# Roof replacement cost (and roof leak repair)

Updated: 2026-10-21 · https://pros411.com/en/guides/roofers/roof-replacement-cost

## Short answer

A full asphalt shingle roof on an average home costs roughly $6,000 to $16,000, per national cost guides: HomeAdvisor $5,903 to $13,378 (average $9,609), HomeGuide $5,700 to $16,000 (average $10,800) and Fixr $7,500 to $14,000 (average $10,000). Metal, tile and slate cost much more. Roofers price by the square, which is 100 square feet of roof. A leak repair usually costs a few hundred dollars to about $1,500.

> Safety first: Do not climb on a wet, icy or steep roof. During a leak, catch the water inside and call a roofer; our "Roof leaking" guide shows what you can do safely from inside.

## Full replacement by source

| Source (updated) | What it covers | Price range | Average |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HomeAdvisor (Jun 17, 2026) | Full replacement, normal range | $5,903 to $13,378 | $9,609 |
| HomeAdvisor (Jun 17, 2026) | Per square foot, installed | $4 to $11 | About $7 |
| HomeGuide (Nov 7, 2025) | Full replacement, asphalt | $5,700 to $16,000 | $10,800 |
| HomeGuide (Nov 7, 2025) | Per square (100 sq ft), installed | $300 to $600 | Not listed |
| Fixr (Feb 4, 2026) | Full replacement | $7,500 to $14,000 | $10,000 |
| Fixr (Feb 4, 2026) | Asphalt, about 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,000 to $10,000 | Not listed |
| This Old House (Oct 7, 2026) | Asphalt, 2,000 sq ft of roof | Not listed | $10,319 ($5.16 per sq ft) |

HomeAdvisor and Angi are the same company. This Old House uses Homewyse data.

## Price per square foot by material

| Item | Source | Price range |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Asphalt shingles | HomeAdvisor / HomeGuide | $3 to $7 / $3 to $5 (3-tab), $4 to $6 (architectural) |
| Metal | HomeAdvisor / HomeGuide / This Old House | $7 to $13 / $5 to $16 / about $19.30 |
| Tile | HomeAdvisor / HomeGuide / This Old House | $10 to $20 / $7 to $25 / about $22.21 (clay) |
| Slate | HomeAdvisor / HomeGuide | $15 to $30 / $10 to $30 |

## Extras on a replacement quote

| Item | Source | Price range |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tear-off of the old roof | HomeGuide / Fixr | $100 to $300 per square / about $50 per square, up to $150 for heavy or several layers |
| Old roof removal, whole job | HomeAdvisor | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hauling and disposal | HomeAdvisor | $500 to $1,500 |
| New decking | HomeGuide / Fixr | $2 to $5 per sq ft / $2 to $8 per sq ft |
| Permit | HomeGuide / HomeAdvisor | $100 to $500 / $100 to $1,400 |

## Roof leak and repair costs

| Item | Source | Price range |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roof repair, normal range | HomeAdvisor (Jun 19, 2026) | $395 to $1,968 (average $1,174) |
| Leaking roof | HomeAdvisor | $360 to $1,550 |
| Small leak, no water damage | HomeGuide (Feb 9, 2026) | $150 to $1,000 |
| Leak with some water damage | HomeGuide | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Flashing repair | HomeGuide | $200 to $500 |
| Minimum call-out fee | HomeGuide | $150 to $300 |
| Roof repair, average | Fixr | $1,150 |

## How roofers measure your roof

- A square is 100 square feet of roof surface. A roof with 2,000 square feet is 20 squares.
- The roof is bigger than the house: HomeAdvisor puts roof area at about 1.1 to 1.2 times the home’s square footage, and steeper roofs have even more area.
- Valleys, dormers, chimneys, skylights and extra stories add labor and material.

## Repair or replace?

- Lifespan: asphalt about 20 to 30 years (HomeAdvisor, Fixr), metal about 40 to 70 (HomeAdvisor), tile and slate much longer.
- HomeGuide suggests repairing when less than 25% of the roof is damaged, the repair costs less than 30% of a new roof and the roof is under 20 years old.
- Replace for widespread wear, damage every season or a roof past its expected life (HomeAdvisor, Fixr, This Old House).
- Most codes allow at most two layers of shingles; a second layer over the old one skips the tear-off but shortens the roof’s life (HomeGuide, This Old House).

## Licenses for roofers

- California: a roofing job of $1,000 or more needs a CSLB license (class C-39 roofing or B general).
- Florida: roofers need a state certified or registered roofing contractor license (DBPR).
- Texas: there is no state roofing license. Ask for proof of insurance, a written contract and any registration your city requires.
- Use our contractor license lookup to check a California or Florida license.

## When to call a roofer

- Water stains on the ceiling or water dripping inside.
- Missing, cracked or curling shingles after a storm.
- Granules from the shingles piling up in the gutters.
- Daylight through the roof boards in the attic.
- The roof is near the end of its expected life.

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## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a new roof cost on a 2,000 square foot house?

The roof is usually bigger than the floor area. For about 2,000 square feet of roof, Fixr lists $6,000 to $10,000 for asphalt and This Old House averages $10,319. Metal, tile and slate cost more.

### How much do roofers charge per square?

HomeGuide lists $300 to $600 per square installed for asphalt, and HomeAdvisor lists $200 to $300 per square for labor alone.

### How much does it cost to fix a roof leak?

HomeAdvisor lists $360 to $1,550 for a leaking roof. HomeGuide lists $150 to $1,000 for a small leak with no water damage and $1,000 to $3,000 when there is some damage.

### Does homeowners insurance pay for a new roof?

It depends on your policy and on the cause: storm or hail damage is often covered, wear and age usually are not. Call your insurer and take photos before repairs.

## Sources

- [HomeAdvisor: install a roof (updated Jun 17, 2026)](https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/roofing/install-a-roof/)
- [HomeAdvisor: repair a roof (updated Jun 19, 2026)](https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/roofing/repair-a-roof/)
- [HomeGuide: roof replacement cost (Nov 7, 2025)](https://homeguide.com/costs/roof-replacement-cost)
- [HomeGuide: roof repair cost (Feb 9, 2026)](https://homeguide.com/costs/roof-repair-cost)
- [Fixr: roof replacement cost (updated Feb 4, 2026)](https://www.fixr.com/costs/roof-replacement)
- [This Old House: new roof cost (updated Oct 7, 2026)](https://www.thisoldhouse.com/roofing/new-roof-cost)