How do you estimate roof replacement cost?

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Start with the roof's size in squares, adjust for pitch, stories, layers to remove, likely decking repairs and the shingle line you want, then place the result in the local price range: roughly $8,000 to $16,000 for a typical North Georgia home, $7,000 to $11,000 for small roofs, $15,000 to $25,000 for large ones, and $20,000 and up for steep or complex roofs. Then confirm it with an itemized quote from an on-roof inspection. Step 1: Size Get the roof area in squares, 100 square feet each, from a measurement report or by working from the footprint, overhangs and pitch. A two-story home has far less roof than a one-story home of the same living area. Step 2: Complexity Pitch. Steeper roofs have more surface and need slower, harnessed work. Stories and access. Height, steep lots and tight driveways add time. Shape. Hips, valleys, dormers and turrets add cuts, flashing and waste. Penetrations. Chimneys, skylights and many pipes add flashing work. Layers. Two layers to tear off cost more than one. Decking. Budget a few sheets on most roofs, and much more for old plank decking. Step 3: Material Standard architectural shingles anchor the typical range. Impact-resistant or designer lines raise it; metal raises it considerably. Step 4: Extras Gutters, new skylights, chimney flashing rebuilds, added ventilation and fascia repair. Step 5: Place it in a band A moderately pitched, one-layer roof of around 20 to 25 squares usually sits in the typical band. A sprawling, steep or cut-up roof moves into the large or complex bands. Step 6: Verify Get itemized quotes on the same scope, and if hail or wind may be involved

How do you estimate roof replacement cost?

Step 1: Size

Step 2: Complexity

Step 3: Material

Step 4: Extras

Step 5: Place it in a band

Step 6: Verify

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