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Roof replacement cost for 1,000 square feet of roof
A 1,000-square-foot roof is ten squares, which comes to $4,000–$9,000 at HomeGuide's $400–$900 per roofing square, tear-off included. Shepherd and Sons in Keller, Texas, charges $4,500–$7,500 for ten squares of architectural shingles, plus $75–$110 per sheet for any decking it replaces. Ask for the measured number of squares and the price per sheet of decking.
What do published prices include?
| Job, size or area | Published price | Included work and extras | Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement including removal; US calculator | $400–$900 per roofing square | Tear-off, materials and installation for 100 sq ft of roof. | HomeGuide: roof replacement costs · Checked |
| Tear-off component; US calculator | $100–$300 per roofing square | Tear-off portion of the total replacement price. | HomeGuide: roof replacement costs · Checked |
| Architectural shingles installed; Keller, Texas | $450–$750 per roofing square | Deck replacement extra; ridge vent and valley flashing included. | Shepherd and Sons: Keller, Texas roof replacement · Checked |
| Deck replacement allowance; Keller, Texas | $75–$110 per sheet | Replacement decking for each required and approved sheet. | Shepherd and Sons: Keller, Texas roof replacement · Checked |
| Architectural shingle base; Huntsville, Alabama | $400 per roofing square | Base price only; scope and roof pitch can add cost. | Yarco Roofing: Huntsville, Alabama roof replacement · Checked |
| 7/12–9/12 slope add-on; Huntsville | $55 per roofing square extra | Added to the operator’s base square price for this roof pitch. | Yarco Roofing: Huntsville, Alabama roof replacement · Checked |
Prices are in US dollars. Each row keeps the provider's unit and service area.
Why is roof area different from the home's square footage?
Roofers measure the sloped surface, eaves and overhangs included. A single-story house has more roof than floor because of the pitch and overhangs; a two-story house with the same floor area has much less roof, since the floors stack. Ask how the roof was measured, by tape on the roof or from an aerial measurement report, and get the number of squares in writing.
Roofers order extra shingles for cuts at valleys, hips and rakes. Ask whether the squares on the quote are the measured roof or the measured roof plus waste, so two quotes count the same thing. A steeper pitch adds area as well as labor, which is why the measurement matters more than the footprint.
What should a roof replacement quote include?
Tear-off to the deck and how many layers come off, the shingle brand and line, underlayment, drip edge, flashing at walls and chimneys, valleys, ventilation, the permit, a dumpster, haul-away and a magnet sweep for nails. Shepherd and Sons in Keller charges $450–$750 per roofing square with ridge vent and valley flashing included; ask your roofer to name the same items.
Decking is the plywood or OSB under the shingles, and nobody can see how much is rotten until the old roof is off. Shepherd and Sons charges $75–$110 per sheet for each sheet it replaces. Agree the per-sheet price in the contract, ask for photos of each bad sheet, and set how many they can replace before calling you.
How do tear-off and roof pitch change the price?
HomeGuide's replacement range already includes tear-off. Its tear-off figure of $100–$300 per roofing square is the part of that price spent removing the old roof, so don't add it again. Pitch adds labor: Yarco Roofing in Huntsville starts architectural shingles at $400 a square and adds $55 a square for a 7/12 to 9/12 roof.
On ten squares at that pitch, Yarco's base price and slope charge come to $4,550 before other project work. Before you set that beside another roofer's total, line up the pitch, the shingle line, the tear-off and the flashing in both quotes.
What should I ask before accepting a roofing quote?
Send this: Please confirm the measured roof in squares, the pitch, the shingle brand and line, and how many layers you will tear off. Does the total include underlayment, drip edge, flashing, ventilation, the permit, the dumpster and cleanup? What is your price per sheet of decking, and will you send photos before replacing any? Please add the payment schedule and both warranties.
Pay a deposit only against a written scope. Get both warranties in writing: the manufacturer's on the shingles and the roofer's on the workmanship, with how long each runs and who comes out if the roof leaks.
Frequently asked questions
What is a roofing square?
A square is 100 square feet of roof surface. Roofers measure, price and order materials by the square.
Can a new roof go over the old one?
Sometimes. A layover skips tear-off, but it hides the deck, adds weight, and building codes limit how many layers a roof can carry. Ask why it's being offered and whether the shingle maker's warranty covers it.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof?
Check with your city or county building department. Where one is required, ask the roofer to pull it and put the fee in the quote, so passing the final inspection is on them.
Sources
- HomeGuide: roof replacement costs · Checked
Roof replacement by roofing square, including tear-off, materials and replacement labor. Each square covers 100 sq ft of roof.
- Shepherd and Sons: Keller, Texas roof replacement · Checked
Keller, Texas, architectural shingles with ridge vent and valley flashing included. Replacement decking is charged by sheet.
- Yarco Roofing: Huntsville, Alabama roof replacement · Checked
Huntsville architectural shingle installation starts with a base square price, then adds charges for steeper roof pitches and other project work.
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