Our AI-powered roof cost estimator uses your property's real satellite measurements to calculate an accurate price — no tape measure, no site visit required.
On the estimates page, use the address search to locate your home. Once your property is visible on the satellite map, select the “Start Drawing” button to activate the polygon measurement tool.
Click around the perimeter of your roof to place measurement points. The polygon tool calculates the ground-level footprint of your property in real time. Close the shape by clicking back on the first point.
Select your Roof Pitch (the steepness of your roof) and Roof Complexity (simple gable vs. multi-faceted). The estimator automatically applies these multipliers to convert your ground footprint into actual roof surface area and adjusts labour accordingly.
Once your selections are complete, click “Generate Estimate” to produce a printable PDF copy of your price estimate. Email it to yourself for reference, or bring it when you book a free on-site consultation.
Pro tip: For the most accurate result, use the Google Maps satellite view and trace the outermost edges of your roofline — not the foundation. Then select the Google Maps API option to let the tool automatically sync your polygon measurements with your price estimate before generating the PDF.
Most online roofing calculators give you a rough guess based on a generic square footage formula. Ours is different. Our AI-powered metal roof cost estimator uses real satellite imagery and Google Maps polygon measurements to calculate the actual surface area of your specific roof — accounting for pitch, complexity, and your material choice.
Whether you're searching for a metal roof price estimator, an AI roof cost calculator, or just want to know how much a metal roof costs in Ottawa in 2026, this tool gives you a credible starting number in under two minutes — completely free, with no obligation.
Material Cost
26G Canadian-made steel panels — Standing Seam or Classic Ribbed — priced per square foot of finished roof surface.
Labour & Installation
Adjusted for your roof's pitch and complexity. Steeper, more intricate roofs require more time and carry a labour premium.
Roof Surface Area
Calculated from your Google Maps polygon footprint × a pitch multiplier — far more accurate than a generic square footage guess.
Accessories & Flashings
Ridge caps, eave flashings, and other required components are factored into the total estimate automatically.
Our online estimator is an excellent starting point. For a binding written quote, our team will perform a free satellite measurement of your property and provide a full, line-item proposal at no cost.
Get a Free Professional EstimateAn AI-powered estimator using satellite polygon measurement is significantly more accurate than a simple square-footage formula. By tracing your actual roof outline and applying pitch and complexity multipliers, the tool can typically get within 10–15% of a professional on-site quote — which is close enough to budget confidently. For a binding price, always follow up with a written quote from a licensed contractor.
In Ottawa, a fully installed metal roof typically ranges from $8 to $20+ per square foot depending on the system. Classic Ribbed (T-18) panels represent the most affordable metal roofing option, while Standing Seam commands a premium for its concealed-fastener finish. Our calculator reflects 2026 Ottawa market pricing for all major metal roofing profiles.
A price estimator — like this tool — uses automated measurements and standard pricing tables to produce a fast, preliminary number. A quote is a formal, binding document produced by a licensed contractor after inspecting your home, confirming measurements, and accounting for site-specific factors like existing roof condition, fascia replacement, or complex flashing requirements.
Yes. The estimator covers all of our major metal roofing profiles including Standing Seam (Snap Lock SL-15 and SL-16) and Classic Ribbed (T-18). Each material has different per-square-foot pricing which the tool applies automatically when you make your product selection.
Yes — the tool on this page is completely free to use, requires no login, and produces a downloadable PDF estimate. It was built specifically for Ottawa and Eastern Ontario homeowners to get an instant, realistic metal roofing price before reaching out to a contractor.
Roof complexity refers to how many angles, valleys, hips, dormers, and intersections your roof has. A simple two-sided gable roof is "low complexity" and is the least expensive to install. A roof with multiple dormers, skylights, and intersecting valleys is "high complexity" and requires significantly more labour and material waste — which is reflected in a higher per-square-foot cost.
Our estimator gives you a solid ballpark. When you're ready for a formal, written proposal with exact pricing for your home, our team will do a free satellite measurement and send you a complete line-item quote — no site visit required to get started.