How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost?
Full roof replacement; price varies by material and square footage.
- Typical price (US)
- $15,000
- Typical range
- $11,500–$18,000
- Reports
- 39
- Last report
- Aug 2026
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| Price range | Reports |
|---|---|
| $5,000 – $8,571 | 3 |
| $8,571 – $12,143 | 13 |
| $12,143 – $15,714 | 5 |
| $15,714 – $19,286 | 11 |
| $19,286 – $22,857 | 3 |
| $22,857 – $26,429 | 2 |
| $26,429 – $30,000 | 2 |
These numbers come from every report nationwide, so your city can sit well above or below them. The local pages carry the number that actually matters for your quote.
What the numbers say
- The middle half of reports falls between $11,500 to $18,000 — a normal amount of variation for local work of different sizes.
- 13 of the 39 reports were paid within the last 12 months.
Prices by city
Cities collecting their first reports
Latest reports
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What drives the price of Roof Replacement
Roof replacement is usually priced by the roofing square, equal to one hundred square feet, but roof area is only the starting point. Pitch, number of stories, valleys, dormers, penetrations, and limited driveway access slow the crew and increase safety and debris handling. Material choice also matters: architectural shingles, standing-seam metal, tile, and slate require very different labor, underlayment, and structural support.
The largest uncertainty is what appears after tear-off. Quotes may assume one shingle layer and sound decking, then charge separately for each sheet of rotten plywood. Compare whether proposals include tear-off layers, decking allowances, ice-and-water membrane, flashing, drip edge, ventilation, permits, dump fees, and manufacturer-approved accessories. These details can explain a large gap between identical-looking shingle quotes.
Questions to ask the provider
How many squares and tear-off layers did you measure? What is the per-sheet price for damaged decking? Are flashing, ventilation, permits, disposal, and manufacturer warranty registration included?
Red flags
Storm chasers offering to absorb the insurance deductible, a contract with no decking unit price, pressure to sign before the adjuster inspects, or a roofer proposing to shingle over wet or deteriorated decking.