What does a new roof cost?
$5.50 – $9.50 per square foot for a full asphalt shingle replacement — about $9,500 – $17,000 for a typical 1,700 sq ft roof.
Repairs are a different animal: most leak repairs run $400–$1,500. A good roofer will tell you honestly whether you need a repair or a roof.
Cost breakdown
Leak / flashing repair
$400 – $1,500Most common call — fix it before it hits the framing
Partial re-roof (one slope)
$2,500 – $7,000Makes sense when damage is isolated
Asphalt 3-tab, full replacement
$5.50 – $7.50 / sq ftBudget option, shorter lifespan
Architectural shingle, full replacement
$6.50 – $9.50 / sq ftThe standard pick — better look and warranty
Metal (standing seam)
$10 – $18 / sq ft2–3× the cost, 2–3× the lifespan
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What moves your price
Pitch and stories
Steep or multi-story roofs are slower and riskier to work — expect 15–35% more labor.
Tear-off layers
Two existing layers means more demo and disposal. Code limits stacking new over old.
Decking condition
Rotten plywood discovered at tear-off adds $70–$125 per sheet. Honest quotes call this out as a contingency, not a surprise.
Storm vs. age
If a storm did it, your homeowner's insurance may cover replacement — document everything before any work.
Individual roofing cost guides
Specific repairs, installs, treatments, and replacement jobs need their own price ranges. Start here if you already know the project.
How do I get a roof leak repaired?
Most roof leaks are fixed — not by replacing the whole roof — with a targeted repair costing $400 – $1,500. The hard part isn't the repair itself; it's finding the true source. Water travels along rafters before it drips, so the wet ceiling spot and the actual entry point are rarely in the same place.
Read cost guideWhat does a mobile home roof cost?
Mobile home roofing runs $1,500 – $4,000 for a roof-over and $3,500 – $9,000 for a full replacement depending on size, material, and whether the existing deck needs to come off. TPO membrane and metal panels are the two best long-term options.
Read cost guideWhat does flat roof replacement cost?
Flat roof replacement runs $5,000 – $18,000 for most residential and low-slope roofs, depending on material and size. EPDM (rubber) is the budget option; TPO is the popular mid-tier; modified bitumen is the traditional choice. All three outlast a poorly repaired flat roof by decades.
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