Metal roof cost in Virginia Beach, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $9,050 – $30,000
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.45 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −9%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #181
- 1 = most expensive
Virginia Beach homeowners pay roughly $9,050 to $30,000 to install a metal roof at 2,000 sq ft of roof, or $4.45 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Virginia Beach is 9% lower. Roofers earn a median of $22.34 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, 16% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Virginia Beach, VA, standard level
$15,300 to $23,700
About $7.55 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $9,100 | $11,900 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $390 |
| Total | $15,300 | $23,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Virginia Beach, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,700 | $15,500 | 45% |
| Labor | $7,000 | $10,500 | $14,000 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 2% |
| Total | $9,050 | $19,500 | $30,000 | 100% |
Why Virginia Beach prices look the way they do
Labor is 54% 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 Virginia Beach the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Virginia Beach metro is 96.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,700, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (97.9) and land at $150 to $490.
When to schedule metal roof in Virginia Beach
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Oceana Nas (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Virginia Beach: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Virginia Beach gets about 47 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are July, August and September (5.8 inches in July). The station averages about 32 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 | 50 | 32 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 53 | 33 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 39 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 69 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 76 | 56 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 70 | 5.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 5.1 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 64 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 53 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 61 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 54 | 35 | 3.3 | Workable |
Related projects, priced for Virginia Beach
Because every project leans on different trades, Virginia Beach's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −5% and roof replacement −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $23,000 | −9% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Virginia Beach bid
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).
Metal and gauge
Galvalume and galvanized steel are budget-friendly; copper and zinc are the top of the range.
Is Virginia Beach cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Lexington Park is the priciest of the group at $22,100. Richmond is the cheapest at $19,300.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VAthis page | $9,050 – $30,000 | $19,500 | |
| Richmond, VA70 miles | $8,900 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −1% |
| Greenville, NC100 miles | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −1% |
| Lexington Park, MD100 miles | $10,600 – $33,500 | $22,100 | +13% |
| Raleigh, NC135 miles | $9,300 – $30,400 | $19,800 | +2% |
| Charlottesville, VA145 miles | $8,950 – $29,700 | $19,300 | −1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $9,150 – $30,500 | $19,800 | +2% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Virginia Beach comes in at #181 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, Virginia Beach is 2% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $8,900 – $29,600 | $19,300 | −1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −4% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $8,950 – $29,700 | $19,300 | −1% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $8,650 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −3% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $8,550 – $28,900 | $18,800 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Virginia Beach's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Virginia Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −2% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $9,300 – $30,400 | $19,800 | +2% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 820,780 jobs | $11,100 – $33,700 | $22,400 | +15% |
| Providence, RI | 714,120 jobs | $11,000 – $33,900 | $22,400 | +15% |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Virginia Beach is 0.87 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $22.34 an hour, which is 16% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.92 and $23.32 an hour. BLS counts 350 of them working in the area, 4.6 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 $30.48 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $23.41 and $30.48 an hour. BLS counts 2,080 of them working in the area, 27.3 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 $18.51 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.29 and $21.90 an hour. About 5,660 work in the metro. That is 74.2 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 ($23.32 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $310. At the 25th percentile ($18.92) it shrinks by about $1,100. The total moves by 1.6% or 5.5%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 763,060 jobs in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. That makes it the 40th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.49% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $18.92 | $22.34 | $23.32 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $23.41 | $30.48 | $30.48 | $29.71 | 1.03 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $17.29 | $18.51 | $21.90 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Virginia Beach: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Virginia Beach 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
$9,050 to $17,400
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,300 to $23,700
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,600 to $30,000
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,500 – $10,600 | $9,300 – $14,400 | $13,100 – $18,200 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $9,050 – $17,400 | $15,300 – $23,700 | $21,600 – $30,000 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,600 – $24,300 | $21,400 – $33,000 | $30,100 – $41,700 |
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Metal roof in Virginia Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Virginia Beach?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $9,050 to $30,000 in the Virginia Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,300 to $23,700. 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 Virginia Beach?
About $4.45 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 Virginia Beach or Richmond?
Richmond is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,300, which is 1% less than Virginia Beach ($19,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Virginia Beach?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $10,500 out of $19,500. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Virginia Beach?
$9,050 to $30,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia Beach area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Virginia Beach expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Virginia?
Virginia Beach is 2% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($19,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $22.34 an hour in the Virginia Beach area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.92 to $23.32.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Virginia Beach?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $9,050 to $17,400 and premium work $21,600 to $30,000. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+Is there a bad season to install a metal roof in Virginia Beach?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
Metal roof near Virginia Beach
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.