Price of Roofing Shingles Per Square Foot

Roof Area	Cost of Shingles
1,000 square feet	$910 – $1,100
1,500 square feet	$1,400 – $1,600
1,750 square feet	$1,600 – $1,850
2,000 square feet	$1,810 – $2,110

Roof replacement cost for different roofing materials

The type of roof material you are replacing plays a large role in the pricing of your roof replacement. Most roofing contractors will provide a quote with the cost per square of materials, where one roofing square is equal to 100 square feet. Different roofing materials all have a different price per square.

Roof replacement costs by roofing material

Roofing material	Average cost per square foot	Average total replacement cost*
Asphalt shingles	$3.40 – $5.95	$5,840 – $10,100
Metal roofing	$6.00 – $24.50	$10,245 – $41,640
Tile roofing	$6.30 – $12.30	$10,665 – $20,900
Wooden shakes / shingles	$6.00 – $9.15	$10,230 – $15,500
Slate roofing	$23.49 – $31.77	$39,925 – $54,020

Labor

The average roofing labor cost is between $1.50 and $3.00 per square foot. In roofing, there’s a common term called a “square” that you need to know. One roofing square covers 100 square feet. So you may receive a labor quote of $150 to $300 per square. That’s the same thing as a quote like the one above, $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot. It’s good to understand this distinction so that you’re not confused when you receive your quote.

Best Roofing Materials for Longevity and Durability

• Asphalt Roll.
• Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
• Composite Asphalt Shingle.
• Wood Shingle.
• Wood Shake Shingle.
• Standing-Seam Metal.
• Clay or Cement.
• Slate.

What is the easiest roof to install?

Asphalt shingles are popular because they blend looks, longevity, and a reasonable price, and they’re typically the easiest to install, saving you money on labor costs as well. Specialty roofing materials like slate, tile, or metal tend to cost much more, but they can also last much longer—and they look nicer.

What shingles last the longest?

Asphalt Shingles: typically, asphalt shingles last about 20 years; however, higher-quality asphalt shingles are warrantied for up to 50 years. Expect to pay more for a premium, long-life product. Architectural Asphalt: these products last about 30 years on average.

Can a roof last 100 years?

Lasting anywhere from 50 up to 100 years, clay roof tiles are the second longest lasting material, perfect for long-term construction. When properly installed and maintained, clay tiles can last for up to a century, resisting weather, fire, moisture, and ultra-violet damage.

How long do 30 year shingles really last?

The truth is, a 30-year shingle will not really last 30 years. The expected service life of a 30-year product, if properly cared for, is approximately 25 years. If it’s not cared for properly, that 30 year shingle will only last 12 to 15 years.

Is it OK to put a second layer of shingles on a roof?

Adding a second layer of shingles will make your roof hotter because heat gets trapped between the shingle layers. Increased temperatures can lead to premature aging of the shingles. Layering new shingles on top of old ones, which might be curved or damaged, can result in some visible imperfections on your roof.