How much does a new roof cost in 2026? By material, size and state
A new roof costs $9,500–$17,500 for a typical home in architectural shingles; metal and tile about twice that. By material, size and state.
For a typical 1,500–2,500 sq ft house in architectural shingles, with the old roof torn off, $9,500–$17,500 at US-average labor. Metal and tile cost about twice that. Where your roof lands depends on its size, pitch, material, your state's labor rates, and what's under the old shingles. Here's how to work out yours.
The numbers that drive every estimate
- Roof surface in “squares” (1 square = 100 sq ft). It is bigger than the house's footprint: an 1,800 sq ft house at 6/12 pitch has 2,016 sq ft of roof, about 20 squares.
- Material, priced per square, plus waste for cuts.
- Labor, which follows what roofers earn where you live.
- Tear-off of the old roof, and repairs found underneath.
New roof cost by material
The same 1,800 sq ft house at 6/12 pitch, one layer torn off, US-average labor, priced by our quote engine:
| Material | Estimate | Range | Typical life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Shingles | $12,089 | $11,243–$12,935 | 25-30 years |
| Premium Designer Shingles | $16,129 | $15,000–$17,258 | 30-50 years |
| Standing-Seam Metal | $28,043 | $26,080–$30,006 | 40-70 years |
| Clay / Concrete Tile | $34,303 | $31,902–$36,704 | 50-100 years |
Installed price ranges per square foot for every common material, slate and cedar included, are in the roofing materials comparison.
Costs a quote may or may not include
Check every quote for these line items, so two quotes compare like for like:
- Tear-off and disposal: our estimate allows $1.35 per sq ft for one layer. A second layer costs more.
- Decking repair: rotten boards are only found once the old roof is off, so ask how the quote prices them.
- Underlayment: synthetic underlayment and ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys.
- Flashing, drip edge and ridge cap.
- Permit and cleanup: our estimate includes a $525 job fee for these.
- Extras: skylights, chimneys, and taking solar panels off and back on.
How much location changes the price
Materials are priced on a national market; labor is not. Roofers earn $20.36 an hour on average in New Mexico and $34.90 in Minnesota (US Bureau of Labor Statistics), so the same architectural-shingle roof comes to about $10,330 at New Mexico rates, $12,089 at the US average and $13,916 at Minnesota rates. Storm seasons, when crews are booked out, can push quotes higher still. Ranges for each state are on the roof replacement cost pages.
How to get a number for your own roof
Start with an estimate measured from your address, so you know the normal range before anyone visits. Then get two or three roofer estimates; they can check the decking, layers and pitch that a top-down image can't.
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