How much does a new roof cost in 2026?
One call to (855) 512-1072 reaches Roofers Hotline for roof replacement in 38 metro areas and 775 towns across 51 states. Calls are answered 24 hours a day and every estimate is put in writing before work starts.
Typical ranges from our cost model, with the local drivers that move the price.
- Written estimate before any work starts
- Calls answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- A roofer calls you back, usually within one business day
- Deductibles are never waived or rebated
What roof replacement cost covers
A replacement price covers more than the shingles you see from the street. It starts with removing the old roofing, then checking the decking underneath, then putting the new roof covering over it. Cost guides quote roofing by the square, a unit of roof surface area, so you will see unit prices such as $300 to $600 per square for 3-tab asphalt shingles and $500 to $1,500 per square for architectural asphalt shingles.
Picture a roof that leaks at a vent while the shingles around it curl at the edges. If the covering has worn out across the whole roof and not only in that spot, replacement is the job. The written estimate then lists the material, the tear-off and any decking that needs replacing, so you can see what each part of the total pays for.
Prices by material and job are under roof repair cost, with the published ranges are above. See metal roof cost for prices by material and job, and the published ranges are above.
What will a new roof cost for my house? That is the question that comes before the phone call, and the honest answer is a range. Published 2026 cost guides (Fixr, This Old House, Bob Vila, NerdWallet) put 3-tab asphalt shingles at $5,100 to $10,200 and natural slate at $17,000 to $51,000. Read on for what a replacement includes, what pushes a price up or down, and how Roofers Hotline gets you a written estimate for your own roof before any work starts.
For a worked example from one metro area, see the Portland hail and storm damage guide, which covers the same ground for its own county. For the work itself, read about roof leak repair, following a job from the first call onward.
- 38 Metro areas servedsix roofing services in each
- 26,909 ZIP codes served51 states, callback coverage
- 1,554 Hail events, one inch or largercounties of the 38 metro areas, since 2015
- 319 Wind events, 65 knots or morecounties of the 38 metro areas, since 2015
- 842 Federal weather disaster declarationscounties of the 38 metro areas, all years
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2019 to 2023; NOAA Storm Events; OpenFEMA declarations. Updated October 2026.
What moves roof replacement cost up or down
Material sets the largest part of the range. These are typical 2026 ranges from published cost guides (Fixr, This Old House, Bob Vila, NerdWallet), not a Roofers Hotline price or a quote.
Architectural asphalt shingles run $8,500 to $25,500, standing seam metal $11,900 to $66,300, and metal shingles $6,800 to $37,400. Concrete tile is $11,900 to $32,300, clay tile $13,600 to $37,400, natural slate $17,000 to $51,000, and cedar shake $9,400 to $23,000. Flat roofs run $6,800 to $23,800 for TPO membrane, $6,800 to $22,100 for EPDM rubber and $6,800 to $15,300 for modified bitumen.
Within one material, the spread comes from pitch, the number of layers to tear off and the condition of the decking. A steep roof, a second layer of old shingles or rotted boards all add work, so your estimate can land well above or below the middle of a range.
How to get a written roof replacement estimate
Call Roofers Hotline, 24 hours a day, or use the Get quotes button, and say you want a price for a new roof. The request books an inspection of your roof, because pitch, layers and decking cannot be read from a published table or a photo from the street.
After the inspection you receive a written estimate before any work starts. Compare it with the typical 2026 ranges above for your material. If the number sits far outside the range, ask what in the roof explains it, such as a steep pitch, an extra layer to remove or damaged decking. Deductibles are never waived or rebated, so if insurance is involved in your situation, plan around the full deductible amount in your policy.
- Call or request a quote. Call us or send the short form with your ZIP code, what the roof is doing and when you need it done. Calls are answered 24/7.
- Confirm the address. We confirm the address and the problem, and a local roofer calls you back to book the inspection.
- Written estimate, then the work. You get a written estimate before any work starts, and the work is scheduled when you say go. What happens at each step.
Costs
Roof replacement cost in 2026
| Job | Range | Per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles, 3-tab | $5,100–$10,200 | $300–$600 per square |
| Asphalt shingles, architectural | $8,500–$25,500 | $500–$1,500 per square |
| Metal roof, standing seam | $11,900–$66,300 | $700–$3,900 per square |
| Metal roof, metal shingles | $6,800–$37,400 | $400–$2,200 per square |
| Concrete tile | $11,900–$32,300 | $700–$1,900 per square |
| Clay tile | $13,600–$37,400 | $800–$2,200 per square |
| Natural slate | $17,000–$51,000 | $1,000–$3,000 per square |
| Cedar shake | $9,400–$23,000 | $550–$1,350 per square |
| Flat roof, TPO membrane | $6,800–$23,800 | $400–$1,400 per square |
| Flat roof, EPDM rubber | $6,800–$22,100 | $400–$1,300 per square |
| Flat roof, modified bitumen | $6,800–$15,300 | $400–$900 per square |
Typical ranges for 2026 from published cost guides (sources below); a written estimate depends on pitch, layers and decking.
Not a quote: typical 2026 ranges from published cost guides and Census County Business Patterns 2022 payroll data; your written estimate depends on pitch, layers and decking.
Source: published 2026 cost guides (Fixr, This Old House, Bob Vila, NerdWallet).
Why call
Why Roofers Hotline for roof replacement
- One number for every roof problem Repairs, leaks, storm damage, replacement, inspections, gutters and skylights, all through (855) 512-1072.
- Calls answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week The line is open around the clock because roofs fail at every hour.
- Written estimate before any work starts The scope and the price are written down before any work starts.
- Deductibles are never waived or rebated What the policy covers, what you pay, no games.
- You decide, on your schedule A written estimate is yours to compare at home.
Roof replacement cost near you
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Questions
Roof replacement cost questions
What does roof replacement cost in 2026?
By the 2026 cost table here, a 3-tab asphalt shingle replacement runs $5,100–$10,200, or $300–$600 per square, and a standing seam metal replacement runs $11,900–$66,300, or $700–$3,900 per square. These are published ranges, not a quote: the written estimate for your roof depends on its size, pitch, layers and decking, so call to have it measured.
What is the cheapest roof to replace?
Typical 2026 ranges show 3-tab asphalt shingles at $5,100 to $10,200, and modified bitumen at $6,800 to $15,300, the narrowest of the low-cost options. Metal shingles run $6,800 to $37,400, EPDM $6,800 to $22,100 and TPO $6,800 to $23,800. Low-slope flat roofs use those membranes, while pitched roofs use shingles.
How do I get a written estimate for my roof?
Call Roofers Hotline 24 hours a day or use the Get quotes button. The request books an inspection of your roof, and you get a written estimate before any work starts. The estimate lists material, tear-off and any decking work so each part of the total is visible.
Across the metro areas served, the question that comes up most is How long does a roof last? Another question homeowners here ask is Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?, from across the metro areas served.
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