Zinc roofs are growing undeniably popular amongst homeowners in the UK
This can certainly be ascertained to its many self-healing benefits, as well as the various textures and colour choices it comes in. Not to mention how durable they are.
But is metal roofing worth the investment? Does metal roofing increase the home’s value? Let’s find out…
Zinc and metal roof resale value
New, modern metal roofs like zinc have been known to improve a home’s resale value by 1 to 6 percent in contrast to an asphalt-shingled home.
What’s more, is that some homeowners have been able to additionally recoup an average of 85.9% of the costs on a metal roof, with some homeowners in certain areas receiving 95.5% of the costs back on average.
These statistics were provided by Remodelling magazine and was published in Angie’s List. This study concluded that metal roofs that were renovated with standing seam saw impressive gains in resale value.
But how does it increase the home’s value?
So, let’s break it down. Using the below example, we’ve taken the most expensive of our metal roofing products; standing seam.
Say you had a 2,500 square foot roof (232 square meters) on a home that was worth £500,000, it would work out as follows:
Standing seam roof is £18 to £24 per square meter. The total increase is 1% to 6%.
Best case scenario:
Roof cost = 2,500 sq. FT @ £18/m2 = £4,176.
Increase home value = £500,000 @ 6% = £30,000.
Total gain of £26,000.
Metal roof costs
(Average costs)
Factors that affect the cost of zinc roofing
- Roof structure and design: All the estimates given in this blog post are based on standard roof designs. If there need to be some architectural adjustments, you can expect the cost to differ.
- Level of price changes: Zinc sheets are prone to price fluctuations, which happen from time to time – so this can have an overall effect on your project’s general budget. Fluctuations can happen due to oversupply and demand – utility commodities often contribute to these price changes.
- Type of roof: It depends on whether your roof is flat or pitched, for example, flat roofs can be far more inexpensive than installing a pitched roof.
- Size of roof: The more zinc you use, the higher your costs will be. So the smaller your roof, the cheaper the final price.
- Quality of zinc: You can expect high-quality zinc to cost around £300 per m2. The lower standard of zinc, the cheaper it can cost.
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What we offer
ELC Roofing is an expert hard metal roofer, with years and years of experience in installing impressive zinc roofs.
We work with architects and designers to create some unique shapes, building envelopes and structures to help you get the most out of your property.
We’re known to have the skill to mix styles; traditional touches with modern roofing replacements and fabrications.
So if you are to choose anyone in the South or East of England for your metal roofing job, then choose ELC.
