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Get a ballpark estimate for materials, tear-off, disposal, and labor before you request quotes. Actual bids will vary based on decking condition, flashing and vent details, and local permit requirements.
Find contractors for this projectWe start from published national average costs per square foot for each roofing material, then adjust for pitch and roof complexity, number of stories, tear-off of existing layers, and a regional cost index for your state. Roofers typically price by the “square,” which equals 100 sq ft — we show your per-square cost alongside the total.
The materials and labor split covers the direct cost of installing the new roof. Tear-off and disposal is broken out separately since removing existing layers is priced and labored differently than new installation. Permits and fees covers the inspection typically required for a full re-roof. Contractor overhead and profit reflects the margin a licensed roofer typically adds to run the job. Contingency covers issues found once the old roofing comes off, such as rotted decking or damaged flashing.
This is a planning estimate, not a quote. Get itemized bids from licensed, verified roofing contractors before you commit to a budget.