Roofing cost calculator
Roof Replacement cost estimator
Estimate roof replacement, repair, or new install costs by material. Answer 4 quick questions and get a state-adjusted cost breakdown.
What's the roofing job?
Frequently asked questions
Don't forget the permit fee
Building permits for roofing projects run anywhere from $80 in rural Tennessee to $1,500+ in San Francisco — see typical fees for every state.
People also ask about roofing cost
Fact-checked, dated answers to the questions homeowners ask most often before pricing out a roofing project.
- How much does a new roof cost in 2026?
- New asphalt roof on 2,000 sqft: $8,500–$18,500 installed in 2026. Metal lasts 40–70 yrs at $14K–$32K. Storm damage may be insured.
- How long does a new roof last?
- Architectural asphalt: 25–30 yrs. Metal: 40–70 yrs. Tile/slate: 75–100+ yrs. Hail belt typically forces 12–15 yr replace.
- How long does a roof replacement take?
- Asphalt roof: 1–3 days. Metal: 3–7 days. Tile/slate: 5–10 days. Schedule weather-dependent.
- Do I need a permit for a roof replacement?
- Yes — full roof replacement requires a permit in 50 states ($150–$500). Unpermitted work voids insurance + blocks resale.
- When is the cheapest time of year to replace a roof?
- Late fall to early winter is cheapest in most markets (10–20% less labor). Sun Belt: avoid summer >90°F for install quality.
State-specific roofing cost guides
Long-form 2026 guides with metro-level labor rates, permit details, and budgeting tips — written specifically for 6 states.
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Roof Replacement Cost in North Dakota 2026
What a full roof replacement actually costs in North Dakota in 2026 — typical asphalt-shingle ranges, the three biggest local cost drivers, full breakdown, and five state-aware ways to save.
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Roof Replacement Cost in North Carolina 2026
What a full roof replacement actually costs in North Carolina in 2026 — typical asphalt-shingle ranges, the three biggest local cost drivers, full breakdown, and five state-aware ways to save.
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Roof Replacement Cost in New York 2026
What a full roof replacement actually costs in New York in 2026 — typical asphalt-shingle ranges, the three biggest local cost drivers, full breakdown, and five state-aware ways to save.
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Hail Damage Roof Replacement Cost Florida 2026 — Tile, Insurance Caps, and the Citizens Reality
Honest 2026 Florida hail-damage roof replacement pricing — $11,500-$28,500 for typical tile roofs, $9,500-$18,000 for shingle. Roof-age caps, Citizens vs. private carriers, hurricane-deductible interaction, and the 5 traps that catch FL homeowners.
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Roof Replacement Cost in New Mexico 2026
What a full roof replacement actually costs in New Mexico in 2026 — typical asphalt-shingle ranges, the three biggest local cost drivers, full breakdown, and five state-aware ways to save.
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Flood Damage Repair Costs Hawaii 2026 — Insurance, NFIP, and the Saltwater Reality
Honest 2026 Hawaii flood-damage repair pricing — $18,500-$95,000+ for typical homes. Saltwater vs. freshwater damage math, NFIP coverage gaps, Kauai / Big Island / Maui mold timelines, and the 7-step insurance claim process specific to island construction.
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Estimate roof replacement, repair, or new install costs by material. Our 2026 roofing cost model combines state-specific labor + materials data with a quality-tier multiplier and a 3-input scope wizard, so the band you see reflects YOUR specific project — not a national average. Most roof replacements take 1–3 days; metal or tile may take longer. Whatever you do, don't budget against a 2019-2021 number — 2022-2024 construction inflation was 18-30% and only partially mean-reverted.
How this calculator works
- What's the roofing job? — Pick from: Full replacement, Repair only, New roof install, Replacement + structural. The choice maps to a specific cost band in our 2026 dataset.
- How large is the roof? — Pick from: Small, Medium, Large. The choice maps to a specific cost band in our 2026 dataset.
- Which material tier? — Pick from: Budget, Mid-range, High-end. The choice maps to a specific cost band in our 2026 dataset.
- Pick your state — Roof Replacement cost varies materially by state — California and New York run ~40% above the national base, midwest states ~15% below. Our state multiplier adjusts the 3-input base estimate to your local labor + materials market.
- Review the range, not a single number — 2026 roofing pricing is too project-specific for a single number to be honest. We give you a low–high band that covers ~70% of realistic 2026 quotes for that scope in that state. Treat the midpoint as your planning anchor, the upper bound as your contingency floor.
When to use this vs. skip it
Pre-quote sanity check
Run this BEFORE the first contractor walks your property. Knowing the realistic 2026 range for your roofing project (state-adjusted) keeps you from getting baseline-shifted on the first quote.
Comparing 2-3 written quotes
If one of your contractor quotes lands more than 25% above our state-adjusted band, request a line-item breakdown — that's almost always the gap between "fair" and "padded."
Budgeting a future roofing project
Most homeowners budget against a 2019-2021 number they remember. 2022-2024 saw 18-30% labor and materials inflation. Run our numbers so your budget reflects 2026 reality.
Right-sizing a renovation loan
Borrowing too little forces emergency credit mid-project at 22-29% rates. Our estimate + your contingency (we recommend 15%) sizes the financing correctly the first time.
Common mistakes homeowners make
- ×Skipping: Schedule roofing in late fall or winter — contractors often discount 10–20%.
- ×Skipping: Architectural shingles last 25–30 years vs. 15–20 for 3-tab — better long-term value.
- ×Skipping: Always get a written warranty on both materials and labor.
- ×Accepting the first contractor quote without 2-3 written comparisons.
- ×Forgetting the 10-15% contingency line — every 2026 roofing project has at least one mid-job surprise.
- ×Underweighting the permit + inspection timeline; permits run 1-4 weeks BEFORE work begins in most U.S. cities.
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Roofing cost by state
See state-specific cost ranges and FAQs for roof replacement projects.