A Guide to Roofing Costs

Your going to see your roof everyday for as long as you live in yor home, and picking the right roof with the right options the first time is critical to ensure maximum longevity with minimum maintenance.

One of the main questions people usually want answered when they call our company is;

How much is a new roof going to cost?

The purchase of a new roof is much like the purchase of a vehicle or even a home. With so many options available, price ranges can drastically change.

Most people spend over 30 minutes a day in their vehicle, they want to make sure their vehicle will provide them with the comfort, quality, longevity and ease of use. Why do people opt for these upgrades? Because they understand the importance of getting what they want the first time so they don’t have regrets later on. You spend more time in your home, so why wouldn’t you want the same things out of your roof? Your roof is what protects everything in your home.

Unfortunately, some people only focus on the initial price of the roof with the goal of finding the cheapest contractor, therefore sacrificing low – maintenance, quality, warranty, and aesthetics, which inevitably leads to regret – especially considering that unlike a vehicle, a roof cannot be traded in if one is dissatisfied.

Some of the most common "Upgrades" found in the purchase of a new roof include:

• Architectural Shingles

• Designer Shingles

• Ridge Vents

• Metal Roofs

• Copper Flashings

• Solar Powered Vents

• Warranties

• Skylights

As you can see, there are many options available. These options all increase cost. Then there are standard issues of a roofing project that effect cost. Those are:

• Steep Pitch

• Two-Story

• New Decking

• Chimney Flashing

• Skylight Flashing

If your roof has any of these characteristics or is in need of decking to bring it up to code, these will all add to the cost right off the bat.

How the roof installation affects the cost?

Is the roof complex? Is it old and will it need additional work to bring it up to code? When someone inquires how much a roof costs, extent of installation is a key factor. What this means, is the roof steep, is it higher than a single story?

1. Steep Pitch depending on how steep

2. Two-Story homes

3. Limited Access

4. Decking

5. Additional layer of tear off

There are more installation factors that can contribute to price, but these are the most common ones.

How asphalt roofs costs compare to other roof types.

But how does an asphalt roof compare in price to other roof types? Everyone has different tastes, goals and budgets when it comes to their roof. As you can probably see, the price ranges quite vary a bit, just as they should.