Roof replacements are considered to be one of the more expensive home reformations in the US and can cost you anywhere from $4,000 to $15,000. According to Homeguide, the national average for a roof replacement falls between $7,000 and $8,000, with the average cost per square ranging from $400 to $550. For reference, a square is a term used in roofing that refers to an area of 100 square feet.
The cost to reroof your house will vary depending on a number of factors that include the size of your roof, the materials used, your contractor’s rates, and your location within the US. According to Angie’s List, those of you living on the West Coast or the North East can expect to pay $5 to $7 per square on average and those of you living in the South can expect to pay $2.50 to $3 on average. Again, this price will vary on a variety of factors.
One of the important factors that we’ve mentioned before is the type of material you choose to reroof your house with, with materials ranging from tile to metal to even rubber. In the US, asphalt is the most commonly used roofing material due to its many benefits and advantages over other materials. Asphalt shingles are inexpensive, durable, and requires little effort to maintain, making it the logical choice for many residential customers.
Another factor that homeowners will need to consider when upgrading their roof is the complexity of their roof. To be more specific, the more complex a roof’s shape is, the more expensive it will be to replace it. In addition, if a roof’s pitch, or slope, is more extreme, homeowners can expect a larger bill to foot due to the increased challenges that the roof presents.
Probably the most important factor when calculating the cost of a roof replacement is the contractor you hire for the job. There are many roofing companies that offer a number of roof replacement options, each at a different price range, but when choosing a company, the National Roofing Contractors Association recommends that you thoroughly research a company and its workers before hiring them, confirming that their workers are all licensed and insured.
In summary, the cost to replace your roof will depend on many details as said before. It’s up to you to review all of those details and to calculate your own estimated price.
