How much does a roof cost for a 1,700 square foot home, by material?
Short answer. With architectural shingles, a 1,700 square foot home in North Georgia usually lands in the typical replacement range of about $8,000 to $16,000. Class 4 impact resistant shingles add a modest premium, and standing seam metal on the same house often costs double or more.
Same house, different materials
- Architectural asphalt shingles: the standard on most Georgia homes and the baseline for the typical range. In Georgia's heat they commonly last about 20 to 25 years with good ventilation.
- Designer shingles: heavier laminated products with a slate or shake look. Higher material cost, same installation basics.
- Class 4 impact resistant shingles: built to pass the UL 2218 hail test. A step up in price over standard architectural; some insurers credit them.
- Exposed fastener metal: more than shingles, with screws and washers that need attention over time.
- Standing seam metal: the premium choice, often double or more the shingle price, and the longest lived when installed well.
How to decide
Ask three questions. How long will you own the home? How often does hail hit your area? Does your insurer give a credit for impact resistance, or exclude cosmetic hail damage to metal? A home you will sell in eight years rarely recovers a metal premium. A home you plan to stay in through two shingle lifecycles might.
Costs that do not change with material
Tear-off, disposal, decking repairs, permits, and flashing work happen no matter what goes on top. That is why the jump from standard to premium material is smaller than the material price difference alone suggests.
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