Metal roof cost in Crestview, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,900 – $29,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.35 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #214
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Crestview, plan on $8,900 to $29,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $4.35 to $14.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $22.65 an hour in the Crestview area, 15% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Crestview, FL, standard level
$15,100 to $23,300
About $7.40 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,850 | $11,600 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $380 |
| Total | $15,100 | $23,300 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Crestview, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,900 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,800 | $10,200 | $13,600 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 2% |
| Total | $8,900 | $19,200 | $29,500 | 100% |
Where the Crestview price comes from
Labor is 53% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (70%), sheet metal workers (20%), construction laborers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Crestview the blended ratio comes out at 0.85.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Crestview metro is 96.2 (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 (97.0) and land at $150 to $490.
Crestview 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 Crestview is 0.85 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $22.65 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.81 and $27.84 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 12.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $23.89 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.85 and $27.88 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 8.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $21.72 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.08 and $23.06 an hour. About 1,000 work in the metro. That is 80.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.84 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,650. At the 25th percentile ($21.81) it shrinks by about $260. The total moves by 8.5% or 1.4%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 125,050 jobs in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin area. That makes it the 172nd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $21.81 | $22.65 | $27.84 | $26.65 | 0.85 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.85 | $23.89 | $27.88 | $29.71 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $18.08 | $21.72 | $23.06 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.85 | |||||
Climate in Crestview: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Crestview Bob Sikes Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Crestview (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Crestview gets about 64 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.9 inches in July). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 4.1 and 4.1 inches. The station averages about 98 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 | 63 | 39 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Feb | 67 | 41 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Mar | 73 | 47 | 5.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 79 | 53 | 4.9 | Workable |
| May | 87 | 61 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 91 | 69 | 6.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 71 | 7.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 92 | 71 | 6.4 | Hot |
| Sep | 89 | 67 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 81 | 56 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 72 | 45 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 65 | 41 | 4.9 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Crestview
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Crestview 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
$8,900 to $17,100
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,100 to $23,300
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,300 to $29,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $10,400 | $9,150 – $14,100 | $12,900 – $17,900 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,900 – $17,100 | $15,100 – $23,300 | $21,300 – $29,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,400 – $23,900 | $21,000 – $32,500 | $29,600 – $41,100 |
Planning more than one job in Crestview?
Because every project leans on different trades, Crestview's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −4% and roof replacement −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,400 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $960 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,900 | −9% |
Is Crestview cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Crestview. Dothan is the lowest at about $18,500 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview, FLthis page | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | |
| Pensacola, FL50 miles | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −2% |
| Panama City, FL50 miles | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −2% |
| Dothan, AL70 miles | $8,400 – $28,500 | $18,500 | −4% |
| Daphne, AL85 miles | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −2% |
| Mobile, AL110 miles | $8,500 – $28,800 | $18,600 | −3% |
| Florida (statewide) | $8,950 – $29,900 | $19,400 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Crestview comes in at #214 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, Crestview is 1% below the Florida figure.
Other Florida metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $9,200 – $31,100 | $20,100 | +5% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $8,850 – $29,400 | $19,100 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $8,800 – $29,400 | $19,100 | −1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | level |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $9,050 – $29,900 | $19,500 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $8,850 – $29,500 | $19,200 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Crestview's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Crestview against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich, CT | 126,450 jobs | $11,300 – $34,500 | $22,900 | +19% |
| Duluth, MN | 124,710 jobs | $12,700 – $37,000 | $24,800 | +29% |
| Elkhart, IN | 127,730 jobs | $10,300 – $32,100 | $21,200 | +11% |
| Appleton, WI | 124,230 jobs | $11,400 – $34,200 | $22,800 | +19% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Crestview bid
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).
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Metal roof in Crestview: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Crestview?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,900 to $29,500 in the Crestview area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,100 to $23,300. 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 Crestview?
About $4.35 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 Crestview or Pensacola?
Pensacola is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $18,900, which is 2% less than Crestview ($19,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Crestview?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $10,200 out of $19,200. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Crestview?
$8,900 to $29,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Crestview?
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 Crestview area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Crestview expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Florida?
Crestview is 1% below the Florida statewide estimate ($19,400 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Crestview?
The BLS median is $22.65 an hour in the Crestview area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.81 to $27.84.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Crestview?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,900 to $17,100 and premium work $21,300 to $29,500. 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 Crestview?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. May and October 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 Crestview
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.