$5 to $8per sq ft
Architectural shingles
The most common roof in America. Thick, layered shingles with a dimensional look.
Know your roof price before anyone knocks.
Type your address. We measure your roof from above and email you an honest price range in about a minute.
Your roof, measured from above
Surface area, pitch and squares for your exact address. Then 2026 prices for your region.
Measured, not guessedAerial roof data for your exact address
Priced for your area2026 installed costs, adjusted by region
One roofer, if you want oneYour details go to one vetted company
Free, in writingYour estimate lands in your inbox
Most roof quotes start with a stranger at your door. You never get to see the math.
- You fill out a form online, and five companies call before dinner.
- Three quotes arrive thousands of dollars apart, and nothing explains the gap.
- Someone says it's urgent, and you sign before you're sure.
RoofClarity flips the order. You get the number in writing first. Then you decide who comes out.
Four short steps. About a minute of your time.
Type your address
Pick your home from the list. The satellite view of your roof loads right away.
Answer three taps
Material, stories and what's going on with the roof. No forms, no long questions.
Get it by email
Tell us where to send it. You get a low and a high number, with every input behind it.
Meet one roofer
Want the exact price? One vetted local roofer confirms it on a free inspection. Only if you ask.
The material moves the price most.
Installed cost per square foot of roof, national averages for 2026. Your region shifts these up or down.
$10 to $18per sq ft
Standing-seam metal
Raised seams hide the fasteners. Sheds snow fast and handles strong wind.
$7 to $19per sq ft
Concrete tile
Heavy and durable. Common across Florida, California and the Southwest.
$11 to $25per sq ft
Clay tile
The classic barrel look. The roof framing has to carry the extra weight.
$15 to $30per sq ft
Natural slate
Split stone that lasts for generations. Needs a specialist crew.
$10 to $18per sq ft
Cedar shake
Warm wood texture. Needs more upkeep than shingles or metal.
Source: The Roofing Brief 2026 Roofing Cost Report, cross-checked with Angi data via NerdWallet. See our method.
Five more things change the number.
Decking under the shingles
Soft or rotted plywood gets replaced sheet by sheet during the job. Nobody sees it from above, so it's the one cost a roofer confirms on the roof.
Found on inspectionPitch
Steeper roofs have more surface and need more safety gear.
+10% to 20% labor past 8/12Stories
Every extra story means more lifting, staging and setup.
+5% per added storyOld layers
Each extra layer of old shingles adds tear-off time and dump fees.
+$0.50 to $1 per sq ftPermits and waste
Most towns charge for a permit. Crews order extra for cuts and ridges.
$150 to $500, +10% to 15%Same roof. Different state. Different price.
Texas brick ranch, West South Central
$8,700 to $14,100
Regional factor x0.851
Florida stucco, South Atlantic
$10,300 to $16,700
Regional factor x1.012
New England colonial, New England
$11,400 to $18,400
Regional factor x1.120
Plains farmhouse, West North Central
$9,800 to $15,900
Regional factor x0.963
Every range here prices the same roof: 2,000 sq ft of architectural shingles, one story, 6/12 pitch. Only the region changes. We adjust each estimate with regional cost data from the 2025 Cost vs Value report.
See all 50 statesYour details go to one roofer. Only one.
When you ask for an inspection, we match you with a single vetted company near you. Here's what we look for before a roofer joins.
- A valid license checked with the state board, wherever the state licenses roofers
- Proof of insurance for general liability and workers' comp
- A written workmanship warranty on every replacement
- A clean public record with strong reviews from real customers
- No cash-only deals and no pressure to sign on the spot
How we make money
Partner roofers pay us for each introduction. That's how your estimate stays free. Your details go to one roofer, and only if you ask for an inspection.
Run by Roofer Marketing Solutions
RoofClarity is a service of Roofer Marketing Solutions, a Palm Beach, Florida team that works with roofing companies across the country.
50+roofing companies we work with
15+states with partner roofers
Savannah Lee, founder"I built RoofClarity for the homeowner I kept meeting. RoofClarity fixes the order of things."Read Savannah's story
Your details go to one partner roofer, who pays us for the introduction, and to our team. Never to marketing lists.
Check us yourselfHow RoofClarity compares
| Question | RoofClarity | Typical lead websites | Calling roofers yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| A written price before a roofer visits | By email, within minutes | Rarely | No |
| Your actual roof measured | From aerial data | Usually not | On the visit |
| Companies that get your number | One | Often three to eight | Each one you call |
| The math behind the price | Every input in your email | Not shown | Varies |
| Cost to you | Free | Free | Free |
This week on US roofs.
NOAA storm reports and NWS warnings, updated 29 min ago.
Had hail or high wind lately? Pick "Storm damage" in the estimate. We price a full replacement and flag the visit, so the roofer checks for hail and wind damage.
We don't give insurance advice or handle claims. Read our storm notice.
+3.7%
Prices charged by asphalt shingle makers, Sep 2026 vs a year ago. BLS producer price index, preliminary.
Field notes
GAF and Owens Corning announced 6 to 9% increases on shingles and roofing accessories, and CertainTeed up to 10%, effective June 1, 2026. That came after a first round of increases this spring.
What it means for you: A quote written before June is out of date. Ask for a fresh price in writing.
Source: mueller1875.comA new FCC rule starts Nov 25, 2026. Reply STOP to one sales text or robocall, and that company has to stop all its marketing robocalls and texts to you. It gets 10 business days to comply.
What it means for you: If a roofer's sales texts keep coming 10 business days after your STOP, report it at fcc.gov/complaints.
Source: federalregister.govStorm reports, last 7 daysHail, damaging wind and tornadoes
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Latest reports
- 17 hours agoHail 1.00 in, quarter near Avon-by-the-Sea, NJMPing: Quarter (1.00 in.).
- 17 hours agoHail 1.75 in, golf ball near Lakehurst, NJPicture sent in via social media. Time estimated from radar.
- 17 hours agoHail 1.00 in, quarter near Howell, NJHail accumulated in places.
- 18 hours agoHail 1.00 in, quarter near Jackson, NJMPing: Quarter (1.00 in.).
- 18 hours agoHail 1.00 in, quarter near Jackson, NJ
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How accurate is the estimate?
We measure your roof from aerial data for your exact address and price it with 2026 installed-cost data for your region. The range covers normal differences in labor, materials and roof condition. A licensed roofer confirms the exact price after a free look at the roof, because problems like soft decking only show up in person.
Why do you show a range instead of one price?
Nobody honest prices a roof to the dollar from above. Two good roofers often quote the same house a few thousand dollars apart. The range shows where fair quotes should land, so you spot a high bid the moment you see it.
Who is the roofer?
An insured roofing company in your area, licensed wherever your state requires it, that works with RoofClarity. Partner roofers pay us for each introduction. Our team matches you with one company and tells you who is coming before the visit.
Why do you ask for my phone and email first?
So you get the estimate in writing, with the breakdown behind it, and a real person answers your questions. The price arrives by email. No roofer sees your details unless you ask for an inspection.
Will I get a lot of calls?
No. Our team calls you, and a roofer only joins if you ask for an inspection. Then it's one company, at a time that suits you. Reply STOP to any of our texts, or tell us on the call, and we stop.
What does this cost me?
Nothing. The estimate and the inspection are free. Roofing companies pay us to meet homeowners who want a quote. You only pay if you hire the roofer, and that agreement is between you and them.
I only need a repair. Should I still use this?
Yes. Pick "Leak or repair". Repairs depend on what a roofer finds up close, so we set up a free look instead of guessing at a price.
How do you measure my roof?
We pull aerial roof measurements for your address: surface area, pitch and squares. If we can't measure a roof from above, we use your home's size and stories and label the result as a rough estimate.
Will this affect my homeowners insurance?
No. An estimate doesn't file or report anything to anyone. We don't give insurance advice or handle claims. Coverage questions belong with your insurer or a licensed public adjuster.
Do you sell my information?
When you ask for an inspection, your details go to one partner roofer near you, and that company pays us for the introduction. We never sell your number to marketing lists, and we never share your text message consent with anyone. To opt out, use our Your Privacy Choices page.
Do you cover my area?
Estimates work for any US address. Inspections depend on having a partner roofer near you. If we don't have one yet, you still get your estimate and we tell you on the call.
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It takes about a minute. Your estimate comes by email, and no roofer sees your details unless you ask.
