Cost guide
How much does a roof replacement cost?
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Short answer
In the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, replacing a defined 3,000 sq ft asphalt-shingle roof averaged $31,871 nationally, $32,253 in the South Atlantic region, $28,868 in Greenville, SC and $29,851 in Atlanta, GA. A metal roof of the same size averaged $51,865 nationally.
Those numbers describe one specific roof. Your price depends on your roof's size, pitch, layers, material and any decking damage found during tear-off. Treat them as a sanity check, and get a real quote from a roofer who has seen your roof.
Key points
- Roofs are measured in squares; one square is 100 sq ft of roof surface.
- A 3,000 sq ft roof is larger than many single-story homes need, so smaller roofs often cost less.
- Metal roofing averaged about 60% more than asphalt in the same report.
- Permits, decking repair, skylights and chimneys change the price.
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Average roof replacement costs by area (2025)
| Project (defined scope) | Greenville, SC | Atlanta, GA | South Atlantic region | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement — asphalt shingles | $28,868 | $29,851 | $32,253 | $31,871 |
| Roof replacement — metal | $42,254 | $43,826 | $50,181 | $51,865 |
Average job cost from the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (Zonda / JLC). Each figure is for one defined project scope, not your home. Your price depends on size, materials, access, damage found and the contractor.
- Roof replacement — asphalt shingles: Tear off to the sheathing and install 30 squares (3,000 sq ft) of laminated shingles with new underlayment, drip edge and flashing, on a roof with a hip section, two skylights and a vented ridge.
- Roof replacement — metal: The same 3,000 sq ft roof in standing-seam metal.
What makes a roof cost more or less
- Size: cost scales with the number of squares.
- Pitch and height: steep or tall roofs need more safety gear and time.
- Tear-off: more old layers mean more labor and disposal.
- Decking: rotted plywood is replaced at an extra per-sheet price.
- Details: valleys, chimneys, skylights and walls need flashing.
- Material: architectural shingles, impact-rated shingles and metal differ in price.
- Timing: storm seasons can affect scheduling and prices.
How to get a reliable roof price
- Measure or estimate the roof area, or share an aerial measurement if you have one.
- Ask each roofer to quote the same material, underlayment and ventilation.
- Ask for the per-sheet price for decking replacement in writing.
- Confirm who pulls the permit and whether disposal is included.
- Compare warranties on both labor and materials.
Where Clear House fits
Clear House can give you a planning ballpark for a roof from a few questions, before anyone visits. It is a rules-based planning range, not a quote, and it does not include permits, taxes or hidden damage.
When you are ready, Clear House checks whether a reviewed local roofer covers your ZIP code. If one does, you can send your project to that one roofer for a quote. If not, you can join the waitlist.
Common questions
Why are Greenville and Atlanta lower than the regional average?
The report adjusts costs by metro area using local building cost data. Greenville and Atlanta came in below the South Atlantic average for this roof in 2025.
Does insurance pay for a new roof?
Only if your policy covers the cause of damage, such as a covered storm. Contact your insurer before signing a contract.
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- 2025 Cost vs. Value Report — Greenville, South Carolina — City averages for 23 defined projects.
- 2025 Cost vs. Value Report — Atlanta, Georgia (closest metro to Lawrenceville) — Lawrenceville is not listed separately; Atlanta is the nearest metro in the report.
- Zonda / Journal of Light Construction, 2025 Cost vs. Value Report — South Atlantic region and national averages — Published 2025. Costs are averages for a defined project scope, not quotes.
- 2025 Cost vs. Value Report — Methodology — Explains how job costs (Verisk XactRemodel data) and resale values were estimated.
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission — How To Avoid a Home Improvement Scam — Advice on licenses, insurance, written estimates, contracts and down payments.
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Clear House is a marketplace, not a contractor. Costs on this page are published averages or planning ranges, not quotes, and your price will differ. Always confirm licensing, insurance and permits with the pro you hire.