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Roofers Hotline books roof replacement across 51 states, including 38 metro areas and 775 towns, from one number, (855) 512-1072. The line is answered around the clock, and you get a written estimate before work starts.
What roof replacement covers, when to call, what it costs and how to book it in your ZIP code.
A full replacement removes the old roof down to the deck and rebuilds it in order: decking repairs, ice-and-water shield, underlayment, drip edge, new roofing, then flashing, ridge vent and pipe boots. Nothing old is reused at the joints where leaks start.
Roofing material is the largest swing in price. Typical 2026 ranges from published cost guides run $5,100 to $10,200 for 3-tab asphalt shingles, $8,500 to $25,500 for architectural shingles, $11,900 to $32,300 for concrete tile and $11,900 to $66,300 for standing seam metal. Those are typical ranges, not a quote. Your written estimate depends on pitch, the number of layers already on the roof and how much decking is soft.
Call Roofers Hotline and ask for the written estimate to list each of these items by name.
Tear-off strips every old layer down to the deck so the crew can see what is underneath, and the debris is hauled away. It is done because a new roof laid over old layers hides rot and adds weight. Expect tear-off and disposal as its own line on the written estimate.
The decking is the plywood or boards the roofing is nailed to. Once the old roof is off, soft or damaged sections are cut out and replaced so fasteners hold. Expect the written estimate to show how decking is priced, such as a set allowance and a per-sheet rate for extra boards.
These are the layers under the shingles. Ice-and-water shield seals vulnerable spots against leaks, underlayment is the secondary water barrier, and drip edge guides runoff into the gutters. They are installed because they stop leaks if wind pushes water under the roofing. Expect each to be listed on the written estimate.
This is the visible roof surface, whether asphalt shingles, standing seam metal or concrete tile. Each material is attached with fasteners rated by its manufacturer, because the wrong nail type can void the product's coverage. Expect the estimate to name the material, the fasteners and the price per square.
Flashing seals the joints around chimneys, walls and valleys, the ridge vent lets attic air escape, and pipe boots seal around vent pipes. Old ones crack and corrode, so they are replaced with the new roof instead of reused. Expect each of these three items to appear as a line on the written estimate.
The permit and inspection document that the work was done to local code, and the written warranty states what is covered and for how long. They are included so the job is on paper from start to finish. Expect the permit fee, the inspection and the warranty terms to be spelled out on the written estimate.
Prices by material and job are under what roof replacement costs, with the published ranges are above. See roof repair cost for prices by material and job, and the published ranges are above.
Tear-off of the old layers and disposal is where a roof replacement starts, and it is also where you find out whether the deck underneath is sound. If your shingles are shedding granules or the roof has gone through several repairs, call Roofers Hotline for roof replacement. The call books an inspection and a written estimate before any work starts. Published cost guides put architectural asphalt shingles at $8,500 to $25,500 in 2026, and pitch, layers and decking decide where your roof falls in that range. Call 24 hours a day to get your roof looked at.
For a worked example from one metro area, see the Worcester common roof problems guide, which covers the same ground for its own county. Step by step, from the first call to the written estimate, shingle roofing is explained in full.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2019 to 2023; NOAA Storm Events; OpenFEMA declarations. Updated October 2026.
Four signs usually mean repair has stopped making sense. Shingles past 20 to 25 years with widespread granule loss are one. Repairs every season on different sections are another, because the patches are chasing a roof that is failing everywhere. The third is sagging deck lines you can see from the street, and the fourth is multiple layers already on the roof.
Take a simple example. You fix a leak over the kitchen in spring, a different one appears over the hallway by fall, and the shingles in the gutter look like coarse sand. That pattern points to replacement, and a roof inspection will confirm whether the decking is sound before you commit to anything.
If any of these sound like your roof, call Roofers Hotline and describe what you see. Have the age of the roof and the dates of past repairs ready.
You call, or request quotes online if you prefer, and the callback books an inspection of your roof. After the inspection you receive a written estimate before any work starts. It names the roofing material, the tear-off, the decking allowance, the underlayment and flashing, and the permit, inspection and written warranty line.
That estimate is the document to compare against the typical 2026 ranges from published cost guides (Fixr, This Old House, Bob Vila and NerdWallet). Ask what happens if the crew finds soft decking once the old layers come off, and look for that answer in writing. Deductibles are never waived or rebated, so plan for that if insurance is part of the job.
Call 24 hours a day to book your roof inspection and get the written estimate started.
Costs
| 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 |
| Concrete tile | $11,900–$32,300 | $700–$1,900 per square |
| Natural slate | $17,000–$51,000 | $1,000–$3,000 per square |
| Flat roof, TPO membrane | $6,800–$23,800 | $400–$1,400 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
Enter a ZIP code on Find roofers by ZIP code to find roofing help for your area. For this service locally, see roof replacement in Anaheim, booked across the metro areas served with a written estimate first. One call also covers New Haven roof replacement, photographed first and estimated in writing. Across the metro areas served, homeowners also book roof replacement in Chicago after storm days, estimate first and work second.
Questions
Typical 2026 ranges from published cost guides run $5,100 to $10,200 for 3-tab asphalt shingles and $8,500 to $25,500 for architectural shingles. Metal and tile cost more. These are not quotes. Call Roofers Hotline to book an inspection and get a written estimate based on your roof.
Shingles past 20 to 25 years with widespread granule loss, repairs every season on different sections, sagging deck lines and multiple layers all point toward replacement. If you see any of them, call for an inspection and ask for a written estimate.
Decking is inspected once the old layers come off, and soft sections are replaced. The written estimate shows how that work is priced. Ask before work starts how extra decking will be billed, and call to book your inspection.
The included work is a tear-off of the old layers with disposal, so the deck can be inspected. Multiple layers already on the roof are a sign to call. Ask for tear-off to be its own line on the written estimate.
You get a written estimate before any work starts. It covers tear-off, decking, underlayment, roofing material, flashing, ridge vent, pipe boots, permit, inspection and the written warranty. Call Roofers Hotline 24 hours a day to book the inspection.
Homeowners across the metro areas served also ask How long does a roof last? A common question across the metro areas served is Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?
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