Roof replacement cost calculator
A range for replacing a roof by its area and the roofing material, from published national cost figures.
Your estimate
$6,000–$14,000
An estimate from the cited rates below, not a quote. Actual prices depend on the provider and on what they find when they see the job.
Worked examples
| Example | Range | Typical |
|---|---|---|
| Roof area: 2000 square feet; Asphalt shingles | $6,000–$14,000 | $10,000 |
| Roof area: 6000 square feet; Asphalt shingles | $18,000–$42,000 | $30,000 |
| Roof area: 2000 square feet; Wood shakes | $12,000–$26,000 | $19,000 |
| Roof area: 2000 square feet; Metal | $14,000–$26,000 | $20,000 |
| Roof area: 2000 square feet; Tile | $20,000–$40,000 | $30,000 |
| Roof area: 2000 square feet; Slate or stone | $30,000–$60,000 | $45,000 |
Rates behind the estimate
| Rate | Low–high (typical) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles, installed, per square foot (typical is the range midpoint) | $3–$7 ($5) | HomeAdvisor roof replacement cost guide (cost by material table), checked Oct 20, 2026 “Asphalt shingles | $3–$7” |
| Wood shakes, installed, per square foot (typical is the range midpoint) | $6–$13 ($9.50) | HomeAdvisor roof replacement cost guide (cost by material table), checked Oct 20, 2026 “Wood shakes | $6–$13” |
| Metal, installed, per square foot (typical is the range midpoint) | $7–$13 ($10) | HomeAdvisor roof replacement cost guide (cost by material table), checked Oct 20, 2026 “Metal | $7–$13” |
| Tile, installed, per square foot (typical is the range midpoint) | $10–$20 ($15) | HomeAdvisor roof replacement cost guide (cost by material table), checked Oct 20, 2026 “Tiles | $10–$20” |
| Slate or stone, installed, per square foot (typical is the range midpoint) | $15–$30 ($22.50) | HomeAdvisor roof replacement cost guide (cost by material table), checked Oct 20, 2026 “Slate or stone | $15–$30” |
Common questions
What is the typical roof replacement cost?
On national figures: $6,000–$14,000 (typical $10,000) for this example (Roof area: 2,000 square feet; Asphalt shingles), as of Oct 20, 2026, from HomeAdvisor roof replacement cost guide (cost by material table). The calculator shows each cited rate and changes with your inputs; it is an estimate, not a quote.
How many licensed roofing contractors are listed across 72 areas?
4,243 licensed roofing contractors across 72 areas are in the source data as of Oct 20, 2026; 200 have full profiles on this site.
Where does this information come from?
Listings: IDFPR Professional Licensing (data.illinois.gov) (Open Database License (ODbL)), last verified Oct 20, 2026; each profile links to its source record. Cost figures: HomeAdvisor roof replacement cost guide (cost by material table), national figures quoted with their dates on the calculator page.
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