Roof cost · Free guide & calculator

What does a new roof actually cost?

Honest 2025 pricing across every material, regional differences that account for up to 35% variation, and a free calculator that uses satellite imagery to estimate your specific roof — not a generic per-sqft figure.

12 materials priced
25-state cost map
Address-based calculator
01Calculator

Get your specific roof's cost in 30 seconds.

Most calculators ask you to estimate your roof size and most homeowners get it wrong by 20-40%. Drop your address and we pull the actual measurements from satellite imagery.

02By material

What each material actually costs.

Per square foot of roof surface, fully installed, 2025 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
Avg · Stable
CA
California
Above avg · Stable
CO
Colorado
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FL
Florida
Above avg · Hurricane
GA
Georgia
Below avg · Stable
IL
Illinois
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IN
Indiana
Below avg · Stable
KS
Kansas
Below avg · Hail
LA
Louisiana
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MA
Massachusetts
Above avg · Stable
MI
Michigan
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MN
Minnesota
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MO
Missouri
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NE
Nebraska
Below avg · Hail
NY
New York
Above avg · Stable
NC
North Carolina
Below avg · Hurricane
OH
Ohio
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OK
Oklahoma
Below avg · Hail
OR
Oregon
Above avg · Stable
PA
Pennsylvania
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TN
Tennessee
Below avg · Stable
TX
Texas
Avg · Hail
VA
Virginia
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WA
Washington
Above avg · Stable
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 2025?

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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