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Roof Replacement Cost in 20 US Cities (2026)

Complete tear-off and installation of new roofing materials including shingles, underlayment, and flashing.

National Average (per project)
Low
$5,500
Average
$8,500
High
$12,000

Roof Replacement Cost Breakdown

ItemDescriptionLowHighUnit
Asphalt shinglesArchitectural asphalt shingles with 30-year warranty$1.5$4.5per sqft
UnderlaymentSynthetic felt underlayment for moisture barrier$0.4$0.9per sqft
Flashing & drip edgeMetal flashing around penetrations, valleys, and edges$0.3$0.7per sqft
Ridge vents & ventilationRidge vent and soffit vent installation$150$500flat
LaborProfessional roofing crew (tear-off, install, cleanup)$2$4.5per sqft
Old roof tear-off & disposalRemoval of existing shingles and dumpster fees$0.5$1.5per sqft
Permits & inspectionLocal building permit and inspection fees$200$600flat

* These are national average costs. Actual prices vary by city — select a metro below for local estimates.

Complete tear-off and installation of new roofing materials including shingles, underlayment, and flashing.

Roof Replacement Cost by City