Metal roof painting is a common measure to extend the roof’s lifespan. Metal roof painting affects not only the roof’s service life but also its appearance and is many times more affordable than a new roof. Roofs to be painted are typically galvanized, previously painted, or PVC-coated. Metal roof painting for a detached house typically costs €3,500–8,000, and the price per square meter is approximately €20–40/m².
In this article, we’ll go through what metal roof painting costs and what factors to consider when planning metal roof painting. If you want a more detailed picture of metal roof painting methods and work stages, you can read more: Metal Roof Painting – How to Do It?
Many factors affect metal roof painting cost, as with all painting projects:
Metal roof painting also involves certain special features that must be considered
If metal roof painting is neglected year after year, the result is larger and more expensive preparatory work. Metal roofs should be inspected annually and repainted every 10–20 years.
The price per square meter for metal roof painting typically ranges from €20–40. The price per square meter is lower the larger and simpler the project is and the less preparatory work the project requires. However, if previous maintenance has been neglected and the roof is small and complex, the price per square meter is often at the upper end of the range. If you want to influence the price per square meter for metal roof painting, you should clean debris from the roof and gutters annually.
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A metal roof painting project is multi-stage but can also be done yourself if necessary. Having the work done through Väriset always includes the following work stages:
Sometimes performing these work stages requires a lift, seam sealing, replacing roofing screws, and other special features.
Small 140 m² standing seam metal roof:
Surface in poor condition with lots of rust
Medium steepness
Painting cost approximately €4,500–6,000
Standard 200 m² galvanized metal roof:
First painting at 2-3 years
Only washing as preparatory work
Painting 2 coats
Painting cost approximately €4,700–6,400
Large low-pitch 400 m² PVC-coated roof:
Lots of flaking paint
Repairs and primer painting
Painting cost approximately €6,900–10,000
You can always save on everything when you handle things smartly. Here are a few tips on things where you can save and where you shouldn’t save when planning metal roof painting.
Smart ways to save:
Where you shouldn’t save:
A new galvanized metal roof should be painted for the first time 2–4 years after installation, when the surface has oxidized and darkened. The maintenance painting interval for metal roofs is typically 10–20 years depending on annual maintenance and trees surrounding the house. Often metal roofs are painted late at approximately 15-25 year intervals, in which case removing rust spots increases costs by up to €20/m².
You can detect the need for metal roof painting from signs such as:
In Finnish weather conditions, metal roof painting and annual maintenance are the best and most cost-effective ways to take care of your roof’s condition.
Metal roof painting typically costs approximately €20–40/m². The price per square meter depends mostly on the roof’s condition and surface area.
Yes, doing it yourself can save the labor portion, but costs still include:
A professional brings speed, safety, and a more even result.
Generally, maintenance painting should be done every 10–20 years. The maintenance interval is most affected by surrounding trees and other vegetation.
Yes you can, but ensure careful removal of old rust and rust prevention primer painting of these areas.
Väriset metal roof painting typically lasts 2–6 working days. When done yourself, the work duration depends on your own diligence.
Yes you can! In metal roof painting, the labor portion is often approximately 80%, from which you can apply for a household deduction according to tax authority guidelines.
Metal Roof Painting Work Stages
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