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Roof Replacement Cost Calculator

A roof replacement cost calculator estimates the installed cost of a new roof from its size, pitch and a price-per-square you set for your material and market. It separates the new roof from the tear-off of the old one, and gives a likely range rather than a single false-precision number.

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Because labour and material prices swing by region and roof complexity, the price-per-square is yours to set — the defaults are 2026 US ballparks to start from. The quantity math (squares, pitch) is exact; the dollars are only as good as your inputs.

How it is calculated

Squares = roof area × pitch slope factor ÷ 100. Cost = squares × your price-per-square (× 1.12 for steep roofs) plus tear-off (squares × tear-off rate). The ±15% range reflects normal quote spread. All prices are user-set; defaults are 2026 US averages from public cost guides, not live quotes.

Steps

  1. Enter the roof area and choose the pitch band.
  2. Set the installed price per square for your material (asphalt, metal, tile).
  3. Choose whether the old roof is torn off or overlaid.
  4. Adjust the tear-off cost per square if needed.
  5. Read the midpoint and the likely range, then get local quotes.

Worked example

A 2,000 sq ft roof at 6:12 (~2,236 sq ft, 22.4 squares) at $450/square plus $125/square tear-off estimates around $12,900.

Typical roof replacement costs (2026)

Roof materialPer square (100 sq ft)Per sq ft (installed)
Asphalt — 3-tab$450–650$4.50–6.50
Asphalt — architectural$600–900$6.00–9.00
Metal — corrugated / shingle$700–1,100$7.00–11.00
Metal — standing seam$1,200–2,400$12.00–24.00
Concrete / clay tile$1,000–2,100$10.00–21.00
Tear-off of old roof$100–150$1.00–1.50

Installed (materials + labour), US national averages from 2026 cost guides (HomeGuide, Angi, This Old House). Steep, complex or high-cost-of-living areas run higher. Set your own price per square above for a local estimate.

Common questions

How much does it cost to replace a roof?
For a typical asphalt-shingle roof, often $350-550 per square (100 sq ft) installed — so a 2,000+ sq ft roof commonly lands in five figures. Metal and tile cost more. Set your own price-per-square for a local estimate.
Does pitch affect roofing cost?
Yes — steeper roofs are slower and need more safety setup, adding roughly 10-15%. The calculator bumps steep roofs accordingly.
Should I tear off or overlay?
Overlay (a second layer) is cheaper but heavier and shorter-lived, and isn't allowed everywhere. Tear-off is the cleaner long-term choice; toggle it to compare.
Is this a quote?
No — it's a planning estimate from the price-per-square you enter. Always get itemised quotes from licensed local roofers.

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