Installing metal siding averages $11,341 nationally, with most homeowners paying $3,958 – $19,439.1,2 Angi (2026 data, drawn from 194 verified Angi Pros projects) and HomeAdvisor (2025 data) publish this average and range identically – the two are corporate siblings, and matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration. HomeAdvisor puts the full span at $320 – $40,000.1,2 Fixr (updated April 2026) separately reports a $17,000 national average inside an average range of $9,000 – $28,000. Fixr’s figures are separately published, and the pages state no shared sourcing.3 The publishers’ headline figures differ, and each is shown as published. Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on metal type, panel style and gauge, home size and wall area, and local labor rates.
A note on safety. Siding installation involves work at height on ladders and scaffolding. Falls are the leading cause of death in construction work – 389 fatal falls out of 1,034 construction fatalities in 2024, according to OSHA (BLS data). The prices below reflect professional installation.4
$11,341
average installed (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$3,958–$19,439
most homeowners (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$17,000
national average (Fixr)
$9,000–$28,000
average range (Fixr)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $11,341 average (194 verified projects); most homeowners $3,958 – $19,439; $1 – $35 per sq. ft. installed across all metals | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor; identical headline figures and size/type tables |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | Identical $11,341 average and $3,958 – $19,439 normal range; full span $320 – $40,000 | Sibling-identical figures; matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Apr 2026) | $17,000 average; average range $9,000 – $28,000; most installations $4 – $16 per sq. ft. fully installed | Per-square-foot span covers common residential metals rather than the full tin-to-copper span; separately published, pages state no shared sourcing |
The sibling pair’s $1 – $35 per-square-foot span covers every metal from tin to copper, while Fixr’s $4 – $16 span is presented as what most installations run – different framings, each kept with its publisher’s label.
Cost by home size
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical table priced by home size in square feet (sibling-published figures). Angi notes that projects under 500 square feet can see the effective per-square-foot price double or triple due to minimum labor and delivery charges:1,2
| Home size (sq. ft.) | Steel (Angi/HomeAdvisor) | Aluminum (Angi/HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | $3,200 – $12,800 | $2,400 – $14,400 |
| 1,400 | $5,600 – $22,400 | $4,200 – $25,200 |
| 2,000 | $8,000 – $32,000 | $6,000 – $36,000 |
| 2,400 | $9,600 – $38,400 | $7,200 – $43,200 |
| 3,000 | $12,000 – $48,000 | $9,000 – $54,000 |
Fixr publishes its own table on a different basis: it prices by estimated exterior wall area rather than home size, converting each house size to an approximate wall area first. Because the bases differ, the two tables are presented separately, and numerically similar rows are not like-for-like:3
| House size (sq. ft.) | Estimated wall area | Aluminum (Fixr) | Steel (Fixr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | ~1,200 sq. ft. | $3,600 – $21,600 | $4,800 – $19,200 |
| 1,500 | ~1,600 sq. ft. | $4,800 – $28,800 | $6,400 – $25,600 |
| 2,000 | ~2,000 sq. ft. | $6,000 – $36,000 | $8,000 – $32,000 |
| 2,500 | ~2,400 sq. ft. | $7,200 – $43,200 | $9,600 – $38,400 |
| 3,000 | ~2,800 sq. ft. | $8,400 – $50,400 | $11,200 – $44,800 |
Cost per square foot by metal type
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical per-square-foot type table (sibling-published figures); Fixr splits steel into two finishes and prices zinc and copper higher. Columns stay separate:1,2,3
| Metal type | Angi/HomeAdvisor (per sq. ft.) | Fixr (per sq. ft., installed) |
|---|---|---|
| Tin | $1 – $3 | – |
| Aluminum | $3 – $18 | $3 – $18 |
| Steel (all) | $4 – $16 | – |
| Steel – Galvalume (bare) | – | $4 – $12 |
| Steel – coated or painted | – | $7 – $16 |
| Zinc | $15 – $25 | $20 – $45 |
| Copper | $20 – $35 | $30 – $50 |
Aluminum’s $3 – $18 figure is identical across all three publishers – Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings, and Fixr’s matching figure is separately published with no shared sourcing stated. Zinc and copper figures differ between the sibling pair and Fixr; the sources do not explain the difference.
Cost by panel style
Angi prices steel-specific styles; Fixr prices styles across both aluminum and steel with their fastener systems. The labels and bases differ, so each source keeps its own column:1,3
| Style | Angi (steel, per sq. ft.) | Fixr (per sq. ft., installed) |
|---|---|---|
| Corrugated | $5 – $8 | $7 – $12 |
| Log-style steel | about $5 | – |
| Seamless steel (concealed fasteners) | up to $16 | – |
| Ag panel / PBR | – | $7 – $12 |
| Board and batten | – | $9 – $14 |
| Wood grain / plank | – | $9 – $14 |
| Standing seam / T-groove | – | $10 – $16 |
Angi also reports most steel siding installs at $4 – $8 per square foot. Both sources note concealed fastener systems cost more to install than exposed fastener systems; Fixr attributes the premium to precision alignment, sometimes with on-site roll-forming.1,3
Gauge and finish
Gauge measures panel thickness – a lower number means thicker, more expensive metal. The publishers cite different common residential gauges, shown as published: Angi puts 24- and 26-gauge as most common within a 22- to 29-gauge range, while Fixr names 26- and 29-gauge, with 26-gauge carrying roughly a 20% – 25% premium over 29-gauge.1,3
Angi prices finish options per square foot:1
| Finish (Angi) | Cost per sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Galvanized metal, 26-gauge | $1.50 – $2 |
| Galvanized metal, 24-gauge | $2.50 – $3 |
| SMP paint | $2 – $2.50 |
| PVDF paint, standard colors | $2.50 – $3 |
| PVDF paint, specialty colors | $3.75 – $4.25 |
| PVDF paint, aluminum | $3.50 – $6.50 |
Fixr describes the same finish tiers without per-square-foot prices: SMP as the economy paint, PVDF (Kynar) as the premium paint adding to material cost, and bare Galvalume as the lowest-cost surface.3
Labor costs
All three publishers report labor at 30% – 60% of total project cost – Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings, and Fixr’s matching figure is separately published with no shared sourcing stated. Fixr additionally quotes labor at $2 – $12 per sq. ft., depending on region, panel complexity, stories, and whether old siding must be removed.1,2,3
HomeAdvisor reports overall installation spans from as little as $400 to as much as $38,496 depending on square footage, materials, and labor.2
Removal, repairs, permits, and accessories
Priced line items outside the per-square-foot rate:1,2,3
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Existing siding removal | about $1 per sq. ft. | Angi |
| Tear-off and disposal | $1,000 – $2,500 per project | Fixr |
| Substrate repairs after tear-off | $2 – $5 per sq. ft. | Fixr |
| Permits | $150 – $1,500 (up to $3,000 in heavily regulated areas) | Fixr |
| Insulated panel upgrade | $1 – $2.50 per sq. ft. | Fixr |
| Repaint or custom color | $1 – $3 per sq. ft. | Fixr |
| Soffit and gutter work | $1,050 – $3,300 | HomeAdvisor |
| Fasteners | $0.10 – $0.15 each | Angi |
| Trim – exposed fastener panels | $1 – $2.50 per linear ft. | Angi |
| Trim – concealed fastener panels | $2 – $5 per linear ft. | Angi |
Angi notes removal is only needed when existing wood siding shows water damage or rot – sound wood can serve as a substrate. Fixr likewise notes installing over sound vinyl with furring strips can avoid tear-off. Angi’s per-square-foot removal figure and Fixr’s per-project figure are presented as published; the sources do not reconcile them.1,3
Metal siding vs. other materials
All three publishers compare metal against vinyl at $3 – $12 per sq. ft. installed (Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings; Fixr’s matching figure is separately published with no shared sourcing stated). Fixr publishes a wider cost comparison:1,2,3
| Material (Fixr) | Installed cost per sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Vinyl | $3 – $12 |
| Metal – aluminum | $3 – $18 |
| Engineered wood | $4 – $9 |
| Metal – steel | $4 – $16 |
| Fiber cement | $5 – $14 |
| Stucco | $7 – $17 |
| Brick veneer | $12 – $18 |
See our guides to vinyl siding, board and batten siding, stone veneer siding, and siding installation for those projects.
Frequently asked questions
How much does metal siding cost to install?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report an $11,341 average with most homeowners paying $3,958 – $19,439 (sibling-published figures). Fixr separately reports a $17,000 average inside a $9,000 – $28,000 average range.1,2,3
How much is metal siding per square foot?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $1 – $35 per sq. ft. installed across all metals (sibling-published). Fixr reports most installations at $4 – $16 per sq. ft. fully installed. The spans have different scopes, shown with each publisher’s label.1,2,3
Is steel or aluminum siding cheaper?
All three publishers price aluminum at $3 – $18 per sq. ft. (Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings; Fixr’s matching figure is separately published). Steel runs $4 – $16 per sq. ft. with the sibling pair; Fixr splits steel into Galvalume at $4 – $12 and coated or painted at $7 – $16.1,2,3
Does removing old siding add to the cost?
Angi reports about $1 per sq. ft. for removal; Fixr reports $1,000 – $2,500 per project for tear-off and disposal. Both note removal can be skipped when the existing surface is sound.1,3
Related guides
Vinyl Siding Cost
Board and Batten Siding Cost
Stone Veneer Siding Cost
Siding Installation Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Metal Siding Cost to Install? (2026 data)
2. HomeAdvisor — What Does Metal Siding Cost to Install? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Metal Siding Cost (updated Apr 2026)
4. OSHA — Fall Prevention Campaign