Roof replacement cost
What a new roof actually costs.
A straight answer, not a runaround. Cost comes down to two things: how big your roof is, and what you put on it. Here's a guide — then we'll read your actual roof for a number that fits it.
A typical single-family asphalt re-roof
Most asphalt shingle replacements land in this range. Yours depends on size, pitch, access and material.
Estimate guide · not contractor pricing · confirmed on site before work
Cost by roof size
Bigger roof, bigger number. Mostly.
Roofers price by the "square" — a 10×10 ft area, 100 sq ft. A typical home is 20–40 squares. These are illustrative guide ranges for an asphalt shingle replacement; your real number comes from reading your actual roof.
| Roof size | 3-tab asphalt | Architectural shingle | Premium / designer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small~15 squares · 1,500 sq ft | $6,000–$9,500 | $7,500–$12,000 | $11,000–$17,000 |
| Average~25 squares · 2,500 sq ft | $9,000–$14,000 | $11,000–$18,000 | $16,000–$26,000 |
| Large~35 squares · 3,500 sq ft | $12,000–$19,000 | $15,000–$25,000 | $22,000–$36,000 |
| Extra large~45 squares · 4,500 sq ft | $15,000–$24,000 | $19,000–$32,000 | $28,000–$46,000 |
Replace these with signed-off regional numbers before publish.
What moves the number
Six things decide where you land.
Two identical-looking homes can price differently. These are the factors a good estimate accounts for — and exactly what Roover reads off your roof up front.
Size & squares
The single biggest driver — more area, more material and labor.
Material
3-tab vs architectural vs premium shingle changes the number a lot.
Pitch & complexity
Steeper, cut-up roofs with valleys and dormers take more time.
Access & stories
Two-story and tight-access homes cost more to work on safely.
What's underneath
Decking repairs and extra layers to tear off can add to the job.
Extras & add-ons
Skylights, solar detach & reset, gutters — the things only you know.
Important distinction
An estimate guide is not a quote.
We're upfront about this because it matters. A guide orients you; pricing on confirmed details lets you compare; a final price is settled on site. Knowing which is which is half the battle.
Estimate guide
A realistic range so you're not going in blind. Based on your roof, not a generic average.
Pricing on confirmed details
Suitable pros price the same defined job — so the numbers are actually comparable. Within 24 hours on most jobs.
Final price
Your chosen contractor confirms on site — hidden conditions and contract terms settled before work begins.
Questions about cost
Why a range instead of one number?+
Because an honest number depends on your actual roof — size, pitch, material, access and what's underneath. A single number up front would be a guess. We give you a guide, then read your roof for one that fits.
Is the estimate guide what I'll pay?+
No — it's an orientation, not a quote. The pricing you compare comes from pros pricing your confirmed job details, and the final price is settled with your chosen contractor on site.
What's a "square"?+
Roofers measure in squares — one square is a 10×10 ft area, or 100 sq ft. A typical single-family home is roughly 20 to 40 squares.
Does Roover cost me anything?+
Getting your job details and comparing pricing carries no obligation. You're only committed once you sign a contract with the pro you choose.
A guide from your real roof
Get a number that fits your roof.
Start with your address. We'll read the roof and send an estimate guide, then real pricing on the same job.