How much a new roof costs in Philadelphia, PA in 2026
Roofers Hotline is a roofing company for roof repair, roof replacement, leak repair, storm damage and inspections in Philadelphia and 44 towns across Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester counties, on one phone number, (855) 512-1072. Calls are answered from 231 ZIP codes in the Philadelphia area. Someone answers at any hour, and the estimate is written down before any work begins.
Key takeaways
- A new architectural asphalt shingle roof here typically runs $8,900–$26,600 in 2026, or $521–$1,563 per square, by the cost table here.
- With 67 roofing businesses across the county on the Census business register, a second written estimate is easy to get.
- In the federal energy survey, 67% of homes statewide in Pennsylvania carry asphalt shingles and 7% carry metal.
This guide helps you decide what a roof replacement in Philadelphia involves before you call, and the number that changes that decision most is 84%: that share of homes here was built before 1980, and the median home dates to 1949. Roofs on houses that old are often on their second or later covering, and the decking underneath may need attention once the old layer comes off. Roofers Hotline books roof replacement here and answers calls 24 hours a day, with a written estimate before any work starts. Call to describe your roof and book the inspection, so the estimate reflects what is actually on your house.
What a new roof costs
A replacement price depends on the size of the roof, the material, the number of layers coming off and the condition of the deck beneath. Because Philadelphia homes are old, with a median build year of 1949, the deck and flashing are the parts most likely to change a quote once the roof is opened up.
Roofers Hotline starts with a call about your house: its age, its roof shape and any leaks you have seen. An inspection follows, and you receive a written estimate that lists the work before it begins, so you can compare it line by line with any other quote you hold. Published cost guides vary widely, and a single average cannot reflect a rowhouse with a flat section next to a detached home with a steep pitch. Call to book the inspection and ask for the written estimate in your own address's terms.
For this service locally, see what roof replacement includes, booked across the metro's 231 ZIP codes with a written estimate first.
What pushes local prices up or down
Age of the house is the first factor. About 39.9% of homes here were built before 1940, so slate, tile and box gutters are part of the local roofing picture, and those details take more labor than a plain shingle tear-off. Weather is the second. The Franklin Institute weather station records 50.7 inches of precipitation a year, 16.1 inches of snow and 62.4 freeze days, and the ice dam risk here is Moderate, so flashing, underlayment and ventilation matter as much as the shingles.
Storms add a third. Hail reports within 15 km of Philadelphia from 2000 to 2024 put the area in the High band among the towns Roofers Hotline tracks, and the county record shows 3 tornadoes since 2015. Call after a storm and ask for an inspection so any damage is documented in the written estimate.
One call also covers roof repair across this metro, photographed first and estimated in writing. Material by material, what roof replacement costs lays out the prices behind the local range above.
Insurance versus out of pocket
Whether a roof is paid for by you or involves an insurance policy depends on your policy and on what caused the damage, and that is a question for your insurer. What Roofers Hotline can do is make the roof side clear: an inspection that describes the condition of the roof, and a written estimate that itemizes the work. Deductibles are never waived or rebated, so plan for the full amount your policy states.
Storm history gives context. Federal disaster declarations that include this area number 22 from 1965 to date, and the most recent was for the remnants of Hurricane Ida on September 10, 2021. If a recent storm has passed over your house, a roof inspection is a sensible first call, because it separates new damage from wear on an older roof. Call to book that inspection and keep the written estimate with your records.
Step by step, from the first call to the written estimate, the work is explained under roof replacement explained.
Financing questions
About 52.3% of Philadelphia homes are owner-occupied, and for many of those owners a new roof is a large single expense that needs planning. The most useful thing to bring to a bank, a credit union or a family discussion is a written estimate with the full scope and total, because lenders and spouses both ask the same question: what exactly is being done and for how much.
Before you sign anything, check the contractor's registration. Pennsylvania requires home improvement contractors, including roofers, to register with the Attorney General's Home Improvement Contractor registry, and you can look up any registration at the Pennsylvania Attorney General HIC registry. Permit questions go to UCC building code office. Call Roofers Hotline to book your inspection and get the written estimate you will need for those conversations.
Costs
Roof replacement cost in Philadelphia, 2026, by material and job
| Job | Range | Per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles, architectural | $8,900–$26,600 | $521–$1,563 per square |
| Metal roof, standing seam | $12,400–$68,900 | $727–$4,050 per square |
| Flat roof, TPO membrane | $7,000–$24,400 | $410–$1,434 per square |
| Tear-off and disposal of one old layer | $850–$8,500 | $50–$500 per square |
| Roof repair, minor (a few shingles, a boot, sealant) | $100–$1,600 | per job |
| Roof repair, moderate (a section, valley or underlayment) | $1,000–$3,100 | per job |
| Roof leak repair | $400–$1,700 | per job |
| Roof inspection | $300–$600 | per visit |
Typical range for Philadelphia, PA, built from published ranges and the local labor index (1.07); 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, Today's Homeowner, RoofVista) and Census County Business Patterns 2022 roofing-contractor payroll.
- 84% Homes built before 1980city limits, Census estimates
- 1949 Median year builtcity limits, Census estimates
- 739,725 Housing unitscity limits, Census estimates
- 16in Annual snowfallnearest station, 1991–2020
- 62 Days at or below freezingnearest station, 1991–2020
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2019 to 2023; NCEI 1991 to 2020 normals. Updated October 2026.
Why call
Why Roofers Hotline in Philadelphia
- We track every storm the county records 739,725 housing units inside the city limits are on record here, and public storm, disaster and housing records shape the advice here.
- Local roofers who know the county roofs Ice dams are routine here, with 62 freezing days and 16 inches of snow a year at the nearest station.
- Calls answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Storms do not wait for office hours, so the phone is answered at every hour.
- You decide, on your schedule A written estimate is yours to compare at home.
Questions
Questions about roof replacement cost here
How much does a new roof cost in Philadelphia?
By the 2026 cost table here, an architectural asphalt shingle replacement runs $8,900–$26,600, or $521–$1,563 per square, and a standing seam metal replacement runs $12,400–$68,900, or $727–$4,050 per square. These are published ranges scaled by the local labor index, not a quote: the written estimate for your roof depends on its size, pitch, layers and decking, so call to have it measured.
Why do older local houses cost more to re-roof?
Age adds hidden work. The metro's median home was built in 1949, and 84% of homes predate 1980, so decking, flashing and gutters under the old roof may need repair when it comes off. Call for an inspection, and the written estimate will list that work before anything starts.
Does local weather affect my roof replacement?
Yes. The Franklin Institute weather station records 50.7 inches of precipitation, 16.1 inches of snow and 62.4 freeze days a year, with a Moderate ice dam risk. That makes flashing, underlayment and ventilation important. Call to book an inspection and ask the estimate to cover them.
Should I check a roofer's registration in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania requires home improvement contractors, including roofers, to register with the Attorney General's Home Improvement Contractor registry. You can look up any registration at the Pennsylvania Attorney General HIC registry. Call Roofers Hotline to book your roof replacement inspection, then check the registration before you sign.
What should I have ready when I call about a new roof?
Have your address, the approximate age of the roof and a note of any leaks or storm damage. In the metro, where 39.9% of homes predate 1940, mention slate, tile or box gutters if you have them. Call, and a written estimate follows the inspection before any work starts.
A common question across the metro is Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?
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