Metal roof cost in Flint, MI
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $12,300 – $35,900
- Per sq ft of roof
- $6.05 – $17.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #24
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a metal roof in the Flint area: $12,300 to $35,900 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 13% higher than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $34.02 an hour in the Flint area, 28% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Flint, MI, standard level
$19,400 to $28,800
About $9.55 to $14 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,800 | $11,100 |
| Labor | $13,300 | $17,400 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $19,400 | $28,800 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Flint, MI
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,850 | $8,450 | $15,000 | 35% |
| Labor | $10,200 | $15,400 | $20,500 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $470 | 1% |
| Total | $12,300 | $24,100 | $35,900 | 100% |
Why Flint prices look the way they do
Labor is 64% 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 Flint the blended ratio comes out at 1.28.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Flint is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $9,000 nationally becomes $8,450 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.0: $140 to $470.
How Flint compares
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Flint. Grand Rapids is the lowest at about $19,600 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint, MIthis page | $12,300 – $35,900 | $24,100 | |
| Saginaw, MI30 miles | $10,300 – $32,000 | $21,200 | −12% |
| Detroit, MI35 miles | $11,500 – $35,000 | $23,200 | −4% |
| Lansing, MI50 miles | $9,950 – $31,300 | $20,600 | −14% |
| Ann Arbor, MI55 miles | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | −7% |
| Grand Rapids, MI100 miles | $9,200 – $29,900 | $19,600 | −19% |
| Michigan (statewide) | $10,600 – $32,900 | $21,700 | −10% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | −11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Flint ranks #24 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Flint is 11% above the Michigan figure.
Elsewhere in Michigan
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 1,904,530 jobs | $11,500 – $35,000 | $23,200 | −4% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 598,260 jobs | $9,200 – $29,900 | $19,600 | −19% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 219,730 jobs | $11,100 – $33,600 | $22,300 | −7% |
| Lansing, MI | 217,180 jobs | $9,950 – $31,300 | $20,600 | −14% |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 121,790 jobs | $11,000 – $33,400 | $22,200 | −8% |
| Saginaw, MI | 80,000 jobs | $10,300 – $32,000 | $21,200 | −12% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Flint against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $10,900 – $33,300 | $22,100 | −8% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $8,700 – $28,800 | $18,800 | −22% |
| Rockford, IL | 137,650 jobs | $11,600 – $34,700 | $23,100 | −4% |
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $11,300 – $34,100 | $22,700 | −6% |
Planning more than one job in Flint?
Jobs that often go together with metal roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Flint wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, roof replacement comes out highest (+14%) and attic insulation lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $7,150 – $14,000 | +14% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,400 | +7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,550 – $25,700 | +2% |
Flint: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Flint. 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
$12,300 to $21,700
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$19,400 to $28,800
Standing seam steel
Premium
$26,500 to $35,900
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $7,400 – $13,100 | $11,700 – $17,400 | $16,000 – $21,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $12,300 – $21,700 | $19,400 – $28,800 | $26,500 – $35,900 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $17,100 – $30,300 | $27,000 – $40,200 | $36,900 – $50,100 |
The best months for metal roof in Flint
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Flint Bishop Intl Ap (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 Flint are April through November: 8 of 12. Outside them, January, February, March and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February, March and 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.
Flint gets about 32 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 52 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, July and August (3.7 inches in May). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 11 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 | 30 | 16 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 17 | 1.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 43 | 25 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Apr | 57 | 35 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 69 | 46 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 78 | 56 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 82 | 60 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 58 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 50 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 60 | 40 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 35 | 23 | 1.9 | Cold |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Flint
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.
Other metals
Tin runs $600-$1,800 per roofing square (100 sq ft) installed and aluminum $700-$1,700 per square (HomeGuide).
Who does the work: Flint 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 Flint the blend is 1.28.
Roofers (47-2181), 70% of the weighting: a median of $34.02 an hour, 28% above the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $34.02 an hour. About 120 work in the metro. That is 8.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Sheet metal workers (47-2211), 20% of the weighting: a median of $39.32 an hour, 32% above the US median of $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $29.00 and $45.68 an hour. About 240 work in the metro. That is 17.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 7.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.49 an hour, which is 21% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.89 and $30.25 an hour. BLS counts 980 of them working in the area, 72.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $0 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $3,800. That is a swing of roughly 15.7% to 0.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Flint has 135,040 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 163rd 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% | $22.00 | $34.02 | $34.02 | $26.65 | 1.28 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $29.00 | $39.32 | $45.68 | $29.71 | 1.32 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $21.89 | $27.49 | $30.25 | $22.66 | 1.21 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.28 | |||||
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Metal roof in Flint: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Flint?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $12,300 to $35,900 in the Flint area. A standard-spec job lands at $19,400 to $28,800. 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 Flint?
About $6.05 to $17.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Flint or Saginaw?
Saginaw is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $21,200, which is 12% less than Flint ($24,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Flint?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $15,400 out of $24,100. Materials are 35% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Flint?
$12,300 to $35,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Flint?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $470 for fees in the Flint area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Flint expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Michigan?
Flint is 11% above the Michigan statewide estimate ($21,700 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Michigan; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Flint?
The BLS median is $34.02 an hour in the Flint area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.00 to $34.02.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Flint?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $12,300 to $21,700 and premium work $26,500 to $35,900. 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 Flint?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through November. October and November 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 Flint
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.