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Company name, location, contact details, service area, and years in business when the information is available.
Instant Roof Estimate
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The Rooferus roofing cost calculator turns six quick inputs into an instant roof replacement estimate — no phone number, no email, no callbacks. Rooferus never sells your information, because Rooferus never collects it.
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2026 cost data
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Stories
Not sure? Most U.S. homes are 4/12 to 8/12. Walkable roofs are usually 6/12 or less.
Roofing material Installed cost per sq ft
Existing layers to tear off
Roof complexity Valleys, dormers, chimneys, skylights
Your instant estimate
$11,100 – $19,700
Architectural asphalt, full replacement
2,460 sq ftEstimated roof area
24.6 squaresRoofing squares
$4.50 – $8.00Per sq ft installed
~$146/moFinanced (10 yr, 9.9% APR)
Where the money typically goes
Planning estimate only, based on 2026 national cost data — not a quote. Final pricing requires an on-roof inspection of decking, flashing, and ventilation by a licensed contractor.
2026 Cost Data
Roof replacement cost by material
Roof replacement costs $3.60 to $30.00 per square foot installed in 2026, depending on material. On a typical 2,200 sq ft roof, that means most homeowners pay between $9,900 and $17,600 for architectural asphalt shingles — the most common choice in the United States — while premium materials like standing seam metal and natural slate can run $22,000 to $66,000.
| Material | Cost per sq ft (installed) | Cost per square (100 sq ft) | Typical total — 2,200 sq ft roof | Expected lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt shingles | $3.60 – $5.50 | $360 – $550 | $7,920 – $12,100 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural asphalt shinglesMost common | $4.50 – $8.00 | $450 – $800 | $9,900 – $17,600 | 22–30 years |
| Metal — ribbed / exposed fastener | $5.50 – $9.50 | $550 – $950 | $12,100 – $20,900 | 25–40 years |
| Standing seam metal | $10.00 – $16.00 | $1,000 – $1,600 | $22,000 – $35,200 | 40–60 years |
| Cedar shake | $8.00 – $14.50 | $800 – $1,450 | $17,600 – $31,900 | 25–35 years |
| Concrete tile | $8.00 – $14.00 | $800 – $1,400 | $17,600 – $30,800 | 40–50 years |
| Clay tile | $12.00 – $20.00 | $1,200 – $2,000 | $26,400 – $44,000 | 50–100 years |
| Synthetic slate / composite | $9.00 – $14.00 | $900 – $1,400 | $19,800 – $30,800 | 40–50 years |
| Natural slate | $15.00 – $30.00 | $1,500 – $3,000 | $33,000 – $66,000 | 75–150+ years |
Installed costs include materials, labor, tear-off of one existing layer, underlayment, and disposal. A "square" is the roofing industry's unit for 100 square feet of roof surface. Steep pitches, multiple tear-off layers, and high-cost labor markets push totals toward or above the top of each range.
Beyond Material
The 4 factors that move your price most
Roof pitch
Steeper roofs have more surface area and require harnesses, staging, and slower work. Going from a 4/12 to a 10/12 pitch adds roughly 20–25% more area — and labor rates rise on anything above 8/12.
Tear-off layers
Removing a second layer of old shingles adds about $0.75–$1.25 per sq ft in labor and disposal. Most U.S. building codes allow a maximum of two layers before a full tear-off is mandatory.
Roof complexity
Valleys, dormers, hips, chimneys, and skylights all require cutting, flashing, and detail work. A complex roofline can cost 10–15% more than a simple gable of the same square footage.
Local labor market
The same architectural shingle roof can cost 25–40% more in coastal California or metro New York than in the rural Midwest, driven by labor rates, permit fees, and insurance requirements.
How It Works
From square footage to price range in 3 steps
1
Describe your home
Enter your home's square footage, stories, and pitch. The calculator converts that into roof surface area using standard pitch multipliers, plus a 10% waste factor for cuts and ridge caps.
2
Pick a material
Choose from 9 roofing materials with 2026 installed pricing — from 3-tab asphalt at $3.60/sq ft to natural slate at $30.00/sq ft. Adjust tear-off, complexity, and your labor market.
3
Get your range — then real bids
Your estimate updates instantly with a full cost breakdown. When you're ready, use the Rooferus directory to compare local roofing contractors and collect 3+ written quotes.
FAQ
Instant roof estimate questions, answered
The Rooferus instant roof estimate typically lands within 15–20% of real contractor quotes when your inputs are accurate. It uses 2026 national installed-cost data, standard pitch multipliers, and a 10% waste factor. It cannot see hidden conditions — rotted decking, failed flashing, or ventilation problems — which is why final pricing always requires an on-roof inspection by a licensed contractor.
Most U.S. homeowners pay between $9,900 and $17,600 to replace a typical 2,200 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles in 2026. Budget materials like 3-tab asphalt start around $7,900, while premium options range higher: standing seam metal runs $22,000–$35,200, clay tile $26,400–$44,000, and natural slate $33,000–$66,000 for the same roof size.
Divide your home's finished square footage by the number of stories to get the footprint, then multiply by a pitch factor: about 1.05 for a 4/12 pitch, 1.12 for 6/12, 1.20 for 8/12, and 1.41 for a steep 12/12 roof. Add 10% for waste, cuts, and ridge caps. Example: a 2,000 sq ft two-story home with a 6/12 pitch has roughly 1,000 × 1.12 × 1.10 ≈ 1,230 sq ft of roof — about 12.3 roofing squares.
Material choice and roof size drive the majority of your cost, followed by pitch, tear-off layers, roof complexity, and local labor rates. Moving from 3-tab asphalt to standing seam metal roughly triples the price per square foot, while a steep, complex roof in a high-cost labor market can cost 40–60% more than a simple roof of the same size in an average market.
No. Rooferus is an independent roofing directory, not a lead broker. The roofing cost calculator runs entirely in your browser and never asks for your name, phone number, email, or address — so there is nothing to sell, share, or follow up on. You see your price first, and you decide if and when to contact a roofer.
No. An estimate is a planning range built from typical costs; a quote is a binding price from a licensed contractor after inspecting your specific roof, decking, and flashing. Use the Rooferus estimate to set your budget and sanity-check bids — then collect at least 3 written quotes and compare them line by line before signing anything.
You have your number.
Now find the right roofer.
Rooferus connects you directly with local roofing professionals — no middlemen, no sold leads, no surprise phone calls. Compare contractors, check their work, and reach out on your terms.
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Start with location, service, or company name.
Compare useful details
Review services, business information, and public credentials when available.
Choose who you contact
Research companies first, then decide your next step.
Clearer Roofing Research
Important company details should be easier to find—and easier to understand.
Rooferus is being built to organize roofing-company information in one place so homeowners can compare options without opening a dozen tabs.
License information
Public license or registration details where roofing credentials are required and searchable in that jurisdiction.
Services and materials
Roof repair, replacement, inspections, storm work, metal roofing, shingles, flat roofing, gutters, and more.
Research date and status
Profiles can show when information was last reviewed and whether the company has claimed or corrected its listing.
Roofing-license rules are not identical nationwide. Some states regulate roofing contractors at the state level, some use broader contractor classifications, and some rely partly on local requirements. Rooferus should display the source and research date rather than imply that one rule applies everywhere.
Why Rooferus
A research-first directory for one of the biggest decisions a homeowner makes.
Rooferus is designed to help people understand who a company is, what it does, and what information still needs to be confirmed before signing a roofing contract.
- Company details are organized for comparison rather than buried across unrelated websites.
- Public-record information should include its source and the date it was researched.
- Claimed profiles, corrected profiles, and independently researched fields can be labeled separately.
- Homeowners remain in control of which companies they research and contact.
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Before You Hire
A strong directory helps you research. A strong homeowner still verifies the final details.
Before signing a roofing contract, confirm the information that applies to your project and location.
Confirm the correct license or registration
Check the current status with the state or local authority that regulates the work in your area.
Request current insurance documentation
Ask which policies apply to the project and verify coverage directly when appropriate.
Compare written estimates carefully
Look beyond the total price and compare scope, materials, tear-off, disposal, ventilation, flashing, permits, and payment terms.
Read both workmanship and material warranties
Know who provides each warranty, what it covers, what can void it, and how a future claim would be handled.
How Rooferus Works
Search. Compare. Verify. Then choose.
Start with your project
Search by location and roofing service to narrow the companies relevant to your needs.
Compare company profiles
Review services, locations, business details, public credentials when available, and the date information was researched.
Complete your own final checks
Confirm current credentials, insurance, project terms, references, warranties, and permits before hiring.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Rooferus directory
What is Rooferus?
Rooferus is a roofing-company research directory. It is designed to organize company, service, location, and public-record information so homeowners can compare roofing companies more efficiently.
Does Rooferus perform roofing work?
No. Rooferus is not a roofing contractor and does not perform, supervise, insure, or guarantee roofing work.
Does a Rooferus listing guarantee a company?
No. A directory listing is not a guarantee, endorsement, or substitute for a homeowner's own due diligence. Business, license, insurance, ownership, and complaint information can change after a profile is researched.
Are roofing-license requirements the same in every state?
No. Roofing and contractor requirements vary by state and may also vary by county or city. A profile should identify the source used and avoid treating a missing statewide roofing license as proof that a company is unlicensed.
What should I verify before hiring a roofer?
Confirm the credentials required in your location, request current insurance information, compare detailed written estimates, review permits and payment terms, check references, and read workmanship and manufacturer warranties.
Can a roofing company claim or correct a profile?
Rooferus profiles are designed to support company claims and factual corrections. Claim status should be shown separately from any public-record research status.
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