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Get my instant estimate → Free · about 60 seconds · one estimate per home · we never sell your info.Everything below is free and built for homeowners — not contractors. Use them before you talk to anyone.
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Read the warning signs →Replacing a roof yourself is almost never worth the risk. But doing your own research absolutely is — it's where homeowners save thousands.
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Get my instant estimate Free · one estimate per home · we never sell your info.For a typical single-family home, an asphalt shingle replacement runs about $8,000–$18,000, or roughly $400–$700 per roofing square (100 sq ft) installed. Metal, tile, and slate cost more. The biggest variables are roof size, pitch, tear-off layers, and your local labor market. Try the cost calculator for your home.
Yes — and you don't need a ladder. The safest way is from satellite imagery, which our free tool does for you in about a minute. Here's how to measure your roof three different ways.
Rarely. Materials are only about 40% of the cost — the rest is skilled labor, disposal, permits, and safety. A DIY roof can also void your homeowners insurance. See our honest take on DIY vs. hiring a roofer.
Storm damage may be covered by your homeowners policy — but insurers routinely underpay. Read our storm damage & insurance guide before you accept a check.