"I'll cover your deductible"
In several states, including Texas and Florida, a contractor offering to waive or absorb your insurance deductible is breaking the law, and you can be exposed too. Walk away.
Roof replacements average about $9,600. Know your number.
Typical replacements run $5,700–12,900. Size, pitch, layers and material move the price, not the urgency of the person at your door after a storm.
Common roofing problems we price
Typical fair prices
- Asphalt shingle replacement$350–$650per roofing square
- Shingle repair$300–$1,200
- Flashing repair$200–$800
- Decking replacement (per sheet)$60–$120
National installed ranges, including a typical service call where one applies. Your check adjusts labor for your ZIP code.
What people get quoted vs. what's fair
| Job | Quoted | Fair range |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle replacement, average home | $17,500 | $5,700–$12,900 |
| Repair of storm-lifted shingles | $2,400 | $300–$1,200 |
Fair labor: $60–$100 an hour. After-hours work can fairly cost up to 1.25x. Your check uses the numbers on your own quote and your ZIP.
Common roof repair or replacement tricks
Storm chasers
Out-of-state crews door-knocking after hail, asking you to sign an assignment of benefits on the spot.
Full tear-off for a few shingles
A replacement quote for damage a repair crew could fix in an afternoon.