How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost in Arkansas? Real Prices for 2026

A metal roof from Patriot Roofing and Restoration costs about twice as much as a shingle roof on the same house. Our Armor package, a 26-gauge PBR steel panel roof, comes to about $24,600 to $27,100 on a 1,500 sq ft one-story home with a walkable roof, and about $32,800 to $36,100 on a 2,000 sq ft one-story home, according to our roof cost calculator on November 12, 2026. Our shingle packages on those same two homes start at about $10,900 and $14,500. Your written price comes after a free replacement inspection, once we have measured your actual roof.

Metal roof prices on four example homes

These are the same estimates the calculator shows for each home when you enter its size, stories, garage and pitch, with a normal roof shape (a hip or gable roof with a few valleys). Each estimate is a range that runs from the calculated price up to 10% higher, because a roof measured from a home's size or from aerial imagery can be off until we measure it on site. Every figure includes tear-off to the deck, the dumpster, delivery, an on-site supervisor, up to 2 sheets of decking and the permit where your town requires one.

Example home	Armor (metal)	Guardian (Class 4 shingle)	Defender (Class 3 shingle)	Shield (architectural shingle)
1,500 sq ft, one story, walkable pitch, no garage	$24,600 to $27,100	$12,200 to $13,500	$11,300 to $12,500	$10,900 to $12,000
2,000 sq ft, one story, walkable pitch, no garage	$32,800 to $36,100	$16,200 to $17,900	$15,100 to $16,700	$14,500 to $16,000
2,000 sq ft, one story, walkable pitch, attached 2-car garage	$40,700 to $44,800	$20,100 to $22,200	$18,700 to $20,600	$18,000 to $19,800
2,000 sq ft, one story, steep pitch (7/12 to 9/12), no garage	$37,000 to $40,700	$18,500 to $20,400	$17,300 to $19,100	$16,700 to $18,400

Notice how much the garage moves the number. An attached garage sits under the same roof, so it adds roof area even though it is not part of your home's listed square footage. The calculator asks about it for that reason.

Why a metal roof costs more than shingles

Two things drive the gap: the roofing system itself and the labor to install it.

• The system. Armor is more than steel panels. It includes premium synthetic underlayment, full high-temp ice and water shield (our shingle packages use ice and water shield in set areas such as valleys and penetrations), an eave and trim starter system, color-matched metal drip edge, a metal ridge system, and ventilation designed for a metal roof.
• The labor. Metal panels are measured, cut, fastened and trimmed differently from shingles, and installing them takes more labor per square than laying shingles.

Armor also carries our longest written guarantees: a 15-year Patriot Leak Free Guarantee, a 15-year No-Blame-Game Guarantee, and the $250,000 Directorii Guarantee included. See every promise in full on our guarantees page.

What changes the price of a metal roof

A metal roof is priced the same way as our shingle roofs. These are the things that move it up or down:

• Roof size. Roofs are priced by the square (100 square feet of roof). A bigger footprint, deep overhangs, porches and an attached garage all add squares.
• Pitch. A roof you can walk on costs a little less. A steep roof costs more because it takes more labor and safety work.
• Stories. A two- or three-story home needs more setup and safety work than a one-story home.
• Roof shape. More valleys, dormers and sections at different heights mean more material cut to fit. We figure about 10% extra material on a simple roof, 14% on a normal roof and 20% on a complex roof, and that applies to Armor just like it does to shingles.
• Old layers. We tear off to the deck. Tearing off one layer is included; each extra layer of old roofing adds to the tear-off cost.
• Decking. Up to 2 sheets of decking are included. Beyond that, decking is $100 a sheet installed, and a full redeck, if your roof needs one, is priced in writing before any work.

Two things a metal roof is not: it is not a flat roof system, and it is not installed over old shingles. Armor panels are not installed on flat roofs, which take a different system priced at the inspection. And we never lay metal over an old roof, because tearing off to the deck is how we find and fix rotted decking before the new roof goes on.

What about standing seam metal?

We install standing seam metal roofs as well as Armor. Standing seam is not in the calculator. It is priced in writing after we measure your roof, and its guarantee terms are spelled out in your written proposal. Armor, the PBR steel panel system, is our packaged metal option with set guarantee terms and a price you can estimate online.

Is a metal roof worth the extra cost in Arkansas?

It depends mostly on how long you will stay in the home. Metal roofs commonly last 40 to 70 years, while asphalt shingles realistically last 15 to 20 years in Arkansas, because manufacturer ratings assume milder climates than our heat, humidity and storms.

Here is a rough way to compare them, using the 2,000 sq ft example home above. Armor at $32,800 spread over 40 years, the low end of a metal roof's life, works out to about $820 a year. Shield at $14,500 spread over 15 to 20 years works out to about $725 to $967 a year, and you would likely be buying another roof before you reach year 40. That is simple division, not a promise about any one roof, but it shows why metal can make sense if you plan to stay.

Hail is the other Arkansas question. Armor is rated for hail up to 2 inches, and so is our Guardian Class 4 shingle, at about half the price on the same house. If hail resistance is what you want most and you may sell within 10 to 15 years, Guardian is worth a look. If you want the roof you put on to be the last one, look hard at Armor. Our metal roof vs shingles comparison lines the packages up side by side, and why roofing quotes are so different explains how to compare a metal quote with someone else's.

How to get your own metal roof price

1. Start with the calculator. Enter your address in the roof cost calculator. It measures your roof from aerial imagery and shows an estimate for Armor and our three shingle packages side by side.
2. Book a free replacement inspection. We inspect the roof and the decking from the attic and give you our 21-point report with photos.
3. Get it in writing. You get a written price for each of our four packages, with everything included listed out. Financing is available with approved credit, and we also take credit and debit cards, ACH bank transfer, check and cash.

Learn more about the full Armor system on our metal roofing page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a metal roof cost in Arkansas?

From Patriot Roofing and Restoration, our Armor steel panel roof comes to about $24,600 to $27,100 on a 1,500 sq ft one-story home and about $32,800 to $36,100 on a 2,000 sq ft one-story home with a walkable roof and no garage, according to our roof cost calculator. Steeper roofs, attached garages, extra stories and complex roof shapes cost more.

Is a metal roof more expensive than shingles?

Yes, up front. On the same house, Armor costs about twice as much as our Guardian Class 4 shingle package and a little more than twice our Shield architectural shingle package. Metal commonly lasts 40 to 70 years against 15 to 20 for asphalt shingles in Arkansas, which is why it can cost less per year if you stay.

Does the color of a metal roof change the price?

Armor metal colors are chosen at your inspection, where your Roofing Specialist goes over the options with you.

Can you put a metal roof over my old shingles?

Not with us. We tear off to the deck so we can see and fix any rotted decking before the new roof goes on. One layer of tear-off is included in the price.

Do you install standing seam metal roofs?

Yes. Standing seam is priced in writing after we measure your roof, with its guarantee terms in your proposal. Armor, our 26-gauge PBR steel panel package, is the metal roof you can price in our online calculator.

Is the metal roof estimate free?

Yes. Full replacement estimates are free, with a 21-point report and photos, and you get a written price for all four of our packages.

Get a written metal roof price

We will measure your roof, check your decking and give you a written price for Armor next to our three shingle packages, so you can see exactly what metal adds and decide for yourself. Contact us for a free replacement inspection, or call 501.441.2900.