
| Total | $8,650 | $18,900 | $29,100 | 100% |
What is behind the Prescott Valley number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 3 trades: roofers at 70%, sheet metal workers at 20%, construction laborers at 10%. Weighted together, Prescott Valley wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 52% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Prescott Valley is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,650 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.3: $150 to $490.
The best months for metal roof in Prescott Valley
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Prescott Love Fld (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Prescott Valley are August through June: 11 of 12. Outside them, July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Prescott Valley gets about 13 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, July and August (2.5 inches in August). Inside the workable window, April and June are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.3 inches. The station averages about 51 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 26 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 56 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 62 | 34 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 39 | 0.5 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 47 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Jun | 88 | 56 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 63 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 88 | 61 | 2.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 54 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 73 | 42 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 62 | 32 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 52 | 26 | 1.0 | Workable |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Prescott Valley
Panel type
Corrugated sheet metal is $5-$12 per sq ft installed; standing seam is $9-$16 (HomeGuide).
Metal and gauge
Galvalume and galvanized steel are budget-friendly; copper and zinc are the top of the range.
Labor
Metal roof labor is $4-$8 per sq ft, or $400-$800 per roofing square, and standing seam needs specialist crews.
Prescott Valley: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Prescott Valley. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to large (2,800 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$8,650 to $16,800
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$14,800 to $22,900
Standing seam steel
Premium
$20,900 to $29,100
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,250 – $10,200 | $8,950 – $13,900 | $12,700 – $17,600 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,650 – $16,800 | $14,800 – $22,900 | $20,900 – $29,100 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,100 – $23,400 | $20,600 – $32,000 | $29,100 – $40,500 |
Prescott Valley against nearby metros and the rest of Arizona
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,000 sq ft of roof range from $18,900 to $19,600 across Prescott Valley and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley, AZthis page | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ95 miles | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +2% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ100 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +2% |
| Phoenix, AZ105 miles | $9,000 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +2% |
| Yuma, AZ150 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +2% |
| Las Vegas, NV175 miles | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | +4% |
| Arizona (statewide) | $8,950 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Prescott Valley ranks #253 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Prescott Valley is 2% below the Arizona figure.
Elsewhere in Arizona
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 2,375,760 jobs | $9,000 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +2% |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $8,550 – $28,800 | $18,700 | −1% |
| Yuma, AZ | 68,880 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +2% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 66,610 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | +2% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 56,490 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | +2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Prescott Valley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | 72,710 jobs | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | −1% |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 72,280 jobs | $9,950 – $31,700 | $20,800 | +10% |
| Bloomington, IN | 73,240 jobs | $9,500 – $30,500 | $20,000 | +6% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $9,250 – $30,400 | $19,800 | +5% |
What nearby projects cost in Prescott Valley
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Prescott Valley wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, vinyl siding comes out highest (−6%) and roof replacement lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,950 – $23,800 | −6% |
Who does the work: Prescott Valley trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Prescott Valley the blend is 0.82.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $22.13 an hour, 17% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $28.13 an hour. About 140 work in the metro. That is 19.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.42 an hour, 28% below the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $16.76 and $23.58 an hour. About 30 work in the metro. That is 4.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.17 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.09 and $23.38 an hour. BLS counts 1,100 of them working in the area, 152.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,900 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,200. That is a swing of roughly 6.5% to 10.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Prescott Valley-Prescott has 72,300 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 253rd by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $18.27 | $22.13 | $28.13 | $26.65 | 0.83 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $16.76 | $21.42 | $23.58 | $29.71 | 0.72 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $18.09 | $22.17 | $23.38 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
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Metal roof in Prescott Valley: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Prescott Valley?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,650 to $29,100 in the Prescott Valley area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,800 to $22,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for metal roof in Prescott Valley?
About $4.25 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $150 to $490 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Prescott Valley or Flagstaff?
Flagstaff is 95 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,300, which is 2% more than Prescott Valley ($18,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Prescott Valley?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $9,900 out of $18,900. Materials are 46% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Prescott Valley?
$8,650 to $29,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Prescott Valley?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $490 for fees in the Prescott Valley area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Prescott Valley expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Arizona?
Prescott Valley is 2% below the Arizona statewide estimate ($19,200 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Arizona; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Prescott Valley?
The BLS median is $22.13 an hour in the Prescott Valley area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.27 to $28.13.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Prescott Valley?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,650 to $16,800 and premium work $20,900 to $29,100. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+When is the best time to install a metal roof in Prescott Valley?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. April and June are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Metal roof near Prescott Valley
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus HomeGuide's $4-$8/sq ft labor range for metal roofs.