How Much Does a New Roof Cost?

Before you call roofers, get a rough idea of what a new roof might run. This calculator uses nationwide contractor averages to generate a ballpark number — useful for budgeting and spotting quotes that feel off.

Residential Roof Calculator

Step 1 — Property Info
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Property info

Tap your property type and slide to your approximate home square footage. We'll use this to estimate your roof footprint.

Property Type
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Single Story
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Two Story
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Detached Garage
Home Square Footage
Approximate Size 2,200sq ft
1,5002,5003,5005,000

Roof details

Roof pitch and tear-off both have a real impact on the ballpark number.

Roof Pitch
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Low Pitch
Walkable
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Medium Pitch
Standard
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Steep Pitch
Hard to walk
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Very Steep / Complex
Specialty work
Old Roof Removal
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No Tear Off
New build
1️⃣
1 Layer Tear Off
Most common
2️⃣
2 Layer Tear Off
More disposal
Pricing can shift based on decking damage, code upgrades, ventilation, valley count, flashing, and local labor/material rates.

Material & add-ons

Material is the biggest price swing. Tap a card to select it — tap again to deselect.

Roofing Material
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Asphalt Shingles

Most common choice. Good value and faster install.

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Metal Roofing

Long-lasting, clean look, higher upfront cost.

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Tile Roofing

Premium look with specialized labor.

Optional Add-Ons
Chimney Flashing✓
Add or replace chimney flashing work.
Skylights✓
Extra labor for roof penetrations and detailing.
Ventilation Upgrade✓
Ridge vent / improved attic airflow.
Decking Repair Allowance✓
Small allowance for likely sheathing repair.
Gutter Replacement✓
Optional gutter add-on included in range.
Permit / Disposal✓
Adds room for dump fees and permit costs.

Review Your Estimate

Your ballpark estimate is ready. Download the PDF. This is a planning number only.

We can't guarantee an estimated price for your specific project — every roof, region, and contractor is different. All pricing in this calculator is generated from nationwide averages for reputable roofing contractors and is intended only as a planning reference. Use this number as a starting point when you request real, written bids from licensed local pros.
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