How Much does it Cost to Replace a Shingle Roof?

Common Range: $2.50 – $8.00 Per Square Foot, Installed

National Average: $5.35 Cents / Square Foot, Installed

Updated: November 28, 2023. Written by: Steve Hansen and: ProCraft Roofing and Exteriors

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Tear Off and Replacement Cost of Asphalt Shingle Roofing

The cost to tear off and replace 3-tab shingle roofing is about $3.75/sqft, or $375 per square (100 square feet) for a simple roof that needs little to no prep work, installed by a local roofer near you.

This price generally includes covering all bushes and areas around the roof with tarps to catch the falling debris. Removal or tear off of old shingles with a shingle stripper tool and minor repairs to the plywood underlayment. After prep is completed, the roofing company will install new felt paper or underlayment weather barrier, install new asphalt 3-tab shingles, replace the ridge vent if equipped, all new metal flashing where needed, and a complete cleanup and disposal of the old roof tear off.

Average Shingle Roof Replacement Costs

The cost of replacing a shingle roof can vary depending on the size of your roof, the type of shingles you choose, and the location of your home. On average, you can expect to pay between $4,500 and $12,500 for a standard shingle roof, with higher-quality shingles costing more.

Average Do It Yourself cost
$1.60 / Square Foot
Average Contractor Installed Cost
$5.35 / Square Foot
Typical Cost Average
$2.50 – $8.00 / Square Foot Installed

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Overview of 3-Tab Asphalt Shingle Roofs

Asphalt shingles remain the top choice in residential roofing. They’re available in a wide range of styles to suit your home’s architecture and deliver 20-30 years of durability. Asphalt shingle are among the most affordable of any roofing option. Three-tab and basic dimensional shingles update a home’s curb appeal when you’re ready to sell, while high-end architectural shingles from CertainTeed, Owens Corning and GAF add distinction to a home you intend to live in for decades to come.

This Costimate (Cost Estimate) entry covers the cost to shingle a roof whether you’re building a new home, adding a layer of shingles or tearing off existing shingles to start fresh. The cost estimate covers various grades of material plus underlayment and other accessories often overlooked in shingle cost estimates. Roofing labor cost per square is listed separately in the table above and again down below. We’ve gathered online estimates from around the Web and given homeowners space to share their asphalt roofing costs too. Your research here will allow you to put together an accurate estimate for the type of shingles you plan to use and the size and complexity of your roof.

Replacement Shingle Roof Cost Factors

The cost you pay for roofing materials and installation ranges from cheap to moderate compared with other roofing materials based on these factors:

  • Does Your Old Roof Need to Be Removed? – Tearing off one or two layers of old shingled roofing and then paying for disposal will increase your total cost to shingle a roof. In most cases, 2 layers of shingles is the maximum allowed standard. If you have a single layer of shingles now, you may be able to lay the new roof directly on top of it.
  • Scope of the Work – The most affordable asphalt shingle roof cost is done by adding a new layer over existing shingles. When roofing new construction or after a tear-off of old roofing, new underlayment, moisture barrier in valleys and along eaves and a row of starter shingles increases material and labor costs. Replacing damaged roof sheathing raises roofing costs even higher.
  • The Grade of Shingle you Use—Your options are affordable 3-tab shingles with warranties of 20-25 years, mid-range dimensional 30-year shingles or top of the line architectural shingles with a lifetime warranty.
  • Specialty Shingles – Expect to pay a slight premium for shingles that are resistant to the elements such as Owens Corning TruDefinition Storm (wind), CertainTeed Landmark IR (impact), GAF Timberline Cool Series (solar/UV) and Owens Corning Supreme AR (algae).
  • Choosing a complete Roof System to Get a Better Warranty – Top brands like CertainTeed, GAF, Owens Corning and Tamko offer multiple warranty options. Better warranties cover 100% of replacement costs for defective materials for more years before the warranty starts being prorated by 2-4 percent per year. Some also offer a warranty on labor beyond the standard 0-12 months. For example, CertainTeed offers three options: General Warranty (short with basic coverage), Sure Start (longer/better) and Sure Start Plus (longest/best). To get the better warranties, you need to use several of the brand’s premium roofing system products such as underlayment, moisture barrier, ridge vent and starter shingles, usually at a premium cost.
  • Who Does the Work – DIY homeowners pay for materials, supplies and tools only. Unlicensed roofers cost less than licensed roofing contractors, but you typically get what you pay for in the workmanship of the installation. Also, if you want a shingle brand’s premium warranty, you’ll have to hire a brand-certified roofer, and they’re rates are typically higher than average.
  • Enhanced Installation – When installed with standard techniques, most dimensional shingles have a 110MPH wind warranty. To increase the wind warranty to 130MPH, a good idea in high-wind areas like High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) and “tornado alley,” extra nails, roofing cement and materials are required, so cost is higher.
  • Ease of Access – We need to remove the old materials and get them into a dumpster or dump trailer. If it’s difficult for us to position the dumpster near the side of the home and we have to use wheelbarrows to move the old shingle and debris, this is going to add time to the labor cost and price you pay.
  • Roof Pitch —The cost of a new roof rises as the pitch or the roof gets steeper because there are more square feet of roof, and roofing it is more difficult.
  • The Complexity of the Roof—Roofs with hips instead of gables, more than four corners and roof protrusions such as skylights, attic vents, pipes, curbs, chimneys, etc – cost more than simple roofs due to the added materials and labor for new boots, flashing and general work around the areas.
  • Delivery Charges – Delivering the materials to your home and transporting them to the roof can be extra charges when you buy the materials and hire a roofing contractor separately. These costs are typically included in the total cost of a new roof when hiring a contractor to manage the entire process.
  • Dump and Disposal Fees – After your old roof and debris has been removed, it needs to be disposed of. This is usually at a local dump that accepts construction waste and it’s the price can be high as they are charged by the ton. In my area of NC that cost is $57 per ton and has risen significantly over the last 4-5 years. My own roof has approximately 22 squares of shingles. A square of shingles can weigh between 220-400 pounds depending on the type of shingle. That’s roughly 4,900 to 8,800 pounds, or 2.5 – 4.5 tons.
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Cost of Shingles and Installation Supplies

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The scope of your roofing project will determine the supplies required from the following list:

  • Tear off with repairs: All supplies in the list.
  • New construction and tear off with no repairs: All supplies except sheets of roof sheathing.
  • Adding a second layer of asphalt shingles: Shingles, ridge and hip shingles, nails, ridge vent.

Here is roofing cost per square (100 square feet) and per linear foot based on the material’s application.

Roofing Supplies Prices

  • $38-$42 per square | Roof sheathing – 7/16” sheets
  • $24-$40 per square | Roofing underlayment (Roofing paper)
  • $2.65-$4.25 per square | Roofing nails
  • $1.35-$2.65 per linear foot | Moisture barrier for valleys, eaves and rakes
  • $3.50-$5.50 per linear foot | Ridge vent
  • $.35-$.70 per linear foot | Drip edge
  • $3.10-$6.25 per linear foot | Ridge and hip shingles

Asphalt Shingle Prices

  • $60-$80 per square | Basic 3-tab shingles
  • $80-$95 per square | Better 3-tab shingles
  • $85-$100 per square | Basic dimensional/architectural shingles
  • $100-$120 per square | Mid-range dimensional / architectural shingles
  • $110-$165 per square | Premium dimensional / architectural shingles

Popular Asphalt Shingle Prices

Perhaps it will help you determine a roofing cost per square foot if we list shingle costs per square for popular brand lines:

  • 3-tab:
    • GAF Royal Sovereign: $65-$80
    • CertainTeed XT25: $72-$86
    • Owens Corning Supreme: $68-$84
  • Mid-grade dimensional/architectural:
    • GAF Timberline and Timberline HD: $118-$148
    • CertainTeed Landmark Premium: $125-$140
    • Owens Corning Duration: $108-$124
    • Tamko Heritage: $84-$105
  • Premium dimensional/architectural:
    • GAF Woodland: $148-$162
    • CertainTeed Highland Slate: $150-$170
    • Owens Corning Duration Designer Series: $110-$140
    • Tamko Heritage Woodgate: $175-$200

Permits, Inspection, Labor Costs and Installation Time

asphalt shingle roof being replaced

Permits and Inspection Cost

Now we’ll review asphalt roof installation cost including permits and labor.

  • $125-$300 | A permit is required for installing a new roof. One or two inspections will be included. The size of the home is considered in many communities when determining the cost of a roofing permit.

Labor Cost to Install Shingles on Roof

The labor cost to install asphalt roof shingles is between $1.00 – $1.75 per square foot. This is roughly 30% of the total cost of a new asphalt shingle roof for your home.

Related Costs and Installation Time

Only consider the costs that apply to your new roofing project:

  • $25-$250 | Total delivery charges for materials, when applicable
  • $100-$750 | Cost to raise shingle bundles to the roof, when applicable
  • $90-$165 per square | Removal and disposal of one or two layers of shingles and roofing paper
  • $115-$235 per square | Installing new asphalt shingles and required accessories

Replacement Roof Installation Time Schedule

The average home in North America is +/- 2,000 square feet, though the average size of new homes is about 2,500 square feet. Here’s a timeframe that fits the average home.

  • 1 day: If necessary, remove old roofing and make necessary repairs to the roof sheathing.
  • 1 day: If necessary, install roofing paper. Begin installing shingles.
  • 1-2 days: Complete roofing most homes.
  • 3-4 days: Complete roofing homes with large and/or complex roofs.
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DIY or Hire a Pro?

I’ve shingles a roof before, but it’s not one of those things an everyday DIY homeowner is going to like to do. I installed a metal roof on a storage building in my backyard, and long long ago, decided I would re-shingle the roof on our home when we lived in the Northeast. All I can say is, due to a new roof being a costly home repair, is it’s not really worth the time to do it as compared to hiring a professional. You need too many tools and skills to get it done properly in an acceptable amount of time.

  • Requires a lot of friends or helpers to move along quickly.
  • Unless you like carrying 40 pound bundles of shingles up a ladder, you’ll need special tools to hoist them up for you.
  • Hot, back-breaking work under a time schedule to beat bad weather.

I’ll leave whole-house roofing to a pro every single time now.

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Reviewed and edited by Steve Hansen of Costimates

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