Roof Replacement On A 2500 Square Foot Home

So many sites give you a complete volume of information without cutting to the chase. So allow me to cut to the chase for you. The average home size in the US is 2500 square feet. The majority of homes in the US have an asphalt shingle roof. So before I start breaking things down, let me say that in 2018, the average cost for roof replacement for a 2500 square foot home is $8500 to $11500. That includes installation and everything.

Now, the roof on a 2500 square foot home is not 2500 square feet. In other words, there are calculations to that average figure that you may or may not know yet. Do you know how to calculate the square footage of your roof? Do you know how much asphalt shingles cost per 100 square feet? I can tell you that the average cost is $100 per square feet, which means that they cost $1 per square foot.

You may also be considering a different type of roof. If that’s the case, you certainly want to look into what the cost of the materials are going to be. You also need to realize that installation costs can be different because some roofing materials are more difficult to install than others. The costs for roofing installation can even vary by location.

However, cutting to the chase like I did gives you a figure to go on as you learn about all of the details. It would be nice if you could keep the cost of a new roof on your home in that range, wouldn’t it? It sure would, and as a matter of fact, it would be nice to keep it under $10k, which is right in that median range.

Notice the average cost was quoted as a range, and there is $3k wiggle room. A cost of $10k falls right in the middle, so that is a good goal. If you do plan to get an asphalt shingle roof put on your home, really try to stick to that figure as a goal. Now let’s say that you plan to put a metal roof on your home. You can kiss that $10k figure goodbye, but there are many good reasons for considering a metal roof. There are other great roofing material types, too.

The type of roof you plan to put on your home is a big decision. It’s not just about what you want or what looks good. It is of course about your budget, and you also need to consider the location in which you live and the elements. What types of roofing are popular in your area? You should consider what roofing types are popular in your area and for what reasons.

If you go for a metal roof, how much more will you be expected to pay? If you want a metal roof, the $8500 to $11500 range doesn’t apply as mentioned. Still, it is good to know that you found a source that will cut to the chase for you before everything is laid out. People are aware that costs can vary, but they want a figure to go on, perhaps even a minimum to shoot for as they get quotes for a new roof.

How much is your new roof going to cost you? If you ran across this article, you are most likely looking at replacing the roof on a 2500 square foot home. Realize, too, that the roofs on 2500 square foot homes are different sizes. To get a really good number, you need to calculate the square footage of your roof. Or you can start getting quotes to see if you can get close to that number.

If you have a 2500 square foot home and plan to have a new asphalt shingles roof installed, your costs should fall somewhere in that range anyway. It would be nice if you got a quote that backed up those figures. You will have to contact a roofing company or two in your area to see what quote you get. You will soon have a new roof on your home, and wouldn’t it be nice if you paid less than $11500.

Also, check out our next article if you want to re-roof your home.