Cost Guide · Updated May 2026

How much does a new roof cost?

A new asphalt-shingle roof typically costs $7,000–$14,500, with a national average around $10,000–$11,000. That works out to roughly $3.50–$6.00 per square foot. Large, steep, or complex roofs — or premium materials — can push the total to $20,000 or more.

Cost per square foot by shingle grade

Shingle type	Installed cost
3-tab shingles	$3.43–$4.65 / sq ft
Architectural shingles	$4.11–$5.57 / sq ft
Premium architectural	$4.39–$5.95 / sq ft

Cost by home size

Home size	Typical installed cost
~1,500 sq ft	$7,000–$10,000
~2,000 sq ft	$9,000–$14,000
~2,500 sq ft	$11,000–$17,000
~3,000 sq ft	$13,500–$19,500

Asphalt shingle, installed. Your actual roof area is larger than your floor plan because of pitch and overhangs, so steep or complex roofs cost more than the size suggests.

What's included

Tear-off and disposal of the old roofing
New underlayment, flashing, shingles, and ridge venting
Cleanup and a magnet sweep for nails, plus labor and permits
Often a workmanship warranty on top of the shingle warranty
Usually separate: rotten decking repair found after tear-off

Signs you need a new roof

The roof is 20–25+ years old
Curling, cracked, or missing shingles; granules in the gutters
Leaks, water stains, or daylight visible in the attic
Sagging, or recent storm/hail damage

What moves the price

Roof size (measured in "squares" of 100 sq ft) and pitch
Shingle grade (3-tab vs. architectural vs. premium)
Tear-off and disposal of the old roof ($1–$5/sq ft)
Complexity — valleys, dormers, chimneys, skylights
Hidden decking repairs and your local labor rates

How to save on a new roof

Get three itemized bids and compare shingle grade, not just the bottom line.
Architectural shingles often beat 3-tab on cost per year of life.
If there's storm or hail damage, file an insurance claim before paying out of pocket.
Replace an end-of-life roof rather than paying for repeated patch repairs.
Book in the off-season (late fall/winter in mild climates) for better rates.

FAQ

How much does a new roof cost?

A new asphalt-shingle roof typically costs $7,000–$14,500 for most homes, with a national average around $10,000–$11,000. Larger or more complex roofs can run $20,000+. Per square foot, asphalt replacement averages roughly $3.50–$6.00.

How much of a roof's cost is labor?

Labor makes up about 60–70% of a roof-replacement bill, averaging roughly $2.00–$3.00 per square foot. Tearing off and disposing of the old roof adds about $1.00–$5.00 per square foot.

What affects the price of a new roof?

Roof size and pitch, shingle grade, the number of layers to tear off, complexity (valleys, dormers, chimneys), accessibility, your region's labor rates, and any decking repairs found once the old roof is off.

How is roof size measured?

Roofers price by the 'square' — 100 square feet of roof area. Your roof's footprint plus its pitch determine the number of squares, which is why a steep roof costs more than its floor plan suggests.

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Cost ranges are national estimates compiled from cost-data sources including This Old House, Bill Ragan Roofing, and HomeGuide (2025–2026). Actual prices vary by region, roof size, material, and complexity. This is a planning guide, not a quote. Prefer an instant estimate? Try the roof cost calculator. More: all cost guides.