Metal roof cost in Manchester, NH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $10,300 – $32,500
- Per sq ft of roof
- $5.05 – $16
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- Level
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #109
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Manchester, plan on $10,300 to $32,500 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $5.05 to $16 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint lands close to the national one. Roofers earn a median of $27.68 an hour in the Manchester area, 4% above the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Manchester, NH, standard level
$17,000 to $25,900
About $8.35 to $12.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,050 | $11,500 |
| Labor | $10,700 | $13,900 |
| Permits and fees | $270 | $420 |
| Total | $17,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Manchester, NH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,800 | $15,600 | 41% |
| Labor | $8,200 | $12,300 | $16,400 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $340 | $530 | 2% |
| Total | $10,300 | $21,400 | $32,500 | 100% |
Why Manchester prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 70% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $27.68 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Manchester is 1.02 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Manchester metro is 97.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,800, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (105.7) and land at $160 to $530.
Related projects, priced for Manchester
Because every project leans on different trades, Manchester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +1% and gutters −1%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,200 – $12,700 | +1% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,250 – $4,150 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $4,000 | level |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,350 – $25,000 | −1% |
Why two Manchester 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).
Climate in Manchester: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Manchester Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Manchester (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February 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.
Manchester gets about 40 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, September and October (4.0 inches in June). Inside the workable window, April and July are the driest, at 3.3 and 3.3 inches. The station averages about 16 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 | 34 | 17 | 2.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 27 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 59 | 38 | 3.3 | Workable |
| May | 70 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 58 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 24 | 3.3 | Cold |
Pick a size, pick a tier: metal roof pricing in Manchester
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Manchester 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
$10,300 to $19,200
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$17,000 to $25,900
Standing seam steel
Premium
$23,600 to $32,500
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $6,250 – $11,600 | $10,300 – $15,700 | $14,300 – $19,700 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $10,300 – $19,200 | $17,000 – $25,900 | $23,600 – $32,500 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $14,400 – $26,800 | $23,700 – $36,100 | $33,000 – $45,300 |
Manchester 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 Manchester is 1.02 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $27.68 an hour, which is 4% above the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.89 and $32.09 an hour. BLS counts 110 of them working in the area, 5.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $29.15 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $22.93 and $32.83 an hour. BLS counts 340 of them working in the area, 17.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.84 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.68 and $26.49 an hour. About 1,070 work in the metro. That is 53.6 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 ($32.09 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,400. At the 25th percentile ($22.89) it shrinks by about $1,500. The total moves by 6.5% or 7.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 199,560 jobs in the Manchester-Nashua area. That makes it the 115th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $22.89 | $27.68 | $32.09 | $26.65 | 1.04 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $22.93 | $29.15 | $32.83 | $29.71 | 0.98 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $19.68 | $22.84 | $26.49 | $22.66 | 1.01 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
Manchester against nearby metros and the rest of New Hampshire
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Manchester. Portland is the lowest at about $20,600 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 85 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NHthis page | $10,300 – $32,500 | $21,400 | |
| Worcester, MA45 miles | $15,800 – $43,400 | $29,600 | +38% |
| Boston, MA45 miles | $12,100 – $36,300 | $24,200 | +13% |
| Amherst, MA60 miles | $12,400 – $36,600 | $24,500 | +14% |
| Springfield, MA70 miles | $12,800 – $37,500 | $25,200 | +18% |
| Portland, ME85 miles | $9,800 – $31,500 | $20,600 | −4% |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | $10,600 – $33,200 | $21,900 | +2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | level |
Across 300 US metros, Manchester comes in at #109 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, Manchester is 2% below the New Hampshire figure.
Manchester is the only New Hampshire metro we cover, so the statewide page is the only in-state comparison. It uses statewide wages, which include rural areas.
Cities with a workforce like Manchester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Manchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $11,200 – $35,300 | $23,300 | +9% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −10% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $12,800 – $37,500 | $25,200 | +18% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $11,500 – $35,800 | $23,600 | +10% |
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Metal roof in Manchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Manchester?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $10,300 to $32,500 in the Manchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,000 to $25,900. 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 Manchester?
About $5.05 to $16 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $160 to $530 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Manchester or Worcester?
Worcester is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $29,600, which is 38% more than Manchester ($21,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Manchester?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $12,300 out of $21,400. Materials are 41% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Manchester?
$10,300 to $32,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Manchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $160 to $530 for fees in the Manchester area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Manchester expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of New Hampshire?
Manchester is 2% below the New Hampshire statewide estimate ($21,900 at the midpoint).
+What do roofers earn in Manchester?
The BLS median is $27.68 an hour in the Manchester area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.89 to $32.09.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Manchester?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $10,300 to $19,200 and premium work $23,600 to $32,500. 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 Manchester?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April 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 Manchester
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.