Roof cost · Free guide & calculator

What does a new roof actually cost?

Honest 2026 pricing across every material, regional differences up to 35%, and a free calculator that uses satellite imagery to estimate your specific roof — not a generic per-sqft figure.

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Address in, roof area + material cost ranges out — no self-measurement guesswork.

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  • Satellite-measured roof area
    Actual sqft from imagery — most homeowners misjudge by 20–40% on their own.
  • 12 materials priced
    Asphalt, metal, tile, slate, TPO and more — 2026 installed price per sqft.
  • Regional cost adjustment
    Same roof runs $14k in Oklahoma and $19k in California — we account for it.
  • Range, not a single number
    Low/high install pricing, plus lifespan so you can compare cost-per-year.
02By material

What each material actually costs.

Per square foot of roof surface, fully installed, 2026 national averages. Multiply your roof's sqft by the per-sqft figure to estimate.

Material$/sqft installedLifespan (yrs)Notes
3-tab asphalt shingles$3.50-$5.5012-18Cheapest option. Builder-grade. Best for short-term ownership.
Architectural / dimensional asphalt$5.00-$8.5020-30Most common today. Best cost/year ratio.
Luxury / designer asphalt$8.50-$14.0030-40Premium look mimicking wood shake or slate.
Impact-resistant (Class 4) asphalt$7.50-$12.0025-35Required for hail-prone areas. Insurance discount typically pays back premium.
Standing seam metal (steel)$11.00-$15.0050-70Best value for longevity. Concealed fasteners.
Standing seam metal (aluminum)$13.00-$18.0050-70Coastal favorite — won't rust.
Stone-coated steel$10.00-$14.0040-60Looks like asphalt or tile, lasts longer.
Concrete tile$11.00-$18.0050+Heavy — requires structural verification.
Clay tile$14.00-$22.0075+Common in SW US. Heavy, brittle, beautiful.
Slate$22.00-$38.00100+Highest-end. Lifetime roof for the structure.
Cedar shake$9.00-$16.0020-40Banned in some wildfire zones.
Copper$22.00-$35.00100+Develops protective patina. Outlives the building.
03By state

Costs vary up to 35% by region.

The same roof costs $14,000 in Oklahoma and $19,000 in California. Click your state for detailed local pricing and material recommendations.

AZ
Arizona
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CA
California
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CO
Colorado
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CT
Connecticut
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FL
Florida
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GA
Georgia
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IL
Illinois
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IN
Indiana
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KS
Kansas
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LA
Louisiana
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MD
Maryland
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MA
Massachusetts
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MI
Michigan
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MN
Minnesota
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MO
Missouri
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NE
Nebraska
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NJ
New Jersey
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NY
New York
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NC
North Carolina
Below avg · Hurricane
OH
Ohio
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OK
Oklahoma
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OR
Oregon
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PA
Pennsylvania
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TN
Tennessee
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TX
Texas
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VA
Virginia
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WA
Washington
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WI
Wisconsin
Avg · Stable
04Deep dives

Cost guides, read the math.

Three guides that get into the line-item details, material trade-offs, and the long-term cost-per-year comparisons most calculators don't show you.

Roof cost · Materials

Asphalt vs. Metal vs. Tile Roof: Cost & Lifespan Compared

The 'cheapest' roof depends entirely on how long you'll own the home. Run the cost-per-year math, factor in insurance discounts, and the right answer changes for most homeowners.

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Roof cost · Pricing

How Much Does a New Roof Cost in 2026?

The honest answer: between $9,000 and $40,000 depending on size, material, and where you live. Here's the breakdown by each variable so you can estimate yours within ±15%.

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Roof cost · Calculator

Roof Replacement Cost Calculator

Skip the contractor visits. Drop your address and we calculate replacement cost using actual satellite measurements of your specific roof — every facet, ridge, and pitch.

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