ROOFING COST ESTIMATE | COST OF METAL, STEEL, AND SHINGLES

Roofing cost estimators calculate the right prices and the net cost of roofs is very important while preparing an estimate of a project.

An estimator must be aware of all the factors that affect or determine the cost of a roof.

For simpler, pitched roofs, the size of the roofing cost element does not matter significantly, hence it is easier to calculate the area and the cost.

While for more complex or sloped roofs, larger slabs for sloping result in more wastage of materials and make it difficult to calculate the exact amount of materials and cost.

What Are Affects Roofing Cost Estimate?

• Basic coating materials used for different shapes of roofs.
• Fastening systems, ridge tiles, ridge vent tapes, eave comb gaskets, chimney sweep treads and snow fences increase the cost of a roof significantly.t
• The tin roof installation cost.
• Rafter used for different roofs, i.e. wooden trusses or small cross sectioning girders can be used for lightweight roofing materials and cost less. Heavy pavements are supported by large cross sections and increase the cost.
• Pre coating foils, roofing felts or hard covering foils are used beneath each cover. Sometimes, a counter slat or a slat grate may also be needed along with the suitable flashes. This affects the overall cost of a roof.

How much does Steel Roof Cost?

Different types of sheets are employed for different types of roof construction, e.g. roof sheet – flat sheet, trapezoidal sheet, metal roof sheet, etc.

Choosing the right type of sheet for a roof is very important as it can affect the cost.

For instance, flat sheet roofing always costs more than roof tiles or metal tiles as more workload is required for the former, hence, greater is the cost.

Roofing Cost Estimate:

Sometimes, contractors give unit prices for all elements, or contrarily, roof ratio in meter squares is used to calculate the cost. Also, the more slopes or smaller adjacent surfaces to the roof the more is the cost of the roof. Such as Skyview roof, tin roof, and steel roof.

Calculate Flat Roofing Cost:

The cost estimate of a flat roof depends on several factors. The size of the roof, types and quantity of materials used, abolition of the existing roof, and many other factors are significant while calculating the cost.

You can always hire a cost estimator for this calculation, but, if you want to do it by yourself, here is a step-by-step guide for this.

How To Estimate New Roof Cost?

• Calculate the net square feet area of the roof. To do this, you need to measure the length and the width of the roof and multiply these two together. 
• Select the roofing material to be used. There are several options available such as asphalt roof, steel roof, metal (aluminum, copper) roofing tiles.
• Visit local roofing material dealer and evaluate the materials, adhesives to be used and the amount of materials needed by using the square feet area that you calculated.
• Always consider the cost of the tools that you may need to do the job, such as, hammers, cutters or saw, brushes for adhesives, gloves, ladders, rollers to spread the tar etc.
• Get a roof tearing estimate from any local contractor to remove the existing roof. If you want to demolish it by yourself, calculate and consider the cost of debris removal and its disposing.
• For this purpose, contact a local garbage tractor for finding out the rental, delivery and take out fee for the disposal.
• If you choose to get the roof installed by a local contractor, get an estimate of the materials and the workmanship cost.
• If you decide to do it by yourself, you do need to consider labor costs. Only the material cost and the prices of the tools would be considered.

How Do I Estimate The Cost Of A Metal Roof?

To calculate the metal roofing cost, you need to choose the type of roof you will install, e.g. standing seam, corrugated R-panels,  steel or aluminum shingles/shakes, stone coated steel, or copper & zinc vertical panels, etc.

• Calculate the square feet area of the roof.
• Choose the desired material for roofing and get its price by local dealer.
• Use the standard national average price data.
• For example, currently, average price to install metal roofing is $5.97 to $9.85 per square foot in USA.
• Steel roofs costs about $75-$350 per sheet, Stainless Steel costs $400 – $1,200 per sheet.
• Aluminum costs approximately $150-$600 per sheet.
• Calculate the cost of the material based on the area of your roof.
• Include the tearing cost of the existing roof and tools that may be needed during the whole projects.

How much does a Standing Seam Metal Roofing Cost?

As of 2021, the average roofing installation price for a standing seam metal roof is estimated,
to be anywhere between $23,000 to $30,000, varying with the roof’s slope, pitch, and size. You should expect approximately 8-14$ per square foot for a standard single-story house.

What does a Shingles Roof Estimator?

A package of roofing shingles is called a Bundle and commonly, these are packed in three bundles per square.

So for calculating the roofing shingles, first you need to find out the area of your roof. Don’t forget to add the area of different planes together.

Calculate the ‘roofing square’; which is equal to 100 square feet of the roof. Finally, divide the total square feet area to the roofing square or 100. E.g. if an area of a roof is 2500 square, then you divide it by 100.

So you need 25 squares of shingle to cover this roof. As shingles are packed in 3 bundles per square, you can simply multiply your answer by 3 to get the exact estimate of required shingles. (25 multiplied by 3= 75 bundles of shingles needed).

How much Does the Estimated Roof Replacement Cost?

Roof replacement cost depends mainly on the type and material of the roof and the area of your location. Currently, average roof replacement cost varies from 5,500$ to 11,000$.

Tin Roofing cost Estimate?

Generally, two types of tin roofs are used, standing seam and flatlock tin roof. The Tin roof is actually rolled steel coated with tin and attached to a wooden sheath using blind nail clips.

In the USA, the average roofing installation price for a tin Roofing costs anywhere between $9,000 to $45,000.

Depending on the slope, size, and type of materials used, you can expect to pay $3 to $15 per sq. feet or $300 to $1,500 per square for a standard-sized single-story house.

Also, never forget to include the cost of tearing down the existing roof and the wastage of materials.

Tips:

• If you plan to install the roof by yourself.
• You may want to consider hiring an assistant or two for your help.
• Use online portals by estimators to help you estimate the cost.
• You have to fill in the information required by the estimator
• Get an estimate that could help you get an idea of the expense.