Roof Replacement Cost in 2025

A roof replacement costs $9,500 on average but can range from about $5,800 to $46,000, according to home services website Angi. The actual cost of installing a new roof depends on your location, roof size and dimensions and which roofing company you hire.

Materials also play a key role, with premium options such as slate, clay or copper being on the high end of the range. For most homeowners, labor expenses account for more than half of a roof’s total replacement cost, with the remainder covering materials.

Understanding how a new roof is priced can prepare you before reaching out to roofers for estimates — and may highlight line items where you have the flexibility to reduce costs.

Expect to spend from $4,000 to $11,000 per thousand square feet ($4 to $11 per square foot) using typical materials.

The size of your roof may differ from the square footage of living space inside the home. Here are estimates of the average cost to replace a roof by size:

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Roofing materials range from $1 to $30 per square foot. Lower-priced materials can offer significant savings during installation, but typically don’t last as long as pricier options.

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Labor costs are typically the bulk of a roofing project price estimate. According to Angi, professional roofers generally charge around $40 to $90 per hour per worker.

Here are a few factors that can make the difference:

• Roof angle or pitch. Tall roofs at a steep angle (called the pitch) have more square footage and require more labor, which is likely to increase expenses. A steeply sloped roof can cost an additional $1,000 to $3,000 to replace.

• Roof complexity. Simpler roofs will usually be less expensive, while more complex projects (such as when the home has chimneys or skylights) can be more costly.

• Time of year. Fall and spring are popular — and pricier — seasons to replace a roof. If your project is not urgent, you may be able to save money by scheduling work outside your region’s high season, such as during winter if the weather permits.

• Location. Roof replacements can cost more in areas with a higher cost of living or where extreme weather conditions are common. Also, if a permit is required in your area, you should anticipate spending up to $500. 

• Removal and disposal of the old roof. If the original roof has to be torn up and disposed of before the new one can be put down, the roofer will add this to their labor costs. 

• Any necessary repairs. If the roofer has to make structural repairs in addition to putting down the new roof, this will inflate labor costs. 

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