Metal roof cost in Fort Collins, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,150 – $30,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.50 – $15
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #170
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Fort Collins, plan on $9,150 to $30,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $4.50 to $15 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.37 an hour in the Fort Collins area, 12% below the US median of $26.65.
Estimate your metal roof cost
Pick a size, a quality level and where you live. Prices update as you type.
Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Fort Collins, CO, standard level
$15,400 to $23,800
About $7.60 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,300 |
| Labor | $9,200 | $12,000 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $15,400 | $23,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Fort Collins, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 44% |
| Labor | $7,100 | $10,600 | $14,200 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $510 | 2% |
| Total | $9,150 | $19,600 | $30,000 | 100% |
What is behind the Fort Collins 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, Fort Collins wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 54% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fort Collins metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,650, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.1) and land at $150 to $510.
What nearby projects cost in Fort Collins
Because every project leans on different trades, Fort Collins's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −2% and roof replacement −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,600 – $11,600 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,100 – $24,300 | −4% |
Is Fort Collins cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Fort Collins. Cheyenne is the lowest at about $18,900 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 60 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, COthis page | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | |
| Boulder, CO40 miles | $10,000 – $31,700 | $20,900 | +7% |
| Greeley, CO60 miles | $9,200 – $30,100 | $19,700 | level |
| Cheyenne, WY60 miles | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −4% |
| Denver, CO90 miles | $10,200 – $32,800 | $21,500 | +10% |
| Colorado Springs, CO135 miles | $9,100 – $30,000 | $19,600 | level |
| Colorado (statewide) | $9,650 – $31,400 | $20,500 | +5% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Fort Collins comes in at #170 from the top. The priciest is Worcester, MA at $29,600; the cheapest is Lubbock, TX at $17,000 (midpoints, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Statewide, Fort Collins is 5% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $10,200 – $32,800 | $21,500 | +10% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $9,100 – $30,000 | $19,600 | level |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $10,000 – $31,700 | $20,900 | +7% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $9,200 – $30,100 | $19,700 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $9,150 – $30,000 | $19,600 | level |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $8,800 – $29,300 | $19,000 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Fort Collins's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fort Collins against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 170,820 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −2% |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 168,700 jobs | $13,600 – $39,300 | $26,400 | +35% |
| Visalia, CA | 171,140 jobs | $11,100 – $35,000 | $23,100 | +18% |
| Lubbock, TX | 166,780 jobs | $7,550 – $26,500 | $17,000 | −13% |
Climate in Fort Collins: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Ft Collins (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
January through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fort Collins (11 of 12 months). December has an average daytime high under 45°F.
In December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Fort Collins gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 51 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.4 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 29 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 18 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Feb | 47 | 21 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 56 | 29 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 63 | 35 | 2.1 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 59 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 57 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 48 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 64 | 36 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
Cost by quality level and size in Fort Collins
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fort Collins wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$9,150 to $17,500
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,400 to $23,800
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,700 to $30,000
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,550 – $10,600 | $9,350 – $14,400 | $13,200 – $18,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,150 – $17,500 | $15,400 – $23,800 | $21,700 – $30,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,800 – $24,400 | $21,500 – $33,100 | $30,200 – $41,800 |
Why two Fort Collins quotes can differ
Labor
Metal roof labor is $4-$8 per sq ft, or $400-$800 per roofing square, and standing seam needs specialist crews.
Other metals
Tin runs $600-$1,800 per roofing square (100 sq ft) installed and aluminum $700-$1,700 per square (HomeGuide).
Panel type
Corrugated sheet metal is $5-$12 per sq ft installed; standing seam is $9-$16 (HomeGuide).
Fort Collins labor market for metal roof
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Fort Collins is 0.89 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.37 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.32 and $28.83 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 8.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is about average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $25.31 an hour, which is 15% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $30.72 an hour. BLS counts 80 of them working in the area, 4.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.86 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $20.83 and $27.15 an hour. About 930 work in the metro. That is 54.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($28.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,700. At the 25th percentile ($22.32) it shrinks by about $330. The total moves by 8.8% or 1.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 169,430 jobs in the Fort Collins-Loveland area. That makes it the 138th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.11% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $22.32 | $23.37 | $28.83 | $26.65 | 0.88 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.15 | $25.31 | $30.72 | $29.71 | 0.85 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $20.83 | $22.86 | $27.15 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Get 3 local quotes
Tell us about the job and we will try to connect you with up to three local contractors for written quotes. It is free and you are under no obligation to hire. Your estimate of $15,400 to $23,800 for Fort Collins, CO is attached.
Take this estimate with you: PDF report, $9
Multi-page report for Fort Collins, CO: low, typical and high cost, a line-item breakdown of materials and labor by trade, permit notes, the best months to schedule, a quote comparison sheet, red flags, questions for contractors, checklists and every source. Save your estimate above, preview page 1 free, and unlock the full report for $9 one-time, or get every report with CostLocal Pro.
Metal roof in Fort Collins: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Fort Collins?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,150 to $30,000 in the Fort Collins area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,400 to $23,800. 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 Fort Collins?
About $4.50 to $15 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $150 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Fort Collins or Boulder?
Boulder is 40 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $20,900, which is 7% more than Fort Collins ($19,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fort Collins?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,600 out of $19,600. Materials are 44% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Fort Collins?
$9,150 to $30,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Fort Collins?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $510 for fees in the Fort Collins area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fort Collins expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Colorado?
Fort Collins is 5% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($20,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Fort Collins?
The BLS median is $23.37 an hour in the Fort Collins area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.32 to $28.83.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Fort Collins?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,150 to $17,500 and premium work $21,700 to $30,000. 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 Fort Collins?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are January through November. January and February 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 Fort Collins
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.