A new roof is a significant expense, and costs vary based on several factors. If you know it’s time to update your roof, you’re probably wondering how much to budget for the project. Unless you have experience with replacing a roof, it might be difficult to estimate the cost on your own.

Online tools and roof replacement cost estimators are available, but they often deliver inaccurate estimates. Using such tools makes it difficult to take into account all the factors that affect the cost.

These factors include:

Size of the Roof
This is one of the main factors that determine the cost of your roof. The bigger the home, the more materials needed and the more labor required to complete the job.

Material Used
The cost of asphalt shingles, metal roofing, composite shingle, cedar shakes, or other materials varies widely. For example, for a 2,300 square foot home, you could pay nearly $4,000 more for metal roofing than for asphalt roofing.

Style of Home
Some homes have more complex roof systems than others. If your home has many angles, hips, and valleys, that will mean a higher cost than for a home with a more basic layout.

Number of Penetrations
Chimneys, vents, and skylights are examples of penetrations, and the number of penetrations will have an impact on the cost of your roof. That is because it is more labor-intensive to replace the roof around these spots.

Existing Damage
Until work is underway, It’s hard to tell how many of the deck boards under your existing roof might be damaged. Every board that needs to be replaced will increase the final cost of your roof replacement.

The cost of a new roof can be as low as $5,000 or as high as $45,000—and owners of very large homes could pay even more. In order to get an accurate cost estimate, schedule a consultation with a professional roofer in your area.

Choose an Experienced Roofing Company 

Keep in mind that more expensive doesn’t always mean better. Don’t think you need to spend more just to get a quality roof. Instead of choosing your roofer based on price alone, consider the reputation of the companies you’re considering.

Feazel, Inc. provides award-winning roofing services in the Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Indianapolis, and Raleigh areas. Our roof replacement company is proud to be a GAF Master Elite contractor, and we deliver consistently excellent results!

Call today to learn more about our roofing replacement services and to request a free, in-home roof replacement consultation and accurate cost estimate.