Metal Roof Replacement in Fort Collins, CO
Thinking about trading shingles for metal in Fort Collins, CO? We connect homeowners with local roofers who hold the City contractor license. You get a free inspection and a written estimate that compares metal with a shingle roof, so you can weigh the price, the permit and the fit for your house.
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Moving From Shingles to Metal
Metal costs more up front than shingles, roughly double per square foot on Colorado averages. Homeowners who choose it are usually after a roof they won't have to replace as often. Whether it pays off depends on how long you plan to stay and what your insurer says about it.
A metal re-roof needs the same City permit as any other. Fort Collins requires a permit for re-roofing more than 100 square feet, and only a City-licensed roofing contractor can pull it. The City lists an $85 residential roofing permit fee (2026).
One point to settle early: the City's Class 4 rule, as written in the sources we use, covers shingles. We haven't found a City statement on impact ratings for metal panels. Before you pick a product, have your roofer confirm with Building Services at 970-416-2740.
The Usual Scenarios
- Replacing a worn shingle roof with metal. The old roof is due anyway, and you'd rather not repeat the job in a couple of decades.
- A low-slope section. Porches and additions with a shallow pitch need a roofer whose City license covers low-slope work.
- Snow and ice at the eaves. Some owners choose metal hoping snow slides off more easily. Ask your roofer about snow guards over doors and walkways.
- A historic or designated home. The City runs historic-preservation review for re-roofs on designated properties, so a change of material may need sign-off first.
Metal Roof Price Ranges
These are the published figures we use across this site. Metal is listed next to the state shingle average, so you can see the gap for yourself. Standing-seam steel sits at the high end.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Metal roofing, Colorado average | about $9.43 per sq ft; standing-seam steel about $14.45 | This Old House and RoofObservations (2026) |
| Asphalt shingles, Colorado average | about $4.68 per sq ft | This Old House (2026) |
| Whole roof, Colorado average | about $9,534 (typical range $7,332–$23,862) | This Old House (2026) |
Our calculator uses $9.43 to $14.45 per square foot of roof for metal. Pick "Metal" in the last step to see a range for your home. Panel type, trim and roof shape all move the final number.
Step by Step
- Ask for an inspection. Call (970) 555-0153 or use the form.
- Meet a local roofer. We connect you with one independent roofer who holds the City license.
- Compare options. The roofer can price metal and an impact-rated shingle roof side by side.
- Check the rules. The roofer confirms the permit, any impact-rating questions and historic review if your home is designated.
- Sign a clear contract. It should name the panel, gauge, finish and trim.
- Install. Old roofing comes off, decking is checked, and the panels and flashing go on.
How This Service Helps
Metal is a bigger spend, so it pays to get the details right. This site is a referral service and does no roofing work. It points you to a roofer who knows the City's rules and can lay out metal and shingles honestly.
- The right license class. The City's "Roofing" class covers roofs of 2:12 pitch or steeper. "Roofing(+)" adds sheathing replacement and flat or low-slope systems. Call Contractor Licensing at 970-224-6165 to check.
- A side-by-side quote. You see what metal costs against shingles before you commit.
- Insurance questions up front. Colorado sees heavy hail from mid-April to mid-September. Many insurers discount impact-resistant roofs, so ask yours whether your metal product qualifies.
Good to Know
Does a metal roof have to meet the Class 4 rule?
The City rule we've seen is written for shingles: Class 4 impact-resistant shingles when half the roof or more is replaced. We haven't found City wording on metal panels, so we won't guess. Ask your roofer to confirm with Building Services at 970-416-2740 before you sign.
How much more does metal cost than shingles?
On Colorado averages, metal runs about $9.43 per square foot against about $4.68 for asphalt shingles (This Old House, 2026). Standing-seam steel is about $14.45 (RoofObservations, 2026). Your roofer's written quote is the number that counts.
Will my insurer give me a discount for metal?
Maybe. No Colorado law requires a discount for an impact-resistant roof, but many insurers offer one. Each carrier sets its own terms, so call yours and ask which ratings or paperwork they accept.
My home is in a historic district. Can I switch to metal?
Old Town has been on the National Register since 1978, and the City reviews re-roofs on designated properties. If your home is designated, your roofer should check that review before ordering material.
Get a Metal Roof Estimate
Curious what metal would cost on your house? Ask for a free inspection, and a local roofer will price it next to shingles so you can choose with real numbers. Call (970) 555-0153 or send the form.