# Roof Replacement Cost Calculator

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A roof replacement is a major project, and this guide can help you estimate roof replacement cost before you hire a roof replacement contractor. For a typical new roof or roof installation, pricing runs from about $5 to $18 per square foot of roof surface, depending on material. One layer of tear-off is included.

## Roof Replacement price breakdown

Typical job based on 2000 sq ft. Prices are supply-and-install midpoints. Actual quotes vary.

| Type | Cost per sq ft | Typical 2000 sq ft job |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-tab asphalt | $5 | $10,000 |
| Architectural asphalt | $7 | $14,000 |
| Metal panel | $12 | $24,000 |
| Concrete tile | $16 | $32,000 |
| Standing seam metal | $18 | $36,000 |

## What affects Roof Replacement cost

- **Roof size:** Enter the roof surface, not the living area. A 2,000 sq ft house often has about 2,200 to 2,600 sq ft of roof once pitch and overhangs are counted. A typical roof surface is about 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft.
- **Roofing material:** Material is the biggest price driver. 3-tab asphalt is $5 per square foot, architectural asphalt is $7, metal panel is $12, concrete tile is $16, and standing seam metal is $18. Architectural shingles are the usual choice on a single-family house.
- **Tear-off and decking:** One layer of tear-off and haul-away is included. An extra layer or soft decking adds $2 per square foot. Steep roofs cost more to work on, and that is not in these rates. Building permits are often about $200 to $500 and are not included.
- **Minimum job pricing:** Very small projects may be affected by the minimum job charge. When the calculated price falls below $5,000, the displayed estimate starts at the $5,000 minimum.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average roof replacement cost for a 2,000 sq ft roof?

On a 2,000 sq ft roof surface, 3-tab asphalt is about $10,000, architectural asphalt is about $14,000, metal panel is about $24,000, concrete tile is about $32,000, and standing seam metal is about $36,000. The displayed range is plus or minus 20 percent around those midpoints. One layer of tear-off is included. This 2,000 sq ft figure is roof surface, not the size of the house.

### How much does a new roof cost per square foot?

New roof cost in this calculator is $5 per square foot for 3-tab asphalt, $7 for architectural asphalt, $12 for metal panel, $16 for concrete tile, and $18 for standing seam metal. Those prices include labor and one layer of tear-off. An extra layer or soft decking adds $2 per square foot.

### How much does shingle roof replacement cost?

Shingle roof replacement is $5 per square foot for 3-tab asphalt and $7 per square foot for architectural asphalt. On a 2,000 sq ft roof, that is about $10,000 or $14,000. Architectural shingles are the usual single-family roof, and $14,000 sits in the middle of what most homeowners spend.

### What does metal roof installation cost?

Metal roof installation is $12 per square foot for metal panels and $18 per square foot for standing seam metal. On a 2,000 sq ft roof, that is about $24,000 for panels and about $36,000 for standing seam. Copper and other specialty metals cost more than these rates.

### How much is a metal roof replacement compared with asphalt?

A metal roof replacement is $12 per square foot for panels or $18 per square foot for standing seam. Architectural asphalt is $7 per square foot and 3-tab asphalt is $5. On a 2,000 sq ft roof, standing seam is about $36,000, compared with about $14,000 for architectural shingles.

### What should I ask a roof replacement contractor about pricing?

Ask for the roof surface area, the material, and whether one layer of tear-off is included. Pricing here runs from $5 to $18 per square foot before any extra layer or soft decking, which adds $2 per square foot. Also ask about pitch and permits. Steep roofs cost more to install, and permits are often about $200 to $500.