A new asphalt shingled roof for a typical 2,200 sq. ft. single-story ranch house in Nashville will range from $9,500 to $12,000.
The average cost to install an asphalt shingle roof is between $4.00 and $7.50 per sq. ft. The price differences depend mainly on the shape of the roof, pitch, skylights, type of shingle, and other material and structure variables.
When you get an estimate from a roofing contractor, it should include the cost for materials, tare-off (removing old shingles), fees for dumpster and disposal, permits, shingle installation labor, and additional warranties.
15 Things That Affect Your Roofing Cost:
- Square feet
- Warranties
- The brand and type of shingles
- The type of underlayment
- The slope/pitch of the roof
- Number of Stories
- Workmanship warranties
- Contractor guarantees
- Number of shingle layers to be removed
- Complexity of the job
- The company installing the roof
- The region
- Code requirements
- Installation and clean-up labor
- Dumpster and disposal fees
Labor Cost to Tear-Off (Remove Old Shingles)
Removing an old roof can cost $1 to $5 per square foot. The job’s cost depends on the roof size, the number of shingle layers, the dumpster, and disposal fees.
Additional charges may be included for the complexity of the structure and the number of stories.
Cost for Roof Replacement Labor
The labor cost for roof replacement ranges from $1. to $3.50 per square foot or $100 to $350 per square.
A typical replacement cost breakdown is 60 percent for the labor and 40% for the materials. So you can expect an $8,00 project to spend $4,800 toward labor.
Roofing Facts
The average US house (built 10-15 years ago) is 1,900 -2,200 square ft. Homes older than 15 years ago are typically smaller (Averaging 1,450 Sq.Ft. to 1,750 Sq.Ft.).
However, the average size for newer homes that were built from 2011-2020 is
2400 Sq.Ft. to 2,600 Sq.Ft.
The average homeowner in the US spends a little more than $7,000 on a new roof, and most spend within a range of $5,000 to $11,000.
Common Roofing Systems from the Least to the Most Expensive
⦁ Asphalt Shingles
⦁ EPDM Rubber
⦁ 30-year Shingles
⦁ 50-year Shingles
⦁ TPO or PVC Membrane
⦁ Wood Shingles
⦁ Steel Shingles
⦁ Aluminum Shingles
⦁ Standing Seam
⦁ Natural Slate
⦁ Concrete Tiles
⦁ Clay Tiles
Value of Roofing Investment
- Home HVAC Efficiency
Increase your HVAC’s performance with a great roof. - Extended Lifespan
A properly installed roofing system increases your roof’s lifespan. - Leak Protection
Protect your home and family from leak damage and dangerous mold spores. - Storm Resistance
Defend your structure against driving rain and TN storm damage. - Beautify Your Home
Increase the overall curb appeal of your home. - Increase Home Value
Protect and increase the value of your home.
