Cost is one of the biggest concerns when it comes to installing a new roof. In roofing, fixed prices don’t exist because each roof and location is different. As a matter of fact, most roofs are distinct and custom made. To make things even more difficult, there are different kinds of roofing contractors available. You will come across the fly by night, unscrupulous cheap contractors and also high quality and well-known contractors. With a quality roofing contractor, the cost of installing a new roof may be higher, but you can live in peace, knowing that you have received excellent service for an important part of your home.

Now we may not be able to give you the exact cost of installing a roof due to the numerous factors involved, but we can give some general price ranges. In this read, we are also going to describe a few factors that may significantly influence the cost of a new roof. Hopefully, this information will help you better comprehend the price when you receive an estimate.

Most new flat roofs usually cost anywhere between 1500 to 5000 dollars. For asphalt shingles, you can expect to part with $3000 to %15000. As you can see, there is a huge difference here, so let us look at the factors that lead to this disparity.

This is without a shadow of a doubt the biggest factor when it comes to roof installation cost. The bigger the sq. feet, the more materials needed and the longer the installation period. However, a small roof does not necessarily mean the cost will be on the low end because of the following factor.

On a flat roof, complexity is usually not a significant factor. However, it can be if there are pitch as well as water runoff issues that need correction. Also, the old materials may have to be removed because of the weight factor. Too much weight on a roof isn’t ideal and it is usually against construction codes. A tear-off of several layers usually increases the labor hours and thus increasing the installation cost.

When it comes to asphalt shingle roofs, the complexity becomes an even more prominent factor in determining the cost. These types of roofs are also known as sloped roofs because they have a pitch or an angle to them. At times, this pitch can be too steep for the contractors to walk on and if that is the case with your roof, it can increase the labor hours and complicate the setup which only adds to the cost. Simple sloped roofs, as you would expect are significantly easier to install, thus lower cost. However, in this day and age, not many roofs are this simple, given the fact that skylights, walls, dormers, and hips can add to the complexity of the project. This is also a reason why you should only hire skilled roofers to work on your new roof.

This is another factor that affects the price of a roofing project. Roofing materials are usually petroleum-based products. They are often expensive, taking about 40% of the entire cost of installing the roof. This is not a significant factor in the installation of a flat roof, but it’s a major one in asphalt roofing. In the latter, the cost can largely differ, depending on the shingle used. Some people like the extra appeal and design that luxury shingles provide and it goes without saying that they cost more.