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Walk the perimeter each spring and fall. Look for cracked, curled, or missing shingles and any sagging areas.
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Cost Calculator
Estimate Your Roof Cost
Most asphalt roof replacements run $7,000–$14,000, or $4–$7.50 per sq ft installed. Metal starts around $8 per sq ft; tile and slate go higher. Adjust the size, material, and project type below for a ballpark on your own roof — then submit your details above for real contractor bids.
500 sq ft5,000 sq ft
Estimated Total Cost
$6,000 – $11,250
- Materials$3,300 – $6,750
- Labor$1,800 – $3,375
- Permits & Disposal$900 – $1,125
- MaterialAsphalt Shingles
- Roof Size1,500 sq ft
Materials
Roof Types & What They Cost
Price, lifespan, and practical trade-offs for the six materials you'll likely be quoted.
| Material | Cost / sq ft | Lifespan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt Shingles | $4 – $7.50 | 20–30 yrs | The default for most homes. Affordable, proven, easy to repair — but shorter-lived than metal or tile. |
| Metal | $8 – $14 | 40–70 yrs | Snow, wind, or hot-sun climates. Fire-resistant and energy-efficient; higher upfront cost and specialty install. |
| Tile (Clay / Concrete) | $10 – $18 | 50+ yrs | Mediterranean and Spanish-style homes in hot, dry regions. Fireproof and distinctive, but heavy — needs strong framing. |
| Natural Slate | $18 – $30 | 75–100+ yrs | Historic homes and premium builds meant to last a century. Highest upfront cost; very heavy. |
| Wood Shakes | $6 – $9 | 20–40 yrs | Rustic cedar aesthetic with natural insulation. Needs regular upkeep and a fire-retardant treatment. |
| Flat (TPO / EPDM) | $5 – $10 | 20–30 yrs | Flat or low-slope roofs on modern builds. Walkable for rooftop HVAC; needs regular inspection. |
Care Guide
Keep Your Roof in Shape
Small habits add years to a roof's life. These six are what roofers consistently flag — and the ones most homeowners skip are attic ventilation and flashing checks.
Clean gutters
Clear leaves and debris at least twice a year. Clogged gutters push water back under shingles and rot the fascia.
Trim overhanging branches
Cut back limbs that hang over the roof. Falling branches damage shingles; rubbing limbs wear them down over time.
Check flashing
Inspect the seams around chimneys, skylights, and vents. Loose or rusted flashing is a top source of roof leaks.
Ensure attic ventilation
A balanced intake/exhaust airflow keeps the deck cool and dry. Poor ventilation bakes shingles and breeds mold.
Watch for moss & algae
Dark streaks and green patches hold moisture against the roof. Treat early with a zinc strip or gentle wash.
Process
How It Works
The form takes about 90 seconds. The first roofer usually calls within an hour during business hours.
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Tell us about your roof
Answer a few quick questions about your home, project type, and zip code. Takes under a minute.
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We route your request
Your request is passed to a lead partner who connects you with a local roofing contractor in their network.
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Compare quotes and choose
Review bids side-by-side and pick the contractor that fits your budget and timeline.
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What this site is (and isn’t)
An honest research library for homeowners about to spend $10,000–$50,000 on a new roof. We aggregate public government data, cite every statute, and route quote requests through a lead partner.
The roofing industry runs on door-knockers, storm chasers, and quotes that vary 40% on the same scope. We built this site as a plain-English reference library so homeowners can walk into a contractor conversation knowing the statute citations, the warranty fine print, and the pricing bands for their metro before the first bid lands. Everything on the site is either pulled from a named government source (state statutes, building codes, NWS storm records, state insurance regulators) with a link back to the original, or labeled as directional and marked as such.
What we are: a small editorial team (no licensed contractors or engineers on staff) that researches and publishes the material, plus a lead generation service that sells your quote request to a lead partner who routes it to a local roofer. What we are not: a contractor, an insurance adjuster, an engineer, or a substitute for a licensed local professional who has actually looked at your roof. For the full disclosure on how requests are handled and what you should verify on any contractor before signing, see how we handle your quote request.
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State and metro guides
One page per state and one page per major metro, each with the contractor licensing statute, the permit authority, storm history, and a cost calculator tuned to local code. 50 states + 40 metros live now.
Find your state →Shingle brand comparison
Good / better / best product lines across six major manufacturers, with honest warranty fine print and tradeoffs. Sourced from manufacturer tech sheets and ICC-ES evaluations — we don’t test shingles, we research them.
Compare brands →Roof insurance claim process
The seven-step claim workflow, state-by-state deadlines (FL gives you 12 months, CO gives you 1 year), when to hire a public adjuster, and the red flags that mean you should walk away from a contractor.
Read the claim guide →Matching shingles by state
Every state’s rule on whether the insurer must replace the whole roof when a hail-damaged slope can’t be color-matched. Statute citations for all 50 states, direct links to the state guide.
See the matching pillar →Top metros we cover
City roofing guides
Metro-specific cost data, contractor licensing, permit offices, and storm history for the largest cities we cover.
Roofing guides by state
Find your state
Each state has its own contractor licensing rules, insurance claim law, and storm history. Pick yours for statute-level detail and a cost calculator tuned to local codes.
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