National figures · sources checked Sep 29, 2026
Roof replacement cost: what national cost guides report
These are national figures published by two cost guides, shown side by side with a link to each so you can read how they were measured. Roof size, pitch, materials and local labor rates move the real number, so treat these as a starting point, not a quote.
National cost ranges
| Project | Typical range | Average | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | $5,902 to $13,377 | $9,609 | HomeAdvisor: How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost?, updated Jun 17, 2026 |
| Roof replacement | $7,500 to $14,000 | About $10,000 | Fixr: How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost? [2026 Data], updated Feb 4, 2026 |
Unit costs
| Project | Typical range | Average | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement, per square foot | $4 to $11 per sq ft | About $7 per sq ft | HomeAdvisor: How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost?, updated Jun 17, 2026 |
| Roof replacement, per square foot | $3.75 to $11 per sq ft | $4.75 per sq ft | Fixr: How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost? [2026 Data], updated Feb 4, 2026 |
What the sources say moves the price
- HomeAdvisor: roof size, material choice and pitch set the total; budget $1,500 to $4,500 for removal and disposal, plus permit costs. (Source: How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost?, updated Jun 17, 2026)
- Fixr: roof size, material choice, roof design and local labor rates. (Source: How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost? [2026 Data], updated Feb 4, 2026)
How these figures were gathered
- HomeAdvisor says it surveyed over 30,000 customers about their project costs to build these figures. (Source: How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost?, updated Jun 17, 2026)
- Fixr says it gathers cost information from pricing databases, licensed contractors and industry experts. (Source: How Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost? [2026 Data], updated Feb 4, 2026)
We copied each figure from the linked page on September 29, 2026; the date next to it is the page's own last update. These are national numbers, so prices where you live can be higher or lower. We don't publish cost estimates of our own, and none of these figures come from the contractors listed on this site.