Average Cost of The New Roof
$10,000 is the average cost of the new roof with the projects typically ranging from $8,500 to $14,000. It’s not possible to tell about the exact price it depends on the labor costs, the material the place you are located, and more. This article covers the factors that affect the roof cost and the replacement cost.
Roof Replacement Cost
The new roof cost depends on where you live, the square footage of your home, and also the roofing material you choose.
| National Average | $10,000 |
| National Minimum | $8,500 |
| National Maximum | $14,300 |
Roof Cost by Size of The House
A large room means more work and more material so, large homes require a lot of costs. All the material is included in the metal roof estimate. Almost 80% of the roof replacement jobs with basic asphalt shingles cost $4.50 -$6 per square. Here’s how that works out of the various house sizes.
| House by Square Foot | Roof Cost |
| 1,000 | $4,500–$6,000 |
| 1,500 | $6,750 – $9,000 |
| 2,000 | $9,000 – $12,000 |
| 2,500 | $11,250 – $15,000 |
| 3,000 | $13,500 – $18,000 |
Factors that Affect the Roof Cost
A new roof cost depends on the following variables
- Location
- Labor
- Roof Size
- Type of Shingles
Shingle Types or Other Materials
The types of roofing materials you choose are one of the major factors in structural estimating. Asphalt or composite shingles are the most common because they are inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to install. Tiles are also another popular roofing material they may be made up of ceramic, clay, metal, wood slate, concrete, and synthetic wood. You need to involve these materials during the process of the metal roof estimate.
- Steel & Aluminum Tiles
This material is the least expensive instead of clay. Clay tiles are very expensive.
- Slate Roofing & Concrete Titles
While slate and concrete are reasonably priced, their weight may mean that your roof needs additional support.
- Wood Shakes
In addition to being hand-split and having a rougher appearance than wood shingles, these are slightly different from wood shingles. Shakes are also more expensive than shingles.
You can also have the roof made up of metal panels or sheets. The cheapest metal roof components are steel shingles and corrugated steel. Despite being the most expensive, copper and zinc offer the best durability. On average, a metal roof costs between $1 and $25 per square foot.
- Labor Costs
The typical breakdown of the roofing cost for material is 40% and 60% of labor by a metal framing contractor. Though the roofing materials you choose affect the labor costs. Given that they are the most widely used and easiest material to install, asphalt shingles can help you save money on labor.
Almost all roofers have a lot of knowledge about asphalt shingles. If your house has three stories or more, or if the roof is steep or challenging to access, you might have to pay more for installation. The cost of the job increases with how time-consuming or dangerous it is.
- Location
Your geographic location and the living cost also affect your roofing cost. For instance, re-roofing will cost more if you reside in a region with severe weather because the task requires better materials and greater accuracy. Homeowners in these places might need metal panels because standard asphalt and composite shingles can’t withstand strong winds. Similarly, to this, areas with significant rainfall or snowfall will need heavy-duty waterproof roofing.
- Roof Size
Roofing squares, or 10-by-10-foot areas of 100 square feet, are typically used to measure roofing materials and roofing pricing. A typical roof for a 1,000-square-foot house is around 1,054 square feet, including the pitch and overhang. This is considered while calculating the costs in this article.
Finally, the cost may vary depending on the precise shape of your roof. A roofer will normally charge more for the work if access to your roof or the sections that need to be repaired or replaced is restricted. The cost of the project will also increase if the roof is steep or if it is higher than two stories.
Additional Considerations
Besides the material and labor costs, you may also need to calculate additional factors for the new roof cost.
- Roof Features
The components of your roof might also increase or decrease the complexity and cost of replacement. The appropriate sealing of chimneys, skylights, and other features calls for specialized materials and significant effort.
End Note
Although making a roof is so expensive it can easily cut the corners of your budget. Your roof protects the structural integrity of your house, so if you choose to have shoddy installation or cheap shingles, you can find yourself needing a new roof sooner than you anticipated.
This is too much. Glad to know that Constructem is not charging that much for residential roofing.
Hi Michal!
Constructem offers competitive pricing for residential roofing projects.
“What are the typical pricing ranges and factors considered by residential roofing companies when determining the cost of a new roof installation?”
Hi Oliver!
Typical pricing ranges for residential roof installations can vary significantly depending on factors such as the size and complexity of the roof, materials used, labor costs, location, and additional features or requirements.