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Roof Replacement Cost Calculator

A full roof replacement costs $9,500 on average, ranging from about $5,800 to $46,000 depending on material and size, according to NerdWallet. Asphalt shingles are cheapest at roughly $5,840–$10,100 for a typical 1,700 sq ft roof; metal, tile and slate cost several times more. Pick your material, size, pitch and tear-off below for a tighter range.

Select your roofing material, approximate roof size, pitch/complexity and whether the old roof needs to be torn off. The range updates using published per-square-foot cost data — it is not a quote.

$3,500 – $6,060

Estimated installed cost for your selections, before local quotes.

Assumes a single-family home with typical access. Excludes structural repairs, skylights/chimney flashing beyond standard work, and permit fees in areas that charge more than the $150–$500 typical range. Get written quotes before budgeting a specific number.

Ranges compiled from the published sources listed at the bottom of this page (accessed July 2026). How we build and check our tools →

How much does a roof replacement cost by material?

Material is the single biggest lever on price. For a typical ~1,700 sq ft roof, RoofingCalculator.com puts asphalt shingles at $5,840–$10,100 installed ($3.40–$5.95/sq ft) — Homewyse's national average for the same material runs a bit higher, $5.09–$6.66/sq ft, which is a useful reminder that installed price varies by region and crew, not just material.

Wood shakes/shingles ($10,230–$15,500) and clay/concrete tile ($10,665–$20,900) sit in a similar mid-tier. Metal roofing has the widest spread of any material — $10,245–$41,640 — because "metal" covers everything from screw-down corrugated panels to standing-seam and stone-coated steel, which price very differently. Slate is the most expensive at $39,925–$54,020, but also the longest-lived (100+ years per NerdWallet's lifespan table, vs. 10–20 years for basic asphalt).

Cost by roof size

NerdWallet's size table scales almost linearly at roughly $4 to $11 per square foot across all materials combined: a 1,000 sq ft roof runs $4,000–$11,000, a 2,000 sq ft roof $8,000–$22,000, and a 3,000 sq ft roof $12,000–$33,000. That's why the estimator above scales the material baseline (~1,700 sq ft) by a size multiplier instead of a flat add-on — a bigger roof needs proportionally more material and labor, not just a fixed markup.

Pitch and complexity: why two same-size roofs price differently

NerdWallet flags roof angle as a direct cost driver: "a steeply sloped roof can cost an additional $1,000 to $3,000 to replace" versus a low-pitch equivalent, because a steeper roof has more actual surface area for the same footprint and requires additional fall-protection gear and time. Complexity — multiple valleys, dormers, chimneys, skylights — adds further labor that published sources describe qualitatively rather than with a fixed number; get a written itemization for anything beyond a simple gable roof.

Tear-off vs. overlay: what removing the old roof adds

If your roof can't be (or shouldn't be) overlaid, removing and disposing of the existing roofing adds $665 to $3,343 to a typical job, or $0.40–$2.00 per square foot, per RoofingCalculator.com. The removal rate varies by material: asphalt shingles are cheapest to strip ($0.39–$0.53/sq ft), tile and slate are the most labor-intensive ($1.45–$1.97 and $1.21–$1.63/sq ft respectively) because the tiles have to be handled individually rather than torn off in sheets.

Mobile home roof replacement cost is a different market

Mobile and manufactured-home roofs price on a separate scale: Angi reports a typical range of $1,900 to $9,500, averaging about $5,000, with small roofs (under 700 sq ft) running $1,300–$3,500 and large roofs (2,000+ sq ft) reaching $7,000–$16,300. Per-square-foot rates run $3.50–$5.00 for labor and materials combined — lower than a site-built house because mobile home roofs are usually flatter and use lighter materials (rubber membrane, liquid coating, or lightweight metal/asphalt). Double-wide homes ($3,150–$9,500) cost roughly double a single-wide ($1,300–$6,500) for the same reason the size multiplier above scales cost on a site-built roof: more square footage, more material. If your mobile home's roof is genuinely flat rather than low-slope, the flat roof replacement cost page and its EPDM/TPO membrane pricing will usually be the closer match.

Getting an accurate quote

These ranges are published national averages, not a bid on your specific roof. Get at least three itemized quotes from licensed local roofers, and ask each one to break out material, tear-off, and any structural repair allowance separately so you're comparing like for like. Pair this page with the flat roof replacement cost calculator if part of your roof is low-slope, the water heater replacement cost estimator if you're budgeting several home-system replacements at once, and the square footage calculator to measure your roof plane before you call for quotes.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roof replacement cost on average?

NerdWallet puts the average roof replacement at $9,500, with a typical range of about $5,800 to $46,000 depending mostly on material and roof size. Asphalt shingle roofs sit at the low end (~$5,840–$10,100 for 1,700 sq ft); metal, tile and slate cost several times more.

What's the cheapest roofing material?

Asphalt shingles are the cheapest installed option, at roughly $3.40–$5.95 per square foot ($5,840–$10,100 for a typical 1,700 sq ft roof), per RoofingCalculator.com. They also have the shortest lifespan (10–20 years) of the common materials.

Is metal roofing more expensive than asphalt shingles?

Yes, usually. Metal roofing runs $10,245–$41,640 installed for a 1,700 sq ft roof versus $5,840–$10,100 for asphalt shingles — roughly 2 to 4 times more, though the spread is wide because "metal roofing" spans cheap corrugated panels to premium standing-seam systems.

How much does it cost to remove an old roof before replacing it?

Tear-off and disposal of the existing roof typically adds $665 to $3,343 to the job (about $0.40–$2.00 per square foot), according to RoofingCalculator.com. The rate depends on material: asphalt shingles are cheapest to remove ($0.39–$0.53/sq ft), tile the most expensive ($1.45–$1.97/sq ft).

Does a steep roof cost more to replace?

Yes. NerdWallet notes a steeply sloped roof can add $1,000 to $3,000 to the replacement cost versus a low-pitch equivalent, because the actual roof surface area is larger for the same house footprint and the job requires more safety equipment and time.

How much does it cost to replace a roof on a 2,000 sq ft house?

About $8,000 to $22,000 for materials and labor combined, per NerdWallet's size-based table (roughly $4 to $11 per square foot across all common materials) — before adjusting for a premium material, steep pitch, or tear-off.

How much does a mobile home roof replacement cost?

Angi reports a typical range of $1,900 to $9,500, averaging about $5,000, with small roofs (under 700 sq ft) as low as $1,300–$3,500 and large roofs (2,000+ sq ft) up to $7,000–$16,300. Per-square-foot rates run $3.50–$5.00, lower than a site-built house.

Can I put a new roof over the old one instead of tearing it off?

Sometimes — it depends on the material, the condition of the existing roof deck, and local building code (many jurisdictions cap the number of roofing layers allowed). Ask your roofer whether an overlay is code-compliant for your specific roof before assuming it will save the $665–$3,343 tear-off cost.

Which roofing material lasts the longest?

Slate, at over 100 years per NerdWallet's lifespan table, followed by clay tile and concrete tile (50–100 years) and metal shingles/shakes (50–75 years). Asphalt shingles, the cheapest option, last only 10–20 years for basic 3-tab and up to the higher end with premium architectural shingles.

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