Before you collect bids
Understand what actually moves a roof price.
Roof area, material, access, tear-off, and local labor all matter. Our cost guide explains the big levers without burying you in contractor jargon.
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Your planning budget
Your project ZIP will automatically adjust this national planning range.
$3,200
Planning range: $2,300–$4,100
436 sq ft of estimated roof area · Architectural asphalt
Informational planning range only—not a quote, appraisal, inspection, insurance estimate, or offer to perform work.
What’s included in this estimate?
The planning budget is the rounded midpoint of the range.
Uses a broad regional planning allowance. Exact product and installation details need a contractor’s review.
Assumes sound decking and ordinary access. Structural work, hidden repairs, special warranties and product upgrades can put a quote outside this range. Your roofer will verify measurements and removal work.
Plan your roof replacement
Know what a new roof should cost before you call a contractor.
Answer a few quick questions about your home and get a realistic price range—so you can recognize a fair quote when you see one.
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Storm damage or an aging roof?
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Whether you see hail marks, missing shingles, a fallen limb, or simply know it is time, get a clear planning range before you make calls.
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Use the range to question unusually high or low bids.