How Do the 2025 Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Impact the Housing & Roofing Industry?

If you’ve seen the news or read anything online recently, you know tariffs are on most people’s minds — and for good reason. These new taxes on imported goods may affect you and your family in many ways, especially if you’re a homeowner. As the tax rate increases on building and roofing materials, for example, so does the price of repairing or installing a new roof. Such is the case with the United States’ new tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Explaining the Steel & Aluminum Tariffs

In March 2025, the Trump administration introduced a variety of tariffs on imports, including a 25% tariff on aluminum and steel. The goal for these taxes is to increase domestic production and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign goods, which eventually could lower costs for Americans. In the meantime, however, you can expect to see an increase in costs associated with products and services related to the tariffed goods.

How the Tariffs Impact Roofing & Housing

Rising Material Costs for Construction & Roofing

With a 25% tariff on all imported steel and aluminum, the costs for steel and aluminum will also go up. This will increase the prices of a variety of products and services that use steel and aluminum. This includes roofing materials like metal panels, flashing, fasteners, and other building supplies, which are likely to significantly increase roofing costs for the foreseeable future.

Supply Chain Disruptions & Material Shortages

Tariffs significantly affect imports and domestic supply chains, which can lead to delays in acquiring key materials for construction or roofing projects. These supply chain disruptions can cause project slowdowns, extended timelines, and unexpected costs.

Impact on Homeowners & Property Developers

With higher material costs, potential supply chain disruptions, and extended timelines, tariffs can impact your overall project budget. That means if you’re in the market for a roof repair or replacement, you should plan for it to cost more than it did before, and you may want to schedule your project sooner rather than later.

In many cases, it may also be advantageous to change material choices. For example, choosing a shingle roof instead of a metal roof could lower costs and streamline your project.

Partner With Zimmerman’s Roofing for Your Roofing Needs

The experienced team at Zimmerman’s Roofing is here for all your exterior remodeling needs in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania. We offer roofing repairs and replacements as well as gutter and siding installation.

Our goal is to be transparent with our customers, providing clear expectations and upfront pricing. We will continue to do so while also being fair and honest in the face of these new tariffs. We can help you navigate the changing costs and determine which materials are right for your project.

For high-quality roofing services and materials in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania, trust Zimmerman’s Roofing. Call us or contact us online to get started.