Metal roof cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $12,600 – $37,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $6.20 – $18.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +16%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #21
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Barnstable, plan on $12,600 to $37,000 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $6.20 to $18.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 16% higher than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $34.98 an hour in the Barnstable area, 31% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$19,900 to $29,700
About $9.85 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $13,600 | $17,800 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $390 |
| Total | $19,900 | $29,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,750 | $15,500 | 35% |
| Labor | $10,500 | $15,700 | $21,000 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 1% |
| Total | $12,600 | $24,800 | $37,000 | 100% |
Where the Barnstable price comes from
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, Barnstable wages are 1.31 times the national level. Labor makes up about 63% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Barnstable metro is 97.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,750, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (98.4) and land at $150 to $490.
Data note: 90% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Barnstable. The wage table below marks each row.
What nearby projects cost in Barnstable
Because every project leans on different trades, Barnstable's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +18% and attic insulation level.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,400 – $14,500 | +18% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,550 | +10% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $9,150 – $27,500 | +9% |
How Barnstable compares
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 $21,400 to $29,600 across Barnstable and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $12,600 – $37,000 | $24,800 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $11,000 – $33,900 | $22,400 | −9% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $12,100 – $36,300 | $24,200 | −2% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $15,800 – $43,400 | $29,600 | +19% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $11,300 – $34,500 | $22,900 | −8% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $10,300 – $32,500 | $21,400 | −14% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $12,700 – $37,400 | $25,100 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −14% |
Across 300 US metros, Barnstable comes in at #21 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, Barnstable is 1% below the Massachusetts figure.
Other Massachusetts metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $12,100 – $36,300 | $24,200 | −2% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $15,800 – $43,400 | $29,600 | +19% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $12,800 – $37,500 | $25,200 | +2% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $12,400 – $36,600 | $24,500 | −1% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $10,200 – $32,300 | $21,200 | −14% |
Cities with a workforce like Barnstable's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −24% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $9,750 – $31,200 | $20,500 | −17% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $8,300 – $28,000 | $18,100 | −27% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $9,450 – $30,400 | $19,900 | −20% |
Climate in Barnstable: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through December is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Barnstable (10 of 12 months). January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Barnstable gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.7 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 30 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 46 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 4.7 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Barnstable
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Barnstable 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
$12,600 to $22,400
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$19,900 to $29,700
Standing seam steel
Premium
$27,200 to $37,000
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $7,600 – $13,500 | $12,000 – $18,000 | $16,500 – $22,400 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $12,600 – $22,400 | $19,900 – $29,700 | $27,200 – $37,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $17,600 – $31,200 | $27,800 – $41,400 | $38,000 – $51,600 |
Barnstable 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 Barnstable is 1.31 times the national level.
Roofers (47-2181) carry 70% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $34.98 an hour against $26.65 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $28.78 and $39.95 an hour.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211) carry 20% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Barnstable metro, so we used the Massachusetts statewide median: $39.47 an hour against $29.71 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $25.37 and $44.54 an hour.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $28.87 an hour, 27% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $34.67 an hour. About 750 work in the metro. That is 79.7 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 ($39.95 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,550. At the 25th percentile ($28.78) it shrinks by about $1,950. The total moves by 6.3% or 7.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 94,110 jobs in the Barnstable Town area. That makes it the 212th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $28.78 | $34.98 | $39.95 | $26.65 | 1.31 | state |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $25.37 | $39.47 | $44.54 | $29.71 | 1.33 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $23.38 | $28.87 | $34.67 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.31 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Barnstable 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 Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Barnstable?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $12,600 to $37,000 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $19,900 to $29,700. 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 Barnstable?
About $6.20 to $18.50 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 Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $22,400, which is 9% less than Barnstable ($24,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $15,700 out of $24,800. Materials are 35% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Barnstable?
$12,600 to $37,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Barnstable?
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 Barnstable area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 1% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($25,100 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Barnstable?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $34.98 an hour, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.78 to $39.95.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Barnstable?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $12,600 to $22,400 and premium work $27,200 to $37,000. 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 Barnstable?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. June and July 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 Barnstable
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.