How much does roof replacement cost in 2026?

Most roof replacement planning ranges start around $3-$12 per square foot for common residential roofing, while premium systems like standing seam metal, tile, cedar, and slate can cost more. Final pricing depends on pitch, waste, tear-off, roof complexity, access, and material choice.

What is a roofing square?

One roofing square equals 100 square feet of roof surface. Contractors often estimate materials and labor by the square, not by home footprint square footage.

How much roofing waste should I add?

Simple roofs often need about 8% waste, moderate roofs around 12%, and complex cut-up roofs about 17% or more. Waste covers cuts, starter/ridge pieces, and material around roof details.

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2026 cost library

Roof replacement cost guides by size and material

These pre-calculated guides answer the exact questions homeowners search before calling a roofer: how much a roof replacement costs for a specific home size, what different roofing materials cost, how many roofing squares are needed, and which items can move the final quote up or down.

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1,200 sq ft home

Common roof costs

Compare asphalt, metal, membrane, tile, cedar, and slate roof replacement estimates for a 1,200 sq ft footprint.

3-Tab Asphalt$5,174–$10,349 Architectural$7,022–$15,523 Designer Asphalt$10,349–$20,698 Metal Panels$11,088–$22,915 Standing Seam$17,741–$35,482 TPO Membrane$10,349–$22,176 Cedar Shake$13,306–$28,090 Tile Roof$16,262–$38,438 Slate$23,654–$47,309

1,500 sq ft home

Common roof costs

Compare asphalt, metal, membrane, tile, cedar, and slate roof replacement estimates for a 1,500 sq ft footprint.

3-Tab Asphalt$6,468–$12,936 Architectural$8,778–$19,404 Designer Asphalt$12,936–$25,872 Metal Panels$13,860–$28,644 Standing Seam$22,176–$44,352 TPO Membrane$12,936–$27,720 Cedar Shake$16,632–$35,112 Tile Roof$20,328–$48,048 Slate$29,568–$59,136

1,800 sq ft home

Common roof costs

Compare asphalt, metal, membrane, tile, cedar, and slate roof replacement estimates for a 1,800 sq ft footprint.

3-Tab Asphalt$7,762–$15,523 Architectural$10,534–$23,285 Designer Asphalt$15,523–$31,046 Metal Panels$16,632–$34,373 Standing Seam$26,611–$53,222 TPO Membrane$15,523–$33,264 Cedar Shake$19,958–$42,134 Tile Roof$24,394–$57,658 Slate$35,482–$70,963

2,000 sq ft home

Common roof costs

Compare asphalt, metal, membrane, tile, cedar, and slate roof replacement estimates for a 2,000 sq ft footprint.

3-Tab Asphalt$8,624–$17,248 Architectural$11,704–$25,872 Designer Asphalt$17,248–$34,496 Metal Panels$18,480–$38,192 Standing Seam$29,568–$59,136 TPO Membrane$17,248–$36,960 Cedar Shake$22,176–$46,816 Tile Roof$27,104–$64,064 Slate$39,424–$78,848

2,500 sq ft home

Common roof costs

Compare asphalt, metal, membrane, tile, cedar, and slate roof replacement estimates for a 2,500 sq ft footprint.

3-Tab Asphalt$10,780–$21,560 Architectural$14,630–$32,340 Designer Asphalt$21,560–$43,120 Metal Panels$23,100–$47,740 Standing Seam$36,960–$73,920 TPO Membrane$21,560–$46,200 Cedar Shake$27,720–$58,520 Tile Roof$33,880–$80,080 Slate$49,280–$98,560

3,000 sq ft home

Common roof costs

Compare asphalt, metal, membrane, tile, cedar, and slate roof replacement estimates for a 3,000 sq ft footprint.

3-Tab Asphalt$12,936–$25,872 Architectural$17,556–$38,808 Designer Asphalt$25,872–$51,744 Metal Panels$27,720–$57,288 Standing Seam$44,352–$88,704 TPO Membrane$25,872–$55,440 Cedar Shake$33,264–$70,224 Tile Roof$40,656–$96,096 Slate$59,136–$118,272

3,500 sq ft home

Common roof costs

Compare asphalt, metal, membrane, tile, cedar, and slate roof replacement estimates for a 3,500 sq ft footprint.

3-Tab Asphalt$15,092–$30,184 Architectural$20,482–$45,276 Designer Asphalt$30,184–$60,368 Metal Panels$32,340–$66,836 Standing Seam$51,744–$103,488 TPO Membrane$30,184–$64,680 Cedar Shake$38,808–$81,928 Tile Roof$47,432–$112,112 Slate$68,992–$137,984

4,000 sq ft home

Common roof costs

Compare asphalt, metal, membrane, tile, cedar, and slate roof replacement estimates for a 4,000 sq ft footprint.

3-Tab Asphalt$17,248–$34,496 Architectural$23,408–$51,744 Designer Asphalt$34,496–$68,992 Metal Panels$36,960–$76,384 Standing Seam$59,136–$118,272 TPO Membrane$34,496–$73,920 Cedar Shake$44,352–$93,632 Tile Roof$54,208–$128,128 Slate$78,848–$157,696

Why these pages help

Google can index specific long-tail answers like “2,000 sq ft metal roof cost” and “1,500 sq ft asphalt shingle roof cost.” The calculator handles custom scenarios, while these static guides give search engines clear pages for common homeowner searches.