Are architectural shingles more expensive?
Why the total moves less than the bundle price
A reroof bill includes tear-off and disposal, labor, underlayment, leak barrier, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots, vents, starter, ridge cap and often a permit. Only the field shingles change when you move from 3-tab to architectural, and with 3-tab disappearing from many lineups, most quotes are architectural to begin with.
What actually drives a Georgia roof's price
- Size: the number of squares, including pitch and waste.
- Pitch: roofs steeper than about 7/12 or 8/12 add labor and staging.
- Complexity: valleys, dormers, skylights and chimneys mean more cutting and flashing.
- Layers: tearing off two old layers costs more than one.
- Decking: rotten sheets found at tear-off are added per sheet.
- Upgrades: premium or Class 4 lines, extra ventilation, gutter work.
Typical ranges
A typical full replacement in North Georgia runs roughly $8,000 to $16,000. Small roofs may land around $7,000 to $11,000, large ones $15,000 to $25,000, and complex or steep roofs $20,000 and up. See roof replacement cost in Georgia for what moves a house within those ranges.
Tiers within architectural
Entry architectural lines are the baseline. Thicker premium lines and impact-rated lines add to the material cost, and the step-up is again smaller on the total than per bundle. To see how squares and pitch turn into a price, read how roofers measure a roof.