I honestly can't tell if it is metal or just super high gloss paint.I am planning to add a range hood in the coming weeks and was wondering: should I just replace the ceiling material while I'm at it?

Metal. - where do YOU place your things (trash or items) during the remodel process?

And they said show us the plans and we can work it out.Across the street is what is soon to be more vacant lots as there is a old metal building workshops across the street along with another vacant lot.

It's a pretty old wood shed / workshop with a metal roof. 

When cleaning the  bathtub, prepping a new rental, the paint started to heavily chip off the metal tub (think last owner/tenant did a hack paint job).Called a couple of plumbers and was quoted 4K-10K to replace. 

When cleaning the bathtub, prepping a new rental, the paint started to heavily chip off the metal tub (think last owner/tenant did a hack paint job).Called a couple of plumbers and was quoted 4K-10K to replace.

Install metal kickplate and paint door and frame. $150.00Deck lower deck needs to be scraped and painted. $250.00Deck over top of parking area 15‘ x 12‘ Replace up to five deck boards 5/4“ x 16‘ $125.00Composite rails need to be scraped and painted need to use special primer/2 adhere to composite. 80 linear feet equals $160.00Replace broken and door missing 2 x 2 pickets.

The owner, which acquired it from his deceased father, recycles metal/ buys and sells junk.

Possibly just a general liability policy.Example of insurance requirements from a sample Independant Contractor agreement I have for my REI clients,Schedule AWork to be performedThis Agreement shall cover the following projects at the following locations:________________________________________________________________________Insurance Limits Examples Workers Compensation (Statutory) and Employer’s Liability:$100,000 each accident for bodily injury by accident; $100,000 each employee for bodily injury by disease; $500,000 policy limit for bodily injury by disease.

One tenant looked forward to pressure washing our detached metal garage, and several express joy in chopping firewood salvaged from trees blown down in a storm.