Calls to contractors across the country revealed that prices range from 4 500 to 10 000 to tear off and replace a roof with basic shingle in 2016.
How much is the average roof replacement.
The average roof lasts about 20 years before replacement should be considered.
It needs to be stated that not all roofs are made the same and not all roofers charge the same prices.
The national average cost to replace or install a roof is 6 771 and prices typically range from 4 700 to 9 200.
Straight off the bat.
You might be wondering how much roof replacement costs.
The national average cost to replace a roof is 7 211 with most homeowners spending between 4 707 and 10 460 roof installation cost ranges from 400 to 550 per square depending on the roof size and materials used in reroofing.
Prices can also vary greatly depending on where you live.
Roofing over costs around 2 to 3 per square foot as opposed to the average full replacement cost of 4 50 so roofing over a 1 500 square foot roof may only cost 3 000 to 4 500.
Roofing over does present some issues however.
Expect to spend 1 500 to 3 000 to remove your current roof before installing a replacement.
That said on average most contractors will charge between 3 50 and 5 50 per square foot or 350 to 550 per square 100 sq ft to install or replace an asphalt shingle roof on a typical house.
A roof is an essential part of your home and provides a vital function of keeping you dry and protected from the elements and replacing it can be a significant cost.