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Roof replacement cost estimator
How much does a new roof cost? The Cost vs Value Report 2025 from Remodeling and JLC puts the national average job cost of replacing an asphalt shingle roof at $31,871 and a standing seam metal roof at $51,865, both for tearing off the old roof and installing 3,000 square feet of new roofing on a hip roof with two skylights. HomeAdvisor (updated June 17, 2026) lists asphalt shingles at $3 to $7 per square foot. Your own price depends on your roof’s size, pitch and material and on local labor, so use the estimator below for a rough range.
This is a rough estimate range from published averages, not a quote. Get written estimates from licensed roofers.
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Price per square foot by material
These are the published national figures the estimator uses. For each material, the low end is the lowest figure across our sources and the high end is the highest. The Cost vs Value figures are whole jobs, so we divide each by its 3,000 square feet (our arithmetic): $31,871 / 3,000 = about $10.62 per square foot for asphalt shingles, and $51,865 / 3,000 = about $17.29 for standing seam metal.
| Material | Range we use | Published figures |
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| Asphalt shingles | $3 to $10.62Low: HomeAdvisor and HomeGuide. High: Cost vs Value 2025. |
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| Architectural shingles | $4 to $6Low: HomeAdvisor and HomeGuide. High: HomeAdvisor and HomeGuide. |
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| Composite shingles | $4 to $8Low: HomeAdvisor. High: HomeAdvisor. |
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| Metal | $5 to $17.29Low: HomeGuide. High: Cost vs Value 2025. |
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| Standing seam metal | $4 to $30Low: HomeAdvisor. High: HomeAdvisor. |
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| Wood shakes | $6 to $15Low: HomeAdvisor. High: HomeGuide. |
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| Tile | $7 to $25Low: HomeGuide. High: HomeGuide. |
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| Slate or stone | $10 to $30Low: HomeGuide. High: HomeAdvisor and HomeGuide. |
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| Synthetic (such as synthetic slate) | $5 to $12Low: HomeAdvisor. High: HomeAdvisor and HomeGuide. |
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| Flat or low-slope roof (rubber and other membranes) | $3 to $13Low: HomeGuide. High: HomeAdvisor. |
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Fixr gives an overall range of $3.75 to $11 per square foot (average $4.75) but no per square foot figure for each material, so we show it here for context only. We left out materials no source prices per square foot for a typical home, and specialty roofs such as solar shingles and green roofs.
Worked examples by roof size
Roof area times the range above, at national figures, with no state adjustment and no tear-off added, rounded to the nearest hundred dollars. These sizes are roof area, not the size of the home.
| Material | 1,500 sq ft | 2,000 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft | 3,000 sq ft |
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| Asphalt shingles | $4,500 to $15,900 | $6,000 to $21,200 | $7,500 to $26,500 | $9,000 to $31,900 |
| Architectural shingles | $6,000 to $9,000 | $8,000 to $12,000 | $10,000 to $15,000 | $12,000 to $18,000 |
| Composite shingles | $6,000 to $12,000 | $8,000 to $16,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 | $12,000 to $24,000 |
| Metal | $7,500 to $25,900 | $10,000 to $34,600 | $12,500 to $43,200 | $15,000 to $51,900 |
| Standing seam metal | $6,000 to $45,000 | $8,000 to $60,000 | $10,000 to $75,000 | $12,000 to $90,000 |
| Wood shakes | $9,000 to $22,500 | $12,000 to $30,000 | $15,000 to $37,500 | $18,000 to $45,000 |
| Tile | $10,500 to $37,500 | $14,000 to $50,000 | $17,500 to $62,500 | $21,000 to $75,000 |
| Slate or stone | $15,000 to $45,000 | $20,000 to $60,000 | $25,000 to $75,000 | $30,000 to $90,000 |
| Synthetic (such as synthetic slate) | $7,500 to $18,000 | $10,000 to $24,000 | $12,500 to $30,000 | $15,000 to $36,000 |
| Flat or low-slope roof (rubber and other membranes) | $4,500 to $19,500 | $6,000 to $26,000 | $7,500 to $32,500 | $9,000 to $39,000 |
Roofer pay by state
Labor costs differ from place to place, and we have no published roof prices by state. As a rough stand-in, we use what roofers earn. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the national annual mean wage for roofers at $58,140 (May 2025). For your state we work out the ratio r = state wage / national wage. This is our rough method, and it only widens the range:
- If r is under 100%, the low end is multiplied by r. The high end stays at the national figure.
- If r is over 100%, the high end is multiplied by r. The low end stays at the national figure.
- If BLS publishes no wage for a state, we make no adjustment.
Pay is only one part of what a roof costs. Materials, permits, disposal, the shape of your roof and each company’s own costs matter too, so a state adjustment is a nudge, not a local price.
Show roofer pay for 50 states and DC
| State | Annual mean wage | r (state / national) |
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| Alabama | $47,860 | 82% |
| Alaska | $68,450 | 118% |
| Arizona | $50,600 | 87% |
| Arkansas | $45,780 | 79% |
| California | $67,420 | 116% |
| Colorado | $56,170 | 97% |
| Connecticut | $68,490 | 118% |
| Delaware | $55,280 | 95% |
| District of Columbia | $68,740 | 118% |
| Florida | $48,870 | 84% |
| Georgia | $48,440 | 83% |
| Hawaii | $61,430 | 106% |
| Idaho | $54,300 | 93% |
| Illinois | $77,650 | 134% |
| Indiana | $59,810 | 103% |
| Iowa | $52,070 | 90% |
| Kansas | $53,370 | 92% |
| Kentucky | $50,680 | 87% |
| Louisiana | $52,790 | 91% |
| Maine | $53,700 | 92% |
| Maryland | $61,640 | 106% |
| Massachusetts | $72,990 | 126% |
| Michigan | $61,450 | 106% |
| Minnesota | $72,920 | 125% |
| Mississippi | $45,280 | 78% |
| Missouri | $56,320 | 97% |
| Montana | $57,010 | 98% |
| Nebraska | $47,930 | 82% |
| Nevada | $57,460 | 99% |
| New Hampshire | $63,820 | 110% |
| New Jersey | $74,380 | 128% |
| New Mexico | $47,980 | 83% |
| New York | $69,350 | 119% |
| North Carolina | $50,030 | 86% |
| North Dakota | $60,540 | 104% |
| Ohio | $55,670 | 96% |
| Oklahoma | $49,120 | 84% |
| Oregon | $61,510 | 106% |
| Pennsylvania | $56,470 | 97% |
| Rhode Island | $63,580 | 109% |
| South Carolina | $50,180 | 86% |
| South Dakota | $46,980 | 81% |
| Tennessee | $46,740 | 80% |
| Texas | $47,200 | 81% |
| Utah | $51,580 | 89% |
| Vermont | $56,330 | 97% |
| Virginia | $51,520 | 89% |
| Washington | $68,870 | 118% |
| West Virginia | $51,080 | 88% |
| Wisconsin | $58,060 | 100% |
| Wyoming | $49,680 | 85% |
What changes the price
- Size and pitch. A steeper roof has more surface than a flatter one over the same house, and can need extra safety work. HomeAdvisor says a steeper slope means more material and labor, “sometimes adding up to $1,000 to $3,000” on top of standard replacement costs.
- Tearing off the old roof. HomeAdvisor lists removal and disposal at $1,500 to $4,500. Removing more than one old layer usually takes more work. Some local codes allow a new layer over the old one, and some do not.
- Decking and hidden damage. Rotten or soft boards under the old roof often only show up once it is off. Ask each roofer how they price replacing damaged decking.
- Complexity. Hips, valleys, dormers, chimneys and skylights add flashing and labor.
- Permits, access and your area. Permit rules, how easy the roof is to reach, and local labor and disposal costs all play a part.
Our roof repair vs replacement guide helps you decide whether you need a new roof at all, and the roofing materials guide compares the options.
How we calculate this
- Roof area. If you give your roof area, we use it. Otherwise footprint = home square feet / stories (a 1.5 story home divides by 1.5), and roof area = footprint x pitch multiplier. That is geometry, not a price.
- Pitch multiplier. A slope that rises R inches for every 12 inches across is the square root of 1 + (R / 12)² times longer than the flat footprint. Flat or nearly flat roofs use 1.
- Price per square foot. The lowest and highest published figures for the material you pick, from the table above.
- State. If you choose a state, we widen the range by the roofer pay ratio, as explained above.
- Tear-off. If you tick it, we add HomeAdvisor’s removal and disposal range ($1,500 to the low end, $4,500 to the high end) to each end that comes from a per square foot installed price. An end that comes from Cost vs Value already includes tear-off, so we leave it alone and say so in the result.
- Rounding. Area x price, plus any tear-off, rounded to the nearest hundred dollars.
| Pitch | Multiplier |
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| Flat (up to 2/12) | 1.000 |
| 3/12 | 1.031 |
| 4/12 | 1.054 |
| 5/12 | 1.083 |
| 6/12 | 1.118 |
| 7/12 | 1.158 |
| 8/12 | 1.202 |
| 9/12 | 1.250 |
| 10/12 | 1.302 |
| 12/12 | 1.414 |
For example, a 2,000 square foot one story home with a 6/12 roof has a footprint of 2,000 square feet and a roof of about 2,000 x 1.118 = 2,236 square feet. Eaves and overhangs are not included, so real roofs often measure larger. HomeAdvisor notes a roof is roughly 1.1 to 1.2 times the house’s square footage, depending on its shape and slope.
Next: get written estimates
A range helps you plan. Only a roofer who looks at your roof can give you a price. Ask at least two or three licensed roofers for written estimates, and compare what each one includes.
Sources
- Remodeling and JLC, Cost vs Value Report 2025, national averages (Roofing Replacement: Asphalt Shingles, and Metal), 2025, retrieved November 1, 2026. Project descriptions: asphalt shingles and metal (JLC).
- HomeAdvisor, How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost?, June 17, 2026, retrieved November 1, 2026.
- HomeGuide, How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost? (2026), November 7, 2025, retrieved November 1, 2026.
- Fixr, Roof Replacement Cost, February 4, 2026, retrieved November 1, 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Roofers (47-2181), annual mean wage, May 2025 data, retrieved November 1, 2026. Figures from the free BLS public data API, series OEUN000000000000047218104 and the state series for each state.
Cost vs Value covers both the asphalt shingle and the metal replacement projects. We read each source on November 1, 2026 and record the exact figures we use.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a new roof cost?
It depends on the roof’s size, pitch and material, and on local labor. The Cost vs Value Report 2025 from Remodeling and JLC puts the national average job cost for replacing an asphalt shingle roof at $31,871 and a standing seam metal roof at $51,865, both for tearing off the old roof and installing 3,000 square feet of new roofing. HomeAdvisor lists asphalt shingles at $3 to $7 per square foot. Written estimates from licensed roofers are the only way to learn your own price.
Is this estimate the price I will pay?
No. It is a rough range built from published national averages, not a quote or a bid. Your roof, your area and the company you hire all change the price. Get written estimates from more than one licensed roofer.
Does the estimate include removing the old roof?
Only if you tick the tear-off box. HomeAdvisor lists removal and disposal at $1,500 to $4,500, and we add it to each end of the range that comes from a per square foot price. The Cost vs Value figures already include tearing off the old roof, so we do not add it again to an end that comes from Cost vs Value.
Why does choosing my state change the range?
We compare the May 2025 average annual pay for roofers in your state with the national average of $58,140, both from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If roofers in your state earn less, we lower only the low end. If they earn more, we raise only the high end. Pay is only one part of a roof’s price, so treat this as a rough nudge, not a local price.
How do I find my roof’s size without climbing up?
Enter your home’s square footage, its number of stories and the roof pitch, and we work out the roof area from the footprint and the slope. HomeAdvisor notes that a roof is roughly 1.1 to 1.2 times the house’s square footage, depending on shape and slope. A roofer will measure the roof properly for a written estimate.