What does a new roof cost for a 1,500 sq ft home?
Short answer. A 1,500 sq ft home in North Georgia usually needs about 10 to 20 squares of roofing before any garage, depending on whether it is two stories or one. That puts most replacements in the small roof range of about $7,000 to $11,000 or the lower part of the typical $8,000 to $16,000 range.
Where the money goes
On a roof this size, the shingles are only one slice of the bill. A complete quote should cover:
- Materials: shingles, starter strip, hip and ridge caps, synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield for valleys and penetrations, drip edge, pipe boots, and vents.
- Tear-off and disposal: a typical roof this size produces a few tons of old shingles, nails and felt, which means a dumpster and landfill fees.
- Labor: the crew, plus extra time for steep sections, two story walls, and detail work at chimneys and walls.
- Permit and inspection where your city or county requires one.
- Overhead: insurance, workers' compensation, supervision, and the warranty the company stands behind.
What pushes a 1,500 sq ft home higher
An attached two car garage can add roughly 5 to 8 squares. A covered porch adds more. A steep pitch, a second layer of old shingles, or soft decking found during tear-off all add cost, which is why a good contract lists a per sheet decking price before work starts.
What should not change the price
Whether insurance or you pays should not change the scope. A roofer quoting one price for self pay and a much higher one for a claim is a warning sign. For the broader picture, see roof replacement cost in Georgia and how roofers measure a roof.