What the numbers say
| 2025 national average | Job cost | Resale value added | Cost recouped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement: metal | $51,865 | $25,972 | 50.1% |
| Roof replacement: asphalt shingles | $31,871 | $21,501 | 67.5% |
Source: Zonda / JLC Cost vs. Value Report 2025. Those are national averages for the report’s sample project; prices for the roofs we install in western Ohio and eastern Indiana usually run about $20,000 to $40,000 for an average home (see the cost guide).
Notice that metal adds more dollars of resale value than shingles ($25,972 vs. $21,501). Its percentage is lower only because it costs more to install.
What the resale number leaves out
- Lifespan. Shingles typically last 15 to 25 years; metal 40 to 70. Over the time you own one metal roof you would usually pay for two or three shingle roofs, at future prices.
- A roof buyers do not have to budget for. “How old is the roof?” is one of the first questions buyers and inspectors ask. A young metal roof is an easy answer.
- A transferable warranty. Each Brothers Metal Roofing warranty (up to 40 years on Euro-Lock double lock) can be transferred one time to a new owner.
- Possible insurance savings. Some insurers discount impact-resistant roofs. See does a metal roof lower insurance?
- Curb appeal. A clean standing seam roofline changes how a house looks from the street.
Is it worth it if you are selling soon?
If you are selling within a year or two and the current roof is sound, a new metal roof is hard to justify on resale alone. If the roof is worn out and has to be replaced anyway, metal gives buyers a roof they will never have to think about. If you are staying ten years or more, the math leans clearly toward metal, because you are the one avoiding the next re-roof.
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