Roofing Costs: An In-Depth Breakdown
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General factors affecting roofing costs:
- Material-Slate roofing costs more than asphalt roofing. Select a roofing material that's appropriate for your budget. There's a big enough selection of roofing materials available that you're sure to find something that fits in with your roofing costs.
- Area size-The physical size of your roof will naturally affect your roofing costs. The more roofing area you have, the more roofing material will be needed.
- Removal of Existing Roofing System-Tear off costs can vary depending on the number of layers of roofing shingles that may need to be removed. Any damaged decking underneath can also raise roofing costs. A roofer or roofing contractor will need to inspect your existing roof to be able to give an accurate estimate of roof removal costs.
- Time of Year- The best pricing from roofing contractors usually occurs in the winter for projects beginning in the early spring.
Regional factors also apply to roofing costs:
- Market Size-Smaller markets don't always carry the materials you're looking for. This can make roofing costs a matter of supply and demand. If the roofing material you've chosen is scarce in your area then you should expect to pay much more
- Industry Trends-Besides market size, industry trends will dictate the availability of certain building materials. The roofing material most popular in your region will be far more affordable than others.
- Accessibility-How easy it is for a certified roofer to access your roof will affect your roofing costs. The price of roofing a downtown high-rise will be much different than that of a single story suburban home. The easier the roofing installation is, the less expensive the costs will generally be.
Roofing costs by material:
- Metal Roofing Costs
- Copper Roofing Costs
- Fiberglass, 3-Tab, and Asphalt Roofing Costs
- Slate Roofing Costs
- Flat Roofing Costs
- Rubber Roofing Costs
- Corrugated Roofing Costs
- Steel Roofing Costs
