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The average cost to replace a roof in Birmingham is between $4,000 and $14,500. While this range can give you a general starting point to set expectations, the final cost of your roof replacement will be dependent on a variety of important factors.
Roofing Materials and Roof Replacement Cost
The biggest determining factor in the cost of your roof replacement will be the material that you choose for your new roof.
Asphalt Shingle Roofing
The most common residential roofing system in Birmingham is asphalt shingle roofing. Asphalt shingles are an affordable option that offers style, longevity, and durability. The average cost to install a new asphalt shingle roof in Birmingham is between $4,000 and $16,300 depending on the type of shingle you choose.
Metal Roofing
Birmingham residents are increasingly choosing metal roofs for their homes due to their excellent longevity and durability and multiple styles and material options. A metal roof replacement in Birmingham typically costs between $5,100 and $27,000.
Synthetic Tile Roofing
Synthetic tile roofing offers a more affordable option than natural clay or concrete tiles but still comes with a somewhat hefty price tag. Synthetic tile roofs have the benefit of being very durable and long-lasting as well as beautiful. If you choose synthetic tile for your roof replacement you can expect to pay around $10,500 to $26,000.
Slate Roofing
Slate roofs are timeless and beautiful, but very expensive. They’re also extremely heavy, meaning they aren’t suitable for all homes. The experts at Super Roofers in Birmingham can help you decide if slate will work for you and your home. If your home is suitable for a slate roof you’ll generally pay between $20,000 and $50,000.
How Roof Size Impacts Cost
After you decide which material you’ll use for your roof replacement, the size of your roof will be the biggest determining factor in the cost of your roof replacement. Roofs are typically measured in squares that are equal to 100 square feet. You may see roof prices listed in cost per square or cost per square foot when you’re researching. Knowing the general size of your roof will help you determine how much your roof replacement will cost if you know the cost per square. Keep in mind that the square footage of your home will not be the same as your roof – the roof size will be close to the size of your home’s footprint, or outline. You can find out the size of the footprint of your home by taking a walk around the perimeter of your home to gather general measurements and then finding the surface area of the roof from there.
Roof Pitch and Surface Area
Pitch refers to how steep a roof is, and it plays an important role in determining the squares needed to replace the roof. Roofing contractors define pitch as the distance a roof travels vertically (x) over a 12 inch horizontal span. Each pitch has a corresponding pitch multiplier that your contractor will use to determine the actual square footage of the roof. Using a 1000 square foot home as a footprint, we can see how the pitch will impact the surface area, and, therefore, the cost of the roof.
- 1000 square foot 3/12 roof: 1000 square feet x 1.031 = 1031 square feet or 10.31 squares.
- 1000 square foot 9/12 roof: 1000 square feet x 1.25 = 1250 square feet or 12.5 squares.
The steeper a roof gets the larger the surface area which means that a steeper roof will be more expensive to replace.
Roof Complexity and Home Height
The height of your roof and complexity of the roof will also play a role in the ultimate cost of your roof replacement. The more complex the roof is, the more the replacement will cost. Additionally, a multi-story roof will be more expensive to replace than a single story.
Is it time to replace your roof in Birmingham? Call Super Roofers, today, to schedule a free inspection and discuss your options!