Roof replacement
Roof replacement cost and process for U.S. homes.
- Quick, simple process.
- Choose a time that works for you.
- No obligation.
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Schedule your call
Takes about a minute. Better Homes will call at the time you pick.
Step 1 of 4
- About a minute.A few short questions, no long forms.
- You pick the time.We call when it actually suits you.
- Homeowners only.We check before anyone calls you.
- Your details stay private.Used to handle your project, nothing else.
A roof replacement is a high-ticket decision. Price moves with square footage, pitch, material, tear-off, decking, and local labor. Asphalt shingles, metal, and tile do not cost the same and do not last the same. Better Homes helps you compare like-for-like scopes so three quotes stop talking past each other.
Signs a replacement is closer than a repair
- Widespread granule loss
- Curling or missing shingles
- Repeated leaks
- A roof at or past its rated life
- A solar project planned on a surface that will not outlast the array
What changes the number
Two houses on the same street can price differently. Steeper pitches need more labor. A tear-off with rotten decking is not the same job as a overlay on sound plywood. Material choice — asphalt shingle, metal, or tile — changes both the invoice and how long the roof lasts. Ask every quote to name the same scope: tear-off, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, and disposal.
Best time of year, and how the process starts
There is no single national “best month,” but crews book up after hail and hurricane seasons, and winter work is slower in cold climates. The first step here is not a sales visit. You describe the roof, pick a call time, and Better Homes matches you with a residential roofing contractor who covers your area. No obligation.
Questions
Roof replacement questions homeowners ask
Cost, timing, and whether a repair would still be enough.
What happens after I submit the form?
You'll pick a day and time that works for you, and Better Homes calls you then. The first call is short — we confirm the details of your project and what you're trying to get done, then line up the right contractor for it.
How long does the process take?
About a minute. It's a few quick questions about your home and project, then your contact details and preferred call time.
Is there any cost or obligation?
No. There is no charge to submit the form or to talk with us, and nothing is booked or ordered on that call. You decide whether to move forward afterwards.
Do I need to own the home?
Yes — roofing and solar decisions need the property owner's sign-off, so we ask homeowners to be the ones getting in touch. If you rent, the owner is welcome to reach out.
What happens to my information?
We use it to contact you about your project and to connect you with a contractor who serves your area. Full details are in the Privacy Policy.
What if I miss the call?
We'll try again and follow up with the contact details you gave us, so you don't have to start over.
Do you work nationwide?
Yes. Better Homes matches homeowners across the United States with contractors who already serve that area.
Should I replace my roof before installing solar?
Usually yes if the roof is near the end of its life. We walk through that on the call so you do not install panels on a roof that will need to come off.
How much does a new roof or home solar cost?
It depends on size, material, roof condition, and your state incentives. The call is how you get a comparable number instead of three mismatched quotes.
How it works
How Better Homes works
Three steps, and the first one is short.
- 01
Tell us about your project.
A few questions about your home, what you need, and when you'd like it handled.
- 02
Choose your time.
Choose the window that works for you. We call then — no waiting around for a callback.
- 03
Talk it through.
We go over the details, answer your questions, and line up a contractor who covers your area.
Ready to get a comparable number on a new roof?
Take a minute now and pick a call time that fits your schedule.
No cost, no obligation — you decide what happens next.