Replacing your roof is, let’s get honest, one of the major decisions we put off as long as we can because of roof replacement cost. And when your roof is old, moldy, falling apart has visible black streaks, and insurance will not cover anything because it shows no sign of roof damage, it’s time to call for a roof replacement in Nashville.
4 Factors For a Roof Replacement Cost in Nashville
1. The Size of the Roof Area
An average roof replacement cost in Nashville ranges from around $5,000 to upwards of $25,000
What affects the price? The size of the roof area. Pricing cost for roofing is figured on a per square basis. A square is 100 square feet or 1 square in roofing terms. So, say your home is 3,000 square feet, the “squares would be roughly a 30 square roof area. Now let’s say the average square price is $75 – $100 (we will take the higher number). We now know the cost of only the roof area. Then we factor in pitch, waster, starter, and ridge. You can figure anywhere from 15% – 25% depending on how cut-up the roof is, add those two numbers and you have a beginning roof replacement cost.
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2. The Pitch of the Roof
Whether in Nashville, Hendersonville, Brentwood, Franklin, or the Middle Tennessee area we see all kinds of different roof structures. From flat to steep to dormers to chimneys as roofers we see cuts and stops, safety equipment and toe boards. These are all factors on a roof replacement cost.
The pitch of any roof will determine the labor cost. Basically, the steeper the roof, the higher the roof replacement cost will be. Figure a roof pitch of 6/12 will begin the up-tick in price.
Two Story Home with a 14/12 Pitch with a Cut-Up and Steep Roof. GAF Camelot Roofing Shingles – Granite Color
Why is this a factor?
It determines how difficult it will be for our roofing crew to walk on. The possibility of roofing materials sliding off during the installation is another safety issue, also. These types of roofs require skilled craftsmen with attention to detail.
Notice the home on the right, this roof displays GAF Camelot roofing shingles on what is referred to as a “cut-up and steep roof” in the roofing venacular.
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3. Removal of Layers
Imagine our estimator getting up on your roof and finding only one layer of shingles installed on your roof? This is when it’s ok to do the “boogie dance” because you just saved some roof replacement cost. If our estimator see your roof and finds several layers, well, you can probably expect to pay anywhere from $25 – $35 per square for tear-off. So if you have two layers, you can figure to pay that number times 2.
4. Material Selection
This is when you either keep up with “the Jones” or you go with what you can afford and still keeps your homes character it just looks refreshed and revitalized.
The most common roofing shingle is a composition or architectural shingle. About 75% of homes in Middle Tennessee use this material. Because of their affordability and roof replacement cost factors it is the go-to selection when it comes to a new roof.
Roof Replacement in Galaltin, TN
Recently, we are finding more of our replacement requests are for the newer Designer Shingles. The homeowner finds she only has one layer and has a little extra wiggle room because of it. She lives in an up and coming neighborhood and has seen a trend where her neighbors are installing what looks like a shake or slate roof but learns it’s actually a shingle. You have now entered the designer shingle world. Not only do these beauties have a 50 year manufacturer warranty but bring an incredible aesthetic appeal to your home.
The cost of these designer shingles, well you’ll have to contact us for an accurate number.
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One Last Thing About Roof Replacement Cost
Keep in mind that a low bid is more than likely missing items that will affect your roof replacement cost and the overall quality of the roof. We cannot stand hearing homeowners choosing the lowest bid only to find a change order needing to be signed because of additional costs. It pains us to hear this, do us a favor say no knowing it’s going to cost you the same in the long run but with a bigger headache.
Zillow: Cost to Replace New Roof – Great article that gives you the math and how to calculate a roof replacement cost.
