The cost of a new roof in Houston, TX is between $5,500 to $19,500 to replace an asphalt composition shingle roof. When you break down the price, it becomes at about $290 to $450 per square.
Roofing Advice
“The average cost to replace a roof in Houston TX is around $8,000.
Christian Hernandez -JC&C Roofing Company
IMPORTANT UPDATE
in 2022, labor shortage and the demand for materials has skyrocketed. The manufacturer issued national material pricing increase letters for residential roofing products. Due to the increased raw material, and transportation costs, major manufacturers announced price increases of 6-8% on all residential roofing products, and roof accessories every trimester. All pricing is subject to change.
What factors affect the price of a new Roof in Houston TX?
- Materials roofing prices and labor shortage?
- What are the different roofing materials options?
- How long can I wait before I replace my roof?
- How long does a roof last in Houston TX?
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“Cost of new roof in 2022”
How much does a new asphalt shingle roof cost?
The average cost of asphalt shingle roof in Houston TX can typically be $8,000.
Roofing Advice
“The average cost per square foot of asphalt shingle roof is $3.00 – $4.50 in Houston TX.”.
Christian Hernández JC&C Roofing Company
Asphalt shingles are the most affordable, and durable roofing materials available in our market.
- $$- 3-Tab Shingles can typically cost between $2.90 to $3.50 per square foot, and are considered the 25 years compositions shingles option. 3-Tab Roof is warranted to withstand wind speeds up to 60 mph.
- $$$- Architectural /Laminated Asphalt Shingles can typically cost between $3.00 - $4.50 per square foot, and are considered 30 years laminated composition shingles. The roof is warranted to withstand 130 mph and has a wood-shake look.
- $$$$- Designer Architectural Shingles can typically cost between $4.50 - $7.50 per square foot.
Understanding Roof Replacement Cost additional charges by roof height, size, and pitch.
Height
The roof size, height, and accessibility of your roof impact the price of a roof replacement. For instance, installing a new roof on a walkable single-story or two-story property takes 1-2 days of completion. Installing a new roof on a steep pitch single-story or two-story property would take 1-3 days completion to complete the job safely, and take additional precautions. Additional charge for a high roof (2 stories) can typically cost $25- $35 per SQ
Size
When receiving a new roof replacement cost estimate, you will see the estimates are calculated in roof squares. Roof Squares is the calculation as follow: 10 ft x 10 ft. area = 100 sq. ft = 1 Square (SQ) For example, a 30 SQ Roof will cost between $8,700 - $13,500 for a new asphalt shingle roof.
Slopes
The roof pitch and accessibility of the roof and property impacts the cost of a new roof. For instance, if the roof pitch is over 8/12 -12/12 the price will go per square foot in those slopes. Roof pitch charges are typically additional charges that cost per square $60-$85 per SQ. .
Houston's Most Popular Shingle Roofs
GAF Timberline HDZ Weathered Wood
Average Price:
$8,875
Owens Corning Oakridge Driftwood
Average Price:$8,925
Malarkey Vista AR Midnight Black
Average Price:$9,995
Certainteed Landmark Moire Black
Average Price:$8,775
Tamko Heritage Rustic Black
Average Price:$8,225
Average Cost to Replace a Roof by House Size
The average cost of a new roof in Houston TX can cost between $290 – $450 per SQ. The following table is a sample for pricing of average roof cost based on size and re-roof cost sq.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
in 2022, labor shortage and the demand for materials has skyrocketed. The manufacturer issued national material pricing increase letters for residential roofing products. Due to the increased raw material, and transportation costs, major manufacturers announced price increases of 6-8% on all residential roofing products, and roof accessories every trimester. All pricing is subject to change.
Basic factors that affect the cost of a new roof estimate.
1. Roof Size
10 ft x10 ft = 100 Sq. Ft. = 1 Roofing Square (SQ)
2. Roof Slopes & Height
Typically, you will experience an additional charge in roof pitch between 9/12 – 12/12 Roof Pitch average cost for a steep roof is between $60-$85 per SQ.
Typically, you will experience an additional charge for a high roof. The additional charge for high roof (2 stories ) $25 – $35 per SQ.
3. Roof Permits HOA
4. Type of Roof Removed & Layers
5. Solid Nail Base Decking
6. Roof Materials
Metal Drip Edge
is a metal molding designed to prevent rain from rotting the eaves and rakes of the roof. Drip edge is commonly designed in L-shape, but you can find DL- shape, T-shape. You can typically choose the color of your drip edge to match the shingle color, or the fascia board color.
JC&C Roofing Company we install 2”x2” x 10” Pre-Painted Steel L -Shape Metal Drip Edge
Starter Strip Shingle Course Edge
This component is crucial to the roof system, because it adheres to the first shingles on the edges of your roof, and prevents shingle blown off.
1 Package of starter shingles is called a bundle, 1 bundle covers between 105 LF to 120 LF depending on the manufacturer or brand.
JC&C Roofing Company we install manufacturer-recommended starter shingle. Typically installing the correct starter manufacturer products allows for a 110 mph wind-resistance warranty coverage to be upgraded to 130 mph wind resistance.
Deck Barrier Protection
Typically called roofing underlayment which is asphalt-saturated felt or synthetic felts installed between the roof decking and the shingles. The underlayment helps the roof shed water and provides the deck barrier protection needed.
JC&C Roofing Company we install synthetic underlayment and offer options for high traction breathable underlayment products.
Leak Barrier Protection
Also known as Ice & Water shield membrane, typically installed to protect the most vulnerable, and critical parts of your roof exposed to water runoff, and penetrations.
Ice and Water shield is required to be installed on valleys, wall junctions, chimneys, skylights, and penetrations.
JC&C Roofing Company we install Self-Adhering leak barrier membrane known as Ice and Water shield designed by the manufacturer.
Hips & Ridge Cap
The ridge is often the single longest vertical line typically seen on most roof styles. Many properties have multiple ridges if the roof structure is larger.
The Hips are the down-slopes lines formed at the intersection of between two slopes.
You can typically see the options of standard or high-grade ridge caps profiles.
JC&C Roofing Company we install high-profile ridge caps designed by the manufacturer.
Valley
The “V-cut” angles formed along the junctions of two slopes of a roof. Valley is usually the opposite of hips and is an area in the roof particularly vulnerable because of the run-off water through this section. Valleys are protected with self-adhering membranes known as Ice and Water shield of leak barriers. The most typical styles of roof valley application are California Closed-Cut Valley, Close-cut Valley, and Open-Cut Valley.
JC&C Roofing Company we install closed-cut valley and self-adhering leak barrier.
Shingles
Asphalt Shingles are typically easy to install, repair, low-cost maintenance, fire-resistant, and most common roof material install in Houston TX. The number of nails per shingle, and application method of a hand-driven nail, or nail gun. Many companies will give you the option to choose the application method for your new roof.
JC&C Roofing Company we offer both application methods.
Attic Ventilation
Roof vents and ridge vents are essential components of a balanced ventilated attic. The roof ventilation is based on the amount of intake ventilation located through the soffit vents in the base of the roof, and the exhaust vents such as roof vents, and ridge vents to regulate the airflow and temperature in the attic. Attic ventilation is typically proposed based on the roof structure, and changes depending on the roof slopes.
Ridge Vents cost between $8.50 and $10.00 per foot
Flashing and Pipes Boots
Pipe boots are typically made of rubber and galvanized material, usually are installed at the base of any pipes on you to protect the roof penetration and prevent possible leaks.
Pipe boots cost between $48.00 and $95.00 each depending on the type of pipe boot. Pipe boots typically last between 10-12 years, and a professional roofer will recommend replacing them each time the roof is replaced if damaged.
Roof Flashings
There are different types of galvanized steel flashings installed in vulnerable areas on the roof, like wall junctions, chimneys, and skylights. The roof flashing is installed to make sure those areas are watertight and redirect water.
Roof Flashings typically cost between $8.50 and $12.00 per foot.
Mounted Roof Equipment
The trending and rise of solar panels on the roof are creating the additional expense to detach and reset such roof equipment. The cost to maintain mounted roof equipment will increase if the solar panels cause damage to the asphalt shingles.
The cost to detach & reset 1 solar panel is between $750-$1,200. The cost of detaching the panels should be considered when scheduling roof repairs, or roof replacement.
7. Finding the Best Roofer Near Me
Where can I get a Good Roof Replacement Contractor in Houston TX?
- Understand the quote and what products and services are included
- Ask about the installation methods and practices
- Understand the workmanship warranty
- Understand the manufacturer warranty
- Understand payment terms
- Understand maintenance services or responsibility
The average lifespan of a roof is 20-25 years but remember that it is all about proper installation of the new roof. Unfortunately, most roofs we see in Houston TX were not installed the way the manufacturer designed them to be installed.
Installation errors can void manufacturers’ warranties. Selecting a good contractor, or good quality Houston roofing company is extremely important to avoid installation issues in the future.
A word from the Experts
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT QUALITY WORK MATTERS MORE THAN ANYTHING.
The most expensive roof you will ever buy is the one that needs to be repaired or replaced early, because it did not perform as promised.
