Roof Replacement Cost (2026): $8,000–$26,000

Roof Replacement in the US costs $8,000–$26,000 in 2026, average $14,000. Compare free quotes from up to 3 local roof replacement contractors.

How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost? (2026)

Roof Replacement costs $8,000–$26,000 in the US in 2026, with most jobs landing near $14,000. Full tear-off of the existing roof and installation of a new system with asphalt shingles, underlayment, drip edge, and new flashing. Includes ridge vents and disposal of old materials.

Low, average and high

  • Low end: $8,000 (simple job, basic materials)
  • National average: $14,000
  • High end: $26,000 (complex or premium)

What's included in roof replacement

Full tear-off of the existing roof and installation of a new system with asphalt shingles, underlayment, drip edge, and new flashing. Includes ridge vents and disposal of old materials. Typical time on site: 2 to 4 days.

What changes the price

  • Roof size in squares
  • Roof pitch and number of stories
  • Tear-off of old layers
  • Shingle grade and material
  • Deck repairs and permits

Roofing labor runs about $24 per hour nationally and is usually 40-60% of a roof replacement quote; the rest is materials, permits and disposal.

Roof Replacement cost by state (2026)

StateLowAverageHigh
Alabama$7,184$12,572$23,348
Alaska$10,432$18,256$33,904
Arizona$8,096$14,168$26,312
Arkansas$7,008$12,264$22,776
California$9,936$17,388$32,292
Colorado$8,704$15,232$28,288
Connecticut$9,248$16,184$30,056
Delaware$8,304$14,532$26,988
District of Columbia$10,144$17,752$32,968
Florida$7,776$13,608$25,272
Georgia$7,632$13,356$24,804
Hawaii$11,168$19,544$36,296
Idaho$7,760$13,580$25,220
Illinois$8,784$15,372$28,548
Indiana$7,552$13,216$24,544
Iowa$7,424$12,992$24,128
Kansas$7,472$13,076$24,284
Kentucky$7,296$12,768$23,712
Louisiana$7,616$13,328$24,752
Maine$8,288$14,504$26,936
Maryland$8,992$15,736$29,224
Massachusetts$9,536$16,688$30,992
Michigan$7,968$13,944$25,896
Minnesota$8,416$14,728$27,352
Mississippi$6,816$11,928$22,152
Missouri$7,600$13,300$24,700
Montana$7,888$13,804$25,636
Nebraska$7,424$12,992$24,128
Nevada$8,256$14,448$26,832
New Hampshire$8,448$14,784$27,456
New Jersey$9,216$16,128$29,952
New Mexico$7,424$12,992$24,128
New York$9,664$16,912$31,408
North Carolina$7,728$13,524$25,116
North Dakota$7,968$13,944$25,896
Ohio$7,744$13,552$25,168
Oklahoma$7,360$12,880$23,920
Oregon$8,576$15,008$27,872
Pennsylvania$8,240$14,420$26,780
Rhode Island$8,848$15,484$28,756
South Carolina$7,584$13,272$24,648
South Dakota$7,424$12,992$24,128
Tennessee$7,552$13,216$24,544
Texas$7,776$13,608$25,272
Utah$8,000$14,000$26,000
Vermont$8,064$14,112$26,208
Virginia$8,272$14,476$26,884
Washington$8,992$15,736$29,224
West Virginia$7,216$12,628$23,452
Wisconsin$7,840$13,720$25,480
Wyoming$7,824$13,692$25,428

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Common questions

How much does roof replacement cost in 2026?

Roof Replacement costs $8,000–$26,000 nationally, with the average job at $14,000. Full tear-off of the existing roof and installation of a new system with asphalt shingles, underlayment, drip edge, and new flashing. Includes ridge vents and disposal of old materials.

What makes roof replacement more expensive?

The main cost drivers are roof size in squares, roof pitch and number of stories, tear-off of old layers, shingle grade and material. Labor runs about $24 per hour nationally and is usually 40-60% of the quote.

How long does roof replacement take?

A typical roof replacement job takes 2 to 4 days, plus any permit and inspection time your city requires.

How do I get an accurate roof replacement quote?

Get at least three written quotes from local contractors that list the scope, materials, permit handling and warranty. Prices vary by state and city, so use the state table and city pages here to sanity-check what you are quoted.

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