Roof Replacement Cost Calculator
This applies national-average installed cost-per-square-foot ranges by material, plus optional tear-off, to your roof area. It's a planning estimate, not a quote; actual price depends on pitch, complexity, local labor rates and current material costs.
The worksheet
roof replacement cost calculatorEstimated cost: $13,000–$24,000 (≈ $18,500 typical) for 2,000 sq ft of architectural / dimensional shingle.
This is a national-average planning estimate, not a quote. Actual price depends on roof pitch and complexity (valleys, dormers, hips), local labor rates, permit fees and current material costs; get 2–3 itemized quotes from licensed local roofing contractors to confirm.
| Material | Architectural / dimensional shingle, $5.50–$9.00/sq ft | |
| Tear-off | +$1.00–$3.00/sq ft | |
| Regional multiplier | ×1 | |
| Roof area | 2,000 sq ft | |
| Low estimate | $13,000 | |
| High estimate | $24,000 |
Get local roofing contractor quotes
Estimated cost: $13,000–$24,000 (≈ $18,500 typical) for 2,000 sq ft of architectural / dimensional shingle. This estimate is a national-average planning range. Local, licensed contractors can give you an exact, itemized bid for your roof.
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Notes
- Steeper roofs (above 6:12) and complex layouts (multiple valleys, dormers, hips) typically add 10–25% in labor cost over a simple gable roof of the same area; use the roof pitch calculator to check your pitch.
- Material cost moves with commodity markets (asphalt tracks oil, metal tracks steel); get current quotes rather than relying on a planning estimate for a purchase decision.
- A roof replacement is one of the most quote-shoppable home projects: get at least 3 written, itemized bids from licensed, insured local contractors before you sign.
Notes & questions
01How much does it cost to replace a roof?+
National averages run roughly $4.50–$9 per sq ft for asphalt shingle and $9–$20+ per sq ft for metal or tile, before tear-off. Enter your roof area and material above for a planning range, then get local quotes to confirm.
02What roofing material lasts the longest?+
Standing-seam metal and clay/concrete tile typically last 40–70+ years versus 20–30 years for asphalt shingle, but cost roughly 2–3× more upfront. The right choice depends on your budget, climate and how long you plan to own the home.